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Title: A discrete method for modal analysis of overhead line conductor bundles

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OSTI ID:403539

The paper presents a mathematical model and a semi-analytical procedure to calculate the vibration modes and eigenfrequencies of single or bundled conductors with spacers which are needed for evaluation of the wind induced vibration of conductors and for optimization of spacer-dampers placement. The method consists in decomposition of conductors in modules and the expansion by polynomial series of unknown displacements on each module. A complete system of polynomials are deduced for this by Legendre polynomials. Each module is considered either boundary conditions at the extremity of the module or the continuity conditions between the modules and also a number of projections of module equilibrium equation on the polynomials from the expansion series of unknown displacement. The global system of the eigenmodes and eigenfrequencies is of the matrix form: A X + {omega}{sup 2} M X = 0. The theoretical considerations are exemplified on one conductor and on bundle of two conductors with spacers. From this, a method for forced vibration calculus of a single or bundled conductors is also presented.

OSTI ID:
403539
Report Number(s):
CONF-960706-; ISBN 0-7918-1777-6; TRN: IM9651%%574
Resource Relation:
Conference: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) pressure vessels and piping conference, Montreal (Canada), 21-26 Jul 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of Natural hazard phenomena and mitigation -- 1996. PVP-Volume 330; Chang, S.J. [ed.] [Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)]; Wang, C.Y. [ed.] [Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)]; Chen, W.W. [ed.] [Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)]; Mok, G.C. [ed.] [Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)]; Lin, C.W. [ed.]; PB: 141 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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