If you have ever taken a train or been near a railway, you will know that most railway tracks are laid on anti-corrosion sleepers, rather than directly on the ground. This issue actually involves a lot of knowledge and principles in railway construction, with a focus on the importance of anti-corrosion sleepers in railway construction. Next, Qingdao Tiehan will briefly analyze with everyone.
Before analyzing, let's take a look at the structure of railway tracks. Railway tracks are usually composed of rails, sleepers, and iron components connected by sleepers. Sleepers are commonly referred to as "sleepers", which are important components that support railway tracks. And everyone is familiar with the railway track, which is the "road" where trains travel. There are also some connectors between the sleepers and the rails, such as crossbars, turnouts, and steel rail connectors, whose main function is to connect and fix the sleepers and the rails.
We all know that before building a house, it is necessary to lay a solid foundation, otherwise the land underneath the house is not solid enough, and it will not take long to cause the house to tilt or even collapse. The same goes for railways, where sleepers can serve as a foundation. Heavy trains run on railway tracks, and without stable track support, it can cause problems such as unstable operation and track deformation. And anti-corrosion sleepers can stably support railway tracks, ensuring the safety and stability of train operation.
In this way, we can also draw the conclusion in reverse - in general, railway tracks cannot be directly laid on the ground. The ground is usually composed of soil, stones, grass, and other materials that are not strong and hard enough to withstand the weight and impact of railway tracks and trains. If the railway track is directly laid on the ground, it will cause the track to sink, deform, and may even cause railway accidents.
Of course, the advantage of anti-corrosion sleepers in railways is not just as a foundation. Sleepers that have undergone anti-corrosion treatment have better anti insect, waterproof, moisture-proof, anti mold, and anti-corrosion capabilities, and can face the wind and sun of nature more calmly. Moreover, anti-corrosion sleepers also have a certain degree of toughness, which not only makes them less prone to cracking, but also absorbs the vibrations generated during train operation, providing smoothness for train operation and improving passenger comfort.
Perhaps you have also seen some railway areas without sleepers, so there is no doubt that those areas have undergone special treatment and have achieved the "foundation" function of sleepers in other ways. Of course, those are only a few areas, and the vast majority of railway areas still require sleepers.
To summarize, in most cases, railway tracks need to be laid on anti-corrosion sleepers instead of directly laying them on the ground. This not only extends the service life of the tracks, but also increases the safety and stability of train operation. As an important means of transportation, railway tracks need to be given sufficient attention and maintenance to ensure the safety of passengers and smooth operation.
