At the turnout position laid on the railway, we can often see turnout anti-corrosion sleepers longer than ordinary railway sleepers, which are used to support the rail and ensure the safe and smooth running of the train. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games is coming, and the gymnastics competition has a good appreciation, which often attracts much attention. Then we can think about whether the anti-corrosion sleepers have good corrosion resistance and load-bearing capacity. Can they be used as balance beams in the Olympic Games?
First of all, let's take a look at the characteristics of antiseptic sleepers and balance beams used in gymnastics competitions. Anti corrosion sleepers are usually made of high-quality wood after anti-corrosion treatment. They have high hardness and bearing capacity, and can withstand the heavy pressure of the train and the vibration during operation. The balance beam used in gymnastics competition is a special equipment carefully designed and made. It has a certain length and width, and the surface is smooth and flat. Athletes are required to be able to perform various movements on it and maintain balance.
However, although anti-corrosion sleepers have a certain bearing capacity and hardness, the reason why they are not suitable for use as balance beams in gymnastics competitions is still obvious. First of all, sleepers on turnouts are usually long strip-shaped and rough, and the surface may have saw marks or uneven conditions. Such a design is not conducive to athletes' accurate balancing action on them. Secondly, due to the heavy pressure and vibration of the train, the anti-corrosion sleepers may have large deformation and wear, resulting in uneven surface and easy injury to athletes.
In addition, there are also essential differences in material between antiseptic sleepers and gymnastic balance beams. Anticorrosive sleepers usually use wood containing more resin to enhance their corrosion resistance. Such materials may affect the friction and stability of athletes' feet, making them more prone to slip during movement. The balance beam in gymnastics competition is usually made of high-quality wood with smooth and flat surface, which is conducive to athletes' complex movements.
Another important point is that the anti-corrosion sleepers are treated by high temperature and high pressure oil immersion, and their surfaces and interior are filled with anti-corrosion oil, so they have good anti-corrosion ability. Only after anti-corrosion treatment, the anti-corrosion sleeper will emit pungent and harmful gas to human health, which is only suitable for outdoor use.
To sum up, although the turnout anti-corrosion sleeper has a certain bearing capacity and durability, its rough surface and the material characteristics of the balance beam are not suitable for gymnastics competition, making it unable to be qualified for the position of the balance beam in the Olympic Games. Therefore, even though we can understand the original intention of innovation and resource conservation, we still need to use specially designed and made gymnastics competition balance beams in terms of athlete safety and competition quality, and should not use anti-corrosion sleepers for the Olympic Games. It is hoped that there will be more innovations and designs in the future to add more vitality and interest to the Olympic Games.
