Estudio geotécnico in Dolores

In the municipality of Dolores, the dominant geotechnical substrate is composed of fine sands and silts, which are very frequently present. This type of soil, even though it usually shows some degree of compressibility, can provide moderate bearing capacity, suitable for shallow foundations if appropriate characterisation and compaction are carried out. The presence of nearby groundwater levels must be considered, since these formations, although mostly impermeable or of low permeability, may contain small shallow aquifers, which influences the choice of foundation type and the excavation procedures.

The seismic hazard in Dolores is very low due to the small number of events recorded and a maximum magnitude of 2.1, so the geotechnical study will not require specific measures for this reason. As the substrate is non-clayey, the risk of expansivity is ruled out, making it easier to select conventional foundation systems. Thus, the main technical focus should be on interaction with groundwater and on the compressibility of the sands and silts, avoiding possible differential settlement through good foundation design.