The existing railway crossing was heavily damaged due to:
• Constant vehicular load and wear-and-tear from bypass traffic.
• Crushed aggregates and uneven surface, posing a safety hazard.
• Frequent road failures, causing operational difficulties for the railway and risk of accidents.
Additionally, during execution, traffic movement immediately after completion led to early surface disturbance, requiring immediate on-site management.
Makphalt’s Mak Premix was chosen for its superior bonding strength, flexibility, and long-term durability — ideal for quick and permanent patch repairs.
Application was carried out by Madhuri Construction, under the supervision of
railway authorities.
The ready-to-use cold mix compound was applied directly to potholes and
compacted without heating, ensuring rapid repair and traffic reopening.
To manage premature traffic movement, an artificial diversion path for two-
wheelers was created and traffic police managed heavy vehicles until the
repaired surface stabilized.
• Fast Restoration: The crossing was reopened for traffic within hours of repair.
• Enhanced Durability: The Mak Premix surface demonstrated strong bonding and long service life, resisting wear from heavy vehicles.
• Cost-Effective: The project proved to be economical and sustainable, meeting Indian Standard specifications for road maintenance.
• Improved Safety: The restored crossing eliminated accident risks and ensured smooth passage for both vehicles and trains.
• Client Satisfaction: Northern Railway officials appreciated the timely execution and long-lasting performanceof Makphalt’s Mak Premix solution
MAK POLYPLAST SUPERLAY MINERAL FINISH is a five-layer polymeric waterproofing membrane featuring a 160 GSM non-woven polyester mat as its central reinforcement. SBS/APP polymer-modified bitumen is provided on both sides of the reinforcement to deliver high softening point, heat resistance and waterproofing performance.
The membrane incorporates a thermofusible high-molecular HDPE film on one side and UV-resistant mineral granules on the other side. Its polymeric construction provides 60% elongation and high tensile strength to accommodate structural movement and adapt to different contours.
MAK POLYPLAST SUPERLAY ULTRA is a high-performance SBS-modified elastomeric bituminous waterproofing membrane reinforced with a heavy-duty non-woven polyester and additional protective fleece layer.
The membrane features an engineered mineral crystal finish on the upper surface and a heat-activatable thermofusible film on the underside. It is designed to develop a continuous and uniform bond with freshly poured structural concrete, providing resistance against hydrostatic pressure and mechanical stresses.
Special selvedge technology enables secure side-lap welding using torch application or hot-air welding.
MAKFELT is a bitumen-treated hessian-base waterproofing felt conforming to IS 1322-1993. It consists of a continuous hessian sheet uniformly treated with bitumen and finished with mineral powder to prevent sticking between layers and provide additional surface protection.
MAKFELT is designed to be used as part of a built-up bituminous waterproofing system, with bitumen layers applied above and below the felt.
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