Análisis de factibilidad para implementar una cubierta peatonal en la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo periodo 2023-2024

Abstract

Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo is a well-known educational institution in the province of Chimborazo, but its pedestrian infrastructure is unsuitable for students. For this reason, the present thesis addresses the implementation of pedestrian decks as an effective solution to improve the urban infrastructure and the quality of life of the polytechnic community. The objective was to develop a feasibility analysis to implement a pedestrian deck with structures designed to protect pedestrians from inclement weather by providing shelter from rain, extreme sun, and other adverse weather conditions. Using a multidisciplinary quantitative approach analyzing variables such as pedestrian infrastructure, urban planning, sustainability, dimensions, cost of roof implementation, and road safety; a qualitative approach determining technical aspects such as structural design and material selection, as well as financial and regulatory considerations, different types of field, descriptive and bibliographic research, were used through the review of case studies, data analysis and consultations with experts in the field. In this investigation, two analyses were developed: the technical part, where the location of the 13 roofs in metallic material with galvanized steel bases and the design implemented on a roof is explained; in the part of economic feasibility, 53,235.00 dollars was determined for the construction, the value of which must be managed by ESPOCH through the presentation of a project to the Under-Secretariat for Higher Education who is in charge of approving and designating the budget required for the execution of the project. As a conclusion of this research, it is hoped that this study will improve the quality of life of students, teachers, and staff working on the university campus, promoting a safer and more comfortable environment for the polytechnic community.