Use of Geosynthetics in Railways - Geotextiles in Railroad Construction.

Use of Geosynthetics in Railways

Being

environment-conscious

geosynthetic

specialists,

Ocean Global has a wide range of products and solutions catering to the railway sector. The increasing speed and weight of trains demand robust track constructions.

In compliance with modern design requirements, Ocean Global’s premium-quality products work well not just for new

track

existing

constructions

railway

tracks,

but all

at

also

for

maintenance

cost-efficient

improving the longevity of structures.

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rates

of

and

Benefits of Geosynthetics in Railways: Erosion Subgrade erosion leads to loss of line and level, and the mud pumping results in mud holes and extensive track

deterioration,

requiring

Geocomposites

are

mud

phenomenon,

pumping

penetration controlled

to

the

upward

a

extensive

long-term

underlying movement

maintenance.

solution

to

preventing deposits, of

prevent

rainwater allowing

water.

It

a

reduces

maintenance costs and offers ease of installation.

Track Ballast Stabilization Use of robust geogrids and geocomposites under the ballast reduces

increases

the

excessive

significantly

lifespan

of

degradation

increasing

the and

sustainability

ballast

and

deformation, and

reducing

maintenance/renewal costs.

Capping Layer Stabilization Nonwoven capping capping

Geotextiles

layers

and

interface.

separate

also It

find

use

provides

the at

ballast the

and

subgrade

separation

and

filtration, enhances adequate drainage, and stabilizes the capping layer.

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Geogrids in the track substructure provide mechanical stabilization of the capping layer, especially in coastal areas

with

soft

subgrade

soil

having

a

low

bearing

capacity.

Drainage Good drainage is critical to avoid track deterioration.

Drainage geocomposites at relevant points provide the much

required

installation

of

cross-track

prefabricated

drainage. vertical

Also,

drains

the

increases

leads to improved stabilization of soft subgrade soil.

In

the

realm

of

railways,

Ocean

Global

has

geosynthetics solutions for -

Track-bed

construction

(geogrids,

geocomposites,

geocells).

Separation to maintain the integrity of adjacent soil types (geotextiles) Filtration to prevent leaching of soil and ingress of fines (geotextiles) Structural and tunnel drainage (geopipes, drainage cells, geocomposites)

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Embankment stabilization (geogrid and geotextiles) Slope erosion control (erosion control mats) Access road reinforcement functions.

We believe in providing smart infrastructure and smart solutions at affordable rates, lowered construction time, yet with a better lifespan.

Ocean Non Wovens Pvt. Ltd.RR-24, Rohtak road,

Near Peeragarhi

Metro Station, New Delhi-110087, India

CONTACT US sales@oceanglobal.co 011-45120291

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