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Ballast: Types and Functions in Railways by Maurice Gomis is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the purposes, characteristics, and design of ballast used in railway construction, highlighting its role in load distribution, stability, and drainage. It details various materials for ballast, including gravel, quarry gravel, asbestos, shell rocks, and slag, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it covers the concept of ballastless tracks, their benefits, practical applications, and the advantages of jointless tracks in reducing maintenance and improving perfor
- Author
- Maurice Gomis
- Language
- EN