Estudio geotécnico in Villarejo de Salvanés

In Villarejo de Salvanés, soils of gypsum, anhydrite and salts predominate, followed by masses of groundwater and frequent outcrops of limestones, dolomites and marbles. The usual presence of soluble materials such as gypsum and salts implies risks of dissolution that can considerably affect the bearing capacity of the ground, which is why a detailed characterisation is essential before selecting the appropriate type of foundation. Extensive and high-permeability aquifers also increase the need for careful design at the support level in order to prevent differential settlement and instability due to washout or dissolution.

Seismicity is moderate, with 13 events recorded over the last 30 years and a maximum recorded magnitude of 2.6, which does not represent a relevant limiting factor for structural design. However, the possible existence of karst processes must be thoroughly verified, since karst in combination with the underlying soluble materials constitutes the main conditioning factor in the municipality for any geotechnical study and for the safety of the designed foundations.