9781333657352 - Transmission Towers: Being a Reprint of a Paper Read by E. L. Gemmill, Chief Engineer of the Transmission Tower Department of Blaw-Knox Company, ... Society of the ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of transmission towers, tracing their development from the early days of wooden poles to the more robust and sophisticated steel structures that became essential for carrying electrical energy over long distances. The author delves into the engineering challenges posed by increasing power demands and the need for higher voltage transmission, highlighting the shift towards steel supports and the specific design considerations involved. The book provides a detailed analysis of the forces acting on these towers, from the weight of the wires and any ice coatings to the powerful pressures of wind. It explores the complexities of determining wind pressures on both flat surfaces and cylindrical wires, offering a historical perspective on experimental data and the evolving understanding of wind velocities. The author also discusses the different types of towers, including poles, flexible frames, and rigid towers, and explores the critical role of loading calculations in ensuring structural integrity. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the scientific principles underpinning the construction of transmission towers, highlighting the critical balance between safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the transmission of electrical power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.