Pylons made of high-strength spun concrete and prestressed with carbon fibre reinforced plastic for high power transmission lines
by G.P. Terrasi, G. Battig, R. Bronnimann
International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), Vol. 17, No. 1/2, 2002

Abstract: This paper describes the different stages of development and the problems encountered while designing and manufacturing an innovative prototype pylon for high power transmission lines. The pylon is made of a high-strength spun concrete matrix (centrifugal casting process), which is prestressed and reinforced with fibre reinforced plastic elements.

Online publication date: Wed, 02-Jul-2003

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