Estudio geotécnico in Valdecaballeros

In Valdecaballeros, the subsoils are mainly made up of slates and schists, characterised by their metamorphic nature and low permeability, which gives them considerable volumetric stability and a generally adequate bearing capacity for building projects. Also found, in significant proportions, are sandstones, conglomerates and flysch, which reinforce the ground’s strength and, to a lesser extent, compact gravels and sands, improving bearing capacity locally. Occasional presences of fine sands, silts and hard clays do not significantly alter the overall behaviour, and it is advisable to avoid areas close to water bodies as a foundation level in order to prevent moisture-related problems.

Seismicity in the municipality is classified as notable, with 52 events recorded in the last 30 years, the maximum magnitude being 4.4, which implies the need to analyse in detail the soil’s seismic response when designing foundations. The non-clayey substrate present rules out risks associated with expansivity, facilitating structural design with respect to this factor. Overall, the most relevant constraint in Valdecaballeros is the appropriate consideration of moderate seismicity and the careful selection of the support level, particularly in areas close to water bodies.