Estudio geotécnico in Yuncos

In Yuncos, limestone, dolomites and marbles predominate as substrate, followed by sandstones and conglomerates, which translates into soils generally suitable and competent for shallow and deep foundations. The secondary presence of compact gravels and sands provides good bearing capacity values, enabling versatile foundation design options, although it is recommended to locally characterise the continuity and strength of the strata due to the lithological diversity. The aquifers detected show moderate permeability and yield, suggesting attention to the possible rise of groundwater in deep excavations.

Seismicity in Yuncos is high, with more than 150 events recorded over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 5.1, which requires incorporating seismic specifications into the structural design of the buildings. Although the subordinate presence of expansive clays is detected, its location or attenuated climatic conditions reduce its potential impact, but monitoring during the borehole investigation campaign is not ruled out. The main constraint in Yuncos will undoubtedly be seismicity, which must guide both the geotechnical study and the sizing of the foundation.