Estudio geotécnico in Valdemorillo

In Valdemorillo, the subsoil is characterised mainly by the presence of granite, gneiss and other igneous rocks, which cover more than 60% of the area and provide excellent bearing capacity conditions. This type of substrate is very favourable for direct foundations, allowing shallow foundations when they are found in a massive state and without significant alterations. Occasionally, soils of sandstones, conglomerates, flysch, slates and schists may occur; their mechanical behaviour may require a specific assessment, but in general, the abundance of hard rocks facilitates structural stability and limits the need for special solutions in most projects.

The area has very low seismicity, with barely a single recorded event in thirty years and a maximum magnitude of 1.8, which implies a negligible seismic risk for structural design. In addition, the non-clayey substrate makes it possible to rule out the problem of expansiveness, so there are no risks associated with significant volumetric ground movements. Taken together, the main constraint in Valdemorillo lies in the precise identification of the quality of the rock mass at the foundation point, without any need to consider issues due to karstification or dissolution associated with gypsum or salts.