Estudio de las Metodologías Implementadas para la Instalación de Tubería de Agua Potable en la Construcción de la Manija Matriz de Bogotá

Abstract

The following document was carried out with the purpose of analyzing and comparing in a methodological way the constructive techniques used in the construction of the Matrix Handle of the Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Bogotá, EAAB, with the objective of improving the practices for the installation of drinking water pipelines in the area of direct impact of the project. Pipeline construction can be carried out using two main methodologies: open trench and trenchless, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The open trench method of pipeline construction is a traditional methodology that involves digging trenches to lay the pipelines and then backfilling the area. On the other hand, the trenchless pipe jacking method of pipeline construction is characterized by its ability to install or rehabilitate pipelines with minimal excavation. The present work uses a quantitative approach by determining a sample given by the use of simple random sampling to a total population of monthly work reports to which a data collection instrument is applied, resulting from the operationalization of the variables addressed in the theoretical framework. Finally, it is concluded that the choice between open trench and trenchless construction depends on factors such as the available budget, the installation environment and the need to reduce the impact on the community. While open trench may be more economical, the trenchless methodology offers significant advantages in terms of sustainability and reduced disturbance to the population.