Estudio geotécnico in Puebla de Guzmán

In Puebla de Guzmán, the predominant substrate is made up of phyllites and schists, metamorphic materials that account for 90% of the geological setting. These soils generally exhibit low permeability and, although they may locally host shallow aquifers, their characteristics ensure a high bearing capacity in most cases. Granite, gneiss and other igneous rocks form only a marginal component. The usual foundations can be carried out on strip footings or isolated footings, provided that the competence of the substrate at depth is verified and no altered zones are detected at the surface.

Seismicity in the area is very low, with just three events in 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 1.9, so seismic risk does not represent a relevant structural design constraint. There is no risk of karstification and no presence of expansive clays, given that the substrate is not clayey, which eliminates the danger of unwanted volumetric movements. The main aspect to be assessed in the geotechnical study is the compactness and degree of surface alteration of the outcropping materials to ensure foundation stability.