Estudio geotécnico in La Aldea de San Nicolás

In La Aldea de San Nicolás, the soils are mostly composed of compact gravels and sands, which is highly favourable for foundation projects. This type of granular substrate provides excellent bearing capacity and ensures a uniform distribution of structural loads, facilitating the design and execution of shallow foundations and reducing the likelihood of differential settlement.

Seismic activity in the area is very low, with only a single recorded event in the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 1.5, which implies practically zero seismic impact on structural design. As there is no presence of karst or clayey soils with expansive behaviour, the main geotechnical constraint is the proper characterisation of the thickness and continuity of the gravels and sands, to ensure the suitability of the support.