Evaluación de las vías urbanas en el cantón Ambato del Sector comprendido entre las calles oriente, Azuay, av. Bolivariana, av. Víctor Hugo y av. Los chasquis

Abstract

This project highlights the importance of analyzing the state of the roads in the urban area of the Ambato canton. As time progresses, the asphalt surface and the pavement structure experience significant changes which currently mainly harm the inhabitants of the sector since they would be affected when traveling since it is a busy area. Within the framework of this research, a visual study was carried out focused on the urban area of Huachi Loreto in the Ambato canton. This analysis was based on the collection of data through information sheets, using a GPS to locate anomalies and defects along the evaluated roads. We use the “Pavement Condition Index” (PCI) method to identify the level of severity and condition of the wearing course on busier roads, thus providing a basis for adequate road maintenance. A specialized program was used where all the data on the different pathologies of the different types of pavements collected were collected. Additionally, a reference budget was developed for the repair and maintenance of the study area. The geographical information collected will be delivered to the Decentralized Autonomous Government (GAD) Municipality of Ambato. This act seeks for the entity to use the information for the benefit of the community, representing a significant contribution of the Technical University of Ambato towards local development and well-being.