Estudio geotécnico in Madrigal de la Vera

In Madrigal de la Vera, the ground is composed mainly of granite, gneiss and other igneous rocks, making up more than 92% of its substrate. This type of geological material provides high strength and stability, offering a high bearing capacity for buildings. The formations are usually of low permeability, although shallow aquifers may exist in localised areas; therefore, it is advisable to check their conditions during the geotechnical study. The occasional presence of water masses must be taken into account, but will rarely significantly affect the foundations except in specific cases of localised saturation.

Seismic activity in the Madrigal de la Vera area is notable, with 56 recorded events in the last 30 years, although the maximum magnitude observed (Mmax 3.1) is low and does not require extraordinary measures in structural design under standard earthquake resistance. The non-clayey substrate practically eliminates the risk of clay expansiveness, which makes it easier to propose conventional foundation solutions. In this locality, the main geotechnical consideration will be the detailed characterisation of the rock mass in order to optimise the foundations according to its degree of fracturing and local heterogeneity.