Evaluación de la estructura del pavimento en la vía trasnversal sur e-50 del tramo la avanzada-torata, cantón Santa Rosa

Abstract

Road infrastructure is of great importance for social and economic growth within a country, to provide adequate road service. In this work, the Evaluation of the Transversal Sur E-50 road in the La Avanzada - Torata section is proposed. The proposed methodology is executed, which consists of bibliographic research, evaluation of the conditions of the study area and proposal of alternatives for road improvement and rehabilitation. The Visual inspection using the PCI pavement condition index method reflects important data of the sections in poor condition which were the starting point for carrying out destructive tests in the laboratory with the purpose of evaluating the structure of the pavement and categorizing it. . The evaluated parameters were necessary for the proposal of alternatives that generate an adequate long-term road service through the HDM-4 Software, it was possible to process the data obtained in the study area such as subgrade characteristics, average daily traffic, traffic capacity. vehicles and other parameters necessary for the management of projects that seek the rehabilitation and improvement of the study area. The recommended alternatives are the total rehabilitation of the evaluated section, there is also partial and periodic rehabilitation, so through project management it is evident which alternative is feasible, of greater benefit to users and that contributes to road conservation, thus achieving a adequate road service that benefits the development of society.