Dormente

Um suporte retangular colocado perpendicularmente aos trilhos para mantê-los na bitola correta e transferir cargas para o lastro. Os dormentes modernos são tipicamente feitos de concreto protendido, embora variantes de madeira e aço ainda estejam em uso. Conhecido como 'tie' ou 'cross-tie' na terminologia norte-americana.

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