In a B.G. railway track, the specified ruling gradent is 1 in 250. The horizontal curve of 3° on a gradient of 1 in 250 will have the permissible gradient of
A. 1 in 257
B. 1 in 357
C. 1 in 457
D. 1 in 512
Answer: Option B
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Ruling Gradient = 1/250 = 0.4℅
Grade compensation for BG = 0.04% per curve =0.04*3 = 0.12%
Permissible gradient = 0.4 - 0.12 = 0.28% = 1/357
For BG grade compensation =min of (70/r or .04 per) therefore GC=.12 ,per gradient =.4-.12 which is Equal to 1 in 357 ,also 1in 250 = .4.
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