Railway Engineering - MADE EASY Study Material for GATE, ESE and SES Exams

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Geometric Design of Taxiway

Speed of an aircraft on runway is relatively faster than the speed on taxiway. Thus design standards, for a taxiway

The basic runway length (discussed above) is for mean sea level elevation, having standard atmosphere conditions. Necessary corrections are applied

Fishplates are used in rail joints to maintain the continuity of the rail. The main objective of fish plates is

The main functions of sleepers are as follows: It holds the rail to correct gauge and alignment. It gives firm

Corrugation in Rail (Roaring Rails) The minute depression on the rail surface due to application of break or during the

Following are the basic requirements of an ideal permanent way: The gauge should be uniform and correct. Both the rails