Implementación del proceso de conservación de la estructura de la capa de rodadura de la vía Patate-Baños en el tramo km 0+000 – km 2+350 de la provincia de Tungurahua

Abstract

The objective of this experimental work is to implement the process of conservation of the structure of the tread layer of the Patate-Baños road in the section km 0 + 000 - km 2 + 350 of the province of Tungurahua, in this way determine a road maintenance plan. To proceed with the preparation of the project, field and laboratory investigations were carried out, in accordance with current regulations such as the American Association of State Roads and Transportation (AASHTO), American Materials Testing Association (ASTM), Ministry of Transport and Works. Public (MTOP) and with bibliographic research, among the activities that were carried out in the present project, the topographic survey of the existing road with precision equipment, the vehicle count (TPDA), the extraction of a pit or open pit was made in each kilometer approximately for these altered soil samples to carry out the respective laboratory tests. The evaluation of the condition of the pavement, by means of the Deflectometry test of the pavement with the use of the Benkelman Beam and the PCI method, by means of which we identify and we locate damages found in the asphalt taking an average of samples. After the development of the aforementioned methods, it was observed that the section of the road is in good condition, so it is indicated that it is necessary to execute a routine and periodic maintenance plan.