A 84 meter long conductor with a unit weight of q=(0.8) kg/m is separated from each other. It is stretched on two poles in a straight span at a horizontal distance of "a" and the deflection value f=16 meters measured. Accordingly, with the catenary method: a. Calculate the value of "a" b. Horizontal 18 meters from the lowest point of the conductor to any pole Calculate the deflection value at distance. c. Calculate the resultant tension force (S) at the peaks.

A 84 meter long conductor with a unit weight of q=(0.8) kg/m is separated from each other. It is stretched on two poles in a straight span at a horizontal distance of "a" and the deflection value f=16 meters measured. Accordingly, with the catenary method: a. Calculate the value of "a" b. Horizontal 18 meters from the lowest point of the conductor to any pole Calculate the deflection value at distance. c. Calculate the resultant tension force (S) at the peaks.

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Chapter4: Transmission Line Parameters

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