Diseño geométrico de carretera y de la estructura de pavimentos de 5.3 km de vía desde la comunidad Lushianta hasta Ardilla Urku de la parroquia San Pablo, cantón Archidona, provincia de Napo

Abstract

The road project connecting the communities of Lushianta with Ardilla Urku in the San Pablo Parroquia, Archidona Canton, is presented due to the identified need to improve the road's geometric design, thus enhancing the living conditions of the residents and reducing product transportation time while promoting social and economic development in the area. During the process, a comprehensive topographic survey of the road was carried out, and soil studies were conducted, determining that the predominant soil type is high plasticity clay (CH), following SUCS and AASHTO standards. Likewise, a traffic study was conducted to identify the road type, resulting in an Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) of 86 vehicles/day in both directions, considering a design period of 25 years. This classified the road as a Class V Local Road with a total length of 5.30 km. Based on the gathered information about the soil and traffic, the pavement structure was determined, which will consist of effective thicknesses to ensure the functionality and safety of the road. To conclude the process, a unit price analysis was carried out to obtain a referential budget for the technical project. This analysis is essential to have a clear idea of the necessary resources and to adequately plan the execution of the proposal.