iv. Ballast requirements and, Types of railway ballast. [08 marks] [04 marks] b) Railway subgrade is particularly important in ensuring that track quality reaches the standard necessary for safe and comfortable running of trains. Therefore, the subgrade design is a function of three parameters. What are these subgrade design parameters?

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iv.
Ballast requirements and,
Types of railway ballast.
[08 marks]
[04 marks]
b) Railway subgrade is particularly important in ensuring that track quality reaches the
standard necessary for safe and comfortable running of trains. Therefore, the subgrade
design is a function of three parameters. What are these subgrade design parameters?
Transcribed Image Text:iv. Ballast requirements and, Types of railway ballast. [08 marks] [04 marks] b) Railway subgrade is particularly important in ensuring that track quality reaches the standard necessary for safe and comfortable running of trains. Therefore, the subgrade design is a function of three parameters. What are these subgrade design parameters?
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