Estudio geotécnico in Sinarcas

In Sinarcas, the predominant soils are formed by sandstones, conglomerates and flysch, frequently accompanied by gypsum, anhydrite and salts, as well as the occasional presence of calcareous and dolomitic formations. These materials generally exhibit low permeability, although they may host aquifers at depth. Bearing capacity varies depending on the type of ground: consolidated formations favour shallow foundations, whereas the significant presence of gypsum and salts means that the risk of dissolution must be taken into account, particularly in relation to foundation design.

Seismicity in Sinarcas is very low, with only one event over thirty years and a low maximum magnitude, which does not represent a notable constraint for structural design. However, given the karstic nature of the subsoil, it is essential to verify the existence of cavities and dissolution processes before founding works to avoid non-uniform settlements. The absence of an underlying clayey stratum rules out risk of expansivity, but the main factor in the geotechnical study will be assessing ground stability against potential dissolutions associated with gypsum and karstic formations.