Porous geocomposite material for challenging construction conditions
https://doi.org/10.46973/0201-727X_2025_4_71
Abstract
This paper explores the feasibility of developing a new geocomposite material based on clay soils used in railway subgrade construction. This material possesses properties suitable for use as a structural element in earth structures constructed in challenging conditions, where materials and structures require properties such as reduced weight and thermal conductivity while ensuring the stability of the subgrade and its foundation. The proposed material is a geocomposite consisting of clay soil and polyurethane, which, when manufactured, will form a porous structure and will not require additional exposure to high temperatures.
About the Authors
V. L. Shapovalov
Rostov State Transport University (RSTU)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Shapovalov Vladimir Leonidovich, Chair “Track and Track Facilities”, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, Associate Professor
A. V. Morozov
Rostov State Transport University (RSTU)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Morozov Andrey Vladimirovich, Chair “Physics”, Candidate of Engineering Sciences, Associate Professor
M. V. Okost
Rostov State Transport University (RSTU)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Okost Maksim Victorovich, Chair “Railway Survey, Design and Construction”, Candidate of Engineering Sciences,
Associate Professor
T. P. Gorbacheva
Rostov State Transport University (RSTU)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Gorbacheva Tatyana Petrovna, Chair “Track and Track Facilities”, Assistant
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For citations:
Shapovalov V.L., Morozov A.V., Okost M.V., Gorbacheva T.P. Porous geocomposite material for challenging construction conditions. Vestnik Rostovskogo Gosudarstvennogo Universiteta Putej Soobshcheniya. 2025;(4):71-80. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.46973/0201-727X_2025_4_71
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