Análisis de los problemas técnicos y ambientales del Río Jubones generados por el socabón del puente La Iberia

Abstract

Bridges within the region are very important to bring places closer, join roads or communicate two distant geographical spaces, contributing to both the economic and social development of the countries, however, in Ecuador there is very little information on the procedures, details of analysis and design of bridges, therefore, technical and environmental knowledge have not been considered, under this context the present research aims to analyze the technical and environmental problems of the lower basin of the river Jubones caused by the tunnel of the bridge of La Iberia by collecting primary data such as on-site observation and interviews, information that will allow us to minimize negative impacts and propose appropriate measures for future similar projects in other areas. Using a mixed quali-quantitative methodology, through a descriptive / bibliographic design with observation guide techniques, interviews and environmental impact assessment with the Batelle – Collumbus method. Obtaining as a result that the problems evidenced in recent years in the bridge require immediate intervention, due to the contraction of the channel and general scour. Phenomenon produced by the erosive work of water, which removes and carries material from the bed and banks of a river. We can conclude that these problems are increased due to human activities such as mining extraction, deforestation that alter the riverbed. The technical and environmental problems could be reduced by applying a sustainability and sustainability strategy focused on the adequate management of the water resource and the maintenance of the Vicente Manuel Serrano Murillo bridge.