Analysis of pathological manifestations of a stretch of Avenida Perimetral in Belém, Pará, Brazil – A case study

Abstract

Paving and drainage of roads are important infrastructure works in a city, which deserve special attention in terms of design, execution and conservation, so that they do not generate more problems than solutions. This work sought to bring real and updated data on the conditions of use of Perimetral Avenue, in Belém-PA, Brazil, regarding the conditions of the pavement and the rainwater drainage system. For this purpose, data collection was carried out in loco, in a section of the road, with cataloging and analysis. The results showed that in a section of the road, despite having several pathologies, such as: holes, cracks, obstruction of storm drains, flooding, etc.; is functional and in regular condition.