Estudio geotécnico in El Burgo

In El Burgo, geological formations of limestones, dolomites and marbles predominate, extending dominantly throughout the municipality. These materials offer a high bearing capacity, favouring shallow foundations in most cases; however, their low permeability may condition the presence of groundwater at depth, which will need to be verified if the project requires major excavations or interaction with possible aquifers.

Seismic activity in El Burgo is notable, with a maximum recorded magnitude of 4.6 over the last 30 years, so it is mandatory to take into account seismicity in the planning and structural design of buildings and infrastructure. As it is a non-clayey substrate, any risk related to expansive soils is ruled out. In conclusion, seismic control is the main geotechnical constraint to be analysed for new works in the municipality.