An Introduction to Basic Data for Electrical Transmission Lines for Professional Engineers

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers interested in design and construction of electrical transmission lines. Here is what is discussed: 1. FIELD DATA, 2. SAFETY CODES, 3. COST ESTIMATES, 4. SELECTION OF TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION, 5. NORMAL, RULING, AND EFFECTIVE SPANS, 6. SELECTION OF CONDUCTORS, 7. STRESS-STRAIN CURVES, 8. THE PARABOLA AND THE CATENARY, 9. DESIGN INSTRUCTIONS, 10. TRANSMISSION LINE DATA SUMMARY FORM.