Railway Engineering - Civil Engineering Questions and Answers

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The width of foot for 90 R rail section is

A.

100 mm

B.

122.2 mm

C.

136.5 mm

D.

146.0 mm

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The compensation for curvature on gradient for Meter Gauge is given by (where R is radius of curve.)

A.

70/R

B.

52.5/R

C.

35/R

D.

105/R

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Ordinary rails are made of

A.

mild steel

B.

cast iron

C.

wrought iron

D.

high carbon steel

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60 R rails are mostly used in

A.

Broad Gauge

B.

Metre Gauge

C.

Narrow Gauge

D.

none of the above

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52 kg rails are mostly used in

A.

Broad Gauge

B.

Meter Gauge

C.

Narrow Gauge

D.

both (a) and (b)

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What will be the curve lead for a 1 in 8.5 turnout taking off from a straight broad gauge track?

A.

28.49 m

B.

21.04 m

C.

14.24 m

D.

7.45 m

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To ensure exact gauge, the gauge tie plates are provided at

A.

toe of the switch

B.

nose of crossing

C.

both (A) and (B)

D.

none of the above

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Anti creep bearing plates are provided on

A.

bridges and approaches

B.

joints

C.

both (A) and (B)

D.

none of the above

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Metal sleepers are superior to wooden sleepers with respect to

A.

cost

B.

life

C.

track circuiting

D.

fastening