Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
During an JE solution review on Ballast, what is the safest statement about track bed material? Avoid the common trap that ballast is placed above rails.
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Choose the correct answer
A
ballast provides drainage, load distribution and track resilience
B
ballast is used only for decoration
C
ballast is placed above rails
D
ballast prevents all settlement permanently
Correct Answer
A. ballast provides drainage, load distribution and track resilience
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