Los Angeles Transportation Center (LATC)
Los Angeles, CA
2017-2018
Tensar TriAx® geogrid was used to help Union Pacific Railroad meet the needs of their new intermodal facility.
- Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
- Engineer: TransSystems
Client's Challenge
Several project challenges caused the team to pursue alternative rail section designs:
- Subgrade conditions ranged over a variety of subgrade strengths with contaminated soils
- Over budget
- Aggressive construction schedule
Tensar Solution
Tensar TriAx geogrid was placed on the subgrade, reducing the sub-ballast thickness from 12 inches to 6 inches. The Tensar design provided the following value:
- Expedited construction
- Reduced cost
- Increased the factor of safety, enhancing life