Estudio geotécnico in Fuente Vaqueros

In Fuente Vaqueros, fine sands and silts predominate; these materials form the main basis for the foundations in the area. These deposits, together with the occasional presence of water mass and scarce outcrops of more resistant formations such as limestones, dolomites and marbles, create a substrate with low cohesion and controlled permeability. The bearing capacity of these soils may be limited by the fine grain size distribution, which makes an appropriate geotechnical study essential in order to define the optimum foundation type and depth, avoiding undesirable settlement and ensuring the stability of the structures.

Seismic activity in Fuente Vaqueros is considered notable, with 113 registered events in the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 4.6; therefore, seismicity must be taken into account in structural design. The risk of expansivity is ruled out, since the dominant substrate is not clayey. There are also no risks associated with karstification. The key geotechnical constraint in this environment is the response of the ground to loads and seismic vibrations, making it essential to carry out a detailed geotechnical study that guarantees safe and durable solutions.