Estudio geotécnico in Güeñes

In Güeñes, soils formed by limestones, dolomites and marbles predominate, representing more than 70% of the exposed materials, which translates into a competent substrate and generally high bearing capacity. These materials facilitate conventional shallow strip footings, although in occasional areas where sandstones, conglomerates and flysch crop out, slightly variable conditions may arise that require specific attention. Fine sands and silts, which are infrequent, generally do not significantly affect the situation, unless they occur as discontinuous horizons.

Seismic activity in Güeñes is notable, with 94 events over the last 30 years, although with a relatively low maximum magnitude (Mmax 3.7), meaning that the seismic influence should be assessed in foundation engineering, even if it is not decisive. The non-clayey substrate removes concerns related to the ground’s expansiveness. In the overall assessment, the main constraint in geotechnical studies will be the integrity of the calcareous bedrock mass and the potential local heterogeneity of the secondary materials.