Introduction
This chapter serves as an introduction to the monograph, including its purpose, scope, and organization....
Evaluating Earthquake Hazards
Earthquake hazards vary considerably in different parts of the country. The effect of an earthquake on telecommunication systems is influenced by the magnitude of the earthquake, the proximity...
Central Office
A Central Office (CO) is where calls are processed. In the complex hierarchy of the PSN, there are many other facilities to which this definition applies; they are Digital Loop Carrier...
Outside Plant
Outside Plant can be defined as equipment and facilities connecting a CO to other COs, and connecting a CO to subscribers. Depending on the distance and the terrain involved, the methods...
Wireless System
The technology of using radio frequencies to communicate is not new. Ham radio and walkie talkies were the first form of radio communication used by the public; then the Citizen Band (CB)...
References
This chapter contains a list of references....
Design Criteria for Communications Equipment Anchorage
Earthquake Sources and Effects
Definitions/Nomenclature
Records of Past Earthquake Investigations
Types of Sheath for Outside Plant Cables
Introduction
This section serves as a brief introduction to the book....
Guyed Structures Configurations
This section considers guyed structure configurations, such as single poles or masts, stub poles, H-frames, rigid frames, and masted towers....
Guys and Guy Fittings
This section discusses the materials guys are composed of as well as guy fittings and tensioning devices....
Guy Anchors and Foundations
This section describes typical types of guy anchors that are commonly used today. It is not the intention of this guide to provide direction for the design of the anchor or foundation...
Analysis
This section presents theoretical and practical concepts for the analysis of guyed transmission structures. The concepts are further illustrated in the examples of Section 8. The term...
Design
This chapter discusses guyed structure design. Topics include loadings and design restrictions; guy clearances; guy design; guy anchorage; connections; structural design of poles and H-frames;...
Construction and Maintenance
The purpose of this section is to identify construction and maintenance practices that are necessary in order to ensure that the final installation of the guyed structure adheres to the...
Examples
This section includes several examples that illustrate many of the concepts presented in this guide. The examples and load cases have been simplified and may not represent actual design...
Turnback Project Moves Ahead
The $202 million Muni Metro Turnback (MMT) Project, scheduled for completion in September 1996, includes an 840 ft section consisting of twin steel-lined tunnels that connects to the Embarcadero...
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