Estudio geotécnico in Morón de la Frontera

In Morón de la Frontera, soils of sandstones, conglomerates and flysch predominate, accompanied by a significant presence of limestones, dolomites and marbles, as well as fine sands and silts. This lithological variety generally provides a good bearing capacity for conventional foundations, although the low permeability of the subsoil may generate shallow aquifers, which must be considered for correct drainage and foundation stability, especially in areas with finer materials.

The municipality is located in a region with high seismicity, recording 200 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 5.2, which makes it mandatory to incorporate seismic criteria into structural design. In addition, the presence of limestones and dolomites implies a possible development of karstic phenomena, so it is essential to carry out a specific karst verification before starting the foundation. The absence of clayey materials rules out the risk of expansive soils; seismicity and the presence of karst are the main factors to be assessed in any geotechnical study in Morón de la Frontera.