Estudio geotécnico in Yebes

In the municipality of Yebes, soils formed by limestones, dolomites and marbles predominate, which implies a consolidated stratum with good bearing capacity for shallow or direct foundations. The occasional presence of sandstones and conglomerates, together with sparse areas of compact gravels and sands, may provide local variations in ground strength, but in general it allows an efficient foundation design provided that the homogeneity of the stratum is assessed and points close to the mass of water are avoided.

The area shows high seismicity with 200 events in the last 30 years and a maximum recorded magnitude of 4.6, so seismic action is a relevant criterion in structural design and in the selection of the foundation system. In addition, particular attention should be paid to the presence of karstification in the calcareous formations, as it is necessary to verify through specific tests the existence of voids or cavities before constructing any foundation. The absence of clayey soils rules out risks associated with expansivity.