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This work presents the geometric design of the road segment connecting Platform B and Platform F in Block 90 – Sahino. The study arises from the importance of this road as part of the project’s internal infrastructure, as it enables the movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies between both platforms. The design process began with an analysis of the site’s topography, identifying elevation changes and the actual ground conditions. Based on this information, the roadway alignment was def...

This project aimed to identify and evaluate structural pathologies in residential concrete buildings located in the Unidos por el Cambio neighborhood, San Rafael sector, in the city of Esmeraldas. The research produced two main outcomes: (i) a diagnostic assessment of pathologies in the structural elements of the dwellings within the sector, and (ii) the identification of the predominant pathologies. Although studies on structural pathologies exist at both regional and national levels, ...

The Mariscal Foch district, located in the north-central part of Quito, is one of the most dynamic urban areas in the Ecuadorian capital. Over the decades, this sector has transformed from a residential area for Quito's elite into a hub of high commercial demand for tourism and nightlife. The objective of this research was to analyze the main crimes committed in the Mariscal Foch district during the year 2025. Using a qualitative methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with pub...

This study analyzed intentional homicides recorded in the Metropolitan District of Quito during the 2024–2025 period, with the aim of identifying their main criminological characteristics and understanding their behavior through the lens of the broken windows theory. The research followed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of statistical data obtained from official sources, such as the Ecuadorian National Police database (Sistema David), with qualitative analysis based ...