Mainline Ballast Reinforcement

Railway engineers worldwide have relied on GEOWEB long-term confinement to create high stiffness foundations under track and high stress areas such as bridge abutments, diamonds and turn-outs. The GEOWEB system is extremely effective in stabilizing track sub grades and limiting differential and long-term settlement.

• Reduces Cross Section Thickness:  Ballast confined in the 3D GEOWEB provides structural benefits to reduce cross section thickness by up to 60%, significantly reducing installation and rehabilitation costs.
• Reduces Ballast Degradation:  Long-term confinement significantly reduces ballast movement and rotation resulting in increased ballast life.
• Less Down-Time: The GEOWEB material can be quickly installed to make any necessary repairs and minimize costly track disruptions.
• Installation Benefits: Due to the ease of installation, the GEOWEB material can be installed by the railroad’s on-site crews during any weather conditions.

GEOWEB 3D Benefits:

• Reduces ballast depth 2-3 times.
• One-step direct deployment over soft soils.
• Limits differential and long-term settlement through hoop strength and active/passive resistance.
• Ideal for difficult or limited access.
• Fast deployment = limited down-time.

See Benefits of GEOWEB Compared to Geogrids