The main function of a fish plate is________________?
A. To join the two rails together
B. To join rails with the sleeper
C. To allow rail to expand and contract freely
D. None of the above
Fish plate is in contact with rail at________________?
A. Web of rail
B. Fishing plane
C. Head of rail
D. Foot of rail
Creep is the_______________?
A. Longitudinal movement of rail
B. Lateral movement of rail
C. Vertical movement of rail
D. Difference in level of two rails
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
Which of the following types of sleepers is preferred on joints ?
A. Cst-9 sleeper
B. Steel trough sleeper
C. Wooden sleeper
D. Concrete sleeper
The type of bearing plate used in all joints and on curves to give better bearing area to the rails is___________________?
A. Flat mild steel bearing plate
B. Mild steel canted bearing plate
C. Cast iron anti creep bearing plate
D. None of the above