Estudio geotécnico in Yunquera de Henares

In Yunquera de Henares, the subsoil is characterised by a predominance of water masses and detrital formations such as sandstones, conglomerates and flysch materials, which are associated with high permeability owing to the presence of extensive and productive aquifers. Less frequently, beds of limestones, dolomites, marbles and isolated levels of shales and schists are found. These materials, by virtue of their geological nature, habitually provide an adequate bearing capacity for shallow foundations, although the presence of groundwater requires special attention to prevent uplift pressures and stability problems at the supports.

From the seismic perspective, Yunquera de Henares has recorded more than 150 seismological events over 30 years with a maximum magnitude of 4.6, which indicates high seismicity. This level of seismic activity means that structural design and the selection of the foundation must take the corresponding seismic demand into account. Expansiveness affects only subordinate areas of clays, reducing the overall impact but requiring point-by-point verification. The main technical constraint in the geotechnical study in the locality will be assessing the influence of water on the ground and the seismic response of the foundation solutions.