Technology - Reference, Electricity & Technology
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Overview
One-stop portable reference for linemen and cablemen. Take all the key information you need to every jobsite in one easy-to use reference! Lineman's and Cableman's Field Manual, by Thomas M. Shoemaker and James E. Mack, packs the latest NEC« and OSHA standards and safety rules pertaining to electrical line maintenance and construction. This convenient hands-on tool gives you: *Diagrams for overhead transformer connections...ampacity and physical data...fusing guidelines...conductor sag table data and sample calculations...and preventative equipment maintenance procedures *Sample guying calculations and charts *Primary and secondary conductor ampacity tables for underground construction as well as fusing and secondary design guidelines *Advice for personnel protective equipment, and correct techniques for pole-top and bucket rescue and resuscitation *Lightning protection data *Step-by-step guide to proper grounding *Tree trimming techniques for line clearance *Diagrams of the most commonly utilized knots, splices and gear *Much, much more!Editorials
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A compact, graphics-oriented pocket volume with a flexible binding covering the electric system; line conductors; cable, splices, and terminations; distribution voltage transformers; wood-pole structures; guying; lightning and surge protection; fuses; the inspection and maintenance of substations and transmission and distribution lines; tree-trimming; rope, knots, splices, and gear; grounding; protective grounds; and safety equipment and rescue. Also provides the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and relevant OSHA regulations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
May 1, 2000
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Professional
Pages
416
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780071354707