Why Are There Stones Along Railroad Tracks?
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Have you ever noticed the endless piles of stones that line virtually every railroad track throughout the world? These stones, collectively called track ballast, play a crucial role in the safe and smooth operation of trains worldwide. In this video, we will explore the intricacies of railroad track ballast—unveiling its composition, the intentional shaping behind its structure, and the twelve essential functions that render it an indispensable element in the realm of railway infrastructure. #trackballast #railroad #railroadstones #education #science #sometimesscience
As a point of clarification, at :42, we indicate that the "stones" are typically 25-30 cm thick." What we meant is that the "track ballast" is typically 25-30 cm thick/deep (not that the individual stones are 25-30 cm thick). We apologize for any confusion this has caused. Thank you for watching our video and for your comments!
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In #11 the picture of the "s" rail track is from New Zealand. The curves were formed by an . The earthquake was only 6.5 on the Richter scaleand was 8 km deep. Some land dropped by 2 metres and there were some fissures up to 3 metres wide and 3 to 4 metres deep. The quake was strong enough to knock an 80 tonne locomotive off the track onto its side.
0:00 Introduction
0:34 What Is Track Ballast?
1:17 Why Are The Stones Shaped & Textured The Way They Are?
2:00 12 Important Functions of Track Ballast
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