Localización de una planta procesadora de hormigón premezclado aplicando técnicas multicriterio en sistemas de información geográfica (SIG) en la ciudad de Cuenca

Abstract

The present study is focused in the application of multi-criteria techniques to the location of a pre-mixed concrete plant using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). For this purpose two the variables were stablished following two criteria: exclusive and inclusive. These criteria allow the territory discretization. The exclusive criteria are all the environmental factors included in the Environmental Regulations of Ecuador and particularly Cuenca that is the studied area. The inclusive criteria are social and economic factors such as basic services and connectivity. The information obtained from the Land Use Plan of Cuenca, that at present governs the industries location, was processed in geographic information management software. From several iterations, 8 properties were found that satisfy the conditions initially established. The best alternative was selected with an analytical hierarchical process (AHP) proposed by Saaty. As a result was obtained from the ArcGIS Model Builder software tool, a model of spatial analysis that could be used in the future to the ideal location of a new plant.