Estudio geotécnico in La Villa de Don Fadrique

In La Villa de Don Fadrique, the geotechnical subsoil is predominantly composed of slates and schists, providing a competent and stable foundation for building owing to their consolidated nature and low deformability. To a lesser extent, compact gravels and sands are also present; these are suitable for foundations, provided that adequate compaction is ensured and loose strata are avoided. The low permeability characteristics and the possible presence of deep aquifers must be taken into account when designing deep foundations or extensive excavations.

At a seismic level, the seismicity recorded in the municipality is significant, with around 200 events over 30 years and an Mmax of 5.1, which makes it necessary to incorporate specific criteria for seismic design in the structures to be built. With regard to expansivity, although expansive clays only appear in a subordinate manner or in non-problematic climatic zones, their targeted identification is recommended to avoid pathologies associated with them. The key geotechnical constraint in this locality is seismic activity, which requires special attention during the structural calculation and design phase.