Estudio geotécnico in Santa Elena de Jamuz

In Santa Elena de Jamuz, compact gravels and sands predominate, with a secondary presence of fine sands, silts and fractions of slates and schists. These materials provide a high bearing capacity and offer good stability conditions for shallow foundations, except in sectors where soft silts or masses of water may be detected, in which case they would need to be analysed in detail in order to avoid differential settlement. Permeability is high due to the presence of extensive and very productive aquifers, which may condition the groundwater level and require drainage solutions to be considered in the foundation design.

With regard to geotechnical risks, the municipality has high seismicity, with more than 200 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 4.7, which implies that the structural calculation must take into account seismic actions in accordance with current regulations. The predominant substratum is not clayey, so issues related to expansive soils are ruled out. The absence of karst and of gypsum-bearing soils simplifies the geotechnical analysis, with seismic activity being the most relevant factor that will determine the requirements for foundation and structural projects.