Change List for this Rule

 

General Order 95

 

Section IV

 

Strength Requirements for All Classes of Lines

 
45 Transverse Strength Requirements
 

In computing the transverse strength requirements of Lines (See Rule 22.1) under the conditions specified in Rule 43, safety factors at least equal to those of Rule 44 shall be used. In heavy loading areas, for supporting structures carrying more than 10 wires (not including cables and supporting messengers) where the pin spacing does not exceed 15 inches, the transverse wind load shall be calculated on two–thirds of the total number of such wires with a minimum of ten. Where there is a change in direction of conductors and messengers, an additional transverse load shall be the resultant of all tensions under the assumed loading conditions.

Note:      Revised February 5, 2014 by Decision No. 14-02-015.

 

45.1 Special Provisions