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Overhead Transmission Standards

CONDUCTORS
1) In order to insure safety, certain minimum clearances must be maintained between various circuits of an overhead
transmission system. Proper clearances from joint-use utilities, railroads, buildings, and other objects should
always be maintained. The standard adopted by JEA is the United States Department of Agriculture/Rural
Electrification Administration/REA Bulletin 1724E-200/Design Manual for High Voltage Transmission
Lines/Revised September 1992.
2) The clearance information contained in this section has been taken from the United States Department of
Agriculture/Rural Electrification Administration/REA Bulletin 1724E-200/Design Manual for High Voltage
Transmission Lines/Revised September 1992. The information given by the following tables and their footnotes are
intended to cover the most common situations. If site conditions arise which are not covered in this section, please
refer to the United States Department of Agriculture/Rural Electrification Administration/REA Bulletin 1724E200/Design Manual for High Voltage Transmission Lines/Revised September 1992.
3) Sag & Tension data is provided for the various size conductors (table 3-1) used by JEA. The most common
temperatures and ruling spans were used for the tables, but other criteria can be provided if requested. The data
presented in the tables below was calculated using SAG10 software program. The final tension for each conductor is
calculated based on 25% RTS (Rated Tensile Strength) unless specified otherwise.

TABLE 3-1
Various Size Conductors Used by JEA

Conductor
Type

ACSR
ACSS
AAC
AAAC
AW

Code
Word

Parakeet
Cardinal
Falcon
Cardinal
Goldenrod
Elgin
Shieldwire

JEA
ITEM
ID

Complete
Cable
Diameter
(inches)

Total
Weight
Per
1000 ft.
(lbs)

Rated
Strength
(lbs)

COBSR 001
COBSR 002
COBSR 003
COBSR 005
COBAA 027
COBAA 024
COBAS 005

.914
1.196
1.545
1.196
1.126
.927
.349

716
1227
2042
1227
895
608
178

19,800
33,800
54,500
26,000
16,900
21,900
10,280

Size

556.5
954
1590
954
954
652.4
3#6

4) Sag & Tension Tables:


a. 556 ASCR
@ 25%
b. 652 AAAC
@ 25%
c. 954 ASCR
@ 25%
d. 954 AAC
@ 25%
e. 1590 ACSR
@ 25%
f. 1590 ACSR
@ 20%
g. 3#6 AW
@ 12.5%

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Pg.
Pg.
Pg.
Pg.
Pg.
Pg.
Pg.

Resistance
Ohms/1000 ft.
DC
@
2 C
.0307
.0179
.0108
.0174
.0181
.0309

Nominal
Ampacity

Design
Ampacity

721 (167F)
996 (167F)
1359 (167F)
1825 (200C)
983 (167F)
729 (167F)

793 (185F)
1209 (200F)
1677 (200F)

AC @
7 C
.0376
.0221
.0140
.0222
.0226
.0371

1175 (200F)
783 (180F)

CO 6 - 21
CO 22 - 37
CO 38 - 53
CO 54 - 69
CO 70 - 85
CO 86 - 101
CO 102 117

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TABLE 4-1*
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF
CONDUCTORS-TO-GROUND IN METERS (FEET)
CLEARANCE REQUIRED WHEN
CONDUCTORS CROSS OVER:

Nominal Line-to-Line Voltage in kV


69

115

138

161

230

1. Railroad tracks

9.0
(29.6)

9.3
(30.6)

9.5
(31.1)

9.6
(31.5)

10.1
(33.0)

2. Roads, streets, alleys, parking


lots or driveways

6.6
(21.6)

6.9
(22.6)

7.0
(23.1)

7.2
(23.5)

7.6
(25.0)

3. Land that may be traversed by


vehicles such as cultivated,
grazing, forest, orchards, etc.
(B)

6.6
(21.6)

6.9
(22.6)

7.0
(23.1)

7.2
(23.5)

7.6
(25.0)

4. Spaces and ways accessible to


pedestrians only (C)

5.1
(16.6)

5.4
(17.6)

5.5
(18.1)

5.7
(18.6)

6.1
(20.0)

5. Water areas not suitable for


sail boating or where sail
boating is not permitted (E)

5.4
(17.6)

5.7
(18.6)

5.8
(19.1)

5.9
(19.5)

6.4
(21.0)

6.6
(21.6)

6.9
(22.6)

7.0
(23.1)

7.2
(23.5)

7.6
(25.0)

9.0
(29.6)

9.3
(30.6)

9.5
(31.1)

9.6
(31.5)

10.1
(33.0)

10.9
(35.6)

11.2
(36.6)

11.3
(37.1)

11.5
(37.5)

11.9
(39.0)

12.7
(41.6)

13.0
(42.6)

13.1
(43.1)

13.3
43.5)

13.7
(45.0)

6. Water areas suitable for sail


boating including lakes, ponds,
reservoirs, rivers, streams, and
canals with unobstructed surface
area of (D) (E)
a. Less than 8 ha (A)
(20 acres)
b. Over 8 to 80 ha
(over 20 to 200 acres)
c. Over 80 to 800 ha
(over 200 to 2000 acres)
d. Over 800 ha
(over 2000 acres)

7. Land and water areas for rigging


and launching sailboats (E)

Clearance
meters (5
above for
launching

above ground shall be 1.5


feet) greater than in No. 6
the water area served by the
site.

*United States Department of Agriculture/Rural Electrification Administration/REA Bulletin 1724E-200/Design Manual for
High Voltage Transmission Lines/Revised September 1992, Page 4-4.

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TABLE 4-1 (CONT.)*


RECOMMENDED MINIMUM VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF
CONDUCTORS-TO-GROUND IN METERS (FEET)

CLEARANCE REQUIRED WHEN


CONDUCTORS RUN ALONG THE TRAVELED
WAY OR ADJACENT LAND AND WITHIN THE
LIMITS OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY BUT DO
NOT OVERHANG:

Nominal Line-to-Line Voltage in kV

69

115

138

161

230

8. Roads in rural districts (F)

6.0
(19.6)

6.3
(20.6)

6.4
(21.0)

6.6
(21.6)

7.0
(23.1)

9. Streets or alleys in urban


districts

6.6
(21.6)

6.9
(22.6)

7.0
(23.1)

7.2
(23.5)

7.6
(25.0)

0.01
(0.02)

0.016
(0.05)

0.02
(0.07)

0.025
(0.08)

0.04
(0.12)

ALTITUDE CORRECTION TO BE ADDED TO


VALUES ABOVE:
Additional meters of clearance per
300 meters of altitude above 100
meters (additional feet of clearance
per 1000 feet of altitude above 3300
feet)
NOTES:
(A) 1 hectare = 2.47 acres
(B) These clearances are for land traversed by vehicles and equipment whose
overall operating height is less than 4.3 meters (14 feet).
(C) Areas accessible to pedestrians only are areas where equestrians, vehicles or
other mobile units, exceeding 8 feet in height are prohibited by regulation
or permanent terrain configurations or are not encountered or reasonably
anticipated. Land subject to highway right-of-way maintenance equipment shall
not be considered as being accessible to pedestrians only.
(D) The surface area and corresponding clearance shall be based upon the
uncontrolled 10 year flood level, or for controlled impoundments, upon the
design high water level. The clearance over rivers, streams, and canals shall
be based upon the surface area of the largest 1.6 kilometer (1 mile) long
segment which includes the crossing and which has the greatest surface area.
The clearance over a canal or similar waterway providing access for sailboats
to a larger body of water shall be the same as that required for the larger
body of water.
(E) Where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a crossing permit, the
clearances of that permit shall govern.
(F) Heavily traveled roads, even if they are located in rural areas, should be
considered as being in urban areas.

*United States Department of Agriculture/Rural Electrification Administration/REA Bulletin 1724E-200/Design Manual for
High Voltage Transmission Lines/Revised September 1992, Page 4-5.

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TABLE 4-2*
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM CONDUCTOR CLEARANCES
TO OBJECTS UNDER LINES, IN METERS (FEET)
(APPLIES ONLY TO LINES WITH AUTOMATIC GROUND FAULT RELAYING)

CLEARANCES WHEN CONDUCTORS CROSS


OVER:

Nominal Line-to-Line Voltage in kV


69

115

138

161

230

1. Buildings roofs or projections


not accessible to pedestrians

4.5
(14.6)

4.8
(15.6)

4.9
(16.1)

5.0
(16.5)

5.5
(18.0)

2. Buildings roofs, balconies or


projections accessible to
pedestrians

5.1
(16.6)

5.4
(17.6)

5.5
(18.1)

5.6
(18.5)

6.1
(20.0)

3. Signs, chimneys, radio and


television antennas, tanks and
other installations not
classified as buildings or
bridges

3.1
(10.1)

3.4
(11.1)

3.5
(11.6)

3.7
(12.0)

4.1
(13.5)

2.1
(7.0)

2.7
(8.6)

2.8
(9.1)

2.9
(9.5)

3.4
(11.0)

8.3
(27.1)

8.6
(28.1)

8.7
(28.6)

8.8
(29.0)

9.3
(30.5)

5.5
(18.1)

5.8
(19.1)

6.0
(19.6)

6.1
(20.0)

6.5
(21.5)

6.1
(20.1)

6.4
(21.1)

6.6
(21.6)

6.7
(22.0)

7.2
(23.5)

0.01
(0.02)

0.016
(0.05)

0.04
(0.07)

0.025
(0.08)

0.04
(0.12)

4. Lighting supports, traffic


signals or a supporting structure
of another line
5. Swimming pools
Clearance A*
Clearance B*
6. Grain bins loaded by portable
augers, conveyor or elevators.
ALTITUDE CORRECTION TO BE ADDED TO
VALUES ABOVE:
Additional meters of clearance per
300 meters of altitude above 1000
meters (additional feet of clearance
per 100 feet of altitude above 3300
feet).

*United States Department of Agriculture/Rural Electrification Administration/REA Bulletin 1724E200/Design Manual for High Voltage Transmission Lines/Revised September 1992, Page 4-6 & fig.
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TABLE 5-1*
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM HORIZONTAL CLEARANCE FROM
CONDUCTORS TO OBJECTS NEAR THE LINE IN METERS (FEET)

CLEARANCE TO:

Nominal Line-to-Line Voltage in kV


69

115

138

161

230

7. Buildings, signs, chimneys, radio


and television antennas, tanks
containing nonflammables, and
other installations not
classified as buildings or
bridges.

3.0
(9.6)

3.3
(10.6)

3.4
(11.1)

3.5
(11.5)

4.0
(13.0)

8. Lighting supports, traffic


signals, or supporting structures
of another line.

2.0
(6.5)

2.5
(8.1)

2.6
(8.6)

2.7
(9.0)

3.2
(10.5)

9. Rail of railroad tracks.

4.5
(14.6)

4.7
(15.6)

5.0
(16.1)

5.1
(16.5)

5.5
(18.0)

10. Grain bins loaded by portable


augers, conveyor or elevators.

6.2
(20.1)

6.5
(21.1)

6.6
(21.6)

6.7
(22.0)

7.2
(23.5)

0.01
(0.02)

0.016
(0.05)

0.04
(0.07)

0.025
(0.08)

0.04
(0.12)

ALTITUDE CORRECTION TO BE ADDED TO


VALUES ABOVE:
Additional meters of clearance per
300 meters of altitude above 1000
meters (additional feet of clearance
per 100 feet of altitude above 3300
feet).

*United States Department of Agriculture/Rural Electrification Administration/REA Bulletin 1724E-200/Design Manual for
High Voltage Transmission Lines/Revised September 1992, Page 5-2.

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CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 225 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6694*
6593**
6405
6215
6023
5829
5633
5436
5237
5037
4836
4635
4433
4232
4032
1393

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
0.99
0.69
0.71
0.73
0.75
0.78
0.81
0.83
0.87
0.90
0.94
0.98
1.02
1.07
1.13
3.26

TENSION (LBS.)
5008
4778
4525
4276
4033
3796
3566
3345
3134
2934
2745
2570
2407
2259
2123
1374

SAG (FT.)
1.32
0.95
1.00
1.06
1.13
1.20
1.27
1.36
1.45
1.55
1.65
1.77
1.89
2.01
2.14
3.30

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 250 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6715*
6593**
6407
6218
6027
5835
5641
5446
5250
5053
4856
4658
4460
4264
4069
1476

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.21
0.85
0.87
0.90
0.93
0.96
0.99
1.03
1.07
1.11
1.15
1.20
1.26
1.31
1.38
3.80

TENSION (LBS.)
5041
4767
4520
4278
4042
3813
3592
3380
3178
2988
2809
2642
2489
2347
2218
1456

SAG (FT.)
1.62
1.18
1.24
1.31
1.39
1.47
1.56
1.66
1.76
1.88
1.99
2.12
2.25
2.39
2.53
3.85

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

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CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 275 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6739*
6593**
6408
6221
6032
5842
5650
5458
5264
5070
4876
4682
4489
4297
4107
1568

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.46
1.03
1.06
1.09
1.12
1.16
1.20
1.24
1.29
1.34
1.39
1.45
1.51
1.58
1.65
4.33

TENSION (LBS.)
5077
4757
4516
4281
4053
3832
3620
3417
3224
3042
2872
2714
2567
2432
2308
1535

SAG (FT.)
1.94
1.42
1.50
1.58
1.67
1.77
1.87
1.98
2.10
2.23
2.36
2.50
2.64
2.79
2.94
4.42

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 300 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6764*
6593**
6410
6224
6037
5849
5660
5470
5279
5089
4898
4708
4519
4331
4146
1675

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.73
1.22
1.26
1.30
1.34
1.38
1.43
1.47
1.53
1.59
1.65
1.71
1.79
1.86
1.95
4.82

TENSION (LBS.)
5115
4748
4514
4286
4065
3853
3649
3455
3270
3097
2935
2783
2643
2514
2395
1612

SAG (FT.)
2.29
1.70
1.79
1.88
1.98
2.09
2.21
2.34
2.47
2.61
2.75
2.90
3.05
3.21
3.37
5.01

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

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CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA


BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 325 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6790*
6593**
6411
6228
6043
5857
5670
5483
5295
5108
4921
4734
4550
4367
4187
1778

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.03
1.44
1.48
1.52
1.57
1.62
1.67
1.73
1.79
1.85
1.92
2.00
2.08
2.17
2.26
5.33

TENSION (LBS.)
5156
4742
4514
4293
4080
3876
3680
3493
3317
3151
2996
2852
2717
2593
2478
1686

SAG (FT.)
2.67
2.00
2.10
2.21
2.32
2.44
2.57
2.71
2.85
3.00
3.16
3.32
3.49
3.65
3.82
5.62

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 350 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6818*
6593**
6413
6231
6048
5865
5681
5496
5312
5128
4944
4762
4582
4403
4228
1879

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.34
1.67
1.71
1.76
1.82
1.87
1.93
2.00
2.07
2.14
2.22
2.31
2.40
2.49
2.60
5.85

TENSION (LBS.)
5198
4737
4516
4303
4097
3900
3712
3533
3364
3206
3057
2918
2789
2669
2558
1757

SAG (FT.)
3.07
2.32
2.43
2.55
2.68
2.82
2.96
3.11
3.26
3.43
3.59
3.76
3.94
4.12
4.29
6.26

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

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CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 375 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6847*
6593**
6415
6235
6054
5873
5692
5510
5329
5148
4968
4790
4614
4440
4270
1975

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.68
1.91
1.96
2.02
2.08
2.15
2.21
2.29
2.37
2.45
2.54
2.63
2.73
2.84
2.95
6.39

TENSION (LBS.)
5242
4734
4520
4314
4116
3926
3745
3574
3412
3259
3116
2983
2859
2743
2636
1827

SAG (FT.)
3.50
2.66
2.79
2.92
3.06
3.21
3.37
3.53
3.70
3.87
4.05
4.23
4.41
4.60
4.79
6.91

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 400 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6876*
6593**
6417
6239
6061
5882
5703
5525
5346
5169
4993
4819
4647
4478
4312
2069

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.03
2.18
2.24
2.30
2.37
2.44
2.51
2.60
2.68
2.77
2.87
2.98
3.09
3.20
3.33
6.94

TENSION (LBS.)
5288
4733
4526
4327
4136
3953
3779
3614
3459
3312
3175
3046
2926
2815
2710
1895

SAG (FT.)
3.94
3.03
3.17
3.32
3.47
3.63
3.80
3.97
4.15
4.33
4.52
4.71
4.90
5.10
5.30
7.58

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-9

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 425 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6907*
6593**
6419
6243
6067
5891
5715
5539
5364
5191
5018
4848
4680
4515
4353
2160

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.41
2.46
2.52
2.59
2.67
2.75
2.83
2.92
3.02
3.12
3.23
3.34
3.46
3.59
3.72
7.51

TENSION (LBS.)
5334
4735
4534
4342
4157
3981
3814
3655
3505
3365
3232
3108
2992
2884
2782
1960

SAG (FT.)
4.41
3.42
3.57
3.73
3.90
4.07
4.25
4.43
4.62
4.81
5.01
5.21
5.41
5.62
5.82
8.27

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 450 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6938*
6593**
6421
6247
6074
5900
5727
5555
5383
5213
5044
4877
4714
4553
4395
2248

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.80
2.75
2.83
2.91
2.99
3.08
3.17
3.27
3.37
3.48
3.60
3.72
3.85
3.99
4.13
8.08

TENSION (LBS.)
5382
4738
4544
4358
4180
4010
3849
3696
3552
3416
3288
3169
3056
2951
2852
2025

SAG (FT.)
4.90
3.83
4.00
4.17
4.34
4.53
4.72
4.91
5.11
5.32
5.52
5.73
5.94
6.16
6.37
8.98

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-10

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 475 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6970*
6593**
6423
6252
6081
5910
5740
5570
5402
5235
5070
4907
4747
4590
4437
2334

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.22
3.07
3.15
3.23
3.33
3.42
3.52
3.63
3.74
3.86
3.99
4.12
4.26
4.41
4.56
8.68

TENSION (LBS.)
5430
4743
4555
4375
4204
4040
3885
3737
3598
3467
3344
3227
3118
3016
2920
2087

SAG (FT.)
5.42
4.27
4.44
4.62
4.81
5.01
5.21
5.41
5.62
5.84
6.05
6.27
6.49
6.71
6.93
9.71

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 500 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7002*
6593**
6425
6256
6088
5920
5752
5586
5421
5257
5096
4937
4781
4628
4478
2418

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.65
3.40
3.49
3.58
3.68
3.79
3.90
4.01
4.14
4.26
4.40
4.54
4.69
4.84
5.01
9.28

TENSION (LBS.)
5479
4749
4568
4394
4228
4070
3920
3778
3644
3517
3398
3285
3179
3080
2986
2149

SAG (FT.)
5.95
4.72
4.91
5.10
5.30
5.51
5.72
5.93
6.15
6.38
6.60
6.83
7.05
7.28
7.51
10.45

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-11

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 525 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7034*
6593**
6427
6261
6095
5930
5765
5602
5440
5280
5122
4966
4814
4665
4519
2499

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.11
3.75
3.84
3.95
4.05
4.17
4.29
4.41
4.54
4.68
4.82
4.98
5.13
5.30
5.47
9.90

TENSION (LBS.)
5528
4757
4582
4414
4254
4101
3956
3819
3689
3566
3451
3341
3238
3141
3050
2208

SAG (FT.)
6.50
5.19
5.39
5.60
5.81
6.03
6.25
6.47
6.70
6.93
7.17
7.40
7.64
7.87
8.11
11.21

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 550 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7067*
6593**
6429
6266
6102
5940
5778
5618
5459
5302
5148
4996
4847
4702
4560
2579

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.58
4.11
4.22
4.33
4.44
4.57
4.69
4.83
4.97
5.12
5.27
5.43
5.60
5.77
5.95
10.53

TENSION (LBS.)
5577
4767
4597
4435
4280
4133
3992
3860
3734
3615
3503
3396
3296
3202
3113
2267

SAG (FT.)
7.07
5.69
5.90
6.12
6.34
6.57
6.80
7.03
7.27
7.51
7.75
7.99
8.23
8.48
8.72
11.99

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-12

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 575 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7100*
6593**
6432
6270
6110
5950
5791
5634
5478
5325
5174
5025
4880
4738
4599
2656

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.07
4.50
4.61
4.73
4.85
4.98
5.12
5.26
5.41
5.57
5.73
5.90
6.07
6.26
6.45
11.18

TENSION (LBS.)
5627
4777
4613
4456
4306
4164
4028
3900
3778
3662
3553
3450
3352
3260
3173
2324

SAG (FT.)
7.66
6.21
6.43
6.65
6.89
7.12
7.36
7.60
7.85
8.10
8.35
8.60
8.85
9.10
9.35
12.78

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 600 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7134*
6593**
6434
6275
6117
5960
5804
5650
5498
5347
5200
5055
4913
4774
4639
2731

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.58
4.90
5.02
5.14
5.28
5.42
5.56
5.71
5.87
6.04
6.21
6.39
6.57
6.76
6.96
11.84

TENSION (LBS.)
5676
4789
4630
4479
4334
4196
4064
3940
3821
3709
3603
3503
3408
3317
3232
2380

SAG (FT.)
8.27
6.74
6.97
7.21
7.45
7.70
7.95
8.20
8.45
8.71
8.97
9.22
9.48
9.74
10.00
13.60

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-13

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 625 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7167*
6593**
6436
6280
6125
5970
5817
5666
5517
5370
5225
5083
4945
4809
4678
2804

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
7.10
5.31
5.44
5.58
5.72
5.87
6.02
6.18
6.35
6.52
6.70
6.89
7.08
7.28
7.49
12.51

TENSION (LBS.)
5726
4802
4648
4501
4361
4227
4100
3979
3864
3755
3652
3554
3461
3373
3290
2434

SAG (FT.)
8.89
7.29
7.54
7.78
8.03
8.29
8.55
8.81
9.07
9.33
9.60
9.86
10.13
10.39
10.66
14.42

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 650 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7200*
6593**
6439
6285
6132
5981
5830
5682
5536
5392
5251
5112
4977
4845
4716
2875

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
7.65
5.75
5.88
6.03
6.18
6.33
6.50
6.67
6.84
7.03
7.22
7.41
7.61
7.82
8.04
13.20

TENSION (LBS.)
5775
4816
4667
4525
4389
4259
4136
4018
3907
3801
3700
3604
3514
3428
3346
2488

SAG (FT.)
9.54
7.87
8.12
8.38
8.64
8.90
9.17
9.43
9.70
9.98
10.25
10.52
10.79
11.06
11.34
15.26

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-14

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 675 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7234*
6593**
6441
6290
6140
5991
5844
5698
5555
5414
5276
5140
5008
4879
4753
2945

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
8.21
6.20
6.34
6.49
6.65
6.82
6.99
7.17
7.35
7.55
7.74
7.95
8.16
8.38
8.60
13.90

TENSION (LBS.)
5824
4831
4686
4548
4416
4290
4171
4057
3948
3845
3747
3653
3565
3480
3400
2541

SAG (FT.)
10.20
8.46
8.72
8.99
9.25
9.53
9.80
10.08
10.35
10.63
10.91
11.19
11.47
11.75
12.03
16.12

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 700 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7267*
6593**
6444
6295
6147
6001
5857
5714
5574
5436
5301
5168
5039
4913
4790
3013

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
8.79
6.66
6.82
6.98
7.15
7.32
7.50
7.69
7.88
8.08
8.29
8.50
8.72
8.95
9.18
14.61

TENSION (LBS.)
5873
4847
4706
4572
4444
4322
4206
4095
3989
3889
3793
3702
3615
3533
3454
2592

SAG (FT.)
10.88
9.07
9.34
9.61
9.89
10.17
10.45
10.74
11.02
11.31
11.60
11.88
12.17
12.45
12.74
16.99

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-15

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 725 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7300*
6593**
6446
6300
6155
6011
5870
5730
5593
5458
5325
5196
5069
4946
4826
3079

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
9.39
7.15
7.31
7.48
7.66
7.84
8.03
8.23
8.43
8.64
8.85
9.07
9.30
9.53
9.77
15.34

TENSION (LBS.)
5922
4863
4727
4596
4472
4353
4240
4132
4029
3931
3838
3749
3664
3583
3506
2643

SAG (FT.)
11.58
9.70
9.98
10.26
10.54
10.83
11.12
11.41
11.71
12.00
12.29
12.59
12.88
13.17
13.46
17.88

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 750 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7333*
6593**
6448
6305
6162
6022
5883
5746
5611
5479
5350
5223
5099
4979
4861
3144

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
10.00
7.65
7.82
8.00
8.19
8.38
8.58
8.78
8.99
9.21
9.43
9.66
9.90
10.14
10.38
16.08

TENSION (LBS.)
5970
4879
4747
4621
4500
4385
4274
4169
4069
3973
3882
3795
3712
3633
3557
2693

SAG (FT.)
12.29
10.34
10.63
10.92
11.22
11.51
11.81
12.11
12.41
12.71
13.01
13.31
13.61
13.90
14.20
18.79

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-16

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 775 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7366*
6593**
6451
6310
6170
6032
5896
5761
5630
5500
5374
5250
5129
5011
4896
3207

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
10.63
8.17
8.35
8.54
8.73
8.93
9.14
9.35
9.57
9.79
10.03
10.26
10.50
10.75
11.01
16.83

TENSION (LBS.)
6018
4896
4768
4645
4528
4415
4308
4206
4108
4014
3925
3840
3759
3681
3607
2741

SAG (FT.)
13.02
11.00
11.30
11.60
11.90
12.21
12.51
12.82
13.12
13.43
13.74
14.04
14.35
14.65
14.95
19.70

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 800 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7398*
6593**
6453
6315
6177
6042
5908
5777
5648
5521
5397
5276
5158
5042
4930
3268

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
11.28
8.71
8.89
9.09
9.29
9.50
9.72
9.94
10.16
10.40
10.64
10.88
11.13
11.39
11.65
17.60

TENSION (LBS.)
6065
4914
4789
4670
4556
4446
4342
4242
4146
4055
3968
3884
3805
3729
3656
2789

SAG (FT.)
13.77
11.69
11.99
12.30
12.61
12.92
13.23
13.54
13.86
14.17
14.48
14.79
15.10
15.41
15.72
20.64

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-17

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards

CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA


BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 825 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7430*
6593**
6456
6319
6185
6052
5921
5792
5666
5542
5420
5302
5186
5073
4963
3328

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
11.94
9.26
9.45
9.66
9.87
10.09
10.31
10.54
10.78
11.02
11.26
11.52
11.77
12.04
12.30
18.37

TENSION (LBS.)
6112
4932
4810
4694
4583
4476
4375
4277
4184
4095
4009
3928
3849
3775
3703
2836

SAG (FT.)
14.53
12.38
12.70
13.01
13.33
13.65
13.96
14.28
14.60
14.92
15.24
15.56
15.88
16.19
16.51
21.58

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 850 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7462*
6593**
6458
6324
6192
6062
5933
5807
5683
5562
5443
5327
5214
5103
4996
3387

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
12.63
9.83
10.03
10.25
10.47
10.69
10.92
11.16
11.40
11.65
11.91
12.17
12.43
12.70
12.98
19.17

TENSION (LBS.)
6158
4950
4832
4719
4610
4507
4407
4312
4221
4134
4050
3970
3894
3820
3750
2882

SAG (FT.)
15.31
13.10
13.42
13.74
14.07
14.39
14.72
15.04
15.37
15.69
16.02
16.34
16.66
16.99
17.31
22.55

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-18

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards

CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA


BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 875 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7467
6562
6430
6299
6169
6042
5917
5794
5673
5555
5439
5326
5216
5109
5004
3433

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
13.37
10.46
10.68
10.90
11.13
11.37
11.61
11.85
12.11
12.36
12.63
12.90
13.17
13.45
13.73
20.04

TENSION (LBS.)
6187*
4950**
4836
4726
4621
4521
4425
4332
4244
4159
4078
4000
3925
3853
3785
2922

SAG (FT.)
16.15
13.88
14.21
14.54
14.87
15.20
15.53
15.86
16.20
16.53
16.86
17.19
17.52
17.84
18.17
23.57

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 900 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7471
6530
6400
6272
6146
6022
5900
5780
5662
5547
5435
5325
5217
5113
5011
3477

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
14.14
11.13
11.35
11.58
11.82
12.07
12.32
12.57
12.84
13.10
13.37
13.65
13.93
14.22
14.51
20.94

TENSION (LBS.)
6214*
4950**
4840
4734
4632
4535
4441
4352
4266
4183
4104
4028
3956
3886
3818
2961

SAG (FT.)
17.01
14.69
15.02
15.36
15.70
16.04
16.37
16.71
17.05
17.39
17.72
18.06
18.39
18.73
19.06
24.61

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-19

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards

CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA


BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 925 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7474
6498
6371
6246
6123
6002
5882
5766
5651
5539
5429
5322
5218
5117
5018
3520

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
14.93
11.81
12.05
12.29
12.54
12.79
13.05
13.31
13.58
13.86
14.14
14.42
14.71
15.01
15.30
21.85

TENSION (LBS.)
6241*
4950**
4843
4741
4642
4548
4457
4370
4287
4207
4130
4056
3985
3916
3851
2999

SAG (FT.)
17.89
15.51
15.86
16.20
16.54
16.89
17.23
17.58
17.92
18.27
18.61
18.95
19.29
19.62
19.96
25.67

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 950 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7477
6465
6341
6219
6099
5981
5865
5751
5639
5530
5424
5320
5218
5120
5024
3561

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
15.75
12.52
12.77
13.02
13.28
13.54
13.81
14.08
14.36
14.64
14.93
15.23
15.52
15.82
16.13
22.78

TENSION (LBS.)
6267*
4950**
4847
4747
4652
4561
4473
4388
4307
4229
4154
4082
4013
3946
3882
3036

SAG (FT.)
18.80
16.37
16.72
17.07
17.42
17.77
18.12
18.47
18.82
19.17
19.51
19.86
20.20
20.55
20.89
26.76

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-20

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards

CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA


BARE ALUMINUM 556 ACSR (PARAKEET) RATED STRENGTH: 19,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 721A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 975 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7479
6433
6312
6192
6075
5960
5847
5736
5627
5521
5418
5317
5218
5122
5029
3600

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
16.58
13.26
13.51
13.77
14.04
14.31
14.59
14.87
15.16
15.45
15.75
16.05
16.35
16.66
16.97
23.74

TENSION (LBS.)
6292*
4950**
4850
4754
4661
4573
4487
4405
4326
4251
4178
4108
4040
3975
3912
3072

SAG (FT.)
19.72
17.24
17.60
17.95
18.31
18.67
19.02
19.38
19.73
20.09
20.44
20.79
21.14
21.49
21.83
27.86

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 1000 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7480
6400
6282
6165
6051
5939
5829
5721
5615
5512
5411
5313
5217
5124
5033
3639

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
17.44
14.02
14.28
14.55
14.83
15.11
15.39
15.68
15.98
16.28
16.58
16.89
17.20
17.52
17.83
24.71

TENSION (LBS.)
6316*
4950**
4853
4760
4671
4584
4502
4422
4345
4271
4200
4132
4066
4003
3941
3107

SAG (FT.)
20.67
18.14
18.50
18.86
19.22
19.59
19.95
20.31
20.67
21.03
21.39
21.74
22.10
22.45
22.80
28.97

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-21

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards

CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA


BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 225 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6954
6864
6636
6408
6181
5954
5728
5504
5280
5058
4838
4621
4405
4192
3982
1185

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
0.89
0.56
0.58
0.60
0.63
0.65
0.68
0.70
0.73
0.77
0.80
0.84
0.88
0.92
0.97
3.27

TENSION (LBS.)
5640*
5475**
5201
4929
4659
4393
4130
3872
3619
3373
3135
2907
2690
2487
2298
825

SAG (FT.)
1.10
0.71
0.74
0.79
0.83
0.88
0.94
1.00
1.07
1.15
1.24
1.33
1.44
1.56
1.69
4.71

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 250 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6980
6870
6642
6416
6189
5964
5740
5517
5295
5075
4857
4642
4429
4219
4012
1281

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.09
0.70
0.72
0.75
0.77
0.80
0.83
0.87
0.90
0.94
0.99
1.03
1.08
1.13
1.19
3.74

TENSION (LBS.)
5675*
5475**
5204
4935
4669
4407
4149
3896
3649
3410
3180
2960
2751
2556
2375
908

SAG (FT.)
1.34
0.87
0.92
0.97
1.02
1.09
1.15
1.23
1.31
1.40
1.50
1.62
1.74
1.87
2.01
5.28

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-22

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 275 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7007
6875
6649
6423
6198
5974
5751
5530
5310
5092
4877
4664
4453
4246
4043
1372

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.32
0.84
0.87
0.90
0.93
0.97
1.01
1.05
1.09
1.14
1.19
1.24
1.30
1.36
1.43
4.22

TENSION (LBS.)
5711*
5475**
5207
4941
4679
4421
4168
3921
3681
3448
3225
3012
2812
2624
2450
988

SAG (FT.)
1.62
1.06
1.11
1.17
1.24
1.31
1.39
1.48
1.57
1.68
1.79
1.92
2.06
2.21
2.36
5.87

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 300 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7035
6880
6655
6430
6207
5985
5763
5544
5326
5110
4897
4687
4479
4275
4076
1462

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.56
1.00
1.04
1.07
1.11
1.15
1.20
1.24
1.29
1.35
1.41
1.47
1.54
1.61
1.69
4.72

TENSION (LBS.)
5750*
5475**
5210
4948
4690
4437
4189
3948
3713
3488
3272
3066
2873
2692
2524
1067

SAG (FT.)
1.91
1.26
1.32
1.39
1.47
1.55
1.64
1.75
1.86
1.98
2.11
2.25
2.40
2.56
2.73
6.47

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-23

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 325 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7064
6885
6661
6438
6215
5995
5775
5558
5342
5128
4918
4710
4505
4305
4108
1548

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.83
1.17
1.21
1.26
1.30
1.35
1.40
1.45
1.51
1.58
1.64
1.72
1.79
1.88
1.97
5.23

TENSION (LBS.)
5790*
5475**
5213
4956
4702
4453
4211
3975
3747
3527
3318
3119
2932
2758
2596
1144

SAG (FT.)
2.23
1.48
1.55
1.63
1.72
1.81
1.92
2.03
2.16
2.29
2.44
2.59
2.76
2.93
3.11
7.08

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 350 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7094
6889
6666
6444
6224
6005
5787
5571
5358
5147
4939
4734
4532
4335
4142
1632

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.11
1.36
1.41
1.46
1.51
1.56
1.62
1.68
1.75
1.82
1.90
1.98
2.07
2.16
2.26
5.75

TENSION (LBS.)
5831*
5475**
5217
4963
4714
4470
4233
4003
3781
3568
3365
3172
2992
2823
2666
1220

SAG (FT.)
2.57
1.71
1.80
1.89
1.99
2.10
2.22
2.34
2.48
2.63
2.79
2.96
3.14
3.32
3.52
7.70

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-24

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards

CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA


BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 375 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7124
6892
6671
6450
6232
6014
5799
5585
5374
5165
4960
4757
4559
4365
4175
1712

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.41
1.56
1.61
1.67
1.73
1.79
1.86
1.93
2.00
2.08
2.17
2.26
2.36
2.47
2.58
6.29

TENSION (LBS.)
5873*
5475**
5221
4971
4726
4488
4256
4031
3815
3608
3411
3224
3049
2886
2734
1294

SAG (FT.)
2.92
1.97
2.06
2.16
2.28
2.40
2.53
2.67
2.82
2.98
3.16
3.34
3.53
3.73
3.94
8.34

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 400 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7155
6895
6675
6456
6239
6023
5810
5598
5390
5184
4981
4781
4586
4395
4209
1792

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.73
1.78
1.84
1.90
1.96
2.03
2.11
2.19
2.27
2.36
2.46
2.56
2.67
2.79
2.91
6.84

TENSION (LBS.)
5916*
5475**
5225
4979
4739
4506
4279
4060
3849
3648
3457
3276
3107
2948
2801
1367

SAG (FT.)
3.30
2.24
2.34
2.46
2.58
2.72
2.86
3.02
3.18
3.36
3.54
3.74
3.94
4.16
4.38
8.98

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-25

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards

CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA


BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 425 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7186
6896
6678
6461
6246
6032
5820
5611
5405
5201
5001
4805
4613
4425
4242
1868

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.07
2.00
2.07
2.14
2.21
2.29
2.37
2.46
2.56
2.66
2.76
2.88
3.00
3.12
3.26
7.41

TENSION (LBS.)
5959*
5475**
5229
4988
4752
4523
4302
4088
3883
3688
3502
3327
3162
3008
2865
1438

SAG (FT.)
3.70
2.52
2.64
2.77
2.91
3.06
3.21
3.38
3.56
3.75
3.95
4.16
4.37
4.60
4.83
9.64

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 450 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7217
6897
6680
6465
6252
6040
5831
5624
5420
5219
5022
4828
4639
4455
4275
1943

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.43
2.25
2.32
2.40
2.48
2.57
2.66
2.76
2.86
2.97
3.09
3.21
3.34
3.48
3.62
7.99

TENSION (LBS.)
6003*
5475**
5233
4996
4765
4542
4325
4117
3917
3727
3547
3377
3217
3067
2927
1508

SAG (FT.)
4.12
2.83
2.96
3.10
3.25
3.41
3.58
3.76
3.96
4.16
4.37
4.59
4.82
5.05
5.30
10.30

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-26

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 475 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7248
6897
6682
6469
6257
6048
5841
5636
5435
5237
5042
4852
4666
4484
4308
2016

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.80
2.50
2.58
2.67
2.76
2.85
2.96
3.06
3.18
3.30
3.42
3.56
3.70
3.85
4.01
8.58

TENSION (LBS.)
6047*
5475**
5237
5005
4779
4560
4349
4146
3951
3766
3591
3425
3270
3124
2988
1576

SAG (FT.)
4.56
3.15
3.30
3.45
3.61
3.79
3.97
4.17
4.37
4.59
4.81
5.04
5.28
5.53
5.78
10.98

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 500 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7279
6896
6683
6471
6262
6054
5850
5648
5449
5253
5062
4875
4692
4514
4341
2086

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.19
2.77
2.86
2.96
3.05
3.16
3.27
3.39
3.51
3.64
3.78
3.92
4.08
4.24
4.41
9.18

TENSION (LBS.)
6092*
5475**
5241
5014
4792
4578
4372
4174
3985
3805
3634
3473
3322
3180
3047
1643

SAG (FT.)
5.01
3.49
3.65
3.82
3.99
4.18
4.38
4.58
4.80
5.03
5.27
5.51
5.76
6.02
6.28
11.67

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-27

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 525 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7310
6894
6683
6473
6266
6061
5858
5659
5463
5270
5081
4897
4717
4542
4373
2155

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.60
3.06
3.16
3.26
3.37
3.48
3.60
3.73
3.86
4.00
4.15
4.31
4.47
4.64
4.82
9.80

TENSION (LBS.)
6136*
5475**
5246
5022
4806
4597
4396
4203
4018
3843
3677
3520
3373
3234
3105
1709

SAG (FT.)
5.48
3.85
4.02
4.20
4.39
4.59
4.80
5.02
5.25
5.49
5.74
5.99
6.26
6.52
6.80
12.37

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 550 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7341
6892
6682
6474
6269
6066
5866
5669
5476
5286
5100
4919
4743
4571
4404
2224

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.03
3.36
3.47
3.58
3.69
3.82
3.95
4.09
4.23
4.38
4.54
4.71
4.88
5.07
5.26
10.43

TENSION (LBS.)
6180*
5475**
5250
5031
4820
4615
4419
4231
4051
3881
3719
3566
3423
3288
3161
1775

SAG (FT.)
5.98
4.23
4.41
4.60
4.81
5.02
5.24
5.48
5.72
5.97
6.23
6.50
6.77
7.05
7.33
13.09

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-28

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 575 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7371
6888
6680
6475
6272
6071
5873
5679
5488
5301
5119
4940
4767
4598
4435
2288

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.48
3.67
3.79
3.91
4.03
4.17
4.31
4.46
4.61
4.77
4.94
5.12
5.31
5.50
5.71
11.07

TENSION (LBS.)
6224*
5475**
5254
5040
4833
4633
4442
4258
4083
3917
3759
3610
3470
3338
3215
1837

SAG (FT.)
6.49
4.62
4.82
5.02
5.24
5.46
5.70
5.94
6.20
6.46
6.73
7.01
7.29
7.58
7.88
13.81

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 600 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7401
6883
6678
6474
6273
6075
5880
5689
5501
5316
5137
4961
4791
4625
4465
2353

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.94
4.00
4.13
4.26
4.39
4.54
4.69
4.85
5.01
5.19
5.37
5.56
5.76
5.96
6.18
11.73

TENSION (LBS.)
6268*
5475**
5259
5049
4847
4652
4465
4286
4115
3953
3800
3655
3518
3389
3268
1900

SAG (FT.)
7.02
5.04
5.24
5.46
5.69
5.93
6.18
6.43
6.70
6.98
7.26
7.55
7.84
8.14
8.44
14.55

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-29

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 625 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7430
6878
6674
6473
6274
6079
5886
5697
5512
5330
5154
4981
4814
4651
4494
2415

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.42
4.35
4.48
4.62
4.76
4.92
5.08
5.25
5.42
5.61
5.80
6.00
6.21
6.43
6.65
12.40

TENSION (LBS.)
6311*
5475**
5263
5058
4860
4669
4487
4312
4146
3988
3838
3696
3563
3437
3319
1960

SAG (FT.)
7.56
5.46
5.68
5.91
6.15
6.40
6.66
6.93
7.21
7.50
7.79
8.09
8.40
8.70
9.01
15.30

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 650 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7459
6871
6670
6471
6275
6081
5891
5705
5523
5344
5170
5001
4837
4677
4523
2477

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.92
4.71
4.85
5.00
5.16
5.32
5.49
5.67
5.86
6.05
6.26
6.47
6.69
6.92
7.16
13.09

TENSION (LBS.)
6354*
5475**
5268
5067
4873
4688
4509
4339
4177
4023
3877
3739
3608
3485
3369
2020

SAG (FT.)
8.12
5.91
6.14
6.39
6.64
6.90
7.18
7.46
7.75
8.05
8.35
8.66
8.97
9.29
9.61
16.06

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-30

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 675 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7488
6864
6665
6468
6274
6083
5896
5712
5533
5357
5186
5020
4858
4702
4550
2535

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
7.43
5.08
5.23
5.39
5.56
5.73
5.91
6.10
6.30
6.51
6.72
6.95
7.18
7.42
7.66
13.78

TENSION (LBS.)
6396*
5475**
5272
5075
4886
4705
4531
4365
4206
4056
3913
3778
3651
3530
3417
2078

SAG (FT.)
8.70
6.37
6.62
6.87
7.14
7.41
7.70
7.99
8.29
8.60
8.92
9.23
9.56
9.88
10.21
16.83

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 700 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7516
6856
6659
6464
6273
6085
5900
5719
5543
5370
5202
5038
4880
4726
4578
2594

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
7.96
5.47
5.64
5.80
5.98
6.17
6.36
6.56
6.77
6.99
7.21
7.45
7.69
7.94
8.20
14.49

TENSION (LBS.)
6438*
5475**
5276
5084
4900
4722
4553
4390
4236
4089
3950
3818
3694
3576
3465
2136

SAG (FT.)
9.30
6.85
7.11
7.38
7.66
7.95
8.25
8.55
8.86
9.18
9.51
9.83
10.17
10.50
10.84
17.62

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-31

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 725 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7544
6847
6652
6460
6271
6086
5904
5725
5551
5382
5216
5056
4900
4749
4604
2649

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
8.51
5.87
6.05
6.23
6.41
6.61
6.81
7.03
7.25
7.48
7.71
7.96
8.21
8.47
8.74
15.21

TENSION (LBS.)
6480*
5475**
5280
5093
4912
4739
4573
4415
4264
4121
3985
3856
3734
3618
3509
2192

SAG (FT.)
9.91
7.35
7.62
7.90
8.19
8.49
8.80
9.12
9.44
9.77
10.10
10.44
10.78
11.13
11.47
18.41

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 750 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7571
6837
6644
6455
6269
6086
5906
5731
5560
5393
5231
5073
4920
4773
4630
2706

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
9.08
6.30
6.48
6.67
6.87
7.08
7.29
7.52
7.75
7.99
8.24
8.49
8.76
9.03
9.31
15.95

TENSION (LBS.)
6520*
5475**
5285
5101
4925
4756
4594
4440
4293
4153
4020
3894
3774
3662
3555
2248

SAG (FT.)
10.54
7.87
8.15
8.45
8.75
9.06
9.38
9.71
10.04
10.38
10.72
11.07
11.42
11.78
12.13
19.22

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-32

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 775 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7598
6827
6636
6449
6266
6085
5909
5736
5568
5404
5244
5089
4939
4794
4654
2758

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
9.65
6.73
6.93
7.13
7.34
7.55
7.78
8.01
8.26
8.51
8.77
9.03
9.31
9.59
9.88
16.70

TENSION (LBS.)
6561*
5475**
5289
5109
4937
4772
4614
4463
4319
4183
4053
3929
3813
3702
3597
2301

SAG (FT.)
11.18
8.40
8.69
9.00
9.31
9.64
9.97
10.30
10.65
11.00
11.35
11.71
12.07
12.43
12.79
20.04

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 800 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7623
6815
6627
6443
6262
6084
5910
5741
5575
5414
5257
5106
4958
4816
4679
2812

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
10.26
7.19
7.40
7.61
7.83
8.06
8.29
8.54
8.79
9.06
9.33
9.60
9.89
10.18
10.48
17.47

TENSION (LBS.)
6600*
5475**
5293
5118
4949
4788
4634
4487
4346
4213
4086
3965
3851
3743
3640
2355

SAG (FT.)
11.85
8.95
9.26
9.58
9.91
10.24
10.58
10.93
11.28
11.64
12.00
12.37
12.74
13.11
13.48
20.88

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-33

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 825 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7649
6803
6618
6436
6258
6083
5912
5745
5582
5423
5270
5120
4976
4836
4702
2862

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
10.87
7.66
7.87
8.09
8.33
8.56
8.81
9.07
9.33
9.61
9.89
10.18
10.47
10.78
11.08
18.24

TENSION (LBS.)
6639*
5475**
5297
5126
4961
4804
4653
4509
4372
4241
4117
3999
3887
3781
3680
2406

SAG (FT.)
12.53
9.52
9.84
10.17
10.50
10.85
11.20
11.56
11.92
12.29
12.66
13.04
13.41
13.79
14.17
21.72

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 850 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7673
6791
6608
6429
6253
6081
5912
5748
5588
5433
5282
5135
4994
4857
4725
2913

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
11.50
8.15
8.37
8.61
8.85
9.10
9.36
9.63
9.90
10.19
10.48
10.78
11.09
11.40
11.72
19.03

TENSION (LBS.)
6677*
5475**
5301
5134
4973
4819
4672
4532
4398
4270
4149
4033
3924
3820
3721
2458

SAG (FT.)
13.22
10.11
10.44
10.78
11.13
11.49
11.85
12.22
12.59
12.97
13.35
13.73
14.12
14.50
14.89
22.59

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-34

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 875 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7698
6778
6598
6421
6248
6078
5913
5751
5594
5441
5293
5149
5010
4876
4746
2961

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
12.15
8.65
8.88
9.13
9.38
9.64
9.91
10.19
10.48
10.77
11.08
11.38
11.70
12.02
12.35
19.83

TENSION (LBS.)
6715*
5475**
5305
5141
4984
4834
4690
4553
4422
4297
4178
4065
3958
3856
3758
2507

SAG (FT.)
13.93
10.71
11.05
11.40
11.76
12.13
12.50
12.88
13.26
13.65
14.04
14.43
14.82
15.22
15.61
23.45

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 900 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7721
6764
6586
6412
6242
6075
5912
5754
5599
5449
5304
5163
5027
4895
4768
3010

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
12.82
9.17
9.42
9.68
9.94
10.21
10.50
10.78
11.08
11.39
11.70
12.02
12.35
12.68
13.02
20.66

TENSION (LBS.)
6752*
5475**
5309
5149
4996
4849
4709
4575
4447
4325
4208
4098
3992
3892
3797
2557

SAG (FT.)
14.66
11.33
11.69
12.05
12.42
12.80
13.18
13.57
13.96
14.36
14.75
15.15
15.56
15.96
16.36
24.34

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-35

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 925 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7745
6750
6575
6404
6236
6072
5912
5756
5604
5457
5314
5176
5042
4913
4788
3056

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
13.50
9.70
9.96
10.23
10.50
10.79
11.08
11.38
11.69
12.01
12.33
12.66
13.00
13.34
13.69
21.48

TENSION (LBS.)
6789*
5475**
5312
5156
5007
4863
4726
4595
4470
4350
4236
4128
4025
3926
3833
2604

SAG (FT.)
15.40
11.97
12.33
12.71
13.09
13.47
13.87
14.26
14.66
15.07
15.47
15.88
16.29
16.70
17.11
25.23

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 950 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7767
6735
6563
6394
6229
6068
5911
5758
5609
5464
5324
5188
5057
4931
4808
3103

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
14.20
10.26
10.53
10.81
11.10
11.39
11.70
12.01
12.33
12.66
12.99
13.33
13.68
14.03
14.39
22.33

TENSION (LBS.)
6824*
5475**
5316
5164
5018
4878
4744
4615
4493
4376
4265
4159
4058
3961
3869
2653

SAG (FT.)
16.17
12.63
13.01
13.39
13.78
14.18
14.58
14.99
15.40
15.81
16.22
16.64
17.06
17.47
17.89
26.15

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-36

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 652 AAAC (ELGIN)
RULING SPAN 975 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 21,900 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 729A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7790
6721
6551
6385
6222
6064
5909
5759
5613
5471
5333
5200
5071
4947
4827
3146

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
14.91
10.83
11.11
11.40
11.70
12.00
12.32
12.64
12.97
13.31
13.65
14.00
14.36
14.72
15.09
23.19

TENSION (LBS.)
6859*
5475**
5320
5171
5028
4891
4760
4635
4515
4400
4291
4187
4088
3993
3903
2698

SAG (FT.)
16.94
13.30
13.68
14.08
14.48
14.89
15.30
15.71
16.13
16.55
16.97
17.40
17.82
18.25
18.67
27.07

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 1000 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
7811
6705
6538
6375
6215
6059
5907
5760
5616
5477
5342
5212
5086
4964
4846
3191

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
15.65
11.42
11.72
12.02
12.33
12.64
12.97
13.30
13.64
13.99
14.34
14.70
15.07
15.44
15.82
24.07

TENSION (LBS.)
6893*
5475**
5323
5178
5038
4905
4777
4654
4537
4425
4318
4216
4119
4026
3937
2744

SAG (FT.)
17.74
14.00
14.40
14.80
15.21
15.63
16.05
16.47
16.90
17.33
17.76
18.19
18.62
19.05
19.48
28.01

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-37

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards

CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA


BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 225 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10575
10477
10210
9941
9670
9397
9123
8846
8569
8289
8009
7729
7448
7167
6887
2557

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
0.94
0.74
0.76
0.78
0.80
0.83
0.85
0.88
0.91
0.94
0.97
1.01
1.04
1.09
1.13
3.04

TENSION (LBS.)
8652*
8450**
8054
7664
7280
6902
6533
6174
5825
5489
5167
4861
4571
4300
4047
2407

SAG (FT.)
1.15
0.92
0.97
1.01
1.07
1.13
1.19
1.26
1.34
1.42
1.51
1.60
1.70
1.81
1.92
3.23

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 250 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10614
10496
10231
9964
9695
9425
9153
8880
8606
8331
8055
7779
7503
7228
6954
2753

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.16
0.91
0.94
0.96
0.99
1.02
1.05
1.08
1.12
1.15
1.19
1.23
1.28
1.33
1.38
3.49

TENSION (LBS.)
8693*
8450*
8062
7680
7305
6938
6580
6232
5896
5573
5265
4972
4696
4437
4196
2546

SAG (FT.)
1.41
1.14
1.19
1.25
1.31
1.38
1.46
1.54
1.63
1.72
1.82
1.93
2.05
2.16
2.29
3.78

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-38

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards

CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA


BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 275 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10654
10513
10250
9986
9720
9452
9183
8914
8643
8372
8100
7829
7559
7289
7021
2941

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.39
1.11
1.13
1.16
1.20
1.23
1.27
1.30
1.34
1.39
1.43
1.48
1.54
1.59
1.66
3.95

TENSION (LBS.)
8736*
8450**
8070
7697
7331
6975
6628
6292
5968
5658
5362
5082
4818
4571
4340
2680

SAG (FT.)
1.70
1.38
1.44
1.51
1.58
1.67
1.75
1.85
1.95
2.05
2.17
2.29
2.41
2.54
2.68
4.34

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 300 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10693
10528
10268
10006
9742
9478
9212
8946
8679
8412
8145
7879
7614
7350
7088
3121

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.65
1.31
1.35
1.38
1.42
1.46
1.50
1.55
1.59
1.64
1.70
1.76
1.82
1.88
1.95
4.44

TENSION (LBS.)
8780*
8450**
8078
7714
7359
7012
6677
6352
6041
5742
5459
5190
4937
4700
4478
2809

SAG (FT.)
2.01
1.64
1.71
1.79
1.88
1.97
2.07
2.18
2.29
2.41
2.53
2.67
2.80
2.94
3.09
4.93

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-39

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards

CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA


BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 325 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10732
10541
10283
10024
9763
9502
9240
8977
8714
8452
8189
7928
7668
7410
7154
3293

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.93
1.54
1.58
1.62
1.66
1.71
1.76
1.81
1.86
1.92
1.98
2.05
2.12
2.19
2.27
4.93

TENSION (LBS.)
8826*
8450**
8087
7732
7387
7051
6726
6413
6113
5826
5553
5296
5053
4825
4611
2933

SAG (FT.)
2.35
1.92
2.01
2.10
2.20
2.30
2.41
2.53
2.66
2.79
2.92
3.07
3.21
3.37
3.52
5.54

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 350 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10770
10552
10296
10040
9782
9524
9266
9007
8748
8490
8232
7976
7721
7469
7219
3459

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.23
1.78
1.83
1.87
1.92
1.98
2.03
2.09
2.15
2.22
2.29
2.36
2.44
2.52
2.61
5.45

TENSION (LBS.)
8872*
8450**
8096
7751
7415
7090
6776
6473
6184
5908
5646
5398
5164
4945
4739
3053

SAG (FT.)
2.71
2.23
2.33
2.43
2.54
2.66
2.78
2.91
3.04
3.19
3.33
3.49
3.65
3.81
3.97
6.17

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-40

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 375 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10806
10560
10307
10053
9799
9544
9289
9034
8780
8526
8273
8022
7773
7526
7282
3617

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.56
2.05
2.10
2.15
2.21
2.26
2.33
2.39
2.46
2.53
2.61
2.69
2.78
2.87
2.97
5.98

TENSION (LBS.)
8919*
8450**
8105
7770
7444
7129
6825
6533
6254
5989
5736
5498
5273
5061
4862
3170

SAG (FT.)
3.10
2.56
2.67
2.78
2.90
3.03
3.17
3.31
3.46
3.61
3.77
3.93
4.10
4.27
4.45
6.83

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 400 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10841
10565
10315
10065
9814
9562
9311
9060
8810
8560
8312
8066
7823
7582
7344
3770

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.90
2.33
2.38
2.44
2.51
2.57
2.64
2.71
2.79
2.87
2.96
3.05
3.14
3.24
3.35
6.53

TENSION (LBS.)
8966*
8450**
8114
7788
7472
7167
6874
6592
6323
6067
5824
5594
5377
5172
4980
3283

SAG (FT.)
3.51
2.91
3.03
3.16
3.29
3.43
3.58
3.73
3.89
4.05
4.22
4.40
4.57
4.76
4.94
7.50

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-41

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 425 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10874
10568
10321
10074
9826
9578
9330
9083
8837
8593
8350
8109
7870
7635
7403
3917

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.26
2.63
2.69
2.76
2.82
2.90
2.97
3.06
3.14
3.23
3.32
3.42
3.53
3.64
3.75
7.10

TENSION (LBS.)
9013*
8450**
8124
7807
7501
7206
6922
6650
6391
6144
5909
5687
5478
5280
5094
3392

SAG (FT.)
3.94
3.28
3.42
3.56
3.70
3.85
4.01
4.17
4.34
4.52
4.70
4.88
5.07
5.26
5.45
8.20

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 450 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10906
10568
10324
10080
9835
9591
9348
9105
8863
8623
8385
8149
7916
7686
7460
4058

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.65
2.94
3.01
3.09
3.16
3.24
3.33
3.42
3.51
3.61
3.71
3.82
3.93
4.05
4.17
7.68

TENSION (LBS.)
9060*
8450**
8133
7826
7529
7244
6969
6707
6457
6218
5992
5777
5575
5383
5203
3498

SAG (FT.)
4.39
3.68
3.83
3.98
4.13
4.30
4.47
4.64
4.82
5.01
5.20
5.39
5.59
5.78
5.98
8.91

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-42

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 475 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10935
10566
10325
10083
9843
9602
9362
9124
8887
8651
8418
8187
7959
7735
7514
4194

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.05
3.28
3.36
3.44
3.52
3.61
3.70
3.80
3.90
4.01
4.12
4.24
4.36
4.48
4.62
8.28

TENSION (LBS.)
9106*
8450**
8142
7844
7557
7281
7016
6762
6520
6290
6072
5864
5668
5483
5308
3601

SAG (FT.)
4.87
4.10
4.26
4.42
4.59
4.76
4.94
5.13
5.32
5.51
5.71
5.92
6.12
6.33
6.54
9.65

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 500 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10963
10560
10322
10085
9847
9611
9375
9141
8908
8677
8449
8223
8000
7781
7566
4324

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.48
3.64
3.72
3.81
3.90
4.00
4.10
4.20
4.31
4.43
4.55
4.67
4.80
4.94
5.08
8.90

TENSION (LBS.)
9152*
8450**
8151
7863
7585
7317
7061
6816
6583
6360
6149
5948
5758
5578
5408
3701

SAG (FT.)
5.37
4.55
4.71
4.89
5.07
5.25
5.44
5.64
5.84
6.04
6.25
6.46
6.68
6.89
7.11
10.40

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-43

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 525 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10989
10552
10318
10083
9850
9617
9385
9155
8927
8701
8477
8257
8039
7826
7616
4450

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.93
4.01
4.11
4.20
4.30
4.40
4.51
4.63
4.75
4.87
5.00
5.13
5.27
5.41
5.56
9.53

TENSION (LBS.)
9198*
8450**
8160
7881
7612
7353
7105
6869
6643
6428
6223
6029
5845
5670
5505
3798

SAG (FT.)
5.89
5.01
5.19
5.38
5.57
5.76
5.96
6.17
6.38
6.59
6.81
7.03
7.25
7.48
7.70
11.18

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 550 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11013
10542
10311
10080
9850
9621
9394
9168
8944
8723
8504
8288
8076
7867
7663
4570

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.40
4.41
4.51
4.61
4.72
4.83
4.95
5.07
5.20
5.33
5.47
5.61
5.76
5.91
6.07
10.19

TENSION (LBS.)
9242*
8450**
8169
7898
7638
7388
7148
6919
6701
6493
6295
6107
5928
5759
5598
3892

SAG (FT.)
6.43
5.50
5.69
5.89
6.09
6.29
6.51
6.72
6.94
7.16
7.39
7.62
7.85
8.08
8.31
11.97

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-44

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 575 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11035
10529
10301
10074
9848
9623
9400
9178
8959
8742
8529
8318
8111
7907
7708
4687

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.89
4.83
4.93
5.04
5.16
5.28
5.41
5.54
5.67
5.81
5.96
6.11
6.27
6.43
6.59
10.86

TENSION (LBS.)
9286*
8450**
8178
7916
7664
7422
7190
6969
6757
6556
6364
6182
6008
5844
5687
3984

SAG (FT.)
7.00
6.01
6.21
6.42
6.63
6.85
7.07
7.29
7.52
7.75
7.99
8.23
8.46
8.70
8.94
12.78

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 600 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11055
10514
10289
10066
9844
9623
9404
9187
8972
8760
8551
8345
8143
7944
7750
4799

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.40
5.26
5.38
5.50
5.62
5.75
5.88
6.02
6.17
6.32
6.47
6.63
6.80
6.97
7.14
11.55

TENSION (LBS.)
9328*
8450**
8186
7932
7689
7455
7231
7016
6812
6617
6431
6254
6086
5926
5774
4073

SAG (FT.)
7.59
6.55
6.76
6.98
7.20
7.42
7.66
7.89
8.13
8.37
8.61
8.85
9.10
9.35
9.59
13.62

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-45

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 625 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11074
10497
10276
10056
9838
9621
9406
9193
8983
8776
8572
8371
8173
7980
7790
4907

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.93
5.72
5.84
5.97
6.10
6.24
6.38
6.53
6.68
6.84
7.01
7.17
7.35
7.53
7.71
12.26

TENSION (LBS.)
9370*
8450**
8195
7949
7713
7487
7270
7063
6865
6676
6495
6324
6160
6004
5856
4160

SAG (FT.)
8.20
7.11
7.33
7.56
7.79
8.02
8.26
8.51
8.75
9.00
9.25
9.50
9.75
10.01
10.26
14.47

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 650 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11091
10477
10260
10044
9830
9617
9406
9198
8993
8790
8590
8394
8202
8013
7828
5011

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
7.49
6.20
6.33
6.47
6.61
6.75
6.90
7.06
7.22
7.39
7.56
7.74
7.92
8.11
8.30
12.98

TENSION (LBS.)
9411*
8450**
8203
7965
7737
7518
7308
7107
6915
6732
6557
6391
6232
6080
5936
4244

SAG (FT.)
8.83
7.69
7.92
8.16
8.40
8.64
8.89
9.14
9.40
9.65
9.91
10.17
10.43
10.69
10.95
15.34

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-46

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 675 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11106
10456
10242
10030
9820
9611
9405
9201
9000
8802
8607
8416
8228
8044
7864
5111

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
8.06
6.70
6.84
6.98
7.13
7.29
7.45
7.61
7.78
7.96
8.14
8.32
8.51
8.71
8.91
13.73

TENSION (LBS.)
9450*
8450**
8211
7980
7759
7547
7344
7150
6964
6787
6617
6455
6301
6153
6013
4326

SAG (FT.)
9.48
8.29
8.53
8.78
9.03
9.28
9.54
9.80
10.06
10.33
10.59
10.86
11.13
11.39
11.66
16.23

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 700 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11120
10433
10223
10015
9809
9604
9402
9203
9007
8813
8623
8436
8253
8073
7898
5207

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
8.66
7.22
7.37
7.52
7.68
7.84
8.01
8.19
8.36
8.55
8.74
8.93
9.13
9.33
9.54
14.49

TENSION (LBS.)
9489*
8450**
8218
7995
7782
7576
7380
7192
7011
6839
6675
6517
6367
6223
6086
4407

SAG (FT.)
10.16
8.92
9.17
9.42
9.68
9.95
10.21
10.48
10.75
11.02
11.29
11.57
11.84
12.12
12.39
17.14

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-47

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 725 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11133
10409
10203
9998
9796
9596
9398
9203
9011
8822
8637
8454
8276
8101
7930
5300

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
9.28
7.76
7.92
8.08
8.25
8.42
8.60
8.78
8.97
9.16
9.36
9.56
9.77
9.98
10.19
15.27

TENSION (LBS.)
9526*
8450**
8226
8010
7803
7604
7414
7232
7057
6890
6730
6577
6431
6291
6157
4485

SAG (FT.)
10.85
9.56
9.83
10.09
10.36
10.63
10.90
11.18
11.46
11.74
12.02
12.30
12.58
12.86
13.14
18.07

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 750 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11144
10383
10180
9980
9782
9586
9393
9202
9015
8830
8649
8471
8297
8127
7960
5390

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
9.93
8.33
8.49
8.66
8.84
9.02
9.21
9.40
9.59
9.80
10.00
10.21
10.43
10.64
10.87
16.07

TENSION (LBS.)
9563*
8450**
8233
8024
7824
7631
7447
7270
7101
6938
6783
6635
6492
6356
6226
4561

SAG (FT.)
11.57
10.24
10.51
10.78
11.06
11.34
11.62
11.90
12.19
12.47
12.76
13.05
13.33
13.62
13.91
19.01

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-48

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 775 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11153
10355
10157
9961
9767
9575
9386
9200
9017
8836
8660
8486
8317
8151
7989
5476

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
10.59
8.92
9.09
9.27
9.46
9.64
9.84
10.04
10.24
10.45
10.67
10.88
11.11
11.33
11.56
16.89

TENSION (LBS.)
9598*
8450**
8240
8038
7844
7657
7479
7307
7143
6985
6834
6690
6551
6419
6291
4635

SAG (FT.)
12.31
10.93
11.21
11.49
11.78
12.07
12.35
12.65
12.94
13.23
13.52
13.82
14.11
14.40
14.69
19.98

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 800 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11162
10327
10133
9940
9750
9563
9378
9196
9017
8842
8669
8500
8335
8173
8015
5560

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
11.28
9.53
9.71
9.90
10.09
10.29
10.49
10.70
10.91
11.13
11.35
11.58
11.81
12.04
12.28
17.73

TENSION (LBS.)
9632*
8450**
8247
8051
7863
7683
7509
7343
7184
7031
6884
6743
6608
6479
6355
4708

SAG (FT.)
13.07
11.65
11.94
12.23
12.52
12.82
13.11
13.41
13.71
14.01
14.31
14.61
14.91
15.20
15.50
20.96

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-49

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 825 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11169
10298
10107
9919
9733
9550
9369
9192
9017
8846
8678
8513
8352
8194
8041
5640

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
11.98
10.16
10.35
10.55
10.75
10.96
11.17
11.39
11.61
11.83
12.06
12.30
12.53
12.78
13.02
18.59

TENSION (LBS.)
9666*
8450**
8253
8064
7882
7707
7539
7378
7223
7074
6931
6795
6663
6537
6416
4778

SAG (FT.)
13.85
12.39
12.69
12.98
13.28
13.59
13.89
14.20
14.50
14.81
15.11
15.42
15.72
16.03
16.33
21.97

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 850 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11175
10267
10081
9897
9715
9536
9360
9186
9016
8849
8685
8525
8368
8214
8064
5718

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
12.72
10.82
11.02
11.23
11.44
11.65
11.87
12.10
12.32
12.56
12.80
13.04
13.28
13.53
13.78
19.47

TENSION (LBS.)
9698*
8450**
8259
8076
7900
7730
7567
7411
7260
7116
6977
6844
6716
6593
6475
4847

SAG (FT.)
14.66
13.15
13.46
13.76
14.07
14.38
14.69
15.00
15.31
15.63
15.94
16.25
16.56
16.87
17.18
22.99

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-50

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 875 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11180
10236
10054
9874
9696
9521
9349
9180
9014
8851
8691
8535
8382
8232
8086
5792

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
13.47
11.50
11.71
11.92
12.14
12.37
12.59
12.83
13.06
13.31
13.55
13.80
14.05
14.31
14.57
20.36

TENSION (LBS.)
9729*
8450**
8265
8088
7917
7753
7595
7443
7297
7156
7021
6892
6767
6647
6532
4914

SAG (FT.)
15.48
13.94
14.25
14.56
14.88
15.20
15.51
15.83
16.15
16.47
16.78
17.10
17.42
17.73
18.05
24.03

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 900 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11185
10205
10026
9850
9677
9506
9338
9173
9011
8852
8697
8544
8395
8250
8107
5865

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
14.25
12.21
12.42
12.65
12.87
13.11
13.34
13.58
13.83
14.08
14.33
14.58
14.84
15.11
15.37
21.28

TENSION (LBS.)
9759*
8450**
8271
8099
7934
7774
7621
7473
7332
7195
7064
6937
6816
6699
6586
4980

SAG (FT.)
16.33
14.75
15.07
15.39
15.71
16.03
16.36
16.68
17.00
17.33
17.65
17.97
18.30
18.62
18.94
25.09

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-51

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 925 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11188
10173
9998
9826
9657
9490
9326
9165
9007
8853
8701
8553
8407
8266
8127
5934

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
15.04
12.93
13.16
13.39
13.63
13.87
14.11
14.36
14.61
14.87
15.13
15.39
15.66
15.93
16.20
22.22

TENSION (LBS.)
9789*
8450**
8277
8110
7950
7795
7646
7503
7365
7233
7105
6982
6863
6749
6639
5044

SAG (FT.)
17.20
15.58
15.91
16.23
16.56
16.89
17.22
17.55
17.88
18.21
18.54
18.87
19.20
19.52
19.85
26.17

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 950 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
11190
10140
9970
9802
9637
9474
9314
9157
9003
8852
8705
8560
8419
8280
8145
6002

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
15.87
13.69
13.92
14.16
14.41
14.65
14.91
15.16
15.42
15.68
15.95
16.22
16.50
16.77
17.05
23.17

TENSION (LBS.)
9817*
8450**
8282
8121
7965
7815
7671
7532
7398
7269
7144
7024
6909
6797
6690
5107

SAG (FT.)
18.09
16.43
16.77
17.10
17.44
17.77
18.11
18.45
18.78
19.12
19.45
19.78
20.12
20.45
20.78
27.27

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-52

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 ACSR (CARDINAL) RATED STRENGTH: 23,800 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 996A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 975 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200
30

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10108
9941
9777
9616
9457
9301
9148
8998
8851
8707
8567
8429
8294
8163
6067
11192

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
14.47
14.71
14.96
15.21
15.46
15.72
15.99
16.25
16.52
16.80
17.08
17.36
17.64
17.92
24.15
16.71

TENSION (LBS.)
8450*
8288
8131
7980
7835
7694
7559
7429
7303
7182
7065
6952
6844
6739
5174
9844

SAG (FT.)
17.31
17.65
17.99
18.34
18.68
19.02
19.36
19.70
20.04
20.38
20.72
21.06
21.39
21.73
28.36
19.01

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 1000 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200
30

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
10075
9912
9752
9595
9440
9288
9139
8993
8850
8710
8572
8438
8307
8179
6130
11193

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
15.27
15.52
15.77
16.03
16.30
16.56
16.83
17.11
17.39
17.67
17.95
18.24
18.53
18.82
25.15
17.58

TENSION (LBS.)
8450*
8293
8141
7994
7853
7717
7586
7459
7337
7219
7105
6995
6889
6786
5246
9871

SAG (FT.)
18.21
18.56
18.91
19.25
19.60
19.95
20.30
20.64
20.99
21.33
21.68
22.02
22.36
22.70
29.42
19.94

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-53

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 225 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
5817*
5628**
5395
5161
4927
4694
4462
4232
4005
3783
3567
3358
3158
2968
2790
1177

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.39
1.01
1.05
1.10
1.15
1.21
1.27
1.34
1.42
1.50
1.59
1.69
1.80
1.91
2.03
4.83

TENSION (LBS.)
4549
4114
3809
3524
3259
3018
2800
2604
2431
2277
2141
2021
1914
1820
1736
976

SAG (FT.)
1.78
1.38
1.49
1.61
1.74
1.88
2.03
2.18
2.33
2.49
2.65
2.81
2.96
3.12
3.27
5.83

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 250 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
5855*
5628**
5399
5170
4941
4713
4488
4265
4046
3833
3626
3426
3236
3056
2887
1289

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.71
1.24
1.30
1.35
1.42
1.49
1.56
1.64
1.73
1.83
1.93
2.04
2.16
2.29
2.43
5.44

TENSION (LBS.)
4568
4064
3779
3514
3270
3048
2848
2667
2506
2363
2235
2121
2019
1928
1846
1070

SAG (FT.)
2.19
1.72
1.85
1.99
2.14
2.30
2.46
2.63
2.79
2.96
3.13
3.30
3.47
3.63
3.80
6.57

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-54

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 275 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
5895*
5628**
5403
5179
4955
4734
4515
4299
4088
3883
3685
3494
3313
3141
2980
1399

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.06
1.51
1.57
1.64
1.71
1.79
1.88
1.97
2.07
2.18
2.30
2.43
2.56
2.70
2.84
6.07

TENSION (LBS.)
4596
4024
3758
3513
3288
3083
2897
2730
2580
2446
2325
2216
2118
2030
1950
1161

SAG (FT.)
2.64
2.11
2.25
2.41
2.58
2.75
2.93
3.10
3.29
3.47
3.65
3.83
4.00
4.18
4.35
7.32

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 300 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
5936*
5628**
5407
5188
4970
4755
4542
4334
4131
3934
3743
3561
3388
3224
3069
1505

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.43
1.79
1.86
1.94
2.03
2.12
2.22
2.33
2.44
2.56
2.69
2.83
2.98
3.13
3.29
6.72

TENSION (LBS.)
4630
3994
3747
3519
3311
3121
2948
2793
2652
2525
2410
2306
2212
2127
2049
1250

SAG (FT.)
3.12
2.53
2.69
2.87
3.05
3.23
3.42
3.61
3.80
4.00
4.19
4.38
4.56
4.75
4.93
8.10

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-55

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 325 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
5978*
5628**
5412
5198
4986
4776
4571
4369
4173
3984
3801
3627
3460
3303
3155
1608

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.83
2.10
2.19
2.28
2.37
2.48
2.59
2.71
2.84
2.97
3.11
3.26
3.42
3.58
3.75
7.38

TENSION (LBS.)
4668
3973
3743
3532
3338
3161
3000
2854
2721
2601
2492
2392
2301
2218
2142
1337

SAG (FT.)
3.63
2.98
3.16
3.35
3.55
3.75
3.95
4.15
4.35
4.55
4.75
4.95
5.15
5.34
5.53
8.89

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 350 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6020*
5628**
5417
5208
5001
4798
4599
4404
4216
4033
3858
3690
3531
3380
3238
1708

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.26
2.44
2.53
2.64
2.74
2.86
2.98
3.12
3.26
3.40
3.56
3.72
3.89
4.06
4.24
8.05

TENSION (LBS.)
4711
3960
3746
3549
3368
3203
3052
2914
2789
2674
2570
2474
2386
2306
2231
1421

SAG (FT.)
4.17
3.47
3.67
3.87
4.08
4.29
4.50
4.71
4.93
5.14
5.35
5.55
5.76
5.96
6.16
9.70

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-56

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 375 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6063*
5628**
5422
5218
5017
4820
4627
4439
4257
4082
3913
3752
3599
3454
3317
1806

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.72
2.80
2.91
3.02
3.14
3.27
3.41
3.55
3.70
3.86
4.03
4.20
4.38
4.56
4.75
8.75

TENSION (LBS.)
4757
3954
3754
3570
3401
3246
3104
2973
2854
2745
2645
2553
2468
2389
2317
1503

SAG (FT.)
4.74
3.99
4.20
4.42
4.64
4.86
5.08
5.30
5.52
5.75
5.96
6.18
6.39
6.60
6.81
10.52

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 400 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6106*
5628**
5427
5228
5033
4842
4655
4474
4299
4129
3967
3812
3665
3525
3393
1900

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.20
3.19
3.30
3.43
3.56
3.70
3.85
4.01
4.17
4.34
4.52
4.70
4.89
5.09
5.29
9.46

TENSION (LBS.)
4805
3954
3767
3594
3435
3289
3155
3031
2918
2813
2717
2628
2546
2469
2398
1583

SAG (FT.)
5.34
4.54
4.76
4.99
5.22
5.45
5.69
5.92
6.15
6.38
6.61
6.83
7.05
7.27
7.49
11.37

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-57

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 425 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6150*
5628**
5432
5239
5049
4864
4683
4508
4339
4176
4020
3870
3728
3593
3466
1992

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.71
3.60
3.73
3.86
4.01
4.16
4.32
4.49
4.67
4.85
5.04
5.23
5.43
5.64
5.84
10.19

TENSION (LBS.)
4855
3959
3783
3621
3471
3333
3206
3088
2980
2879
2787
2701
2621
2546
2477
1661

SAG (FT.)
5.96
5.11
5.35
5.59
5.83
6.08
6.32
6.56
6.80
7.04
7.27
7.50
7.73
7.96
8.18
12.23

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 450 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6193*
5628**
5437
5249
5065
4886
4711
4542
4378
4221
4071
3927
3790
3659
3536
2081

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.24
4.03
4.17
4.32
4.48
4.65
4.82
5.00
5.18
5.38
5.58
5.78
5.99
6.20
6.42
10.93

TENSION (LBS.)
4906
3967
3802
3649
3508
3377
3256
3143
3040
2943
2854
2770
2693
2620
2552
1737

SAG (FT.)
6.62
5.72
5.97
6.22
6.47
6.73
6.98
7.23
7.47
7.72
7.96
8.20
8.44
8.67
8.91
13.11

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-58

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 475 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6235*
5628**
5442
5259
5081
4907
4738
4575
4417
4265
4120
3981
3849
3723
3603
2168

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.80
4.49
4.65
4.81
4.98
5.15
5.34
5.53
5.73
5.93
6.14
6.35
6.57
6.80
7.02
11.69

TENSION (LBS.)
4958
3979
3823
3679
3545
3420
3305
3197
3098
3005
2918
2838
2762
2691
2625
1812

SAG (FT.)
7.30
6.36
6.62
6.88
7.14
7.40
7.66
7.92
8.17
8.42
8.68
8.92
9.17
9.41
9.65
14.01

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 500 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6278*
5628**
5447
5270
5097
4928
4765
4607
4454
4308
4168
4033
3905
3784
3668
2252

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.38
4.98
5.14
5.32
5.50
5.69
5.88
6.08
6.29
6.51
6.73
6.95
7.18
7.41
7.64
12.47

TENSION (LBS.)
5010
3994
3846
3709
3582
3463
3353
3250
3154
3065
2981
2903
2829
2760
2695
1884

SAG (FT.)
8.00
7.02
7.29
7.56
7.83
8.10
8.36
8.63
8.89
9.15
9.41
9.67
9.92
10.17
10.41
14.93

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-59

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 525 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6319*
5628**
5452
5280
5112
4949
4791
4638
4491
4349
4214
4084
3960
3842
3730
2334

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.99
5.49
5.67
5.85
6.04
6.24
6.45
6.66
6.88
7.11
7.33
7.57
7.81
8.05
8.29
13.27

TENSION (LBS.)
5062
4011
3871
3741
3619
3506
3400
3302
3209
3123
3042
2965
2894
2826
2763
1955

SAG (FT.)
8.73
7.71
7.99
8.26
8.54
8.82
9.09
9.37
9.64
9.91
10.17
10.43
10.69
10.95
11.20
15.87

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 550 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6361*
5628**
5457
5290
5127
4969
4816
4668
4526
4389
4258
4133
4013
3898
3790
2414

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
7.63
6.02
6.21
6.41
6.61
6.82
7.04
7.26
7.49
7.73
7.97
8.21
8.45
8.70
8.95
14.09

TENSION (LBS.)
5115
4029
3896
3772
3656
3548
3447
3352
3263
3179
3100
3026
2956
2891
2828
2024

SAG (FT.)
9.49
8.42
8.71
9.00
9.28
9.57
9.85
10.13
10.41
10.68
10.95
11.22
11.49
11.75
12.01
16.82

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-60

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 575 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6401*
5628**
5462
5300
5142
4989
4841
4698
4560
4428
4301
4180
4064
3953
3847
2491

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
8.28
6.59
6.79
6.99
7.21
7.43
7.66
7.89
8.13
8.37
8.62
8.87
9.13
9.38
9.64
14.92

TENSION (LBS.)
5167
4049
3922
3804
3693
3589
3492
3400
3314
3233
3157
3085
3017
2953
2892
2092

SAG (FT.)
10.27
9.16
9.46
9.75
10.04
10.34
10.62
10.91
11.20
11.48
11.76
12.03
12.31
12.58
12.84
17.79

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 600 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6441*
5628**
5466
5309
5156
5008
4865
4727
4593
4465
4343
4225
4112
4005
3902
2566

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
8.96
7.17
7.38
7.60
7.83
8.06
8.30
8.54
8.79
9.04
9.30
9.56
9.82
10.08
10.35
15.77

TENSION (LBS.)
5218
4070
3949
3836
3730
3630
3536
3448
3365
3286
3212
3142
3076
3013
2953
2158

SAG (FT.)
11.07
9.92
10.23
10.53
10.83
11.13
11.43
11.72
12.01
12.30
12.58
12.87
13.14
13.42
13.69
18.78

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-61

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 625 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6480*
5628**
5471
5319
5171
5027
4888
4754
4626
4502
4383
4269
4159
4055
3955
2639

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
9.67
7.78
8.00
8.23
8.47
8.71
8.96
9.21
9.47
9.73
10.00
10.27
10.54
10.81
11.08
16.64

TENSION (LBS.)
5269
4091
3976
3868
3766
3670
3580
3494
3414
3338
3265
3197
3132
3071
3012
2223

SAG (FT.)
11.90
10.71
11.02
11.33
11.64
11.95
12.25
12.55
12.85
13.14
13.43
13.72
14.01
14.29
14.57
19.79

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 650 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6518*
5628**
5476
5328
5184
5045
4911
4781
4657
4536
4421
4311
4205
4103
4006
2710

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
10.40
8.42
8.65
8.89
9.14
9.39
9.65
9.91
10.18
10.45
10.72
11.00
11.27
11.55
11.83
17.53

TENSION (LBS.)
5320
4114
4004
3900
3802
3709
3622
3540
3461
3387
3317
3251
3187
3127
3070
2286

SAG (FT.)
12.75
11.52
11.84
12.16
12.47
12.78
13.09
13.40
13.70
14.01
14.30
14.60
14.89
15.18
15.46
20.82

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-62

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 675 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6555*
5628**
5480
5337
5198
5063
4933
4807
4686
4570
4458
4351
4248
4150
4055
2778

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
11.15
9.08
9.32
9.57
9.83
10.09
10.36
10.63
10.91
11.18
11.46
11.75
12.03
12.32
12.61
18.44

TENSION (LBS.)
5370
4137
4031
3931
3837
3748
3663
3584
3508
3436
3368
3303
3241
3182
3125
2347

SAG (FT.)
13.62
12.36
12.69
13.01
13.33
13.65
13.96
14.28
14.59
14.89
15.20
15.50
15.79
16.09
16.38
21.86

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 700 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6591*
5628**
5485
5346
5211
5080
4954
4833
4715
4603
4494
4390
4290
4194
4102
2845

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
11.93
9.76
10.02
10.28
10.55
10.82
11.09
11.37
11.66
11.94
12.23
12.52
12.82
13.11
13.41
19.37

TENSION (LBS.)
5419
4160
4058
3962
3871
3785
3704
3626
3553
3483
3416
3353
3292
3235
3179
2408

SAG (FT.)
14.52
13.22
13.55
13.88
14.21
14.53
14.85
15.17
15.49
15.80
16.11
16.42
16.72
17.02
17.32
22.93

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-63

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 725 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6627*
5628**
5489
5354
5223
5097
4975
4857
4743
4634
4529
4428
4330
4237
4148
2910

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
12.72
10.47
10.74
11.01
11.29
11.57
11.85
12.14
12.43
12.73
13.02
13.32
13.62
13.92
14.22
20.31

TENSION (LBS.)
5467
4183
4085
3993
3905
3822
3743
3668
3597
3529
3464
3402
3343
3286
3232
2467

SAG (FT.)
15.44
14.10
14.44
14.78
15.11
15.44
15.77
16.09
16.41
16.73
17.05
17.36
17.67
17.98
18.28
24.01

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 750 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6662*
5628**
5493
5362
5236
5113
4995
4880
4770
4664
4562
4464
4369
4279
4191
2974

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
13.55
11.21
11.48
11.77
12.05
12.34
12.63
12.93
13.23
13.53
13.84
14.14
14.45
14.76
15.06
21.28

TENSION (LBS.)
5515
4206
4112
4023
3939
3858
3782
3709
3639
3573
3510
3449
3391
3336
3283
2524

SAG (FT.)
16.38
15.01
15.36
15.70
16.04
16.37
16.70
17.03
17.36
17.69
18.01
18.32
18.64
18.95
19.26
25.11

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-64

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 775 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6687
5618
5488
5361
5239
5120
5006
4895
4789
4686
4587
4492
4400
4312
4228
3032

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
14.41
11.99
12.28
12.57
12.86
13.16
13.46
13.77
14.07
14.38
14.69
15.01
15.32
15.64
15.95
22.28

TENSION (LBS.)
5557*
4225**
4135
4049
3968
3890
3816
3745
3678
3613
3552
3493
3436
3382
3330
2579

SAG (FT.)
17.36
15.96
16.31
16.66
17.00
17.34
17.68
18.02
18.35
18.68
19.00
19.33
19.65
19.96
20.28
26.24

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 800 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6678
5570
5446
5324
5207
5094
4984
4878
4776
4678
4583
4492
4404
4319
4238
3078

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
15.38
12.89
13.18
13.48
13.79
14.10
14.41
14.72
15.04
15.36
15.67
15.99
16.31
16.64
16.96
23.40

TENSION (LBS.)
5577*
4225**
4139
4057
3979
3905
3834
3766
3701
3639
3580
3523
3468
3415
3365
2628

SAG (FT.)
18.43
17.01
17.36
17.71
18.06
18.41
18.75
19.09
19.43
19.76
20.09
20.42
20.75
21.07
21.39
27.45

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-65

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 825 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6668
5523
5404
5288
5175
5067
4962
4861
4763
4669
4578
4491
4406
4325
4247
3121

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
16.38
13.82
14.13
14.44
14.76
15.07
15.39
15.72
16.04
16.36
16.69
17.02
17.34
17.67
18.00
24.54

TENSION (LBS.)
5597*
4225**
4143
4065
3991
3919
3851
3786
3724
3664
3606
3551
3498
3447
3398
2675

SAG (FT.)
19.54
18.09
18.45
18.81
19.16
19.51
19.86
20.20
20.54
20.88
21.21
21.55
21.88
22.20
22.52
28.69

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 850 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6657
5477
5362
5251
5144
5040
4940
4843
4749
4659
4572
4489
4408
4330
4255
3163

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
17.42
14.80
15.12
15.44
15.76
16.09
16.42
16.75
17.08
17.41
17.74
18.07
18.41
18.74
19.07
25.71

TENSION (LBS.)
5615*
4225**
4147
4072
4001
3933
3867
3805
3745
3687
3631
3578
3527
3477
3430
2720

SAG (FT.)
20.67
19.21
19.57
19.93
20.29
20.64
20.99
21.34
21.69
22.03
22.37
22.70
23.04
23.37
23.69
29.95

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-66

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 875 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6645
5431
5322
5216
5113
5014
4918
4825
4736
4649
4566
4486
4408
4334
4262
3202

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
18.50
15.82
16.14
16.47
16.81
17.14
17.48
17.81
18.15
18.49
18.83
19.17
19.51
19.84
20.18
26.92

TENSION (LBS.)
5632*
4225**
4151
4079
4011
3946
3883
3822
3765
3709
3655
3604
3554
3506
3460
2764

SAG (FT.)
21.84
20.36
20.72
21.09
21.45
21.81
22.16
22.52
22.86
23.21
23.55
23.89
24.23
24.56
24.89
31.24

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 900 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6633
5387
5282
5181
5083
4988
4896
4807
4722
4639
4560
4483
4408
4336
4267
3239

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
19.61
16.87
17.21
17.55
17.89
18.23
18.57
18.92
19.26
19.61
19.95
20.30
20.64
20.98
21.33
28.15

TENSION (LBS.)
5649*
4225**
4154
4086
4020
3957
3897
3839
3783
3730
3678
3628
3580
3533
3488
2806

SAG (FT.)
23.05
21.54
21.91
22.28
22.64
23.01
23.37
23.72
24.07
24.42
24.77
25.11
25.45
25.79
26.13
32.56

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-67

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 925 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6621
5344
5243
5147
5053
4962
4875
4790
4708
4629
4553
4479
4408
4339
4272
3275

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
20.75
17.97
18.32
18.66
19.01
19.36
19.71
20.06
20.41
20.76
21.11
21.46
21.81
22.16
22.51
29.42

TENSION (LBS.)
5664*
4225**
4157
4092
4029
3969
3911
3855
3801
3749
3699
3651
3604
3559
3516
2847

SAG (FT.)
24.28
22.76
23.13
23.50
23.87
24.24
24.60
24.96
25.32
25.67
26.02
26.37
26.71
27.05
27.39
33.91

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 950 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6608
5302
5206
5114
5024
4938
4854
4773
4694
4619
4546
4475
4406
4340
4276
3309

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
21.94
19.11
19.46
19.81
20.17
20.52
20.88
21.24
21.59
21.95
22.31
22.66
23.01
23.37
23.72
30.72

TENSION (LBS.)
5679*
4225**
4160
4097
4037
3979
3924
3870
3818
3768
3719
3673
3627
3584
3541
2886

SAG (FT.)
25.55
24.01
24.39
24.76
25.13
25.50
25.87
26.23
26.59
26.95
27.30
27.65
28.00
28.34
28.68
35.29

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-68

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 954 AAC (GOLDENROD) RATED STRENGTH: 16,900 LBS.
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 983A (NOMINAL)
RULING SPAN 975 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6595
5261
5170
5082
4996
4913
4833
4756
4681
4608
4538
4470
4405
4341
4279
3342

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
23.16
20.29
20.65
21.01
21.37
21.73
22.09
22.45
22.81
23.18
23.54
23.90
24.25
24.61
24.97
32.05

TENSION (LBS.)
5693*
4225**
4163
4103
4045
3989
3936
3884
3834
3785
3739
3693
3649
3607
3566
2924

SAG (FT.)
26.85
25.29
25.67
26.05
26.43
26.80
27.17
27.53
27.90
28.26
28.61
28.97
29.32
29.67
30.01
36.69

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 1000 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
6582
5222
5135
5051
4969
4890
4813
4739
4668
4598
4531
4466
4403
4341
4282
3372

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
24.41
21.50
21.87
22.24
22.60
22.97
23.34
23.71
24.07
24.44
24.80
25.17
25.53
25.89
26.25
33.41

TENSION (LBS.)
5706
4225*
4165
4108
4052
3999
3947
3897
3849
3802
3757
3713
3670
3629
3589
2961

SAG (FT.)
28.19
26.61
27.00
27.38
27.75
28.13
28.50
28.87
29.24
29.60
29.96
30.32
30.67
31.02
31.37
38.13

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-69

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 225 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
17812
17719
17271
16818
16359
15896
15426
14952
14474
13990
13503
13013
12520
12025
11530
4028

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
0.85
0.73
0.75
0.77
0.79
0.81
0.84
0.87
0.89
0.92
0.96
0.99
1.03
1.08
1.12
3.21

TENSION (LBS.)
13853*
13625**
12920
12227
11547
10885
10242
9621
9026
8460
7926
7426
6962
6534
6143
3739

SAG (FT.)
1.10
0.95
1.00
1.06
1.12
1.19
1.26
1.34
1.43
1.53
1.63
1.74
1.86
1.98
2.11
3.46

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 250 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
17900
17787
17343
16894
16439
15980
15516
15048
14575
14099
13620
13138
12654
12169
11684
4373

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.05
0.90
0.92
0.95
0.97
1.00
1.03
1.06
1.10
1.13
1.17
1.22
1.26
1.31
1.37
3.66

TENSION (LBS.)
13899*
13625**
12935
12260
11600
10958
10338
9741
9171
8631
8121
7645
7203
6795
6421
3980

SAG (FT.)
1.35
1.17
1.23
1.30
1.38
1.46
1.54
1.64
1.74
1.85
1.97
2.09
2.22
2.35
2.49
4.02

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-70

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 275 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
17985
17851
17411
16966
16516
16062
15603
15141
14674
14205
13734
13260
12785
12311
11837
4704

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.26
1.08
1.11
1.14
1.17
1.20
1.24
1.28
1.32
1.36
1.41
1.46
1.51
1.57
1.63
4.11

TENSION (LBS.)
13948*
13625**
12952
12294
11654
11034
10436
9862
9316
8799
8313
7858
7436
7045
6686
4212

SAG (FT.)
1.63
1.42
1.49
1.57
1.66
1.75
1.85
1.96
2.07
2.20
2.33
2.46
2.60
2.74
2.89
4.59

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 300 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18067
17910
17474
17033
16588
16139
15686
15229
14770
14308
13844
13379
12913
12449
11986
5023

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.49
1.28
1.32
1.35
1.39
1.43
1.47
1.51
1.56
1.61
1.66
1.72
1.78
1.85
1.92
4.58

TENSION (LBS.)
13997*
13625**
12969
12330
11710
11110
10534
9983
9460
8964
8499
8064
7660
7285
6939
4435

SAG (FT.)
1.93
1.69
1.77
1.87
1.96
2.07
2.18
2.30
2.43
2.57
2.71
2.85
3.00
3.16
3.32
5.19

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-71

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 325 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18145
17963
17531
17095
16654
16210
15763
15313
14860
14405
13949
13493
13037
12582
12129
5328

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.75
1.50
1.54
1.58
1.62
1.67
1.71
1.76
1.82
1.87
1.94
2.00
2.07
2.15
2.23
5.07

TENSION (LBS.)
14049*
13625**
12987
12367
11766
11188
10633
10103
9601
9126
8680
8263
7874
7514
7180
4650

SAG (FT.)
2.26
1.98
2.08
2.18
2.29
2.41
2.54
2.67
2.81
2.96
3.11
3.27
3.43
3.59
3.76
5.81

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 350 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18217
18010
17582
17150
16715
16276
15834
15390
14945
14497
14049
13601
13154
12709
12267
5622

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.02
1.74
1.78
1.83
1.87
1.92
1.98
2.03
2.09
2.16
2.23
2.30
2.38
2.46
2.55
5.57

TENSION (LBS.)
14101*
13625**
13005
12403
11823
11264
10730
10221
9738
9283
8855
8454
8080
7733
7410
4857

SAG (FT.)
2.61
2.30
2.41
2.52
2.65
2.78
2.92
3.06
3.22
3.37
3.54
3.70
3.88
4.05
4.23
6.46

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-72

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 375 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18283
18050
17626
17199
16768
16335
15900
15462
15023
14583
14143
13704
13266
12831
12399
5905

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.31
1.99
2.04
2.09
2.14
2.20
2.26
2.32
2.39
2.46
2.54
2.62
2.71
2.80
2.90
6.09

TENSION (LBS.)
14153*
13625**
13023
12441
11879
11341
10826
10337
9873
9435
9024
8638
8278
7942
7629
5057

SAG (FT.)
2.98
2.64
2.76
2.89
3.03
3.17
3.32
3.48
3.64
3.81
3.98
4.16
4.34
4.53
4.71
7.12

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 400 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18344
18083
17663
17241
16816
16388
15958
15527
15095
14663
14231
13800
13372
12946
12524
6176

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.62
2.26
2.31
2.37
2.43
2.50
2.56
2.63
2.71
2.79
2.87
2.96
3.06
3.16
3.27
6.63

TENSION (LBS.)
14205*
13625**
13041
12478
11935
11416
10921
10450
10003
9583
9187
8815
8467
8142
7839
5251

SAG (FT.)
3.38
3.00
3.14
3.28
3.43
3.58
3.75
3.91
4.09
4.27
4.45
4.64
4.83
5.02
5.22
7.80

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-73

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 425 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18399
18108
17693
17276
16856
16434
16010
15586
15161
14736
14312
13890
13470
13054
12642
6436

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.95
2.55
2.61
2.67
2.74
2.81
2.88
2.96
3.04
3.13
3.23
3.32
3.43
3.54
3.65
7.18

TENSION (LBS.)
14258*
13625**
13059
12514
11991
11490
11013
10559
10130
9725
9343
8985
8649
8334
8040
5438

SAG (FT.)
3.80
3.39
3.54
3.69
3.85
4.02
4.19
4.37
4.56
4.75
4.94
5.14
5.34
5.54
5.75
8.50

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 450 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18448
18127
17716
17304
16889
16473
16056
15638
15220
14803
14387
13973
13562
13156
12754
6686

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.29
2.85
2.92
2.99
3.06
3.14
3.22
3.31
3.40
3.50
3.60
3.70
3.82
3.93
4.06
7.75

TENSION (LBS.)
14309*
13625**
13077
12551
12045
11562
11103
10666
10252
9862
9494
9148
8823
8518
8232
5620

SAG (FT.)
4.25
3.80
3.96
4.12
4.30
4.48
4.66
4.85
5.05
5.25
5.45
5.66
5.87
6.08
6.29
9.23

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-74

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 475 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18490
18138
17732
17325
16916
16505
16094
15683
15272
14863
14455
14050
13648
13250
12858
6926

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.66
3.18
3.25
3.33
3.41
3.49
3.58
3.68
3.78
3.88
3.99
4.10
4.23
4.35
4.49
8.34

TENSION (LBS.)
14360*
13625**
13095
12586
12099
11633
11190
10769
10370
9994
9639
9304
8990
8694
8416
5795

SAG (FT.)
4.72
4.23
4.40
4.58
4.77
4.96
5.15
5.36
5.56
5.77
5.99
6.20
6.42
6.64
6.86
9.97

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 500 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18527
18142
17742
17339
16936
16531
16126
15722
15319
14917
14517
14120
13727
13338
12955
7156

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.05
3.52
3.60
3.68
3.77
3.87
3.96
4.06
4.17
4.28
4.40
4.53
4.66
4.79
4.93
8.94

TENSION (LBS.)
14411*
13625**
13113
12621
12151
11702
11274
10869
10484
10121
9778
9454
9149
8862
8592
5966

SAG (FT.)
5.21
4.69
4.87
5.06
5.26
5.46
5.67
5.88
6.10
6.32
6.54
6.76
6.99
7.22
7.44
10.73

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-75

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 525 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18557
18140
17744
17347
16949
16551
16152
15755
15358
14964
14572
14184
13800
13420
13046
7376

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.46
3.88
3.97
4.06
4.16
4.26
4.36
4.47
4.59
4.71
4.83
4.97
5.11
5.25
5.40
9.56

TENSION (LBS.)
14460*
13625**
13130
12655
12201
11768
11356
10965
10594
10243
9911
9598
9303
9024
8761
6131

SAG (FT.)
5.72
5.17
5.37
5.57
5.78
5.99
6.21
6.43
6.65
6.88
7.11
7.34
7.58
7.81
8.05
11.52

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 550 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18582
18131
17740
17348
16956
16564
16172
15781
15392
15006
14622
14242
13866
13496
13131
7588

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.88
4.26
4.36
4.46
4.56
4.67
4.78
4.90
5.02
5.15
5.29
5.43
5.58
5.73
5.89
10.20

TENSION (LBS.)
14508*
13625**
13147
12688
12250
11833
11435
11058
10700
10360
10039
9736
9449
9179
8923
6291

SAG (FT.)
6.26
5.68
5.88
6.10
6.31
6.54
6.76
7.00
7.23
7.47
7.71
7.95
8.19
8.43
8.67
12.32

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-76

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 575 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18602
18115
17730
17343
16957
16571
16186
15802
15421
15042
14666
14294
13927
13565
13209
7792

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.33
4.66
4.77
4.87
4.98
5.10
5.22
5.35
5.48
5.62
5.76
5.91
6.07
6.23
6.40
10.86

TENSION (LBS.)
14556*
13625**
13163
12721
12298
11895
11512
11147
10801
10473
10163
9868
9590
9327
9078
6447

SAG (FT.)
6.82
6.20
6.42
6.65
6.87
7.11
7.34
7.59
7.83
8.07
8.32
8.57
8.82
9.07
9.32
13.14

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 600 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18616
18094
17713
17333
16952
16573
16194
15818
15443
15072
14704
14341
13982
13629
13282
7987

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.80
5.09
5.19
5.31
5.43
5.55
5.68
5.82
5.96
6.11
6.26
6.42
6.58
6.75
6.93
11.54

TENSION (LBS.)
14601*
13625**
13179
12752
12344
11955
11585
11233
10899
10581
10281
9995
9725
9469
9227
6598

SAG (FT.)
7.40
6.76
6.98
7.22
7.46
7.70
7.95
8.20
8.45
8.70
8.96
9.21
9.47
9.73
9.98
13.98

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-77

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 625 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18625
18066
17691
17316
16942
16569
16197
15828
15461
15097
14738
14382
14032
13687
13349
8174

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.29
5.53
5.64
5.77
5.89
6.03
6.16
6.31
6.46
6.61
6.78
6.94
7.12
7.30
7.48
12.24

TENSION (LBS.)
14646*
13625**
13194
12782
12389
12013
11656
11316
10992
10685
10394
10117
9855
9606
9369
6745

SAG (FT.)
8.01
7.33
7.57
7.81
8.06
8.32
8.57
8.83
9.09
9.35
9.61
9.88
10.14
10.41
10.67
14.84

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 650 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18630
18034
17664
17295
16927
16560
16196
15833
15474
15118
14766
14419
14077
13741
13411
8353

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.81
5.99
6.11
6.24
6.38
6.52
6.67
6.82
6.98
7.15
7.32
7.49
7.67
7.86
8.06
12.95

TENSION (LBS.)
14689*
13625**
13209
12812
12432
12069
11724
11395
11083
10785
10503
10234
9979
9737
9506
6888

SAG (FT.)
8.64
7.93
8.18
8.43
8.69
8.95
9.22
9.48
9.75
10.02
10.29
10.56
10.83
11.10
11.37
15.72

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-78

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 675 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18630
17996
17632
17269
16907
16547
16189
15834
15482
15134
14790
14451
14117
13789
13467
8526

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
7.34
6.47
6.61
6.74
6.89
7.04
7.20
7.36
7.52
7.70
7.88
8.06
8.25
8.45
8.65
13.68

TENSION (LBS.)
14731*
13625**
13224
12840
12473
12123
11789
11472
11169
10881
10607
10346
10098
9862
9638
7027

SAG (FT.)
9.29
8.55
8.81
9.08
9.34
9.61
9.89
10.16
10.44
10.71
10.99
11.27
11.55
11.82
12.10
16.62

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 700 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18626
17954
17595
17238
16883
16530
16179
15831
15486
15146
14809
14478
14153
13833
13519
8691

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
7.90
6.98
7.12
7.27
7.42
7.58
7.74
7.91
8.09
8.27
8.46
8.65
8.85
9.06
9.27
14.44

TENSION (LBS.)
14772*
13625**
13238
12867
12513
12175
11852
11545
11252
10973
10707
10454
10213
9983
9764
7162

SAG (FT.)
9.96
9.20
9.47
9.74
10.02
10.29
10.58
10.86
11.14
11.43
11.71
11.99
12.28
12.56
12.85
17.54

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-79

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 725 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18618
17907
17555
17204
16855
16508
16164
15823
15486
15153
14825
14502
14184
13872
13567
8850

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
8.47
7.50
7.65
7.81
7.97
8.14
8.31
8.49
8.68
8.87
9.07
9.27
9.48
9.69
9.91
15.21

TENSION (LBS.)
14811*
13625**
13251
12893
12551
12225
11913
11615
11332
11061
10803
10557
10322
10099
9885
7293

SAG (FT.)
10.66
9.87
10.15
10.43
10.71
11.00
11.29
11.58
11.87
12.16
12.45
12.74
13.03
13.32
13.61
18.48

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 750 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18606
17856
17510
17165
16823
16483
16146
15812
15483
15157
14837
14522
14212
13908
13610
9003

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
9.08
8.05
8.21
8.38
8.55
8.73
8.91
9.10
9.29
9.49
9.70
9.91
10.12
10.34
10.57
16.00

TENSION (LBS.)
14849*
13625**
13264
12919
12588
12273
11971
11683
11408
11146
10895
10656
10428
10210
10001
7421

SAG (FT.)
11.38
10.56
10.85
11.14
11.43
11.73
12.02
12.32
12.62
12.91
13.21
13.51
13.81
14.10
14.40
19.44

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-80

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 775 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18591
17802
17461
17123
16787
16454
16124
15798
15476
15158
14845
14538
14236
13940
13650
9149

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
9.70
8.63
8.79
8.97
9.15
9.33
9.52
9.72
9.92
10.13
10.35
10.57
10.79
11.02
11.26
16.82

TENSION (LBS.)
14886*
13625**
13277
12943
12624
12319
12027
11748
11481
11227
10984
10751
10529
10317
10113
7546

SAG (FT.)
12.12
11.28
11.57
11.87
12.17
12.47
12.78
13.08
13.39
13.69
14.00
14.30
14.60
14.90
15.21
20.41

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 800 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18573
17744
17410
17078
16749
16423
16100
15781
15466
15156
14851
14551
14256
13968
13685
9290

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
10.35
9.22
9.40
9.58
9.77
9.97
10.17
10.37
10.58
10.80
11.02
11.25
11.48
11.72
11.96
17.65

TENSION (LBS.)
14921*
13625**
13289
12966
12658
12363
12080
11810
11552
11305
11069
10842
10626
10419
10221
7667

SAG (FT.)
12.88
12.02
12.32
12.63
12.94
13.25
13.56
13.87
14.18
14.49
14.80
15.11
15.42
15.73
16.03
21.41

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-81

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 825 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18552
17683
17356
17030
16708
16389
16073
15761
15454
15151
14853
14561
14274
13993
13718
9425

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
11.01
9.84
10.03
10.22
10.42
10.62
10.83
11.04
11.26
11.49
11.72
11.96
12.20
12.44
12.69
18.50

TENSION (LBS.)
14956*
13625**
13300
12989
12691
12405
12132
11870
11619
11380
11150
10930
10720
10518
10324
7785

SAG (FT.)
13.67
12.78
13.09
13.41
13.72
14.04
14.36
14.68
14.99
15.31
15.63
15.94
16.26
16.57
16.88
22.43

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 850 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18529
17620
17299
16980
16664
16352
16043
15739
15439
15144
14853
14568
14289
14015
13747
9554

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
11.71
10.49
10.68
10.88
11.09
11.30
11.52
11.74
11.97
12.20
12.44
12.69
12.94
13.19
13.45
19.37

TENSION (LBS.)
14988*
13625**
13311
13010
12722
12446
12181
11927
11684
11452
11228
11014
10809
10612
10424
7900

SAG (FT.)
14.48
13.57
13.89
14.21
14.53
14.86
15.18
15.50
15.83
16.15
16.47
16.79
17.11
17.43
17.75
23.46

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-82

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 875 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18503
17555
17240
16928
16619
16313
16012
15715
15422
15134
14851
14573
14301
14034
13774
9679

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
12.42
11.15
11.36
11.57
11.78
12.00
12.23
12.46
12.70
12.94
13.19
13.44
13.70
13.96
14.22
20.27

TENSION (LBS.)
15020*
13625**
13322
13031
12752
12485
12228
11982
11747
11520
11304
11095
10895
10704
10519
8012

SAG (FT.)
15.31
14.38
14.71
15.04
15.37
15.70
16.03
16.36
16.69
17.01
17.34
17.67
17.99
18.32
18.64
24.52

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 900 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18475
17487
17179
16873
16571
16273
15979
15688
15403
15122
14846
14576
14311
14051
13797
9799

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
13.17
11.85
12.06
12.28
12.50
12.73
12.97
13.21
13.45
13.70
13.96
14.22
14.48
14.75
15.02
21.18

TENSION (LBS.)
15051*
13625**
13332
13051
12781
12522
12274
12035
11806
11587
11376
11173
10978
10791
10611
8122

SAG (FT.)
16.17
15.21
15.55
15.88
16.22
16.56
16.89
17.23
17.56
17.90
18.23
18.56
18.90
19.22
19.55
25.59

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-83

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 925 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18445
17418
17116
16818
16522
16231
15944
15661
15382
15108
14840
14576
14318
14066
13819
9914

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
13.93
12.56
12.79
13.01
13.25
13.48
13.73
13.98
14.23
14.49
14.75
15.02
15.29
15.57
15.84
22.12

TENSION (LBS.)
15080*
13625**
13342
13070
12809
12558
12317
12086
11864
11650
11445
11248
11058
10876
10700
8228

SAG (FT.)
17.05
16.07
16.41
16.76
17.10
17.44
17.78
18.13
18.47
18.81
19.14
19.48
19.82
20.15
20.48
26.69

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 950 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18414
17348
17053
16761
16472
16188
15907
15631
15360
15093
14832
14575
14324
14078
13838
10025

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
14.72
13.31
13.54
13.77
14.01
14.26
14.51
14.77
15.03
15.30
15.57
15.84
16.12
16.41
16.69
23.07

TENSION (LBS.)
15109*
13625**
13351
13088
12836
12593
12359
12135
11919
11711
11512
11320
11135
10957
10785
8332

SAG (FT.)
17.95
16.95
17.30
17.65
18.00
18.35
18.70
19.04
19.39
19.73
20.08
20.42
20.76
21.10
21.44
27.80

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-84

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RULING SPAN 975 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18381
17277
16988
16703
16421
16143
15870
15601
15336
15077
14822
14572
14328
14088
13854
10131

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
15.53
14.07
14.31
14.56
14.81
15.06
15.32
15.59
15.86
16.13
16.41
16.69
16.98
17.27
17.56
24.05

TENSION (LBS.)
15136*
13625**
13360
13106
12861
12626
12399
12181
11972
11770
11576
11389
11208
11035
10867
8433

SAG (FT.)
18.88
17.86
18.21
18.57
18.92
19.28
19.63
19.98
20.33
20.69
21.03
21.38
21.73
22.07
22.41
28.94

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 1000 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
18347
17205
16922
16644
16369
16098
15832
15569
15312
15059
14811
14568
14330
14097
13869
10234

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
16.37
14.87
15.12
15.37
15.63
15.89
16.16
16.43
16.71
16.99
17.28
17.57
17.86
18.16
18.46
25.05

TENSION (LBS.)
15162*
13625**
13369
13123
12886
12658
12438
12226
12023
11827
11637
11455
11279
11110
10946
8532

SAG (FT.)
19.82
18.79
19.15
19.51
19.87
20.23
20.59
20.95
21.30
21.66
22.01
22.36
22.71
23.06
23.41
30.09

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-85

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 225 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
13949
13791
13315
12837
12356
11873
11390
10907
10426
9948
9476
9011
8555
8112
7684
3330

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.09
0.94
0.97
1.01
1.05
1.09
1.14
1.19
1.24
1.30
1.37
1.44
1.51
1.59
1.68
3.89

TENSION (LBS.)
11222*
10900**
10256
9635
9040
8473
7938
7437
6972
6544
6152
5796
5474
5182
4920
3167

SAG (FT.)
1.35
1.19
1.26
1.34
1.43
1.53
1.63
1.74
1.86
1.98
2.10
2.23
2.36
2.50
2.63
4.09

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 250 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14067
13877
13409
12939
12467
11994
11522
11051
10583
10119
9661
9212
8773
8347
7936
3564

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.33
1.15
1.19
1.23
1.28
1.33
1.39
1.45
1.51
1.58
1.65
1.73
1.82
1.91
2.01
4.49

TENSION (LBS.)
11279*
10900**
10282
9687
9120
8582
8076
7603
7164
6759
6388
6050
5741
5461
5207
3406

SAG (FT.)
1.66
1.47
1.55
1.65
1.75
1.86
1.98
2.10
2.23
2.36
2.50
2.64
2.78
2.93
3.07
4.70

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-86

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 275 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14172
13950
13490
13028
12565
12102
11641
11182
10726
10276
9833
9400
8976
8566
8170
3787

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.60
1.39
1.43
1.48
1.54
1.60
1.66
1.73
1.80
1.88
1.97
2.06
2.15
2.26
2.37
5.11

TENSION (LBS.)
11338*
10900**
10307
9740
9200
8689
8210
7762
7347
6964
6611
6288
5992
5722
5476
3634

SAG (FT.)
2.00
1.77
1.88
1.98
2.10
2.22
2.35
2.49
2.63
2.78
2.92
3.07
3.23
3.38
3.53
5.33

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 300 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14266
14008
13556
13103
12649
12197
11746
11299
10857
10420
9991
9572
9164
8769
8388
4000

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.89
1.64
1.70
1.76
1.82
1.89
1.96
2.04
2.12
2.21
2.30
2.40
2.51
2.62
2.74
5.76

TENSION (LBS.)
11396*
10900**
10333
9791
9278
8793
8339
7915
7521
7157
6821
6512
6228
5967
5728
3852

SAG (FT.)
2.37
2.11
2.23
2.35
2.48
2.62
2.76
2.91
3.06
3.22
3.37
3.53
3.70
3.86
4.02
5.98

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-87

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 325 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14347
14053
13609
13164
12720
12278
11839
11404
10974
10551
10136
9731
9337
8956
8589
4264

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.21
1.92
1.98
2.05
2.12
2.20
2.28
2.37
2.46
2.56
2.66
2.77
2.89
3.01
3.14
6.34

TENSION (LBS.)
11454*
10900**
10358
9842
9354
8894
8463
8060
7686
7339
7018
6722
6449
6197
5965
4061

SAG (FT.)
2.77
2.48
2.61
2.74
2.89
3.04
3.19
3.35
3.51
3.68
3.85
4.02
4.19
4.36
4.53
6.66

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 350 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14416
14084
13648
13213
12779
12347
11919
11496
11078
10668
10267
9875
9495
9128
8774
4522

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.55
2.22
2.29
2.37
2.45
2.54
2.63
2.72
2.83
2.93
3.05
3.17
3.30
3.43
3.57
6.94

TENSION (LBS.)
11511*
10900**
10383
9891
9427
8990
8581
8198
7842
7511
7205
6920
6657
6414
6188
4261

SAG (FT.)
3.19
2.87
3.02
3.17
3.32
3.48
3.65
3.82
3.99
4.17
4.35
4.53
4.71
4.88
5.06
7.36

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-88

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 375 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14474
14103
13675
13249
12825
12404
11987
11575
11170
10773
10385
10007
9640
9286
8945
4770

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.92
2.55
2.63
2.71
2.80
2.90
3.00
3.11
3.22
3.34
3.46
3.59
3.73
3.87
4.02
7.55

TENSION (LBS.)
11566*
10900**
10407
9939
9498
9082
8693
8329
7990
7674
7380
7107
6853
6618
6399
4453

SAG (FT.)
3.65
3.30
3.45
3.62
3.79
3.96
4.14
4.32
4.50
4.69
4.87
5.06
5.25
5.44
5.62
8.09

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 400 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14521
14109
13690
13273
12859
12449
12043
11644
11251
10867
10491
10126
9772
9431
9102
5008

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.31
2.90
2.99
3.08
3.18
3.28
3.40
3.51
3.64
3.76
3.90
4.04
4.19
4.34
4.49
8.18

TENSION (LBS.)
11620*
10900**
10430
9985
9565
9170
8800
8453
8129
7827
7545
7283
7038
6810
6598
4638

SAG (FT.)
4.13
3.75
3.92
4.10
4.28
4.46
4.65
4.84
5.03
5.23
5.42
5.62
5.81
6.01
6.20
8.84

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-89

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 425 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14557
14104
13694
13287
12883
12484
12090
11702
11321
10949
10587
10234
9893
9563
9246
5236

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.72
3.27
3.37
3.47
3.58
3.70
3.82
3.95
4.08
4.22
4.36
4.51
4.67
4.83
4.99
8.83

TENSION (LBS.)
11672*
10900**
10452
10029
9630
9254
8901
8570
8261
7971
7701
7448
7212
6992
6785
4815

SAG (FT.)
4.64
4.24
4.42
4.60
4.80
4.99
5.19
5.39
5.59
5.80
6.00
6.20
6.41
6.61
6.81
9.61

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 450 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14585
14089
13688
13291
12897
12509
12126
11750
11382
11022
10672
10331
10002
9684
9378
5454

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.17
3.67
3.78
3.89
4.01
4.14
4.27
4.41
4.55
4.70
4.85
5.01
5.18
5.35
5.52
9.51

TENSION (LBS.)
11722*
10900**
10474
10071
9691
9333
8997
8681
8385
8108
7848
7605
7377
7163
6963
4986

SAG (FT.)
5.19
4.75
4.94
5.14
5.34
5.55
5.76
5.97
6.18
6.39
6.60
6.81
7.02
7.23
7.44
10.41

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-90

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 475 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14604
14064
13673
13285
12902
12525
12153
11789
11433
11085
10747
10419
10101
9795
9500
5662

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.64
4.10
4.22
4.34
4.47
4.60
4.75
4.89
5.05
5.20
5.37
5.54
5.71
5.89
6.07
10.21

TENSION (LBS.)
11770*
10900**
10494
10111
9749
9408
9087
8786
8502
8236
7987
7752
7532
7325
7130
5150

SAG (FT.)
5.75
5.29
5.50
5.71
5.92
6.13
6.35
6.57
6.79
7.01
7.23
7.45
7.66
7.88
8.10
11.23

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 500 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14615
14031
13649
13272
12900
12533
12173
11820
11476
11140
10814
10497
10191
9896
9611
5861

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.13
4.55
4.68
4.82
4.95
5.10
5.25
5.41
5.57
5.74
5.91
6.09
6.27
6.46
6.65
10.93

TENSION (LBS.)
11816*
10900**
10514
10149
9804
9479
9173
8884
8613
8358
8118
7892
7679
7478
7289
5308

SAG (FT.)
6.35
5.86
6.08
6.30
6.52
6.75
6.97
7.20
7.42
7.65
7.88
8.11
8.33
8.55
8.78
12.07

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-91

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 525 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14618
13990
13618
13251
12889
12534
12185
11844
11511
11187
10872
10567
10272
9987
9713
6052

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.66
5.04
5.17
5.32
5.47
5.62
5.78
5.95
6.12
6.30
6.48
6.67
6.86
7.06
7.26
11.67

TENSION (LBS.)
11859*
10900**
10533
10185
9856
9546
9254
8978
8718
8473
8241
8023
7818
7623
7440
5461

SAG (FT.)
6.98
6.47
6.69
6.92
7.15
7.38
7.62
7.85
8.09
8.32
8.56
8.79
9.02
9.25
9.48
12.94

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 550 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14615
13942
13580
13224
12873
12529
12191
11862
11540
11227
10924
10630
10345
10071
9806
6234

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.21
5.55
5.69
5.85
6.01
6.17
6.34
6.52
6.70
6.89
7.08
7.28
7.48
7.68
7.89
12.43

TENSION (LBS.)
11901*
10900**
10550
10219
9906
9610
9330
9066
8816
8581
8358
8148
7949
7760
7582
5608

SAG (FT.)
7.63
7.10
7.33
7.57
7.81
8.05
8.29
8.54
8.78
9.02
9.26
9.50
9.74
9.98
10.21
13.83

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-92

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 575 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14607
13889
13537
13191
12851
12518
12192
11873
11563
11261
10969
10685
10411
10147
9892
6408

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.79
6.09
6.24
6.41
6.58
6.75
6.93
7.12
7.31
7.51
7.71
7.91
8.12
8.33
8.55
13.22

TENSION (LBS.)
11941*
10900**
10567
10251
9952
9670
9402
9149
8910
8683
8469
8265
8073
7890
7717
5750

SAG (FT.)
8.31
7.76
8.00
8.25
8.50
8.75
9.00
9.25
9.50
9.74
9.99
10.24
10.48
10.73
10.97
14.74

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 600 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14593
13830
13489
13154
12824
12502
12187
11880
11580
11290
11008
10735
10471
10216
9970
6574

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
7.41
6.66
6.82
7.00
7.18
7.36
7.55
7.75
7.95
8.16
8.36
8.58
8.79
9.01
9.24
14.03

TENSION (LBS.)
11978*
10900**
10583
10282
9997
9726
9470
9228
8998
8780
8573
8377
8191
8014
7846
5887

SAG (FT.)
9.03
8.45
8.70
8.96
9.21
9.47
9.73
9.98
10.24
10.49
10.75
11.00
11.25
11.50
11.75
15.68

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-93

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 625 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14575
13767
13437
13112
12794
12482
12178
11882
11593
11313
11042
10779
10524
10279
10042
6733

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
8.05
7.25
7.43
7.62
7.81
8.00
8.20
8.41
8.62
8.83
9.05
9.27
9.50
9.72
9.95
14.87

TENSION (LBS.)
12014*
10900**
10598
10311
10038
9780
9534
9302
9081
8871
8672
8482
8302
8131
7967
6019

SAG (FT.)
9.77
9.17
9.43
9.69
9.96
10.22
10.48
10.75
11.01
11.27
11.53
11.79
12.05
12.30
12.55
16.64

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 650 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14553
13701
13381
13067
12759
12459
12165
11880
11602
11332
11070
10817
10572
10336
10107
6885

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
8.72
7.88
8.07
8.27
8.47
8.67
8.88
9.10
9.31
9.54
9.76
9.99
10.22
10.46
10.70
15.73

TENSION (LBS.)
12048*
10900**
10612
10338
10077
9830
9595
9372
9159
8957
8765
8582
8408
8242
8083
6147

SAG (FT.)
10.53
9.92
10.19
10.46
10.73
11.00
11.27
11.54
11.81
12.07
12.34
12.60
12.87
13.13
13.39
17.63

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-94

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 675 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14528
13633
13323
13019
12722
12432
12150
11874
11607
11347
11095
10851
10615
10388
10168
7030

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
9.42
8.55
8.75
8.95
9.16
9.37
9.59
9.81
10.04
10.27
10.51
10.74
10.98
11.22
11.47
16.61

TENSION (LBS.)
12080*
10900**
10625
10363
10115
9878
9652
9438
9234
9039
8854
8677
8508
8347
8193
6270

SAG (FT.)
11.33
10.69
10.97
11.25
11.53
11.80
12.08
12.36
12.63
12.90
13.18
13.44
13.71
13.98
14.24
18.64

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 700 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14500
13562
13263
12970
12683
12404
12131
11866
11608
11358
11116
10881
10654
10435
10223
7168

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
10.15
9.24
9.45
9.66
9.88
10.10
10.33
10.56
10.80
11.04
11.28
11.52
11.77
12.02
12.27
17.52

TENSION (LBS.)
12111*
10900**
10638
10388
10150
9923
9707
9501
9304
9117
8938
8767
8603
8447
8297
6390

SAG (FT.)
12.16
11.50
11.79
12.07
12.36
12.64
12.92
13.20
13.48
13.76
14.04
14.31
14.59
14.86
15.13
19.68

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-95

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 725 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14470
13490
13201
12918
12642
12373
12110
11855
11607
11367
11134
10908
10689
10477
10273
7301

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
10.91
9.97
10.18
10.41
10.64
10.87
11.10
11.34
11.59
11.83
12.08
12.33
12.58
12.84
13.10
18.46

TENSION (LBS.)
12140*
10900**
10649
10411
10183
9965
9758
9560
9371
9190
9017
8852
8693
8542
8396
6505

SAG (FT.)
13.01
12.34
12.63
12.92
13.21
13.50
13.79
14.08
14.36
14.65
14.93
15.21
15.49
15.76
16.04
20.73

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 750 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14438
13417
13138
12866
12600
12341
12088
11843
11604
11373
11148
10931
10720
10516
10319
7427

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
11.70
10.72
10.95
11.18
11.42
11.66
11.91
12.15
12.40
12.66
12.91
13.17
13.43
13.69
13.95
19.42

TENSION (LBS.)
12168*
10900**
10661
10432
10214
10005
9806
9616
9434
9259
9092
8932
8779
8632
8491
6617

SAG (FT.)
13.89
13.21
13.50
13.80
14.10
14.39
14.69
14.98
15.27
15.56
15.84
16.13
16.41
16.69
16.97
21.82

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-96

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 775 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14404
13344
13075
12813
12557
12307
12064
11828
11599
11376
11160
10951
10748
10551
10361
7548

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
12.52
11.51
11.75
11.99
12.24
12.49
12.74
12.99
13.25
13.51
13.77
14.04
14.30
14.57
14.84
20.41

TENSION (LBS.)
12194*
10900**
10671
10453
10243
10043
9852
9669
9493
9325
9164
9009
8860
8718
8581
6725

SAG (FT.)
14.80
14.10
14.41
14.71
15.01
15.31
15.61
15.91
16.20
16.50
16.79
17.08
17.37
17.65
17.94
22.93

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 800 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14370
13271
13012
12760
12513
12273
12039
11812
11592
11377
11169
10968
10773
10583
10400
7664

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
13.38
12.34
12.58
12.83
13.09
13.34
13.60
13.87
14.13
14.40
14.67
14.94
15.21
15.48
15.76
21.42

TENSION (LBS.)
12218*
10900**
10681
10472
10271
10079
9895
9719
9550
9387
9231
9082
8938
8799
8666
6829

SAG (FT.)
15.74
15.03
15.34
15.65
15.95
16.26
16.56
16.86
17.17
17.46
17.76
18.05
18.35
18.64
18.92
24.06

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-97

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 825 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14334
13199
12950
12706
12469
12238
12014
11795
11583
11377
11177
10983
10795
10613
10436
7775

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
14.27
13.19
13.45
13.71
13.97
14.23
14.50
14.77
15.04
15.31
15.59
15.86
16.14
16.42
16.70
22.46

TENSION (LBS.)
12242*
10900**
10691
10490
10298
10113
9936
9766
9603
9447
9296
9151
9011
8877
8748
6931

SAG (FT.)
16.71
15.99
16.30
16.61
16.93
17.24
17.54
17.85
18.16
18.46
18.76
19.06
19.35
19.65
19.94
25.22

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 850 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14298
13127
12887
12654
12426
12204
11988
11778
11573
11375
11183
10996
10815
10639
10469
7881

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
15.18
14.08
14.35
14.61
14.88
15.15
15.43
15.70
15.98
16.26
16.54
16.82
17.11
17.39
17.67
23.52

TENSION (LBS.)
12264*
10900**
10700
10507
10323
10145
9975
9811
9654
9503
9357
9217
9081
8951
8825
7029

SAG (FT.)
17.71
16.97
17.29
17.61
17.93
18.24
18.55
18.86
19.17
19.48
19.79
20.09
20.39
20.69
20.98
26.40

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-98

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 875 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14261
13057
12826
12601
12382
12169
11961
11759
11563
11372
11187
11007
10832
10663
10499
7982

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
16.13
15.01
15.28
15.55
15.83
16.10
16.39
16.67
16.95
17.24
17.52
17.81
18.10
18.39
18.68
24.61

TENSION (LBS.)
12285*
10900**
10708
10523
10346
10176
10012
9854
9702
9556
9415
9279
9148
9022
8900
7124

SAG (FT.)
18.74
17.99
18.31
18.63
18.95
19.27
19.59
19.91
20.22
20.53
20.84
21.15
21.45
21.75
22.06
27.61

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 900 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14225
12988
12766
12550
12339
12134
11934
11740
11551
11368
11189
11016
10848
10685
10526
8079

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
17.11
15.96
16.24
16.52
16.80
17.09
17.38
17.66
17.95
18.25
18.54
18.83
19.12
19.42
19.71
25.73

TENSION (LBS.)
12305*
10900**
10716
10539
10369
10205
10047
9895
9748
9607
9470
9339
9212
9089
8970
7215

SAG (FT.)
19.80
19.03
19.36
19.69
20.01
20.34
20.66
20.98
21.29
21.61
21.92
22.23
22.54
22.85
23.15
28.84

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-99

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 925 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14188
12920
12707
12499
12297
12100
11908
11721
11539
11363
11191
11024
10862
10705
10552
8172

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
18.13
16.95
17.24
17.52
17.81
18.10
18.40
18.69
18.99
19.28
19.58
19.88
20.18
20.48
20.77
26.87

TENSION (LBS.)
12324*
10900**
10723
10553
10390
10232
10080
9933
9791
9655
9523
9395
9272
9153
9037
7305

SAG (FT.)
20.88
20.11
20.44
20.77
21.10
21.43
21.75
22.08
22.40
22.72
23.03
23.35
23.66
23.97
24.28
30.10

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 950 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14152
12854
12649
12450
12255
12066
11881
11702
11527
11357
11192
11031
10875
10723
10575
8260

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
19.17
17.97
18.27
18.56
18.86
19.15
19.45
19.75
20.05
20.35
20.66
20.96
21.26
21.56
21.87
28.04

TENSION (LBS.)
12342*
10900**
10731
10567
10410
10258
10111
9970
9833
9701
9573
9449
9330
9214
9102
7391

SAG (FT.)
22.00
21.21
21.55
21.88
22.22
22.55
22.88
23.20
23.53
23.85
24.17
24.49
24.81
25.12
25.43
31.38

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-100

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 1590 ACSR (FALCON)
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 20%
RULING SPAN 975 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

RATED STRENGTH: 54,500 LBS.


ALLOWABLE AMPACITY: 1359A (NOMINAL)

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14116
12790
12593
12401
12214
12032
11855
11682
11514
11350
11191
11036
10886
10739
10597
8346

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
20.25
19.03
19.33
19.63
19.93
20.23
20.54
20.84
21.15
21.45
21.76
22.07
22.38
22.68
22.99
29.24

TENSION (LBS.)
12359*
10900**
10737
10580
10429
10282
10141
10004
9872
9744
9620
9501
9385
9272
9163
7475

SAG (FT.)
23.14
22.35
22.69
23.02
23.36
23.70
24.03
24.36
24.69
25.01
25.34
25.66
25.98
26.30
26.61
32.69

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 1000 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
14081
12728
12539
12354
12175
12000
11829
11663
11501
11343
11190
11041
10895
10754
10616
8427

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
21.35
20.12
20.42
20.73
21.04
21.34
21.65
21.96
22.27
22.59
22.90
23.21
23.52
23.83
24.14
30.47

TENSION (LBS.)
12376*
10900**
10744
10593
10447
10306
10169
10037
9909
9786
9666
9550
9437
9328
9222
7556

SAG (FT.)
24.31
23.51
23.85
24.20
24.54
24.87
25.21
25.54
25.88
26.21
26.53
26.86
27.18
27.50
27.82
34.02

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-101

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 225 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1642
1540
1495
1450
1405
1360
1316
1272
1228
1185
1143
1101
1059
1019
979
416

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.41
0.73
0.75
0.78
0.80
0.83
0.86
0.89
0.92
0.95
0.99
1.02
1.06
1.11
1.15
2.71

TENSION (LBS.)
1427*
1285**
1238
1191
1145
1100
1055
1011
968
926
885
845
806
769
734
334

SAG (FT.)
1.63
0.88
0.91
0.95
0.98
1.02
1.07
1.11
1.16
1.22
1.27
1.33
1.40
1.46
1.54
3.38

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 250 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1661
1539
1494
1449
1405
1361
1317
1274
1231
1189
1147
1106
1066
1026
988
445

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
1.72
0.90
0.93
0.96
0.99
1.02
1.06
1.09
1.13
1.17
1.21
1.26
1.30
1.36
1.41
3.13

TENSION (LBS.)
1452*
1285**
1239
1193
1148
1104
1060
1018
976
935
896
858
821
785
751
362

SAG (FT.)
1.97
1.08
1.12
1.17
1.21
1.26
1.31
1.37
1.43
1.49
1.55
1.62
1.69
1.77
1.85
3.85

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-102

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 275 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1680
1537
1492
1448
1405
1361
1319
1276
1234
1193
1152
1112
1073
1034
997
472

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.06
1.09
1.13
1.16
1.20
1.24
1.28
1.32
1.36
1.41
1.46
1.51
1.57
1.63
1.69
3.57

TENSION (LBS.)
1477*
1285**
1240
1195
1151
1108
1066
1025
984
945
907
871
835
801
769
389

SAG (FT.)
2.35
1.31
1.36
1.41
1.46
1.52
1.58
1.64
1.71
1.78
1.85
1.93
2.01
2.10
2.19
4.33

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 300 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1699
1535
1491
1448
1405
1362
1320
1278
1237
1197
1157
1118
1080
1043
1006
498

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.43
1.30
1.34
1.38
1.43
1.47
1.52
1.57
1.62
1.67
1.73
1.79
1.85
1.92
1.99
4.02

TENSION (LBS.)
1502*
1285**
1241
1197
1155
1113
1072
1032
993
955
919
884
850
817
786
415

SAG (FT.)
2.75
1.56
1.61
1.67
1.73
1.80
1.87
1.94
2.02
2.10
2.18
2.27
2.36
2.45
2.55
4.83

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-103

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 325 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1719
1532
1489
1446
1404
1362
1321
1280
1240
1201
1162
1124
1087
1051
1015
524

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
2.82
1.53
1.58
1.62
1.67
1.73
1.78
1.84
1.90
1.96
2.02
2.09
2.16
2.24
2.32
4.49

TENSION (LBS.)
1528*
1285**
1242
1200
1158
1117
1078
1039
1002
965
930
896
864
833
803
441

SAG (FT.)
3.17
1.83
1.89
1.96
2.03
2.10
2.18
2.26
2.35
2.44
2.53
2.62
2.72
2.82
2.93
5.34

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 350 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1739
1530
1487
1445
1404
1363
1322
1282
1243
1205
1167
1130
1094
1059
1025
548

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.23
1.78
1.83
1.89
1.94
2.00
2.06
2.13
2.19
2.26
2.34
2.41
2.49
2.57
2.66
4.98

TENSION (LBS.)
1553*
1285**
1243
1202
1162
1122
1084
1046
1010
975
941
909
878
848
819
465

SAG (FT.)
3.62
2.12
2.19
2.27
2.35
2.43
2.52
2.61
2.70
2.80
2.90
3.00
3.11
3.22
3.33
5.87

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-104

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 375 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1759
1527
1485
1444
1403
1363
1323
1284
1246
1209
1172
1136
1101
1067
1034
571

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
3.66
2.05
2.11
2.17
2.23
2.30
2.37
2.44
2.51
2.59
2.67
2.76
2.84
2.93
3.03
5.49

TENSION (LBS.)
1578*
1285**
1244
1204
1165
1127
1090
1054
1019
985
953
921
891
862
835
488

SAG (FT.)
4.09
2.44
2.52
2.60
2.69
2.78
2.87
2.97
3.07
3.18
3.29
3.40
3.51
3.63
3.75
6.42

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 400 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1779
1523
1482
1442
1402
1363
1324
1286
1249
1212
1177
1142
1108
1075
1043
593

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.12
2.34
2.40
2.47
2.54
2.61
2.69
2.77
2.85
2.94
3.03
3.12
3.21
3.31
3.42
6.01

TENSION (LBS.)
1602*
1285**
1245
1206
1168
1132
1096
1061
1027
995
963
933
904
876
850
511

SAG (FT.)
4.58
2.77
2.86
2.95
3.05
3.15
3.25
3.36
3.47
3.58
3.70
3.82
3.94
4.06
4.19
6.98

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-105

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 425 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1798
1520
1480
1440
1401
1363
1325
1288
1252
1216
1181
1147
1114
1082
1051
614

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
4.60
2.64
2.72
2.79
2.87
2.95
3.03
3.12
3.21
3.31
3.40
3.50
3.61
3.71
3.82
6.55

TENSION (LBS.)
1627*
1285**
1246
1209
1172
1136
1102
1068
1035
1004
974
945
917
890
864
532

SAG (FT.)
5.09
3.13
3.23
3.33
3.43
3.54
3.65
3.76
3.88
4.00
4.13
4.26
4.39
4.52
4.65
7.56

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 450 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1818
1516
1477
1438
1400
1362
1325
1289
1254
1219
1186
1153
1121
1090
1060
634

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.11
2.97
3.05
3.13
3.22
3.31
3.40
3.50
3.59
3.70
3.80
3.91
4.02
4.14
4.25
7.11

TENSION (LBS.)
1650*
1285**
1248
1211
1175
1141
1107
1075
1044
1013
984
956
929
903
879
553

SAG (FT.)
5.63
3.51
3.61
3.72
3.83
3.95
4.07
4.19
4.32
4.45
4.58
4.72
4.85
4.99
5.13
8.16

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-106

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 475 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1818
1516
1477
1438
1400
1362
1325
1289
1254
1219
1186
1153
1121
1090
1060
634

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
5.11
2.97
3.05
3.13
3.22
3.31
3.40
3.50
3.59
3.70
3.80
3.91
4.02
4.14
4.25
7.11

TENSION (LBS.)
1650*
1285**
1248
1211
1175
1141
1107
1075
1044
1013
984
956
929
903
879
553

SAG (FT.)
5.63
3.51
3.61
3.72
3.83
3.95
4.07
4.19
4.32
4.45
4.58
4.72
4.85
4.99
5.13
8.16

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 500 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1856
1508
1470
1433
1397
1361
1326
1292
1259
1226
1194
1163
1133
1104
1076
673

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.18
3.69
3.78
3.88
3.98
4.09
4.20
4.31
4.42
4.54
4.66
4.78
4.91
5.04
5.17
8.28

TENSION (LBS.)
1697*
1285**
1250
1215
1182
1150
1119
1088
1059
1031
1004
978
952
928
905
593

SAG (FT.)
6.76
4.33
4.45
4.58
4.71
4.84
4.98
5.11
5.26
5.40
5.55
5.69
5.84
6.00
6.15
9.40

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-107

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 525 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1874
1504
1467
1431
1395
1361
1327
1293
1261
1229
1198
1168
1139
1111
1083
691

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
6.74
4.08
4.18
4.29
4.40
4.51
4.63
4.74
4.87
4.99
5.12
5.25
5.39
5.52
5.66
8.89

TENSION (LBS.)
1719*
1285**
1251
1218
1185
1154
1124
1095
1066
1039
1013
988
964
940
918
612

SAG (FT.)
7.35
4.77
4.91
5.04
5.18
5.32
5.46
5.61
5.75
5.90
6.06
6.21
6.37
6.53
6.69
10.04

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 550 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1893
1500
1464
1428
1394
1360
1327
1294
1263
1232
1202
1173
1145
1117
1091
709

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
7.33
4.49
4.60
4.71
4.83
4.95
5.08
5.20
5.33
5.47
5.60
5.74
5.88
6.03
6.17
9.51

TENSION (LBS.)
1741*
1285**
1252
1220
1189
1158
1129
1101
1074
1047
1022
998
974
952
930
630

SAG (FT.)
7.97
5.24
5.38
5.52
5.67
5.81
5.96
6.12
6.27
6.43
6.59
6.75
6.92
7.08
7.24
10.71

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-108

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 575 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1910
1495
1460
1425
1392
1359
1327
1295
1265
1235
1206
1178
1150
1124
1098
725

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
7.94
4.92
5.04
5.16
5.29
5.42
5.55
5.68
5.82
5.96
6.10
6.25
6.40
6.55
6.70
10.16

TENSION (LBS.)
1762*
1285**
1253
1222
1192
1163
1134
1107
1081
1055
1031
1007
984
963
942
648

SAG (FT.)
8.61
5.73
5.87
6.02
6.18
6.33
6.49
6.65
6.81
6.98
7.14
7.31
7.48
7.65
7.82
11.38

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 600 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1928
1490
1456
1423
1390
1358
1327
1296
1266
1237
1209
1182
1155
1130
1105
742

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
8.57
5.38
5.50
5.63
5.77
5.90
6.04
6.18
6.33
6.48
6.63
6.78
6.94
7.10
7.26
10.82

TENSION (LBS.)
1783*
1285**
1254
1224
1195
1167
1139
1113
1087
1063
1039
1016
994
973
953
665

SAG (FT.)
9.26
6.24
6.39
6.55
6.71
6.87
7.04
7.20
7.37
7.54
7.72
7.89
8.06
8.24
8.42
12.08

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-109

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 625 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1945
1486
1452
1420
1388
1357
1326
1297
1268
1240
1213
1186
1160
1136
1111
757

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
9.21
5.85
5.99
6.12
6.27
6.41
6.56
6.71
6.86
7.01
7.17
7.33
7.50
7.66
7.83
11.50

TENSION (LBS.)
1803*
1285**
1255
1226
1198
1171
1144
1119
1094
1070
1047
1025
1004
983
963
681

SAG (FT.)
9.94
6.77
6.93
7.09
7.26
7.43
7.60
7.78
7.95
8.13
8.31
8.49
8.67
8.85
9.03
12.79

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 650 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1961
1481
1449
1417
1386
1356
1326
1297
1269
1242
1216
1190
1165
1141
1118
772

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
9.88
6.35
6.49
6.64
6.79
6.94
7.09
7.25
7.41
7.57
7.74
7.91
8.07
8.25
8.42
12.19

TENSION (LBS.)
1823*
1285**
1256
1228
1201
1174
1149
1124
1100
1077
1055
1034
1013
993
974
697

SAG (FT.)
10.63
7.32
7.49
7.66
7.84
8.01
8.19
8.37
8.55
8.73
8.92
9.10
9.29
9.48
9.66
13.52

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-110

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 675 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1978
1476
1445
1414
1384
1354
1326
1298
1271
1244
1219
1194
1170
1146
1124
787

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
10.57
6.87
7.02
7.17
7.33
7.49
7.65
7.82
7.98
8.15
8.32
8.50
8.67
8.85
9.03
12.91

TENSION (LBS.)
1842*
1285**
1257
1230
1203
1178
1153
1129
1106
1084
1063
1042
1022
1002
984
712

SAG (FT.)
11.35
7.89
8.07
8.25
8.43
8.61
8.80
8.98
9.17
9.36
9.55
9.74
9.93
10.13
10.32
14.26

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 700 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
1993
1472
1441
1411
1382
1353
1325
1298
1272
1247
1222
1198
1174
1152
1130
801

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
11.28
7.41
7.57
7.73
7.90
8.06
8.23
8.40
8.58
8.75
8.93
9.11
9.29
9.48
9.66
13.64

TENSION (LBS.)
1861*
1285**
1258
1232
1206
1181
1158
1135
1112
1091
1070
1050
1030
1011
993
727

SAG (FT.)
12.08
8.49
8.67
8.86
9.05
9.24
9.43
9.62
9.81
10.01
10.20
10.40
10.60
10.79
10.99
15.03

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-111

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 725 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
2009
1467
1437
1408
1380
1352
1325
1299
1273
1249
1224
1201
1178
1156
1135
814

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
12.01
7.98
8.14
8.31
8.48
8.66
8.83
9.01
9.19
9.38
9.56
9.75
9.93
10.12
10.31
14.39

TENSION (LBS.)
1880*
1285**
1259
1233
1209
1185
1162
1139
1118
1097
1077
1057
1038
1020
1003
742

SAG (FT.)
12.83
9.11
9.30
9.49
9.68
9.88
10.08
10.27
10.47
10.67
10.87
11.08
11.28
11.48
11.68
15.81

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 750 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
2024
1462
1433
1405
1377
1351
1325
1299
1274
1250
1227
1204
1182
1161
1140
828

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
12.75
8.57
8.74
8.91
9.09
9.27
9.46
9.64
9.83
10.02
10.21
10.40
10.60
10.79
10.99
15.16

TENSION (LBS.)
1897*
1285**
1260
1235
1211
1188
1166
1144
1123
1103
1083
1065
1046
1029
1011
756

SAG (FT.)
13.61
9.75
9.95
10.14
10.34
10.54
10.75
10.95
11.16
11.36
11.57
11.77
11.98
12.19
12.39
16.60

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-112

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 775 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
2039
1457
1429
1402
1375
1349
1324
1299
1275
1252
1230
1208
1186
1166
1146
840

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
13.52
9.18
9.36
9.54
9.73
9.91
10.10
10.29
10.49
10.68
10.88
11.08
11.28
11.48
11.68
15.94

TENSION (LBS.)
1915*
1285**
1260
1237
1214
1191
1170
1149
1129
1109
1090
1072
1054
1037
1020
769

SAG (FT.)
14.40
10.41
10.61
10.82
11.02
11.23
11.44
11.65
11.86
12.07
12.28
12.49
12.70
12.91
13.12
17.42

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 800 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
2053
1453
1426
1399
1373
1348
1323
1300
1276
1254
1232
1211
1190
1170
1150
852

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
14.31
9.81
10.00
10.19
10.38
10.57
10.77
10.97
11.17
11.37
11.57
11.78
11.98
12.19
12.39
16.75

TENSION (LBS.)
1932*
1285**
1261
1238
1216
1194
1173
1153
1134
1115
1096
1078
1061
1044
1028
782

SAG (FT.)
15.21
11.09
11.30
11.51
11.72
11.94
12.15
12.36
12.58
12.79
13.01
13.23
13.44
13.66
13.87
18.25

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-113

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 825 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
2067
1448
1422
1396
1371
1347
1323
1300
1277
1255
1234
1214
1193
1174
1155

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
15.12
10.47
10.66
10.86
11.06
11.26
11.46
11.66
11.87
12.08
12.29
12.49
12.71
12.92
13.13

TENSION (LBS.)
1948*
1285**
1262
1240
1218
1197
1177
1157
1138
1120
1102
1085
1068
1052
1036

SAG (FT.)
16.04
11.80
12.01
12.23
12.45
12.66
12.88
13.10
13.32
13.54
13.76
13.98
14.20
14.42
14.64

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 850 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
2080
1444
1418
1393
1369
1345
1322
1300
1278
1257
1236
1216
1197
1178
1160
875

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
15.94
11.15
11.35
11.55
11.76
11.96
12.17
12.38
12.59
12.81
13.02
13.23
13.45
13.67
13.88
18.41

TENSION (LBS.)
1964*
1285**
1263
1241
1220
1200
1181
1161
1143
1125
1108
1091
1075
1059
1044
807

SAG (FT.)
16.89
12.52
12.75
12.97
13.19
13.41
13.64
13.86
14.08
14.31
14.53
14.76
14.98
15.21
15.43
19.97

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-114

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 875 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
2093
1439
1414
1390
1367
1344
1322
1300
1279
1258
1238
1219
1200
1182
1164
886

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
16.79
11.85
12.06
12.27
12.48
12.69
12.90
13.12
13.34
13.56
13.78
14.00
14.22
14.44
14.66
19.27

TENSION (LBS.)
1980*
1285**
1264
1243
1223
1203
1184
1165
1148
1130
1113
1097
1081
1066
1051
819

SAG (FT.)
17.76
13.27
13.50
13.73
13.95
14.18
14.41
14.64
14.87
15.10
15.33
15.56
15.78
16.01
16.24
20.85

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 900 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
2106
1435
1411
1388
1365
1343
1321
1300
1279
1260
1240
1221
1203
1185
1168
897

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
17.66
12.57
12.79
13.00
13.22
13.44
13.66
13.88
14.10
14.33
14.55
14.78
15.00
15.23
15.46
20.14

TENSION (LBS.)
1995*
1285**
1264
1244
1225
1206
1187
1169
1152
1135
1119
1103
1087
1072
1058
831

SAG (FT.)
18.65
14.04
14.27
14.51
14.74
14.97
15.21
15.44
15.67
15.91
16.14
16.37
16.61
16.84
17.07
21.76

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-115

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 925 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
2119
1431
1407
1385
1363
1341
1320
1300
1280
1261
1242
1224
1206
1189
1172
907

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
18.54
13.32
13.54
13.76
13.99
14.21
14.44
14.66
14.89
15.12
15.35
15.58
15.81
16.04
16.27
21.04

TENSION (LBS.)
2010*
1285**
1265
1245
1226
1208
1190
1173
1156
1140
1124
1108
1093
1079
1065
842

SAG (FT.)
19.55
14.84
15.07
15.31
15.55
15.78
16.02
16.26
16.50
16.73
16.97
17.21
17.45
17.68
17.92
22.68

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 950 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
2131
1427
1404
1382
1361
1340
1320
1300
1281
1262
1244
1226
1209
1192
1176
917

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
19.45
14.09
14.32
14.55
14.78
15.01
15.24
15.47
15.70
15.94
16.17
16.40
16.64
16.87
17.11
21.96

TENSION (LBS.)
2024*
1285**
1266
1247
1228
1210
1193
1176
1160
1144
1129
1114
1099
1085
1071
853

SAG (FT.)
20.48
15.65
15.89
16.13
16.37
16.62
16.86
17.10
17.34
17.58
17.83
18.07
18.31
18.55
18.79
23.62

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-116

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards


CONDUCTOR SAG & TENSION DATA
BARE ALUMINUM 3#6 AW (ALUMOWELD) RATED STRENGTH: 10,280 LBS.
RTS (Rated Tensile Strength): 12.5%
SHEILD WIRE
RULING SPAN 975 FEET
AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
2143
1423
1401
1379
1359
1339
1319
1300
1281
1263
1245
1228
1211
1195
1179
927

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
20.38
14.89
15.12
15.35
15.59
15.82
16.06
16.30
16.53
16.77
17.01
17.25
17.49
17.73
17.97
22.89

TENSION (LBS.)
2038*
1285**
1266
1248
1230
1213
1196
1180
1164
1148
1133
1119
1105
1091
1077
864

SAG (FT.)
21.43
16.49
16.73
16.98
17.22
17.47
17.72
17.96
18.21
18.45
18.70
18.94
19.19
19.43
19.68
24.58

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

RULING SPAN 1000 FEET


AMB. TEMP. DEG.-F
30
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
200

INITIAL

TENSION (LBS.)
2154
1419
1397
1377
1357
1337
1318
1300
1282
1264
1247
1230
1214
1198
1183
936

FINAL
SAG (FT.)
21.32
15.71
15.94
16.18
16.42
16.66
16.90
17.15
17.39
17.63
17.87
18.12
18.36
18.60
18.85
23.84

TENSION (LBS.)
2052*
1285**
1267
1249
1232
1215
1199
1183
1167
1152
1138
1124
1110
1096
1083
874

SAG (FT.)
22.39
17.34
17.59
17.84
18.09
18.34
18.60
18.85
19.10
19.35
19.59
19.84
20.09
20.34
20.58
25.55

*NESC Light Zone Load Condition Based on 9.0 Psf Wind & 0.05 Lb/F K-Factor
**Design Condition and All Others Based on 0.0 Psf Wind & 0.00 Lb/F K-Factor

REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-117

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

Overhead Transmission Standards

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REVISED: JUNE 2011

REVIEW/REVISED BY: MLR

CONDUCTOR
CO-118

APPROVED BY: RHS ___

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