The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, Thirteenth Edition

Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality authenticity or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The definitive guide to distribution and transmission line technologyfully revised for the latest standards Thoroughly updated to reflect the 2017 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) this authoritative resource explains the principles and practices of electric transmission and distribution line construction operation and maintenance. You will get comprehensive coverage of the newest equipment techniques and procedures along with current OSHA ANSI and ASTM regulations. Throughout detailed illustrations and photos make it easy to understand the material and self-test questions and exercises reinforce key concepts. The Linemans and Cablemans Handbook Thirteenth Edition covers: Electrical principles Electric systems Substations Transmission and distribution circuits Construction specifications Wood aluminum concrete fiberglass and steel structures and poles Distribution automation and the smart grid Emergency system restoration Unloading hauling erecting setting and guying poles Insulators crossarms and conductor supports Line conductors Distribution transformers Lightning and surge protection Fuses and substation relays Switches sectionalizers and reclosers Voltage regulators Transmission tower erection Stringing sagging and joining line conductors Live-line maintenance Grounding Protective grounds Street lighting Underground systems Laying conduit Manhole construction Pulling and splicing cable 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 wood poles Protective equipment OSHA 1910.269 Resuscitation Pole-top and bucket truck rescue And much more!