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86. Wear of rails is maximum in weisht of
A. tangent track
B. sharp curve
C. tunnels
D. coastal area
Explanation:
87. For a 8� curve track diverging from a main curve of 5� in an opposite direction in the layout of a broad gauge yard, the cant to be provided for the branch track for maximum speed of 45 km/h on the main line and 'G' = 1.676 m is (Permitted cant deficiency for the main line = 7.6 cm)
A. 0.168 cm
B. -0.168 cm
C. 7.432 cm
D. 7.768 cm
Explanation:
88. Consider the following statements about concrete sleepers. # They improve the track modulus. # They have good scrap value. # They render transportation easy. # They maintain the gauge quite satisfactorily. Of these statements
A. 1 and 2 are correct
B. 2 and 3 are correct
C. 3 and 4 are correct
D. 1 and 4 are correct
Explanation:
89. When semaphore and warner are installed on the same post, then the stop indication is given when
A. both arms are horizontal
B. semaphore arm lowered but warner arm horizontal
C. both semaphore and warner arms lowered
D. none of the above
Explanation:
90. On a single rail track, goods trains loaded with heavy iron material run starting from A to B and then empty wagons run from B to A. The amount of creep in the rails.
A. will be more in the direction of B to A
B. will be more in the direction of A to B
C. will be maximum at the middle of A andB
D. cannot be determined from the given data.
Explanation: