research article
Plan estratégico para la rehabilitación de la vía Yee-Vuelta Larga en el cantón Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Abstract
Introduction: road infrastructure constitutes a fundamental element for the socioeconomic development of rural regions. In Ecuador, poor terrestrial connectivity limits access to basic services and development opportunities in rural communities. Objective: to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the rehabilitation of the Yee-Vuelta Larga Road through technical, social, economic, and environmental evaluation of existing infrastructure. Methodology: a descriptive-analytical study was conducted including topographic survey, vehicular traffic studies, soil mechanics analysis, pavement evaluation, hydrological studies, and budget analysis. The AASHTO 93 methodology was employed for the structural design of flexible pavement. Results: the analysis revealed a current AADT of 44 vehicles/day with projection to 209 vehicles/day in 20 years. Soil studies showed CBR between 3.42% and 11.34%. The total project budget amounts to USD 4,206,465.58 para 27.5 km de vía. Conclusión: el plan estratégico propuesto integra soluciones técnicas sostenibles con participación comunitaria, estableciendo un modelo replicable para la rehabilitación de infraestructura vial rural en Ecuador. Área de estudio general: Ingeniería Civil. Área de estudio específica: Infraestructura Vial. Tipo de estudio: Artículo original- info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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- Strategic plan, road rehabilitation, flexible pavement, rural development, road infrastructure, rural connectivity, AASHTO 93
- Plan estratégico, rehabilitación vial, pavimento flexible, desarrollo rural, infraestructura vial, conectividad rural, AASHTO 93