Railway Track Construction with Geosynthetics
A railway track is the track structure that provides the route for trains or electric trains. Building or preparing a railway requires solutions, innovation and the latest technology to support the reinforcement and fitness of the track structure, and railway construction geosynthetics provide exactly that.
Geosynthetics can be the solution and innovation, using materials such as Non-Woven Geotextile, Geogrid, Geocell and Geobag. These materials can be used in railway construction. Each supporting material has interrelated functions, including separation, filtration, reinforcement and protection.
Non-Woven Geotextile
Non-woven geotextile is used for separation, filtration and drainage in railway construction. It is very effective at separating two material layers and also supports the subgrade.
Geogrid
In railway or electric railway construction, geogrid reinforces the ballast and reduces pressure loads and settlement of the ballast material.
Geocell
Geocell is also used as a supporting material for railway works, reinforcing the subgrade layer and locking material in place to prevent slips.
Geobag
Geobag is another supporting material in railway or electric railway construction. Its main function is to retain and protect slopes or embankments so that the track does not subside.
The supporting material layers in the track bed must be prepared before building a railway or electric railway so that they can function properly as a foundation. The track bed is made up of layers of soil and rock materials.
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