Abstract
The power industry is moving toward the use of high-voltage transmission lines on tall, flexible towers. These towers are designed for heavier loadings than were previous towers, but the secondary effects of tower displacement tend to be ignored in the present day tower analysis. This paper examines the secondary effects from the large displacement of flexible towers, reviews the secondary stresses arising from joint rigidity and member continuity, and examines the reliability of tower strength predicted by the ASCE design guidelines. More realistic tower test acceptance criteria and a more reliable tower design methodology are suggested.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 157-172 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Journal of Energy Engineering |
| Volume | 110 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1984 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Waste Management and Disposal
