Which of the following statements regarding ballast materials are corr – McqOptions

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1.	Which of the following statements regarding ballast materials are correct ?
A.	Brick ballast has poor drainage characteristics
B.	Coal ash is not used as ballast with steel or cast iron sleepers
C.	Gravel ballast gives better performance on soft formation
D.	Sand ballast causes excessive wear on top of rail
Answer» E.

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