An overhead line has the following data: Span length 160 metres, conductor diameter 0.95 cm, weight per unit length of the conductor 0.65 kg/metre. Ultimate stress 4250 kg/cm², wind pressure 40 kg/m² of projected area. Factor of safety 5.

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Span length 160 metres, conductor diameter 0.95 cm, weight per unit length of the conductor 0.65 kg/metre. Ultimate stress 4250 kg/cm², wind pressure 40 kg/m² of projected area. Factor of safety 5.

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