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V.I.R. COPPER—continued.
(C.) 7/·064 in. (7/16 S.W.G.).
Constants.—Area (copper), 0·0225 sq. in.; diameter (covered), 0·359 in.; loading factor, 4·18; maximum tension in conductor, 562 lb.; weight of covered conductor, 0·1328 lb. per foot.
| Span. | Datum. | Degrees Fahrenheit above Datum. |
|---|---|---|
| 0. | 20. | |
| Ten. | Sag. | |
| Ft. | lb. | Ft.in. |
| 180 .. | 224 | 2 5 |
| 220 .. | 186 | 4 4 |
| 260 .. | 168 | 6 8 |
| 300 .. | 158 | 9 5 |
| 340 .. | 152 | 12 7 |
| 380 .. | 148 | 16 1 |
(D.) 19/·052 in.
Constants.—Area (copper), 0·0403 sq. in.; diameter (covered), 0·441 in.; loading factor, 3·07; maximum tension in conductor, 1,008 lb.; weight of covered conductor, 0·2278 lb. per foot.
| Span. | Datum. | Degrees Fahrenheit above Datum. |
|---|---|---|
| 0. | 20. | |
| Ten. | Sag. | |
| Ft. | lb. | Ft.in. |
| 180 .. | 653 | 1 5 |
| 220 .. | 552 | 2 6 |
| 260 .. | 482 | 4 0 |
| 300 .. | 437 | 5 10 |
| 340 .. | 410 | 8 0 |
| 380 .. | 391 | 10 6 |
(E.) 19/·064 in. (19/16 S.W.G.).
Constants.—Area (copper), 0·0611 sq. in.; diameter (covered), 0·513 in.; loading factor, 3·55; maximum tension in conductor, 1,525 lb.; weight of covered conductor, 0·3285 lb. per foot.
| Span. | Datum. | Degrees Fahrenheit above Datum. |
|---|---|---|
| 0. | 20. | |
| Ten. | Sag. | |
| Ft. | lb. | Ft.in. |
| 180 .. | 1191 | 1 0 |
| 220 .. | 1069 | 1 10 |
| 260 .. | 962 | 2 11 |
| 300 .. | 872 | 4 3 |
| 340 .. | 809 | 5 10 |
| 380 .. | 764 | 7 9 |
TABLE VII.—BARE STEEL-CORED ALUMINIUM (1 STEEL 6 ALUMINIUM).
Wind, 18 lb. per square foot of diametral plane.
Constants.—Coefficient of thermal expansion = 10·55 × 10⁻⁶ per degree Fahrenheit; modulus of elasticity = 12·5 × 10⁶ lb. per square inch.
Note.—This table is for use with conductors having a breaking-strength not less than that stated for each size of conductor.
(A.) 7/·0586 in.
Constants.—Area, 0·01888 sq. in.; breaking-strength, 820 lb.; diameter, 0·176 in.; loading factor, 9·317; maximum tension in conductor, 328 lb.; weight, 0·0285 lb. per foot.
| Span. | Datum. | Degrees Fahrenheit above Datum. |
|---|---|---|
| 0. | 20. | |
| Ten. | Sag. | |
| Ft. | lb. | Ft.in. |
| 180 .. | 140 | 0 10 |
| 220 .. | 83 | 2 1 |
| 260 .. | 59 | 4 1 |
| 300 .. | 50 | 6 5 |
| 340 .. | 45 | 9 1 |
| 380 .. | 43 | 12 0 |
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