EPE Sag and Tension Calculator
EFO = final modulus of elasticity of outer strands × (Aouter/Atotal), per Eq. 9-5.EFC = final modulus × (Acore/Atotal), Eq. 9-6.| # | Description | T°C | Ice cm | Wind Pa | k (N/m) | PCP |
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EFO = final modulus of elasticity of outer strands × (Aouter/Atotal), per Eq. 9-5.EFC = final modulus × (Acore/Atotal), Eq. 9-6.| # | Description | T°C | Ice cm | Wind Pa | k (N/m) | PCP |
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Online Sag and Tension Calculator. The calculations follows the linear model. Plastic Elongation is not considered. Also it is assumed that Modulus of Elasticity will not change.
Calculate conductor sag and tension using the SPE (fixed plastic elongation) or Linear Elongation model. Supports bimetallic ACSR and homogeneous conductors, multiple weather cases, and downloadable PDF reports.
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