Estudio geotécnico in Mondéjar

In Mondéjar, a substrate of limestones, dolomites and marbles predominates, which provides a competent rock base for foundations, although it is common to find interbedded levels of water-bearing mass. The occasional presence of gypsum, anhydrite and salts introduces an additional risk due to possible dissolution processes, which can affect the long-term stability of the foundations. Sands, compact conglomerates and gravels, although present in a smaller proportion, may offer alternatives as support material in localised areas where the ground conditions allow.

The low seismicity recorded, with only 6 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2.5, minimises concern about seismic effects in structural design. However, since the geological setting is susceptible to the formation of cavities due to karstification, it is essential to verify the presence of karst before carrying out any foundation work. The absence of an clayey substrate rules out risks of expansiveness, so the assessment and management of karstic and gypsum-dissolution risk are the main geotechnical constraints in Mondéjar.