Dhofar Power Company SAOG

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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7.1 SCOPE 4
7.1.1 Classes of Supports 4
7.1.2 Designation of SuppOli Types 4
7.1.3 Standard Height Supports 4
7.1.4 Extensiolls 4
7.1.5 Span Criteria 4
7.1.6 Minimum Conductor Weight at Intermediate SuppOli 5
7.1.7 Angle SllppOlis 5
7.1.8 Terlninal Supports 5
7.2 DESIGN 5
7.2.1 General 5
7.2.2 Attachments to SllppOrtS 6
7.2.3 Stubs 7
7.2.4 Assumed System Loading Criteria 7
7.2.5 Willd Loading 7
7.2.6 Construction and Maintenance Loading 7
7.2.7 Downlead Tensions 8
7.2.8 Ultimate Applied Loading 8
7.2.9 Allowable Ultimate Stresses 8
7.2.10 Design Criteria 8
7.2.11 Bolted Joints 9
7.2.12 Electrical Clearances - Live Metal and Earthed Steelwork 9
7.2.13 Downlead Clearallces 9
7.2.14 Anti-Climbing Devices 9
7.2.15 Livestock Guards 10
7.2.16 Bird Guards 10
7.2.17 Access Facilities 10
7.2.18 Danger and Identification Plates 10
7.2.19 Live Line Washing 10
7.2.20 Earthwire Bonding 11
7.2.21 Earthing of Supports 11
7.2.22 Design Calculations 12
7.2.23 Fabrication Drawings 12
7.3 MATERIALS 13
7.3.1 Steel 13
7.3.2 Bolts, Nuts, Clevis Pins and Washers 13
7.4 WORKMANSHIP 14
7.4.1 General 14
7.4.2 Cutting 14
7.4.3 Drilling and Punching 14
7.4.4 Presswork / Bending 15
7.4.5 Welding 15
7.4.6 Erection Marks 15
7.5 PROTECTIVE TREATMENT 16
7.5.1 Galvanising 16
7.5.2 Painting 16
7.6 SUPPORT ERECTION ........................................................................................ 19
7.6.1 General : 19
7.6.2 Safety 19
Construction of 132kV Overhead line between Awqad GSS &SFZ GSS
Rev. No. :A
and Associated Works (Package-1)
Volume 2 Overhead Line Specification Date : December 2010
Section 7 Supports Page :Page 2 of.38
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