This 3-hour interactive online course is a review of the procedures use to determine the mechanical stresses on a wood utility distribution pole that result from the application of material and equipment on the pole.Methods to calculate the wind load on poles, wind load on equipment attached to the pole, wind and ice loads on conductors, and the impact of conductor tension that results from angle loads are reviewed.In addition, calculations are presented to determine the impact of vertical loads on the pole and how to consider the ability of the soil to support a wood utility pole. Methods for calculating the loads on wood crossarms and insulator pins are also reviewed, including vertical, transverse, and deadend loads.
The final exam for this course involves calculations using the tables, charts or equations shown in the course.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Calculate the wind load on a pole and on equipment.
Calculate the wind and ice loads on conductors.
Describe the impact of vertical loads on poles.
Explain the impact of extreme wind on pole loading.
Calculate crossarm and insulator loads.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Lee Layton, P.E.
Mr. Layton holds a BS in electrical engineering from Auburn University and an MBA. He is a licensed professional engineer in Georgia and North Carolina. He has over 35 years experience in the electric utility industry. His area of expertise includes distribution design, planning, metering, system operations, and relaying.
Mr. Layton has taught numerous training courses for other utility professionals in the areas of metering, relaying, equipment application, and distribution line design and authored over 100 papers on utility operations.
3 hrs. Online Course