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Abstract

Specifies test methods for determining the characteristics of bare overhead conductors to enable users to compare conductor types and predict the performance of conductors in service. It covers test methods for determining creep characteristics, stress-strain characteristics, breaking load, thermal aging characteristics, d.c. resistance, self-damping characteristics and geometric properties.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-010 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 18 November 2015.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-010:
Australian Industry Group
Electricity Engineers Association (New Zealand)
Energy Networks Association

Scope

This Standard specifies methods for determining the following properties and characteristics of bare conductors for use in overhead lines:
(a) Geometric properties.
(b) Breaking load.
(c) Coefficient of thermal elongation.
(d) Stress-strain characteristics.
(e) Creep characteristics (permanent elongation). (f) d.c. resistance of conductors.
(g) Fatigue characteristics.
(h) Thermal aging characteristics.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 27/05/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27/05/2016
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ISBN
Committee	EL-010
Supersedes	AS 3822(Int)-1998