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Towers and foundations for Project EHV

Journal Article · · J. Power Div., Proc. Am. Soc. Civ. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6806719
Project EHV, located in towns of Lenox and Lee, Mass., contains 18 transmission towers involving a variety of materials and design techniques. The project involves design, construction, and operation of a complete prototype ac extra hv transmission line to be operated at 750 kV; various structures, materials, and design techniques involved and unusual foundation treatments used (namely, explosive soil compaction and use of rigid pile frame) are examined.
OSTI ID:
6806719
Journal Information:
J. Power Div., Proc. Am. Soc. Civ. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Power Div., Proc. Am. Soc. Civ. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 88:P02; ISSN JPWEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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