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F. Trovato, P. Rimoldi, "Design of Geogrid Stabilisation for Railway Ballast and Subballast", in J. Pombo, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Railway Technology: Research, Development and Maintenance", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, Online volume: CCC 7, Paper 18.7, 2024, doi:10.4203/ccc.7.18.7

Keywords: geogrid, stabilization, railway design, ballast bed, subballast, cyclic loading.

Abstract

Railways face unique challenges on soft soils due to heavy loads exerted on the subgrade by passing trains. This can lead to rapid and repetitive loading, causing settlements that compromise railway integrity. To address this, reinforcing geogrids can be used to stabilize the railway base, extending its lifespan. This paper presents a methodology for designing geogrid stabilization systems tailored to railway ballast and subballast. Factors such as wheel loads, traffic frequency, and subgrade properties are considered in the design process, which adapts established principles from road base stabilization. By integrating these principles, the methodology aims to provide a systematic approach for effectively incorporating geogrids into railway infrastructure projects, ultimately enhancing stability and longevity.

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Front Page Browse CCC CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Conferences ISSN 2753-3239 CCC: 7 PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RAILWAY TECHNOLOGY: RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE Edited by: J. Pombo Paper 18.7 Design of Geogrid Stabilisation for Railway Ballast and Subballast F. Trovato¹ and P. Rimoldi² ¹Geosynthetic Business Unit, Officine Maccaferri Spa, Bologna, Italia ²Consultant, Milano, Italy doi:10.4203/ccc.7.18.7 Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper F. Trovato, P. Rimoldi, "Design of Geogrid Stabilisation for Railway Ballast and Subballast", in J. Pombo, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Railway Technology: Research, Development and Maintenance", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, Online volume: CCC 7, Paper 18.7, 2024, doi:10.4203/ccc.7.18.7 Keywords: geogrid, stabilization, railway design, ballast bed, subballast, cyclic loading. Abstract Railways face unique challenges on soft soils due to heavy loads exerted on the subgrade by passing trains. This can lead to rapid and repetitive loading, causing settlements that compromise railway integrity. To address this, reinforcing geogrids can be used to stabilize the railway base, extending its lifespan. This paper presents a methodology for designing geogrid stabilization systems tailored to railway ballast and subballast. Factors such as wheel loads, traffic frequency, and subgrade properties are considered in the design process, which adapts established principles from road base stabilization. By integrating these principles, the methodology aims to provide a systematic approach for effectively incorporating geogrids into railway infrastructure projects, ultimately enhancing stability and longevity. download the full-text of this paper (PDF, 15 pages, 935 Kb) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the volume description
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