Estudio geotécnico in Torrecaballeros

In Torrecaballeros, the most common geological substrate is formed by phyllites and schists, present in more than 95% of the soils. These materials provide a stable and resistant foundation, although they usually show very limited permeability, which eventually favours the development of small shallow aquifers. Their impervious nature benefits bearing capacity, allowing conventional direct foundations in most cases, provided the absence of intense alterations or marked near-surface weathering is confirmed.

The seismological record for Torrecaballeros indicates notable activity, exceeding 200 events over 30 years and reaching a maximum magnitude of 4.7, which requires that the design of structures and foundations incorporate anti-seismic criteria adapted to this setting. The substrate is not of the clayey type, so the risk of volumetric expansion due to the presence of expansive clays is ruled out. The main geotechnical constraint in this municipality is given by its notable seismicity, to which the structural safety criteria must be subordinated.