Estudio geotécnico in El Carpio

In El Carpio, slates and schists predominate, accounting for close to 87% of the ground, accompanied punctually by sandstones, conglomerates and flysch. These materials provide good to moderate bearing capacity, which makes it easier to select conventional foundations in most cases. The presence of extensive aquifers and their high permeability may affect the groundwater table, so it will be important to consider possible water inflows in the design of underground elements.

Seismicity in El Carpio is significant, with 54 events recorded in the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 4.6, which requires the inclusion of seismic criteria in the structural calculations for buildings. Although expansive clays are present only in a subordinate manner and in climatically less active areas, it is advisable to maintain vigilance in specific localised zones. The main conditioning factor for geotechnical studies in the area will be the combined seismic consideration with groundwater table management due to the high permeability of the ground.