Estudio geotécnico in Fuentesaúco

In Fuentesaúco, the subsoil is dominated by the presence of sandstones, conglomerates and flysch, which make up more than 80% of the ground, providing a generally competent and stable foundation for footings. Compact gravels and sands, present occasionally, reinforce the porous and drainage character of the ground, while smaller layers of shales and schists may locally affect homogeneity. The predominant soils favour good bearing capacity, and are particularly suitable for shallow foundations provided that their compaction condition is validated and that there are no loose or altered materials.

No risk of karstification or expansivity is evident, since the substrate is not clayey, which eliminates problems associated with swelling movements. Seismicity in the area is very low, with only two low-magnitude events over 30 years, which minimises this factor as a constraint for structural design. The main aspect to consider in the geotechnical study is the high permeability of the soils, a characteristic that can affect both groundwater control and the durability of the foundations.