Aplicación del método pci en la Avenida Bolívar Madero Vargas de la abcisa 0+00 a 1+00 km

Abstract

Pavement evaluation is a critical task for maintenance and decision-making in transportation infrastructure. In this sense, recent research focused on identifying the factors that lead to the deterioration of rigid pavement using technical methods. To this end, the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) was used to evaluate a rigid pavement called Bolivar Madero Vargas. The evaluation results show that the current condition of the pavement is very good, with a PCI of 84.5 out of 100. However, some failures were found that can compromise its durability and functionality. The identified failures include: Scaling, which refers to the unevenness between concrete slabs caused by intense traffic. Joint seal damage, which is caused by a lack of maintenance in the expansion joints, leading to the deterioration of the adjacent slab. Aggregate polishing, the wearing of the pavement surface due to vehicle traffic. Finally, popouts are small protrusions on the pavement surface caused by erosion, heavy traffic, moisture, among others. As for the factors that cause the deterioration of rigid pavement, various aspects were identified. Among them are climate, vehicular load, proper maintenance, as well as the quality of the concrete used in construction, since its strength and durability depend largely on the quality of the materials and technique used in construction. Likewise, the quality of the design and execution of expansion joints is crucial to avoid joint seal damage. In conclusion, the evaluation of pavements through PCI allows to identify the current condition of the pavement and the failures that may compromise its durability and functionality. In the case of the Bolivar Madero Vargas rigid pavement, failures such as scaling, joint seal damage, aggregate polishing, and popouts