Estudio geotécnico in Navas de Oro

In Navas de Oro, the dominant soils are compact gravels and sands, which provide a high bearing capacity and good conditions for shallow direct foundations. Although outcrops of limestones, dolomites and marbles are encountered occasionally, these do not constitute the main basis of the ground. The majority presence of coarse sediments facilitates the execution of conventional foundations, whereas the spot presence of water masses requires accurate assessments of hydrostatic stability for particular projects.

With regard to seismicity, high activity is recorded with 200 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 4.7, which makes it necessary to incorporate specific seismic criteria into structural design. Although expansive clays occur in subordinate proportions, their risk is mitigated by their limited distribution or their emplacement in less critical areas, so the main factor to monitor in this municipality is the seismic action on the foreseen structures.