Title: Pylons made of high-strength spun concrete and prestressed with carbon fibre reinforced plastic for high power transmission lines

Authors: G.P. Terrasi, G. Battig, R. Bronnimann

Addresses: SACAC Schleuderbetonwerk AG, 5600 Lenzburg, Switzerland. SACAC Schleuderbetonwerk AG, 5600 Lenzburg, Switzerland. EPA, 8600 Dubendorf, Switzerland

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.

Keywords: CFRP; pylons; spun concrete; transmission.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.2002.001297

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 2002 Vol.17 No.1/2, pp.32-45

Published online: 02 Jul 2003 *

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