Mumbai University > Civil Engineering > Sem 5 > Transportation Engineering 1

Marks: 5M

Year: May 2015

Functions of ballast is as follows:-

1. It provides support to sleeper and distribute load uniformly on ground or subgrade.
2. It holds sleepers in correct position by preventing movements caused by lateral load.
3. It provides good drainage for the track structure.
4. It prevents growth of weeds.