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Transmission Line Insulator Assembly Reliability

by A. C. Baker, Lapp Insulator Co, United States,
T. A. Pinkham, Lapp Insulator Co, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530-88/ASCE 5-88) and Specifications for Masonry Structures (ACI 530.1-88/ASCE 6-88) (ACI 530.1-88/ASCE 6-88)

Abstract:

Transmission line insulator assemblies made up of ceramic or composite insulators and associated hardware are used to mechanically support and electrically isolate energized conductors from support structures. Because of their dual functions of mechanical support and electrical isolation, several different materials are used in the construction of insulators. The performance and reliability of these insulators in service is dependent on the materials and the complicated interaction at the multitude of material interfaces.

Subject Headings: Power transmission lines | Building insulation | Support structures | Structural reliability | Construction materials | Mechanical properties | Material mechanics

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