The main advantage of a cement concrete sleeper, is : - Railways Quiz

Civil Engineering : Railways - Quiz(MCQ)

The main advantage of a cement concrete sleeper, is :

A)

its capacity to maintain gauge

B)

its suitability for track circuiting

C)

its heavy weight which improves the track modulus

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : * its capacity to maintain gauge
* its suitability for track circuiting
* its heavy weight which improves the track modulus
* its flat bottom which is very suitable for modern track

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A)

quality of its timber

B)

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C)

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D)

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A)

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B)

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C)

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D)

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A)

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B)

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C)

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D)

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