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  • BS 215-2:1970

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    Specification for aluminium conductors and aluminium conductors, steel-reinforced for overhead power transmission Aluminium conductors, steel-reinforced

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-03-1970

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 General
    2 Material
    3 Dimensions and construction
    4 Tests
    Appendix A - Notes on the calculation of Table
    Appendix B - Note on modulus of elasticity and
                 coefficient of linear expansion
    Appendix C - Code names for standard aluminium
                 conductors, steel-reinforced
    Appendix D - Lay ratios and stranding constants
                 for non-standard constructions

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    Values for physical properties of hard-drawn aluminium wire and galvanized steel wire. Tolerances on dimensions, chemical composition, mechanical properties, electrical resistivity of the wire comply with BS 4565. Modulus of elasticity, code names for use when ordering and details of non-standard constructions are given.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Part 2 of this British Standard applies to aluminium conductors, steel-reinforced for overhead power transmission.

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    Committee GEL/20/16
    Development Note Supersedes 68/29132 DC (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

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