Transmission line tower analysis and design in review

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Syst.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TPAS.1982.317398· OSTI ID:5888527

Kravitz, R A

This paper presents a review of the state of the art and practice of transmission line tower design with specific attention to structure loading conditions, comparison of results using different tower analysis techniques and a commentary on some criteria of the ASCE Manual 52 ''Guide For Design of Steel Transmission Towers.'' This paper also discusses some of the items causing variations between design and tower test, (due to variation in yield strength and rolling tolerances) and variations between results of the same structure if tested at varied test sites. Finally future research and testing programs are recommended as well as requiring that the detailer show all resulting eccentricities.

• Research Organization: Teng and Associates Inc., Chicago, IL
• OSTI ID: 5888527
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Syst.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Syst.; (United States) Vol. PAS-101:11; ISSN IEPSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
ALLOYS
DESIGN
DOCUMENT TYPES
FABRICATION
IRON ALLOYS
IRON BASE ALLOYS
LOAD MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS WORKING
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
POWER TRANSMISSION LINES
POWER TRANSMISSION TOWERS
RECOMMENDATIONS
REVIEWS
ROLLING
STEELS
TESTING
TOWERS
YIELD STRENGTH