The distance between centre lines of rails of broad gauge track is 1.6 metres. Assuming a uniform soil pressure distribution on the sleeper, what will the length of sleeper (in m) for most efficient distribution of bending moment on sleeper? (Round off to two decimal places).

The distance between centre lines of rails of broad gauge track is 1.6 metres. Assuming a uniform soil pressure distribution on the sleeper, what will the length of sleeper (in m) for most efficient distribution of bending moment on sleeper? (Round off to two decimal places).

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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The distance between centre lines of rails of broad gauge track is 1.6 metres.
Assuming a uniform soil pressure distribution on the sleeper, what will the length
of sleeper (in m) for most efficient distribution of bending moment on sleeper?
(Round off to two decimal places).

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