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Author: search.filters.author.Arteaga Pazmiño, Héctor AndrésSubject: search.filters.subject.PCI

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    Evaluación de la estructura de la capa de rodadura de la vía La Merced en el tramo km 0+000 al km 4+200 del cantón Pujilí de la provincia de Cotopaxi
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato. Facultad de Ingeniería Civil y Mecánica, Carrera de Ingeniería Civil., 2025-02) Arteaga Pazmiño, Héctor Andrés; Cañizares Proaño, Byron Genaro
    The road connecting Pujilí canton, specifically in the La Merced neighborhood, from kilometer 0+000 to kilometer 4+200, is in a considerable state of deterioration, negatively affecting both road safety and traffic flow. This situation poses an increasing risk to users and hinders efficient transportation in the area, making it imperative to implement corrective actions. To address this, a comprehensive road maintenance and conservation plan has been developed. This plan includes a detailed analysis of vehicular traffic, a superficial and structural evaluation of the pavement, a proposal for a pavement structure tailored to current and future needs, and the preparation of a referential budget. According to the vehicular traffic study, the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) is recorded at 1,841 vehicles per day, with a projected increase to 3,398 vehicles per day by 2044, highlighting the urgency of immediate intervention. Additionally, the pavement evaluation revealed an average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 58, indicating irregular conditions that necessitate maintenance. The plan proposes specific interventions for the identified sections, including milling and cleaning of the terrain with removal of the vegetative layer. The total estimated cost for these works is $516,582.04 (five hundred sixteen thousand five hundred eighty-two dollars and four cents). Once implemented, this project will not only improve the structural and functional conditions of the road but also enhance user safety, promote more efficient traffic flow, and facilitate road maintenance management by the Decentralized Autonomous Government of Pujilí canton. Furthermore, these actions will contribute to the socio-economic development of the region by providing safer and more sustainable transport infrastructure.