Modelo de Mantenimiento Sostenible para Vías de Primer Orden Utilizando BIM-GIS: Vía Machala – Intersección con la Vía Troncal E-25 (Vía Balosa)

Abstract

The objective of the research work is to describe a sustainable maintenance model, using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to improve the efficiency of first-order roads. Initially in the research, exploratory studies were carried out, through a documentary-qualitative analysis of the object of study through the search, reading and interpretation of information from primary and secondary sources on the maintenance of roads and new information technologies. This was followed by descriptive studies of the variables, a qualitative and quantitative analysis was made, and the theoretical and empirical methods were applied. Finally, the variables are correlated with a descriptive approach. With the use of geographic information systems, it was possible to convert digital data into other formats, which are integrated into a collaborative common work environment, which allows all the information to be centralized in a model, optimizing road maintenance processes of the first order. In this work, the sustainable maintenance model was described, using Building Information Modeling and Geographic Information Systems, an easily accessible database was created, which facilitated the elaboration of prediction models of the condition of the pavement, the analysis of criteria and taking decision-making in the timely selection of maintenance interventions; therefore, the efficiency of the first-order roads was improved. The documentary analysis of other investigations allowed the theoretical and conceptual foundation of the characteristics of the sustainable maintenance models, as well as the interoperability of BIM and GIS. Likewise, the advice of experts in the area strengthened this research work. Notwithstanding the limited computing resources (software with a valid license) and bibliographic resources (scientific articles from paid indexed journals), made the process difficult and increased the execution time of the research.