Estudio geotécnico in Darling

In the municipality of Cariño, the substrate is formed mainly by slates and schists, whereas fine sands and silts appear in a minor way. These materials habitually exhibit low permeability, which implies a limited capacity to host deep aquifers, although superficial aquifers can be found in certain areas. The dominant soil type favours shallow (direct) foundations if the competent levels of slate or schist are reached, ensuring in most cases an adequate bearing capacity for buildings and other civil engineering works.

As regards seismic hazard, Cariño is located in one of the calmest zones on the peninsula, with only 2 events over 30 years and a very low maximum magnitude (Mmax 1.8). The risk of expansivity is completely ruled out, since the substrate is not clayey, eliminating concerns about volumetric movements due to expansivity. In this way, the main geotechnical constraint will be determined by the availability of competent slate or schist levels for structural support and the possible presence of limited levels of fine sands and silts.