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Slope stabilization in railway construction near Deining

Andreas Locker_LDA 92P

Challenge: Loose soils and difficult terrain

As part of Deutsche Bahn's current investment initiative, an approximately 8 km long section of track between Passau and Nuremberg is being repaired. Extensive slope stabilization work is required in the valley crossing near the Laber Viaduct at Deining. The work is being carried out in steep and, in some places, difficult-to-access terrain. At the same time, the locally very loose soil places increased demands on the drilling technology and execution. Access to the individual drilling points is restricted, making the use of equipment correspondingly challenging.

Slope stabilization in railway construction: 21,000 meters of drilling under challenging conditions

Since drilling began at the end of February, approximately 21,000 meters of ISCHEBECK 52 drilling have been completed. This represents about two-thirds of the total scope. A significant contribution has been made by the subcontractor Andreas Locker, which has completed around 9,000 meters of drilling. Due to the terrain, spider excavators are being used. They provide the necessary reach and ensure the required stability on the slopes.

LDA 92P drilling rig in use: Drilling technology for slopes and special foundation construction

Andreas Locker relies on the LDA 92P drilling rig for drilling operations. It is used where mobility and adaptability in the terrain are crucial.

Operation on slopes: Advantages of working with a spider excavator

The swivel (360°) and tilt (90°) functions allow even hard-to-reach drilling points to be accessed. The feed shift of 750 mm supports precise positioning.

In combination with the modular walking foot, the LDA 92P drilling rig is optimized for use on spider excavators and can be deployed in areas that are difficult to reach with conventional equipment. The operating weight is approximately 1,750 kg (depending on the setup) and allows operation with carrier machines from 16 tons upwards.

The EURODRILL RH4X drilling drive operates with a torque of 5,000 Nm and is combined with a percussion mechanism. This allows the machine to be adapted to different soil conditions.

Control and monitoring during drilling operations on slopes

The system is controlled via a radio remote control. Relevant operating data can be read directly on the display, which supports monitoring during the drilling process.

Conclusion from the implementation on the slope

The work at Deining demonstrates how strongly local conditions influence the execution of special foundation construction projects. Steep slopes, loose soil, and limited access dictate the construction process, as does the targeted use of available technology. The drilling progress achieved so far shows that continuous progress can be made even under these circumstances.

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