Brita (Lastro)
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Pedra britada ou cascalho colocado abaixo e ao redor dos dormentes ferroviários para distribuir as cargas dos trens, fornecer drenagem e resistir ao movimento lateral e longitudinal da via. A via com lastro é a forma mais comum de base de via ferroviária em todo o mundo, embora a via em placa de concreto seja cada vez mais usada em linhas de alta velocidade.
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