Estudio geotécnico in Minglanilla

In Minglanilla, the subsoil is dominated by carbonate materials such as limestones, dolomites and marbles, accompanied in smaller proportions by gypsum, anhydrite and salts. These lithologies, which have low permeability at the surface, can maintain deep aquifers and usually show good bearing capacity for foundations. However, the presence of gypsiferous materials implies a risk of dissolution, which may affect the stability of structures over time if the appropriate precautions are not taken during the geotechnical study and the construction phase.

Local seismicity is very low, given the low frequency and magnitude of the recorded events, so it does not represent a significant concern in structural design. Nevertheless, given the clear presence of karst processes in the limestone and dolomitic subsoil, it is essential to thoroughly verify the existence of cavities, sinkholes or areas affected by dissolution before any foundations. In addition, the absence of clayey soils rules out problems associated with expansivity. The key constraint for any project in Minglanilla will be the assessment and treatment of risks linked to karst and to dissolution processes in gypsiferous materials.