1. In hot weather, metal wires get heated due to increased temperature of surrounding. As a result, they expand increasing the slack between transmission line structure, causing them to sag.
2. Railway tracks are made up of metals which expand upon heating. If no gap is kept between tracks, in hot weather, expansion of metal tracks may exert thermal stress on track. This may lead to bending of tracks which would be dangerous. Hence, railway track is not a continuous piece but is made up of segments separated by gaps.
3. The steel wheel is heated to expand. This expanded wheel can easily fit over axle. The wheel is then cooled quickly. Upon cooling, wheel contracts and fits tightly upon the axle.
