Which of the following method is used for the Tilting of rails? - Railways Quiz

Civil Engineering : Railways - Quiz(MCQ)

Which of the following method is used for the Tilting of rails?

A)

Strain method

B)

Adzing the wooden sleepers

C)

Providing canted bearing plates

D)

Adzing the wooden sleepers or by providing canted bearing plates

Correct Answer : Adzing the wooden sleepers or by providing canted bearing plates

Explanation : Tilting of rails is necessary for reducing wear and tear in addition to the lateral stresses. For this Adzing the wooden sleepers or canted bearing plates can be used.

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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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B)

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C)

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D)

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