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BALLAST RESISTANCE [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Conductors and Resistors
  • Rail Transport
DEF

The electrical resistance of the sleepers and ballast which affects the adjustment of a track circuit.

CONT

Ballast resistance is determined by the value of input resistance the rail line, which at high frequencies practically is equal to the wave impedance.

OBS

ballast resistance: term and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conducteurs et résistances
  • Transport par rail
DEF

Résistance électrique des traverses et du ballast influençant le réglage du circuit de voie.

OBS

résistance d'isolement du ballast : terme et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale.

Spanish

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