Estudio geotécnico in San Fulgencio

In the municipality of San Fulgencio, the predominant soils are made up of fine sands and silts, which accounts for 96.91% of the local subsoil. This type of ground typically exhibits a medium-to-low bearing capacity, conditioning the choice of the ideal foundation type towards shallow or semi-deep solutions, depending on the groundwater level and the degree of compaction achieved after the construction intervention. Likewise, the low permeability of the geological formations limits the natural discharge of water, so it is crucial to consider suitable drainage systems.

Seismicity in San Fulgencio is very low, with only 4 seismological events in the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.3, which does not imply any noteworthy structural restrictions. Based on the data provided, the non-clayey subsoil rules out the risk of expansivity, meaning that the main focus should be on controlling groundwater and accurately characterising the compaction of the sands and silts before designing the foundation.