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Embankments

Application Overview

Constructing stable embankments over weak or variable soils presents significant geotechnical challenges, often leading to excessive settlement, slope instability, and costly over-design. POME’s geosynthetic solutions create a stiff, composite foundation that distributes loads efficiently, enabling the construction of higher, more stable embankments while significantly reducing fill requirements and construction time.

Ground Challenges in Embankment Construction

Weak or Compressible Soils
Soft soils lack the bearing capacity to support embankments, leading to uncontrolled settlement and potential slope failures.
Differential Settlement
Variable soil conditions cause uneven settling, which can damage the embankment structure and any infrastructure built upon it.
Lateral Spreading and Instability
The weight of an embankment can cause the underlying foundation soil to spread sideways, compromising the embankment's integrity.
High Cost of Conventional Solutions
Traditional methods like deep excavation and replacement or piling are often prohibitively expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive.

POME’s Solution

High-Performance Interlock for Superior Stability
POME’s (Tensar) geogrids interlock with aggregate or granular fill to form a stiff, high-performance mechanically stabilized layer (MSL).
Efficient Load Distribution & Lateral Movement Control
The MSL distributes heavy loads more efficiently and prevents lateral movement of the base material.
Enhanced Bearing Capacity with Minimal Deformation
This reinforcement enhances bearing capacity, minimizes deformation, and provides effective control of settlement.
Durable, Eco-Efficient Platforms for Heavy Loads
The result is a durable, stable working platform capable of supporting heavy loads with significantly reduced environmental impact.
Cut Aggregate Thickness by 50%+ to Save Time & Cost
Improved stability and load distribution reduce aggregate thickness requirements by more than 50%, lowering material usage and construction time.

Benefits

Reduces volume of imported fill

Enables single-stage construction

Improve bearing capacity

Engineered for Efficiency

POME’s advanced geosynthetic technology provides a cost-effective and reliable alternative to traditional ground improvement methods. By enhancing bearing capacity and ensuring uniform load distribution, our embankment solutions minimize earthworks, accelerate construction schedules, and deliver long-term stability for infrastructure projects ranging from highways and railways to dams and working platforms.