Estudio geotécnico in Paymogo

In Paymogo, the predominant soils are composed of slates and schists, representing more than 80% of the municipal territory. These metamorphic materials, with a laminated and brittle structure, provide a medium to low bearing capacity, which may condition the selection of shallow foundations, especially in areas where weathering is significant. The minority presence of granite and gneiss contributes sectors with a better structural response for founding, although the location of bodies of water and the generally impermeable nature of the formations could influence water management and drainage beneath the works.

Seismicity in Paymogo is very low, with only two events in 30 years and a maximum recorded magnitude of 2.5, so seismic risk is minimal and does not represent a significant limitation for construction projects. There are no risks related to karst or to expansiveness, since the dominant bedrock is not clayey. Therefore, the main geotechnical factor to consider in the area will be the weathering of the slates and schists when excavated, together with their low permeability—aspects that are crucial for the correct design of foundations and drainage systems.