Estudio geotécnico in Fuensaldaña

In Fuensaldaña, the dominant subsoil is made up of limestones, dolomites and marbles, which gives the ground a high bearing capacity and favours the option of shallow or semi-deep direct foundations, provided that compaction and homogeneity are verified on site. The minor presence of gypsum, anhydrite and salts requires particular caution regarding possible dissolution processes, especially in areas where these facies may outcrop, as they may lead to localised instability in the ground.

In terms of natural hazards, seismicity in Fuensaldaña is high, with more than 150 events and a maximum recorded magnitude of 4.7, an aspect that must be incorporated into any structural design in accordance with current regulations. Since the subsoil does not have a clayey character, the risk of expansivity is ruled out, so the main geotechnical constraint will be the correct characterisation of seismicity and monitoring for any localised zones with gypsum and salts that are susceptible to dissolution.