In the July 2011 issue of CE News, Tensar International writes on how the support of rail line, whether for new or existing track, is an essential aspect of railroad construction and maintenance. This can be an expensive and lengthy procedure involving the mitigation of soft or variable soil conditions, frequent ballast maintenance, and in some cases, track realignment. However, advances in technology (ie, geogrids) can provide quantifiable financial and time-reduction benefits.

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR