Which of the following type of fittings are used by Composite sleepers? - Railways Quiz

Civil Engineering : Railways - Quiz(MCQ)

Which of the following type of fittings are used by Composite sleepers?

A)

Rubber fastenings

B)

They do not require fittings

C)

Similar to that of wooden sleepers

D)

Twice the strength of wooden sleepers

Correct Answer : Similar to that of wooden sleepers

Explanation : Fastenings are required to hold the rail and the sleeper together. Composite sleepers show similarities with wooden sleepers. Thus they also have similar fittings.

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A)

quality of its timber

B)

ability to resist decay

C)

resistance to weathering

D)

All of the above

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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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