(b) What are the requirement of sleepers used in a railway track? Using a sleeper density $\mathrm{N}+5$, determine the number of sleepers required for the construction of a 1800 m BG track. Take the length of rail as 13 m .
Explanation
The requirements of sleepers are critical for the smooth operation of a railway track. The number of sleepers required can be calculated using the sleeper density formula.
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