Estudio geotécnico in Pantón

In the municipality of Pantón, soils derived from sandstones, conglomerates and flysch predominate, occasionally accompanied by shales, schists and igneous rocks, which indicates the presence of geotechnically competent materials. These substrata generally exhibit a good bearing capacity and low compressibility, favouring direct shallow foundation solutions in most cases. The formations are generally impermeable or of low permeability, and shallow aquifers linked to the local topography may occur, which should be taken into account in the design of foundations.

Seismic activity in Pantón is considered moderate, with 11 events in the last decades and a maximum magnitude of 3.1; therefore, the seismic risk is limited and does not represent a severe constraint for structural design. Since the substratum is made up mainly of non-clayey materials, the risk of expansivity is ruled out, and there are no indications of karstification that could affect the ground stability. In summary, the main factor to analyse in the geotechnical study is the local heterogeneity of the rock formations, particularly in relation to their competence and the presence of possible shallow aquifers.