In the construction and development of cities, there are many things that quietly play a key role, but often overlooked by us. Just like ground protection mats, crane outrigger pads and truck liners, they are not eye-catching, but in their respective “positions” to contribute to the normal operation of the city, today, let’s focus on the ground protection mat, discover the curious connection between it and the other two “companions”.

   Let’s start with the ground protection mat, which is the basic guarantee of urban roads. Imagine that on the main road of a city, there are a large number of vehicles of all kinds passing through every day. I once passed a road under construction and saw workers laying a new type of ground protection mat. This ground protection mat is different from the traditional one, it has carefully designed connecting holes. The builders tell me there’s a lot to learn about these connecting holes. The previous ground protection mat is just a simple splicing, for a long time, under the weight of the vehicle, it is easy to loosen and shift, which not only affects the beauty of the road, but also brings safety risks to pedestrians and vehicles. And now with connecting holes, through special connecting pieces, each ground protection mat can be tightly connected to form a solid whole. In this way, the service life of the road is greatly extended, and the maintenance cost is also reduced.

   How are these ground protection mats transported to the construction site after they are produced from the factory? That’s where trucks come in, and outrigger pads and truck liners come in. When trucks loaded with ground protection mats arrive at the construction site, ready to unload, outrigger pads play an important role. The ground of the construction site is often not smooth, and because of a variety of building materials and construction equipment, the ground condition is more complex. The truck puts down the leg and puts a thick outrigger pad under the leg, which is like putting on a pair of strong “shoes” for the truck leg. The outrigger pad increases the contact area between the leg and the ground, disperses the pressure, and allows the truck to stop there steadily, ensuring that the ground protection mats can be safely and smoothly removed from the vehicle.

   And look at the liner of the truck. It’s also responsible. In the process of transporting the ground protection mats, the mats and the inner wall of the truck are constantly friction and collision, if there is no protective measures, the car is easily damaged. The liner of the truck is like a soft and tough protective film that attaches to the inside of the car. It effectively buffers the impact between the ground protetcion mats and the carriage, reduces wear and tear, not only protects the carriage, but also ensures the integrity of the ground protection mats during transportation, so that they can be put into the road construction in the best condition.

   Ground protection mats, crane outrigger pads and truck liner, they seem ordinary, but in the big stage of urban road construction, each plays an indispensable role. They cooperate with each other to create a flat and safe travel environment for us, and are well-deserved “heroes behind the scenes” of urban construction. The next time you walk on a flat road, you may wish to think about these quietly dedicated small objects and feel the power they bring to the development of the city.

   Those neglected “guardians” of the road -Ground protection mats, Crane outrigger pads and Truck line