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Author:   Brian Wareing
Publisher:   Institution of Engineering and Technology
Imprint:   Institution of Engineering and Technology
Edition:   illustrated edition
ISBN:  

9780863413568

ISBN 10:   0863413560
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   08 June 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The need for overhead linesChapter 2: Statutory requirementsChapter 3: Surveying and profilingChapter 4: Traditional and probabilistic design standardsChapter 5: Overhead line designChapter 6: Mechanical design of poles, cross-arms and foundationsChapter 7: Weather loads, conductor sags and tensionsChapter 8: Conductor characteristics and selectionChapter 9: Bare, insulated and covered conductorsChapter 10: Line constructionChapter 11: Inspection techniquesChapter 12: Specific line inspection regimesChapter 13: Condition assessment and health indicesChapter 14: Failure modes in overhead linesChapter 15: Wood pole decay mechanisms and remedial treatmentsChapter 16: Line and component susceptibility to weather effectsChapter 17: Live line working in the UKChapter 18: Lightning and lightning protectionChapter 19: The future

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Dr Brian Wareing worked at EA Technology Ltd for thirty six years as a Senior Consultant in the Overhead Lines Services and Consultancy Division until retirement in August, 2002 when he formed his own company, Brian Wareing Tech Ltd. Dr Wareing is internationally recognized for his work on snow/ice and wind effects on overhead lines and lightning protection systems. He is currently an Associate Fellow of University of Manchester where he delivers MSc course modules on Power Distribution Engineering. He is also secretary of Cigre SC B2 WG 16 (Working Group on Meteorological effects on Overhead Lines and Structures) and member of SCB2 WG11 (Overhead Line Conductor Dynamics and Vibration). Dr Wareing has also been involved in delivering courses on Overhead Line Power Engineering, Lightning Protection and Wood Poles in the UK and overseas and is a Member of WG02 of European Union COST 727 Project (Ice Modelling).

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