Evaluación del trazado geométrico a la intersección tipo rotonda el aguador en la ciudad de Machala

Abstract

The present study focuses on the evaluation of the geometric layout of the El Aguador Elliptical Roundabout, located in the city of Machala. The assessment follows the guidelines set out in three regulations applicable to the design of roundabout-type intersections, ensuring that each geometric element of the road infrastructure complies with the established safety and functionality parameters. The study object is characterised by a central island with an elliptical shape, which necessitates a detailed evaluation of its design. Based on these particularities, a combination of regulations and empirical layouts is applied, using design artifices and a proportionality method to determine the optimal dimensions, ensuring the roundabout's proper operation, efficiency, and performance.