The streets and alleys of the city are famous for their road works. Inside the enclosure, workers dig, wash and repair, while large machines work in an organized manner. Behind this seemingly ordinary construction scenario, there is a material that quietly plays a fundamental role: the soil protection mat. As a temporary road, it provides a reliable guarantee for the smooth running of road construction and can be called the “unsung hero” of road construction.
1.Ensure regular traffic flow at construction sites.
Road construction is often accompanied by traffic control. How to ensure normal passage of construction equipment and public transport in a confined space is a complex problem. A temporary asphalt road with soil protection mats is an effective solution to this problem. In the project to expand the main city road, the construction site occupies part of the lanes, and the original eight-lane two-way road becomes a four-lane two-way road, and the load on traffic increases significantly. At present, the temporary road built with soil protection mat not only opens a special channel for construction equipment, allowing construction materials to be transported quickly and safely, but also provides a stable road surface for public transport, reducing traffic congestion caused by construction.
2.Protect the original road structures.
During the road construction process, large mechanical equipment often comes and goes, and construction materials are piled up chaotically. If you are not careful, the surrounding unbuilt road structures will be damaged. The soil protection mat is like a strong shield that effectively isolates the construction work from the original roads. For example, when repairing roads around old settlements, the construction area is close to the entry and exit of the settlement and the built roads. Excavation equipment and vehicles tend to scrape and roll the surrounding roads during construction, causing cracks and holes in the road surface. After laying the protective coating, these problems were effectively solved, which not only protects the integrity of the original roads, but also avoids the inconvenience caused to residents by road damage.
3.Adaptation to complex construction environment
The road construction environment is complex and varied. Some construction sites are low-lying and prone to flooding; others are full of mud and difficult for vehicles to pass. Due to its excellent adaptability, the soil protection mat plays an important role in such harsh conditions. During the road repair after heavy rain, the construction site was heavily flooded, the ground became muddy, and ordinary vehicles could not enter it. After laying the soil protection mat, a stable and dry temporary road was quickly formed, and construction equipment could enter the site without any problem to carry out emergency repairs, which greatly shortened the emergency repair period and ensured that the road was restored to traffic. As soon as possible.
4.Reducing construction costs
In the long term, the use of soil protection mats can effectively reduce construction costs. On the one hand, it reduces the losses caused by construction machinery. When driving on muddy and rough terrain, the tires, chassis and other parts of the vehicle and mechanical equipment are easily damaged, and the maintenance costs are high. The smooth road surface provided by the protective mat reduces the wear and tear of the machinery and extends its service life. On the other hand, it prevents damage to the original road machinery, reducing the cost of subsequent road repair. For example, in the construction of the urban subway, due to the long construction period and a large number of construction machinery, if the soil protection mat is not used, the surrounding roads may be frequently damaged and need repeated repairs. After using the soil protection mat, although there is a certain investment in the initial stage, from the perspective of the entire construction period, a lot of road repair and equipment maintenance costs are saved.
Although the soil protection mat is not attractive, it plays a vital role in all aspects of road construction.
