Estudio geotécnico para el estadio municipal del cantón Camilo Ponce Enríquez provincia del Azuay

Abstract

The ground is the most important component of any structure, especially in the field of civil engineering. Therefore, the objective of this geotechnical study is to analyze the soil conditions in the area designated for the municipal stadium in the canton of Camilo Ponce Enríquez, province of Azuay. Four exploratory boreholes and laboratory tests were carried out to determine properties such as moisture content, Atterberg limits, grain size distribution, simple compressive strength, and SUCS classification. The results showed the presence of MH, ML, and CL soils with bearing capacities between 0.50 and 0.91 kg/cm², as well as a water table between 2.5 and 3.0 m. Based on these data, the Terzaghi method was applied to evaluate the load-bearing capacity, and solutions for improving the soil using stone materials were proposed. This study provides a fundamental technical basis for the design of safe and efficient shallow foundations.