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Steel Sleepers in Railway Applications by Manoj Bhutani is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Railway sleepers, also called ties, are the components that the rails are arranged on with the proper gauge. They rest on ballast and take the load from passing trains, distributing it to the ballast. Concrete and steel sleepers are commonly used. Concrete sleepers are durable but heavy, making them difficult to transport. Steel sleepers are lighter and easier to install but require more maintenance. H-beam steel sleepers are specifically used for railway tracks on bridges where ballast cannot be used, with
- Author
- Manoj Bhutani
- Language
- EN