About This Course

Under-ballast mats (UBMs) are one of the most effective and widely used solutions for reducing ground-borne vibration and protecting both track and surrounding structures in sensitive environments. This course provides a clear, practical understanding of how UBMs function, where they should be applied, and how their stiffness, thickness, material properties, and installation quality influence long-term performance. Learners explore key engineering drivers such as resonance behavior, load distribution, waterproofing interfaces, settlement considerations, and the interaction between ballast, sub-ballast, and mat systems. The content is enriched with real-life good and bad practices taken from metro, high-speed, freight, and urban rail projects worldwide, delivered by experts deeply involved in UBM design and supply from technical, operational, and commercial perspectives. This course is ideal for track designers, vibration specialists, civil engineers, project managers, QA/QC teams, maintenance engineers, procurement professionals, sales teams in vibration-control and trackwork industries, and students from civil, mechanical, and transportation engineering faculties. By the end, participants will be able to evaluate different UBM technologies, interpret supplier datasheets, anticipate risks, and make informed decisions on the selection, design, and installation of under-ballast mats in real projects