SuperElevation: Superelevation is the raised elevation of the outer rail above the inner rail at a horizontal curve. It is denoted by ‘e’.When a vehicle moves on the curve it is subjected to a centrifugal force. The centrifugal force exerts […]
REQUIREMENTS OF AN IDEAL RAIL SECTION: The requirements of an ideal rail section are as follows: The rail should have the most economical section consistent with strength, stiffness, and durability. The center of gravity of the rail section should preferably […]
Over Head Equipment (OHE): A simple polygonal type of overhead equipment comprises of a single 65 sq. mm. size Catenary wire of Cadmium Copper and a hard drawn grooved copper Contact wire of 107 sq. mm. size suspended from the […]
