Original Version
Rule 49.6-B
49.6-B Size
The size and ultimate strength of guys crossing in spans over Class H, L, T or C circuits shall be not less than as specified in Table 9 and shall also be such as to provide safety factors not less than those specified in Rule 44 for the loads imposed by the construction involved under the loading conditions specified in Rule 43.
Table 9 Minimum Size and Strength of Guys Crossing over Class H, L, T or C Circuits |
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Material of Strand |
Minimum Size | |
Anchor Guys |
Overhead Guys | |
Galvanized Steel: |
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Common or Siemens–Martin |
5/16 in. Diameter |
1/4 in. Diameter |
High
Strength or Extra–High Strength |
1/4 in. Diameter |
3/16 in. Diameter |
Copper–Covered Steel |
3 No.9 AWG |
3 No. 10 AWG |
Bronze |
1/4 in. Diameter |
3 No.10 AWG |
Minimum Allowable Ultimate Strength of Guys |
3,200 Pounds |
1,900 Pounds |
Strikeout and Underline Version
Rule 49.6-B
49.6-B Size
The size and ultimate strength of guys crossing in spans over Class H, L, T or C circuits shall be not less than as specified in Table 9 and shall also be such as to provide safety factors not less than those specified in Rule 44 for the loads imposed by the construction involved under the loading conditions specified in Rule 43.
Table 9 Minimum Size and Strength of Guys Crossing over Class H, L, T or C Circuits |
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Material of Strand |
Minimum Size | |
Anchor Guys |
Overhead Guys | |
Galvanized Steel: |
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Common or Siemens–Martin |
5/16 in. Diameter |
1/4 in. Diameter |
High
Strength or Extra–High Strength |
1/4 in. Diameter |
3/16 in. Diameter |
Copper–Covered Steel |
3 No.9 AWG |
3 No. 10 AWG |
Aluminum–Covered Steel |
3 No.9 AWG1 |
3 No. 10 AWG |
Bronze |
1/4 in. Diameter |
3 No.10 AWG |
Minimum Allowable Ultimate Strength of Guys |
3,200 Pounds |
1,900 Pounds |
Final Version
Rule 49.6-B
49.6-B Size
The size and ultimate strength of guys crossing in spans over Class H, L, T or C circuits shall be not less than as specified in Table 9 and shall also be such as to provide safety factors not less than those specified in Rule 44 for the loads imposed by the construction involved under the loading conditions specified in Rule 43.
Table 9 Minimum Size and Strength of Guys Crossing over Class H, L, T or C Circuits |
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Material of Strand |
Minimum Size | |
Anchor Guys |
Overhead Guys | |
Galvanized Steel: |
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Common or Siemens–Martin |
5/16 in. Diameter |
1/4 in. Diameter |
High
Strength or Extra–High Strength |
1/4 in. Diameter |
3/16 in. Diameter |
Copper–Covered Steel |
3 No.9 AWG |
3 No. 10 AWG |
Aluminum–Covered Steel |
3 No.9 AWG1 |
3 No. 10 AWG |
Bronze |
1/4 in. Diameter |
3 No.10 AWG |
Minimum Allowable Ultimate Strength of Guys |
3,200 Pounds |
1,900 Pounds |