Estudio geotécnico in Villalón de Campos

In Villalón de Campos, the subsoil is predominantly made up of compact gravels and sands, which guarantees a good bearing capacity for the buildings. These formations, which are widely distributed and have low permeability, may contain deep aquifers that must be assessed during the prospecting phase. The predominant presence of these materials implies that the foundations can be addressed in a conventional manner, although it is essential to identify the areas where localised lithological variations may occur.

The area shows high seismicity, with 200 events in the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 4.7, so the structural design of the buildings must incorporate specific measures against seismic loads. In addition, there is a localised occurrence of expansive clays, mainly in certain climatic zones, which introduces a significant risk of volumetric movements that can affect the stability of the foundations; this aspect must be assessed in detail as the main constraint of the geotechnical study in the locality.