Geotechnical study in Socovos

The substrate in Socovos is composed mainly of limestones, dolomites and marbles, which account for 46.01% of the soils, and to a lesser extent by sandstones, conglomerates and flysch, as well as fine sands and silts. These soil types usually offer good bearing capacity, although it is important to consider the possible presence of marbles and limestones that may present dissolution zones or the finding of karst, which needs to be verified before founding any structure, as it can affect the stability of the support. The low permeability of the formations also influences the stability of the soils, favouring the accumulation of water at surface levels.

The municipality has moderate seismicity, with 22 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.1, which should be taken into account in the structural design of buildings and civil works. In addition, the presence of karstic formations implies that the karst must be verified before proceeding with foundations, as it may present risks of subsidence and delayed movements. The absence of expansive soils, since the substratum is not clayey, makes it easier to predict mechanical behaviour, although potential dissolution in areas with gypsum and salts requires special attention to avoid instability or subsidence problems.