Functions of Sleepers
Functions of Sleepers Sleepers – Sleepers are transverse support for a railway track to give stiffness to it. Transverse sleepers were …
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Requirements of an ideal Sleeper
Requirements of an ideal Sleeper Following are the requirements of an ideal sleeper: 1. The initial, as well as maintenance …
Buckling and Hogging of Rails
Buckling of Rails The displacement of the track from its original position is known as buckling of the rail. Buckling …
Requirements of an Ideal Rail Section
Requirements of an Ideal Rail Section Following should be the characteristics of an ideal rail section: The rail should have …
Creep of Rail – Definition, Indications, Causes, Effects
What is Creep of Rail? Creep is defined as the longitudinal movement of the rails in a track in the …
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What is Rails? Functions and Types of rails
What is Rails? Rails are steel girders placed an end to end to provide a level and continuous surface for …
Function of Ballast in Railway Track
What is Ballast? Ballast may be defined as a layer of broken stone, gravel, moorum or any other material placed under …