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Ballast is a crucial layer of material, typically broken stone or gravel, that provides stability and drainage for railway sleepers. It must meet specific requirements such as durability, non-porosity, and effective drainage while being cost-effective and readily available. Different types of ballast, including broken stone, gravel, coarse sand, brickbats, and selected earth, each have unique advantages and disadvantages affecting their use in railway construction.

Author

Salman Rahman

Language

EN