Recommended Practice for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Products for Overhead Utility Line Structures, Second Edition.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Lines, Task Committee on Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures for Overhead
Corporate Authors:	Knovel (Firm), American Society of Civil Engineers
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Reston : American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019.
Edition:	2nd ed.
Series:	Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice Ser.
Subjects:	Electric lines > Poles and towers > Design and construction. Electric lines > Poles and towers > x Materials. Fiber-reinforced plastics. Matières plastiques renforcées avec des fibres. Electric lines > Poles and towers > Design and construction Fiber-reinforced plastics Fiber reinforced polymer Utilities Synthetic materials Structural engineering Composite structures Power transmission poles Composite materials Asset management Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:

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MANUALS AND REPORTS ON ENGINEERING PRACTICE
CONTENTS
PREFACE
1. STRUCTURES AND APPLICATIONS
1.1 Introduction
1.2 When to Use FRP Composite Components
1.2.1 Where Traditional Materials Do Not Last as Long as They Should
1.2.2 Where Structure Installation Cost Is Higher Than Average
1.2.3 Where High-Performance Solutions Are Required
1.3 Structure Configurations
1.3.1 Cantilevered Structures
1.3.2 Framed Structures
1.3.3 Guyed Structures
1.3.4 Combined Structures
1.4 Applications
1.4.1 Transmission and Distribution Structures
1.4.2 Substation Structures
1.4.3 Lighting Supports, Highway Signs, and Traffic Signal Structures
1.4.4 Communication Structures
2. MATERIALS
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Material Composition
2.2.1 Thermosets and Thermoplastics
2.2.2 Thermoset Polymer Resins
2.2.3 Additives and Fillers
2.2.4 Fiber Reinforcement
2.3 Design Criteria for Material Selection
2.4 FRP Material and Process Characteristics
2.4.1 Material Characteristics
2.4.2 Manufacturing Processes
3. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Physical Considerations
3.3 Transportation
3.4 Connections
3.5 Guy Wire Connections
3.6 Guy Wire Anchors
3.7 Grounding
3.8 Climbing
3.8.1 Steps
3.8.2 Ladders
3.9 Aesthetic Considerations
3.10 Structural Loading
3.10.1 Introduction
3.10.2 Load Considerations for Overhead Distribution and Transmission Power Lines
3.10.3 Legislated (or Code) Loads
3.10.4 Meteorological Loads
3.10.5 Longitudinal Loads
3.10.6 Construction and Maintenance Loads
3.10.7 Structure-Strength Equivalency
3.10.8 Deflection and Serviceability Equivalency
3.11 Durability
3.12 Foundations
3.12.1 Geotechnical Analysis
3.12.2 Foundation Design
3.13 Service Life
3.14 Strength.
3.15 Electrical Performance
3.16 Environment
3.17 Life-Cycle Evaluations
3.18 Joints
3.18.1 Slip Joints
3.18.2 Flange and Other Mechanical Joints
4. DESIGN CRITERIA
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Designing with FRP Products
4.3 Poles
4.3.1 Mechanical Properties
4.3.2 Bending Strength
4.3.3 Local Buckling Strength
4.3.4 Axial Strength
4.3.5 Pull-Through Strength
4.3.6 Hoop Strength
4.3.7 Torsional Strength
4.3.8 Fatigue Strength
4.3.9 Deflection
4.4 Crossarms
4.4.1 Mechanical Properties
4.4.2 Bending and Shear Strength
4.4.3 Deflections
5. SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED TESTS
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Recommended Mechanical Tests
5.2.1 Static Bending (Horizontal Loading) Test
5.2.2 Bolt Torque Test
5.2.3 Bolt Pull-Through Test
5.2.4 Direct Load Shear Test
5.2.5 Field Drillability Test
5.2.6 Step Bolt Compatibility Test
5.3 Optional Mechanical Tests
5.3.1 Torsional Load Test
5.3.2 Fatigue Tests
5.3.3 Permanent Deflection Tests
5.3.4 Slip Joint Tests
5.3.5 Column Buckling Tests
5.4 Laminate Durability and Integrity Tests
5.4.1 Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation Tests
5.4.2 Hydrophobicity Tests
5.4.3 Water Absorption Tests
5.4.4 Leaching Tests
5.4.5 Fire Tests
5.4.6 Coating Tests
5.4.7 Impact Testing
5.5 Electrical Tests
6. QUALITY ASSURANCE
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Design and Drawings
6.3 Material Combination, Manufacturing Equipment, and Process
6.4 Material Standards Conformance
6.5 Tolerances
6.6 Surface Coatings
6.7 Inspection During Manufacture
6.8 Receiving and Shipping
6.9 Rejection
6.10 Full-Scale Structure Testing
6.11 Installation, Inspection, and Maintenance
7. ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION
7.1 Introduction
7.2 FRP Poles
7.2.1 Storage
7.2.2 Handling
7.2.3 Transportation.
7.2.4 Assembly
7.2.5 Joint Assembly
7.2.6 Framing
7.2.7 Field Drilling
7.2.8 Cutting
7.2.9 Erection
7.2.10 Climbing
7.3 FRP Foundations
8. ATTACHMENTS
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Attachments
8.2.1 Attachment Components
8.2.2 Guying/Tension Attachments
8.2.3 FRP Guy Wire Anchor
8.2.4 Bearing Plate
8.2.5 Strap-Style Pole Band
8.2.6 Link-Style Pole Band
8.2.7 Washers
8.2.8 Climbing Hardware
8.2.9 Shield Wire Supports
8.2.10 Post Insulator Gain Bases (Mounting Brackets)
8.2.11 Base Plates
8.2.12 Conical Top Cap
8.2.13 Flat Top Cap
8.2.14 Rock Mounts
8.2.15 Pole ID Tag
8.2.16 Bonding/Grounding Hardware
8.2.17 Crossarm Mounting Brackets
8.3 Attachment Hardware Assemblies
9. IN-SERVICE CONSIDERATIONS
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Factors Influencing Performance of FRP Materials
9.2.1 Environment
9.2.2 Mechanical Fatigue
9.2.3 Electrical Stress and Leakage Current
9.3 Field Inspection
9.3.1 Visual Inspection
9.3.2 Tap Test
9.3.3 Other Tests
9.4 Repair Options
9.4.1 Take No Action
9.4.2 Repair in the Field
9.4.3 Component Replacement
Appendix A. GLOSSARY
Appendix B. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Appendix C. SUGGESTED MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES
Appendix D. LOADING REQUIREMENTS FOR FRC POLES UTILIZED IN OTHER THAN UTILITY LINE APPLICATIONS
Appendix E. COMMENTARY
INDEX.