Rail Ballast Stabilization with the GEOWEB® 3D Soil Confinement System
Presto Geosystems’ free online webinar will be presented by Bryan Wedin on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT.
Earn 1.0 PDH Credit
Webinar Focus
Ballast degradation can rapidly occur under heavy axle loadings over soft subgrade soils. Ballast failure can lead to speed reductions, track downtime, and costly maintenance and repairs. Using the GEOWEB® Ballast Stabilization System reduces the vertical pressure reaching the subgrade and provides a high-stiffness foundation. GEOWEB-stabilized ballast significantly reduces ballast movement, aggregate rotation, and rail settlement—resulting in increased ballast life and long-term performance.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the benefits of GEOWEB-stabilized ballast from accredited research and testing.
- Learn how the GEOWEB stabilization system can reduce vertical ballast pressure and ballast movement.
- Understand the typical applications for GEOWEB ballast stabilization.
- Learn how to apply GEOWEB stabilization to extend rail life and reduce maintenance.
