Evaluación de las vías urbanas en el cantón Ambato del sector comprendido entre la av. Indoamérica, Toronto, Matanzas, Otawa, Rio de Janeiro, Bello Horizonte, Buenos Aires

Abstract

This project presents the road evaluation of the urban area of Canton Ambato, since the road surface is in constant deterioration due to heavy traffic, which is why information was collected on the current state of the avenues, sidewalks and curbs, to take actions to facilitate the maintenance and repair with this also seeks to optimize economic resources. This project began with the investigation of all the faults that exist in the different types of pavements that were located in the area, then a survey of information was carried out for which each of the streets under study was traveled, for this purpose a manual Global Positioning System (GPS) was used, in addition, technical data sheets were used in which the faults are detailed with their respective information such as the level of severity, Afterwards, using the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) method, the condition of the pavement was calculated and the best method for its conservation was determined, as well as the referential budget for its maintenance or repair, as appropriate. At the end of the road evaluation, a database will be delivered to the Municipal Government of Ambato, so that the information generated can be used for the benefit of society, as a contribution of the Technical University of Ambato.