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Appendix
B
Mechanical and Loading Data for Conductors
Table 24 Mechanical Characteristics of Galvanized Steel
Strand |
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Diameter,
Inch (Nominal) |
Weight per 1,000 Feet in Pounds (Approx.) |
Ultimate Tensile Strength, Pounds |
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Common |
Siemens
– Martin |
High Strength |
Extra High Strength |
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3/8 |
813 |
11,600 |
19,100 |
29,600 |
42,400 |
9/16 |
671 |
9,600 |
15,700 |
24,500 |
35,000 |
1/2 |
517 |
7,400 |
12,100 |
18,800 |
26,900 |
7/16 |
399 |
5,700 |
9,350 |
14,500 |
20,800 |
3/8 |
273 |
4,250 |
6,950 |
10,800 |
15,400 |
5/16 |
205 |
3,200 |
5,350 |
8,000 |
11,200 |
9/32 |
164 |
2,570 |
4,250 |
6,400 |
8,950 |
1/4 |
121 |
1,900 |
3,150 |
4,750 |
6,650 |
3/16 |
73 |
1,150 |
1,900 |
2,850 |
3,990 |
Note: All data from ASTM Specification A123-33 for seven strand cable.