Buet's Prof Md Shamsul Hoque says the primary roles of bearing pads are to evenly distribute the immense weight of passing trains, absorb vibrations, and accommodate natural movements caused by ...

For a bearing pad, designed with a lifespan of 20-30 years, to fail so catastrophically is not a matter of ageing; it is a clear signal of deeper, more fundamental problems.

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