Estudio geotécnico in Quintanar de la Orden

In Quintanar de la Orden, the predominant substrates are limestones, dolomites and marbles, accompanied by slates and schists, and in lesser proportion, sandstones, flysch, gypsum, anhydrite and salts. These materials generally exhibit good bearing capacity, allowing the execution of shallow foundations except where there is cracking or significant alteration at depth. The dominant low permeability supports stability; however, in areas with gypsum and salts there is a risk of dissolution, so the quality and continuity of the supporting material must be assessed meticulously during any geotechnical study.

With regard to natural hazards, seismicity in the area is very low, with barely 2 recorded events over 30 years and an Mmax of 1.9, ruling out the need for specific reinforcement due to seismic movement. The non-clayey substrate removes concern about expansivity-related phenomena. However, the presence of karst developments in carbonate formations requires prior verification of cavities or conduits before founding, this being the main geotechnical factor for structural safety in Quintanar de la Orden.