Vehicle density and its impact on pavement wear in Guayaquil based on business development in port cities
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Increasing vehicle density in Guayaquil has raised concerns about its impact on the quality of road infrastructure, particularly on the wear and tear of asphalt pavement. This study aims to assess the relationship between vehicular traffic and pavement deterioration in the city, focusing on several areas with different levels of density. Counting cameras and traffic sensors were used to record the volume of vehicles, categorising them into light and heavy, as well as visual inspections to measure pavement wear. The results revealed that areas with high vehicle density had a higher degree of pavement deterioration, with a significant increase in cracking and cracking. The data show that heavy traffic is a major contributor to accelerated road wear, which in turn can impact road safety and public health by releasing more pollutants into the air.
Authors: Glenda Lorena Guadalupe Méndez, Julio Alberto Vargas Jiménez, Douglas Daniel Iturburu Salvador, Julio Andrés Vargas Guadalupe
Institutions: University of Guayaquil, Universidad Estatal de Milagro
Language: English
Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403560683