16. The compensation for curvature on gradient for Meter Gauge is given by (where R is radius of curve.) A. $$\frac{{70}}{{\text{R}}}$$ B. $$\frac{{52.5}}{{\text{R}}}$$ C. $$\frac{{35}}{{\text{R}}}$$ D. $$\frac{{105}}{{\text{R}}}$$

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Detailed SolutionThe compensation for curvature on gradient for Meter Gauge is given by (where R is radius of curve.) A. $$\frac{{70}}{{\text{R}}}$$ B. $$\frac{{52.5}}{{\text{R}}}$$ C. $$\frac{{35}}{{\text{R}}}$$ D. $$\frac{{105}}{{\text{R}}}$$

19. Stretcher bar is provided A. To permit lateral movement of the tongue rail B. To maintain the two tongue rails at the exact distance C. To ensure exact gauge at the toe of the switch as well as the nose of crossing D. To prevent any vertical movement between the wing rail and nose of crossing

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Detailed SolutionStretcher bar is provided A. To permit lateral movement of the tongue rail B. To maintain the two tongue rails at the exact distance C. To ensure exact gauge at the toe of the switch as well as the nose of crossing D. To prevent any vertical movement between the wing rail and nose of crossing

20. The following tests are conducted for rails: 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)

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Detailed SolutionThe following tests are conducted for rails: 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)