The definitive guide to distribution and transmission line technologyfully revised for the latest standards

Thoroughly updated to reflect the 2017 National Electrical Safety Code? (NESC?) this authoritative resource explains the principles and practices of electric transmission and distribution line construction operation and maintenance. You will get comprehensive coverage of the newest equipment techniques and procedures along with current OSHA ANSI and ASTM regulations. Throughout detailed illustrations and photos make it easy to understand the material and self-test questions and exercises reinforce key concepts.

The Linemans and Cablemans Handbook Thirteenth Edition covers:

Electrical principles * Electric systems * Substations * Transmission and distribution circuits * Construction specifications * Wood aluminum concrete fiberglass and steel structures and poles * Distribution automation and the smart grid * Emergency system restoration * Unloading hauling erecting setting and guying poles * Insulators crossarms?? and conductor supports * Line conductors * Distribution transformers *