Propuesta metodológica para mejorar la durabilidad del sistema de bacheo en la ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: This paper presents the development of a methodological proposal to improve the durability of the patching system in the city of Loja. Based on the analysis of the processes applied by the civil works department and the quality of the material used in the methodological processes of pavement repair, a methodology was developed that indicates the steps to be followed in the maintenance and rehabilitation works of the city., as well as good practices in the execution of works in order to standardize the procedures applied by the technicians in charge of this type of work. Field evaluation records were generated that allowed an implementation of said tool, allowing an analysis and comparison between the procedures applied by the workers of the Municipality of Loja and what is indicated by national and international regulations, thus generating improvement proposals. in rehabilitation and maintenance work, which translates into considerable savings in resources for the city.