Estudio geotécnico in Monterrubio de Armuña

In Monterrubio de Armuña, soils are predominantly composed of sandstones, conglomerates and flysch. These materials are characterised by offering good stability conditions for buildings. These lithologies, present in 95.8% of the district, are usually associated with adequate bearing capacity, which makes it possible to carry out shallow (direct) foundations in most cases, provided that no significant surface alterations are detected. In addition, the low permeability typical of these materials limits the influence of surface seepage, although aquifers may exist at depth, which it is advisable to identify during the geotechnical study.

Seismicity in Monterrubio de Armuña is very low, with only 3 events recorded over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2.4, which translates into a negligible seismic risk for structural design. No risks associated with karstification or problems linked to expansive materials are identified, as the non-clayey substratum rules out the presence of significant expansivity. The main factor conditioning a geotechnical study in this area will be to confirm the continuity and competence of the sandstone and conglomerate horizon on which the foundations will be constructed.