Estudio geotécnico in Muíños

In the municipality of Muíños, soils formed by sandstones, conglomerates and flysch predominate, covering more than 90% of the territory, with a secondary presence of slates and schists. These materials typically stand out for their compactness and strength, which favours good bearing capacities for building and allows direct shallow foundations to be installed in most cases. The low permeability of these formations limits the presence of groundwater to localised near-surface levels, reducing the likelihood of problems associated with seepage through foundations.

Seismicity in Muíños is very low, with only 4 events over thirty years and a maximum magnitude below 3, which minimises the influence of seismic hazard on structural design. The dominant substratum, since it is not clayey, also rules out the risk of expansivity, providing a stable base for construction. The main geotechnical constraint is determined by the need to characterise the specific strength of the predominant rock materials; however, in general, the municipality offers favourable conditions for the development of foundations.