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Assessment and Upgrade of an Older Transmission Line

by Robert O. Kluge, (M.ASCE), Wisconsin Power and Light, Madison, United States,
Alain H. Peyrot, (F.ASCE), Wisconsin Power and Light, Madison, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Structures Congress XII

Abstract:

This paper discusses the various tools and procedures which have been used to assess and upgrade an older 130 kv tower line. The purpose of the assessment was to determine the line compliance with current codes, its reliability under climatic loads and its potential for reconductoring.

Subject Headings: Power transmission towers | Power transmission lines | Steel structures | Dynamic loads | Structural reliability | Structural analysis | Standards and codes

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