Civil Engineering - Railways

Exercise : Railways - Section 4
21.
If D is the distance between parallel tracks G is the gauge and α is angle of crossings, the distance between theoretical noses of two crossings measured parallel to tracks, is
(D - G - G sec α) cot α
(D - G + G sec α) cot α
(D - G - G sec α) tan α
(D + G + G sec α) cot α
Answer: Option
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22.
Minimum composite sleeper index for wooden sleepers used over bridge girders, is
1455
1355
1255
1155
none of these.
Answer: Option
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23.
In a diamond crossing, number of noses are
2
3
4
6
Answer: Option
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24.
If the stock rails are B.H. rails, the type of switch generally provided, is
articulated
undercut
over riding
straight cut.
Answer: Option
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25.
Bending of rail ends due to loose packing under a joint and loose fish Bolts, is known
buckling
hogging
creeping
none of these.
Answer: Option
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