Diseño de una guía técnica para el control y seguimiento en la construcción de estructuras hidráulicas asociadas a proyectos viales

Abstract

This monograph aims to design a technical guide for the control and monitoring of hydraulic structures involved in road construction projects, with the purpose of improving the quality, performance, and durability of these works. The study identifies persistent weaknesses in inspection and supervision processes, particularly regarding culverts, drainage channels, box culverts, ditches, and other hydraulic structures, where monitoring often focuses on administrative or financial aspects rather than on construction procedures, material compliance, and hydraulic performance required by current regulations. The general objective is to consolidate a practical and technically robust guide that establishes control criteria, field verification activities, and responsibilities for supervisors, inspectors, and site engineers. Methodologically, the research follows a qualitative, descriptive, and documentary approach with a non-experimental and cross-sectional design, based on the review, selection, and comparative analysis of national and international standards, manuals, and technical guidelines (INVÍAS, RAS, EAAB, DNP, MOP Chile, AASHTO, among others), organized through analytical and categorization matrices. The results include the identification of critical construction phases, key control points, and acceptance criteria for hydraulic structures, leading to the creation of a methodological proposal structured as a technical guide oriented to professional field application. The study concludes that standardizing monitoring procedures—supported by regulations and international best practices—strengthens supervision processes, improves quality traceability, and reduces the risk of premature failures in hydraulic structures associated with road projects. Keywords: quality control; Hydraulic structures; Road projects; Construction monitoring; Quality management; Material testing; Drainage works.