Estudio geotécnico in Los Guájares

In Los Guájares, the subsurface is mostly made up of slate and schist, metamorphic materials that provide a competent foundation bed for building foundations. The predominant presence of these soil types implies good stability conditions and an adequate bearing capacity for most structures, although it is essential to assess the continuity and fracturing of the strata, especially due to the influence of local aquifers and variable permeability.

From a geotechnical perspective, seismicity is high in the area, with more than 200 recorded events over 30 years, although the maximum magnitude observed (Mmax 3.8) does not imply extreme loading, it does require attention in structural design. In addition, although there is no risk associated with expansive clays due to the non-clay substrate, it is essential to verify beforehand the possible presence of karst-related phenomena before undertaking any foundation work, this being the most relevant technical constraint to be assessed during the geotechnical study.