Estudio geotécnico in Pulgar

In the municipality of Pulgar, the subsurface is dominated primarily by granite, gneiss and other igneous rocks, accompanied in smaller proportions by slates and schists. These formations are characterised by high mechanical competence, providing considerable bearing capacity for shallow and deep foundations. The generally low permeability of these materials limits the presence of aquifers to very localised areas; therefore, it is usually necessary to carry out a specific analysis if water abstraction is required or if seepage is to be anticipated.

Seismic activity in Pulgar is very low, with only one recorded event in 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 1.9, which rules out seismicity as a relevant conditioning factor in structural design. The absence of an underlying clay formation eliminates concerns about expansiveness, providing additional stability to the ground’s behaviour. In conclusion, the stony nature of the materials constitutes the fundamental geotechnical conditioning factor, generally enabling conventional foundation solutions.