Estudio geotécnico in Moraleja de Enmedio

In Moraleja de Enmedio, the predominant geological substrate consists of sandstones, conglomerates and flysch, indicating the presence of soils with medium to coarse grain size, with structures that are generally favourable from the point of view of bearing capacity. The masses of water present also locally influence ground behaviour, especially in areas of saturation. Although limestones, dolomites and marbles are rare, the predominantly detrital nature of these deposits allows, in many cases, direct or semi-deep foundation solutions, taking into account the local variability of the groundwater table level and the ground consolidation.

Seismic activity in the municipality is very low, as only 5 events have been recorded in the last 30 years with a maximum magnitude (Mmax) of 3; therefore, this factor does not constitute a relevant limitation in the criteria for structural design. There is no appreciable risk of karstification, and the characterisation of expansivity indicates a risk due to non-expansive or dispersive clays within a non-clayey matrix. Accordingly, the main constraint to be assessed in the geotechnical study will be the possible presence of locally expansive soils, which require specific investigation to rule out potential differential settlements.