Estudio geotécnico in Luque

In the municipality of Luque, the subsoil is fundamentally made up of limestones, dolomites and marbles, which constitute the dominant fraction, followed by sandstones, conglomerates and flysch. These materials are known for their high bearing capacity, which makes it possible to propose solutions for shallow (direct) foundations in most cases. However, the frequent presence of carbonate formations implies the need to analyse the possible existence of underground voids associated with karst processes, as well as to account for the local permeability that may facilitate the infiltration of water into the subsurface levels.

With regard to seismicity, Luque is located in an area of very low activity, with only 9 events over the last 30 years and a maximum recorded magnitude of 3.2, which does not impose exceptional requirements on structural design. Nevertheless, since the substrate is not clayey, the risk of expansivity is ruled out. The main factor to consider in the geotechnical study for Luque is the specific verification of karst development before defining the appropriate foundation type and depth.