Estudio geotécnico in El Viso del Alcor

In El Viso del Alcor, the predominant ground consists of limestones, dolomites and marbles, which provides a highly competent rocky substrate for building. The excellent bearing capacity of these materials, together with their consolidated nature, makes it possible to adopt shallow or semi-shallow foundations, although it is always essential to assess the presence of any possible fractures or localised alterations to ensure long-term stability. In addition, the broad extent of aquifers with high permeability facilitates natural drainage and limits the accumulation of water beneath foundations—key factors for a predictable behaviour of the ground.

Seismicity in this municipality is very low, with only 1 event every 30 years and a low maximum magnitude, so it does not represent a significant constraint in structural design. Since the substrate is not clayey, the risk of expansiveness is ruled out. In this context, the most important factor to take into account during the geotechnical study will be the detailed characterisation of the rock and the assessment of voids or discontinuities, in order to guarantee the suitability of the foundations and prevent possible pathologies.