Estudio geotécnico in Titulcia

In Titulcia, the geotechnical landscape is dominated by the presence of compacted gravels and sands, together with a considerable proportion of groundwater, indicating high permeability and productive aquifers. However, the occasional occurrence of gypsum, anhydrite and salts introduces a potential risk of substrate dissolution. The choice of foundation type must take into account both the favourable bearing capacity of the granular deposits and the possible alteration of the base of support due to dissolution phenomena, especially if deep foundations are planned or in areas close to permanent bodies of water.

The municipality shows very low seismicity, with only 5 recorded events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude below 4.5, which limits the relevance of seismic requirements in structural design. There are areas with predominant expansive clays, implying a significant risk of instability or swelling that must be assessed thoroughly before undertaking any development. Likewise, the development of karst-related features associated with the gypsum requires an exhaustive verification of the absence of voids or dissolutions in the foundation area. In short, the expansivity of the clays and the possible presence of karst are the main constraints for any geotechnical study in Titulcia.