B

T+B
S
T
(Level Sight)
B.M
1.0
A
T = S (1 − B/4S)2 = SK
T = Vertical distance of transit below lower support for taking level sight.
A = Horizontal distance between points of support - obtained from structure list of plan & profile.
0.9 B = Vertical distance between points of support - obtained from plan & profile, tower site data
sheets or field measurement.
S = Sag.
K = (1−B/4s)2–Determined from curve below.
EXAMPLE
A = 1400.0'
0.8 B = 60.0'
S = 49.1' @ 608F
S = 51.2' @ 908F

B/S = 60.0/49.1 = 1.22 @608 F B/S = 60.0 / 51.2 = 1.17 @ 908 F

K = 0.482 @ 608 F K = 0.501 @ 908F
0.7 T = (49.1) (0.482) = 23.66' @ 608 F T = (51.2) (0.501) = 25.65' @ 908 F

5
( )
Change in "T" for 58F = (25.65−23.66) 30 = 0.33'

0.6
"K" Factor

0.5

0.4

0.3

For most accurate results, use that

part of curve drawn in solid line.
0.2

0.1

0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Ratio (B/S)

Sag is based on parabolic functions. If sag exceeds 5% of span, do not use this chart.

FIGURE 14.18 Conductor sagging by horizontal line of sight.

14.6.3.2 Sagging by Transit Methods

IEEE Guide Std. 524–1993 lists three methods of sagging conductor with a transit: ‘‘Calculated Angle of
Sight,’’ ‘‘Calculated Target Method,’’ and ‘‘Horizontal Line of Sight.’’ The method best suited to a
particular line sagging situation may vary with terrain and line design.

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