Q. What is the reason that the head should have sufficient depth?

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Q. Why is the foot made wide?

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Q. The Factors like heaviest axle load, max permissible speed, depth of Ballast cushion are considered for deciding the _____ of the rail.

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Q. What will be the maximum axle load (in tonnes) for rails of 52 kg/m?

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Q. Shorter rails are economical and provide more comfort?

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Q. Which of the following is not true about Long rails?

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Q. What is duplex process used for?

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Q. What is done to distinguish the rails?

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Q. What is the value of Tolerance for Horizontal straightness of Class A rails?

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Q. What is the Tup test also known as?

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Q. What is the height from which the weight is dropped in falling weight test?

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Q. The tensile strength of the rail should not be less than ______

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Q. Where are third quality rails used?

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Q. Third quality rails are painted by which colour on the end face?

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Q. 90 UTS rails are more resistant against wear and tear as compared to Manganese rails with 72 UTS.

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Q. What is the advantage of End hardened rails?

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Q. What is done for hardening of Head hardened rails?

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Q. Where does maximum lateral wear of rail occurs?

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Q. Which of the following is responsible for wear and tear of rails in coastal areas?

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Q. The difference in height of the rail at end and at a point 30cm away from the end is called as ________

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