Estudio geotécnico in Batres

In Batres, the soils are characterised by the predominant presence of water bodies, followed by outcrops of sandstone, conglomerates and flysch, and to a lesser extent of limestones, dolomites and marbles. The dominant composition implies that the bearing capacity is usually conditioned by granular materials and, in certain cases, carbonate lithologies. It is essential to analyse the localised presence of interbedded layers of expansive clays, although their influence is secondary to the main substrate as a whole. The choice of foundation type will depend on the thickness and compactness of the granular fill, and it will be necessary to rule out the use of saturated or unstable areas as a bearing base.

Seismicity in Batres is considered to be very low, with only 5 events over 30 years and a maximum recorded magnitude of M3, which does not impose any special requirements on structural seismic design. No karst phenomena are observed that could influence the viability of foundations either. Although expansive clays are subordinate, it is important to identify them in the field to avoid possible localised retraction or swelling problems, especially in areas where moisture may accumulate. The most relevant constraint will be the accurate geotechnical characterisation of aquifers and the localised identification of clay horizons within the predominantly granular substrate.