1’’ Ballast
Functions
Track ballast is a vital construction material used as the foundation layer for railway sleepers. Typically made from crushed run sourced from a quarry, it is packed between, below, and around the ties to provide a stable and supportive base.
Track ballast performs several key functions:
- To allow for maintaining correct track level without disturbing the rail road bed.
- To drain off the water quickly and to keep the sleepers in dry conditions.
- To discourage the growth of vegetation.
- To protect the surface of formation and to form an elastic bed.
- To hold the sleepers in position during the passage of trains.
- To transmit and distribute the loads from the sleepers to the formation.
- To provide lateral stability to the track as a whole.
The Advantages of 1'' Ballast:
- High Durability
Made from tough, weather-resistant aggregates from trusted quarry sources.
- Low Maintenance
Reduces the frequency of repairs by offering long-term structural integrity.
- Excellent Drainage
Minimizes water retention, preventing damage to rail components.
- Eco-Friendly Option
Utilizes sustainable crushed stones as building materials.
Commonly Use For
- Residential Development – Applied in landscaping, garden paths, and sub-base for pavements.
- Railway Development – Core material in rail track construction and rehabilitation.
- Drain Development – Effective in facilitating drainage and erosion control systems.
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