If ‘A’ is the angle formed by two gauge faces, the crossing number will be____________________?
A. tan A
B. cot A
C. sec A
D. Arad
A. tan A
B. cot A
C. sec A
D. Arad
A. 1 in 257
B. 1 in 357
C. 1 in 457
D. 1 in 512
A. toe of the switch
B. nose of crossing
C. both (A) and (B)
D. none of the above
To ensure exact gauge, the gauge tie plates are provided at_________________? Read More »
Railway Engineering i) outer signal
ii) home signal
iii) starter
iv) advanced starter
The correct answer is?
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (iii) and (iv)
D. (i) and (iv)
The reception signal is__________________? Read More »
Railway Engineering i) 2 obtuse angle crossings
ii) 4 obtuse angle crossings
iii) 4 acute angle crossings
iv) 6 acute angle crossings
The correct answer is ?
A. (i) and (iii)
B. (i)and(iv)
C. (ii) and (iii)
D. (ii) and (iv)
In a scissors cross-over, the crossings provided are_________________? Read More »
Railway Engineering i) heel divergence
ii) length of tongue rail
iii) flangeway clearance
iv) throw of switch
The correct answer is?
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (iii) and (iv)
D. (i)and(iv)
Switch angle depends on______________? Read More »
Railway Engineering i) Creep is greater on curves than on tangent railway track
ii) Creep in new rails is more than that in old rails
iii) Creep is more on steep gradients than on level track
The correct answer is?
A. only (i)
B. (i)and(ii)
C. (ii) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Study the following statements regarding creep_________________? Read More »
Railway Engineering i) type of gauge
ii) number of tracks to be laid side by side
iii) slope of sides of embankment or cutting
The correct answer is?
A. only (i)
B. both (i) and (ii)
C. both (i) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
The formation width for a railway track depends on the_________________? Read More »
Railway Engineering i) volume and nature of traffic
ii) speed of train
iii) physical features of the country
The correct answer is ?
A. only (i)
B. both (i) and (ii)
C. both (ii) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Which of the following factors govern the choice of the gauge ? Read More »
Railway Engineering i) falling weight test
ii) tensile test
iii) hammer test
The compulsory tests are?
A. only (i)
B. (i)and(ii)
C. (ii) and (iii)
D. (i) and (iii)
The following tests are conducted for rails _________________? Read More »
Railway Engineering