Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A design assistant has to decide on track bed material. Which statement is sound? Avoid the common trap that ballast is used only for decoration.
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Choose the correct answer
A
ballast is placed above rails
B
ballast provides drainage, load distribution and track resilience
C
ballast prevents all settlement permanently
D
ballast is used only for decoration
Correct Answer
B. ballast provides drainage, load distribution and track resilience
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Ballast supports sleepers and drains water. Correct option: B.
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