The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook

About this book

The definitive guide to distribution and transmission line technology--fully updated Completely revised to reflect the 2012 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) The Linemans and Cablemans Handbook 12th Edition provides in-depth information on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines. The latest OSHA ANSI and ASTM standards are emphasized throughout. This authoritative resource presents basic principles equipment standards and safety regulations allowing electrical workers to avoid costly errors diagnose and repair power failures and ensure optimum safety. A wealth of illustrations and photographs make it easy to understand the material and self-test questions and exercises help reinforce key concepts. Comprehensive coverage includes: Electrical principles and systems Substations Circuits Construction Wood-pole aluminum concrete fiberglass and steel structures Distribution automation Emergency system restoration Unloading hauling erecting setting and guying poles Insulators crossarms and conductor supports Line conductors Distribution transformers Lightning and surge protection Fuses Switches sectionalizers and reclosers Voltage regulators Transmission tower erection Stringing sagging and joining line conductors Live-line maintenance Grounding Street lighting Underground distribution Vegetation management Distribution transformer installation Electrical drawing symbols Single-line and schematic diagrams Voltage regulation Units of measurement electrical definitions electrical formulas and calculations Maintenance of transmission and distribution lines Rope knots splices and gear Climbing and wood poles Protective equipment OSHA 1910.269 Resuscitation Pole-top and bucket rescue