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Line Section
You can specify the operating temperature and line sections of suspended spans in this group. ETAP calculates the length
of the ruling span, tension of the ruling span, and sags for each suspended section.
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Op Temp.
Enter the operating temperature in degrees Celsius or check to use and display the operating temperature. The operating
temperature is calculated on the Ampacity page corresponding to the operating current. To obtain more conservative
tension and sag results, a lower operating temperature should be used.
Horiz. Tension
The calculated line horizontal tension is displayed in this field in lbs/kN.
Ruling Span
The calculated length of the ruling span in ft./m is displayed in this field. This filed is displayed when Same Tower Height
has been selected.
Span
Enter the individual span of suspended sections of the line in ft. or meters .
Height Diff
Enter the height difference between towers in feet or meters.
Sag
This field displays the calculated sag in ft. or meters for each suspended section of the line in this column,
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Loaded Conditions
This group includes operating parameters under loaded conditions that affect the line tension and sag calculation. The
parameters should be entered to yield more conservative results, such as higher wind pressure and thicker ice on the line,
etc.
Weight
Enter the conductor weight in lb/ft or N/m. If you have selected the conductor from the library, the information from the
library automatically updates this field.
k Factor
Enter the constant to be added from NESC table 251-1 under the loaded conditions in lb/ft or N/m.
Ice
Enter the ice thickness under the loaded conditions in cm/in.
Wind
Enter the NESC horizontal wind force requirement in lb/sq. ft or N/sq. m under the loaded conditions in cm/in.
Elongation Coefficient
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Enter the coefficient of conductor elongation in 10 /degrees C. Refer to the table below for nominal or minimum
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properties of conductor wire materials. This table can be found in the Overhead Conductor Manual 2 Edition page 1.4.
Al/Cu Strands
Enter the number and diameter of the conductor (Copper or Aluminum) strands. Diameter is specified in inches or
centimeters. If you have selected the conductor from the library, the information from the library automatically updates
this field.
Steel Strands
Enter the number and diameter of the reinforcement (steel or composite) strands. The Diameter is specified in inches or
centimeters. If you have selected the ground wire from the library, the information from the library automatically updates
this field.
Modulus of Elasticity
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Enter the modulus of elasticity for Aluminum / Copper or Steel in 10 psi if using English units or Mpa in metric units.
Refer to the table below for nominal or minimum properties of conductor wire materials. This table can be found in the
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Overhead Conductor Manual 2 Edition page 1.4.
Known Conditions
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In this group you can enter the initial conditions under which line tension or sag value can be provided by measurement or
previous knowledge.
Ice
Enter the ice thickness on the line under the known conditions in cm or inches.
Wind
Enter the known NESC horizontal wind force requirement under the known conditions in lb/sq. ft or N/sq. m.
k Factor
Enter the known constant to be added from NESC table 251-1 under the known conditions in lb/ft or N/m.
Temperature
Enter the known operating temperature in degrees Celsius.
Tension or Sag
Select to enter the known tension or sag. ETAP will calculate and display the other parameter. These two values are based
on the ruling span of the line.
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