{"id":8055,"date":"2024-04-15T02:54:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=8055"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:54:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:54:24","slug":"staggered-joints-are-generally-provided-a-on-curves-b-on-straight-track-c-when-two-different-rail-sections-are-required-to-be-joined-d-none-of-the-above","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/staggered-joints-are-generally-provided-a-on-curves-b-on-straight-track-c-when-two-different-rail-sections-are-required-to-be-joined-d-none-of-the-above\/","title":{"rendered":"Staggered joints are generally provided A. On curves B. On straight track C. When two different rail sections are required to be joined D. 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When two different rail sections are required to be joined.<\/p>\n<p>Staggered joints are used to join two different rail sections together. This is done to reduce the stress on the rails and to prevent them from breaking. 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