Desarrollo de un plan de mantenimiento de las vías que abarcan una longitud de km 4+000 y conectan el barrio la libertad con el sector gran Colombia, ubicados en la parroquia Huachi Grande del cantón Ambato, provincia de Tungurahua

Abstract

The objective of this study is to preserve the road infrastructure of the Hawai and Alaska roads in the Huachi Grande parish. The need for this project arises due to the accelerated wear of these roads, caused by the constant traffic of heavy vehicles and the significant flow of vehicles towards the nearby parish, this is detrimental to the inhabitants of the sector in terms of health, economy and production. To evaluate the state of the pavement, the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) method and deflection measurements using the Benkelman beam were used. On the Hawai road, despite an average PCI of 64, indicating a good condition, a characteristic deflection was observed that exceeds the critical deflection. This suggests possible structural deficiencies, so a total reconstruction was proposed on this road. On the other hand, on the Alaska road, the section proposed for periodic maintenance presents an average PCI of 72, indicating a very good condition and good structural behavior. However, in the second section, where rehabilitation is proposed, the average PCI is 41, indicating a regular condition. This maintenance plan will provide a basis for the parish GAD to manage and plan more effective road maintenance on these roads. With a referential budget of $439,544.46 US dollars, the project will contribute to improving the mobility, accessibility, and connectivity of the Hawai and Alaska roads, promoting the economic, social, and environmental development of the área.