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Pole loading load cases

Pole loading load cases

Pole loading load cases

(OP)
When doing a pole load calculation (ie nett load on pole due to conductor loads) what are common load cases you'd look at? eg no wind @ 60deg, wind/ice @ 0 deg etc?
Thanks.

RE: Pole loading load cases

It depends on the place you're doing the project. In the US, NESC defines three different zones: Light loading, Medium loading and Heavy loading. Light loading - 0" ice, 4psf wind, Medium loading - 1/4" ice, 4psf wind, Heavy loading - 1/2" ice, 4psf wind. You can find the NESC zones map in NESC book 2012 edition or a Google search might help you figure out which loading zone your current work falls under.

RE: Pole loading load cases

(OP)
Thanks engratcorner. Let's say you are in the heavy loading zone. Would you examine pole loading under the heavy load case, and also under a no wind case?

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