Fresh off the ASCE/SEI Electrical Transmission and Substation Structures (ETS) Conference in Dallas this September, I was energized by what has become the premier gathering in our industry. With over ...
If you have paid close attention to power lines, you might have noticed metal spring-like structures close to the transmission towers. These spring-like structures are known as lightning arresters, ...
Many transmission structures are tested to failure at full-scale, leading to an improved understanding of capacity compared to most structures. Typically when extreme wind events occur, the maximum ...