CuriousTab
Search
CuriousTab
Home
Aptitude
Computer
C Programming
C# Programming
C++ Programming
Database
Java Programming
Networking
Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Digital Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Technical Drawing
GK
Current Affairs
General Knowledge
Reasoning
Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Non Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Ability
Verbal Reasoning
Exams
AIEEE
Bank Exams
CAT
GATE
IIT JEE
TOEFL
Jobs
Analyst
Bank PO
Database Administrator
IT Trainer
Network Engineer
Project Manager
Software Architect
Discussion
Home
‣
Civil Engineering
‣
Railways
Comments
Question
The standard width of ballast for M.G. track in Indian Railways, is kept
Options
A. 3.35 m
B. 3.53 m
C. 2.30 m
D. 2.50 m
E. none of these.
Correct Answer
2.30 m
Railways problems
Search Results
1. The standard dimensions of a wooden sleeper for a B.G. railway track are
Options
A. 2.74 m x 25 cm x 13 cm
B. 1.83 m x 20 cm x 11 cm
C. 1.52 m x 15 cm x 10 cm
D. 1.75 cm x 20 cm x 12 cm
E. none of these.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: 2.74 m x 25 cm x 13 cm
2. Rails are fixed on steel sleepers
Options
A. by bearing plates
B. by dog spikes
C. by keys in lugs or jaws
D. none of these.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: by keys in lugs or jaws
3. The main function of sleepers, is
Options
A. to support rails
B. to hold rails at correct gauge
C. to distribute load from the rails to ballast
D. all the above.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: all the above.
4. On Broad Gauge main lines with maximum traffic loads, the rail section preferred to, is
Options
A. 29.8 to 37.3 kg/m
B. 32.5 to 42.5 kg/cm
C. 44.7 to 56.8 kg/m
D. none of these
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: 44.7 to 56.8 kg/m
5. If
D
is the distance between the parallel sidings and ? is the angle of crossing, the distance between the noses of crossing measured parallel to the main track, is
Options
A. D tan ?
B. D sec ?
C. D cosec ?
D. D cot ?
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: D cosec ?
6. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Options
A. An extra width of 7.5 cm ballast isprovided on outside a curve if track is laid with short welded rails
B. An extra width of 7.5 cm ballast isprovided on outside a curve sharper than 3° on B.G. and M.G. tracks
C. An extra width of 15 cm ballast is provided on each shoulder if the track is laid with welded rails
D. All the above.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: All the above.
7. Bending of rail ends due to loose packing under a joint and loose fish Bolts, is known
Options
A. buckling
B. hogging
C. creeping
D. none of these.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: hogging
8. If the stock rails are B.H. rails, the type of switch generally provided, is
Options
A. articulated
B. undercut
C. over riding
D. straight cut.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: straight cut.
9. On B.G. tracks the distance of outer signal from station limit is kept
Options
A. 510 m
B. 520 m
C. 530 m
D. 540 m
E. 550 m
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: 540 m
10. If the standard length of a B.G. crossing is 597 cm, the number of crossing, is
Options
A. 1 in
B. 1 in 12
C. 1 in 16
D. none of these.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: 1 in 12
Comments
There are no comments.
Enter a new Comment
Save
More in Civil Engineering:
Advanced Surveying
Airport Engineering
Applied Mechanics
Building Construction
Building Materials
Concrete Technology
Construction Management
Docks and Harbours
Elements of Remote Sensing
Engineering Economy
Estimating and Costing
GATE Exam Questions
Highway Engineering
Hydraulics
Irrigation
Railways
RCC Structures Design
SI Units
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Steel Structure Design
Strength of Materials
Structural Design Specifications
Surveying
Theory of Structures
Tunnelling
UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
Waste Water Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Water Supply Engineering