This course is designed to provide a practical and introductory view of the fundamentals of the mechanical, aging and thermal characteristics of overhead transmission line conductors and connectors. Participants learn the fundamentals of overhead conductor motion, aging mechanisms as well as the thermal aspects of connectors. They also learn laboratory testing and field inspection techniques which are designed to provide useful information about conductors and connectors. Asset management as it relates to estimation of end-of-life, health indexing, condition assessment, etc. are also discussed. The course is practical and introductory with laboratory demonstrations and does not cover the electrical aspects.
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