Estudio geotécnico in Salceda de Caselas

In Salceda de Caselas, the geotechnical subsoil is mainly made up of sandstones, conglomerates and flysch. These materials present good bearing-capacity conditions and favourable compactness for shallow foundations. Secondary materials include gravels, compact sands and, to a lesser extent, fine sands and silts, while shales and schists are infrequent. The overall low permeability of these materials limits the accumulation of groundwater, but it may lead to shallow aquifers in localised areas, something to take into account when planning foundations and drainage.

Seismic activity in Salceda de Caselas is very low, with only 5 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.2, which implies a low seismic constraint in structural designs. No evidence of karst is observed, and the absence of an clayey subsoil rules out concerns about expansive ground movements. Therefore, the main factor to be considered in the geotechnical study will be the accurate characterisation of the compaction and heterogeneity of the dominant detrital materials.