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Example 2: Pole Loading Analysis of Angled Structure based on NESC 2017

In this example calculation of angled pole structure, the objective is to apply NESC 2017 rules to generate the loading

This article is a primer to Example 2: Pole Loading Analysis of the Angled Structure based on NESC 2017. Also,

Tower or Structure spotting is a term used for the process of determining the optimum location, height, and type of

In this post, we will make an example calculation for generating a sag template. We will follow the steps defined

Route Plan and Profile It is assumed by now that you already have a “route profile” or simply “profile” that

In addition to the free “even elevation sag-tension spreadsheet”, here is another excel spreadsheet wherein uneven elevation of supports is

I have presented so far sag and tension calculation based on the linear cable model which does not account for

As promised, you can download for free my sag-tension spreadsheet calculator. Take note that because of the complexity of the

In the previous post “What is Ruling Span?”, we understood that the sag characteristics of the ruling span sets the

If all spans in a section of line are of the same length then the tension on individual span will