Propuesta de diseño vial para la pavimentación de la ruta que une los sectores “Puembo – San Pedro”, en el cantón La Maná, provincia de Cotopaxi

Abstract

The present technical project is located in the La Maná canton, province of Cotopaxi, in the sectors that connect the Puembo and San Pedro precincts, the road has characteristics of a local road, which means that it has a regular geometric layout, it has an average width of 7.3 meters, with an approximate extension of 6.2 kilometers and type of flat – undulating terrain. The objective of this proposal is to allow the population to resolve the difficulties arising from the current state of the road, raising the level of vehicle service, increasing operating safety, reducing accidents, in order to reduce the incidence of costs. production, vehicle operation and maintenance costs. Investigations were carried out both in the field and in the office, which allowed for the study of the geometric design of the road, pavement design, environmental impact evaluation, hydrological studies and how the road will be signposted. Each design is supported by specific reasons and ensures that the road has a useful life for a period of 20 years according to established standards. It is essential to highlight that the aforementioned study involves the understanding of a variety of fields within Civil Engineering, including Soil Mechanics, Topography, Geometric Design, Road Safety, Signage, Traffic and Environmental Impact Studies, Geology, Geotechnics, Hydrology, Hydraulics, and additional disciplines such as Economics; This knowledge is crucial to carry out the analyzes required in a road infrastructure project.