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    This document summarizes a presentation on using structure groups in PLS-CADD loading analysis. Structure groups allow the user to model both new and existing structures together by applying different strength reduction factors to existing structures. The presentation covers how to set up structure groups in PLS-CADD, including creating structure group criteria, assigning structures to groups, and running reports to evaluate structure strength usage across groups. Using structure groups streamlines the modeling process by eliminating multiple steps that were previously needed to account for both new and existing structures.

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    This document summarizes a presentation on using structure groups in PLS-CADD loading analysis. Structure groups allow the user to model both new and existing structures together by applying different strength reduction factors to existing structures. The presentation covers how to set up structure groups in PLS-CADD, including creating structure group criteria, assigning structures to groups, and running reports to evaluate structure strength usage across groups. Using structure groups streamlines the modeling process by eliminating multiple steps that were previously needed to account for both new and existing structures.

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    This document summarizes a presentation on using structure groups in PLS-CADD loading analysis. Structure groups allow the user to model both new and existing structures together by applying different strength reduction factors to existing structures. The presentation covers how to set up structure groups in PLS-CADD, including creating structure group criteria, assigning structures to groups, and running reports to evaluate structure strength usage across groups. Using structure groups streamlines the modeling process by eliminating multiple steps that were previously needed to account for both new and existing structures.

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    The presentation discusses loading and structure groups in PLS-CADD including loading analysis methods, structure design considerations, evaluation, grades of construction, loading districts, strength factor reductions, and structure groups.

    Some structure design considerations discussed include minimum ground clearances, wire span distances, wire span tensions, transverse loads from wind on poles and wires, vertical loads from weight of wires and equipment, and unbalanced loads from tension variations at angle poles.

    Factors that determine the appropriate strength grade of poles include the intended use such as railroad or highway crossings, supply voltage levels, and typical power or joint-use distribution applications. Grades include B, C, and N.

    2013 PLS-CADD Advanced Training and User Group Meeting

    Loadings and Structure Groups


    Presented by: Gary Clark, P.E.

    July 17, 2013

    Introduction
    PLS-CADD Loading Analysis
    Structure Loads (Methods 3 & 4)

    Structure Design Considerations


    After determining minimum ground clearances
    Wire span distances
    Wire span tensions
    Transverse loads (horizontal wind on pole, wires)
    Vertical loads (weight of wires, equipment)
    Unbalanced loads (tension variations at angle poles)

    Structure Design Evaluation


    How do you model the impact of these loads?
    Material Strength
    Loading Criteria
    Weather and Load Cases

    ASCE7 details environmental loading information


    ANSI O5.1 establishes the capacity of poles
    Dimensions, tolerances, grades of materials, etc.

    NESC specifies the loads for pole analysis


    Minimum safety requirements for installation,
    maintenance, and operation of overhead systems

    Grades of Construction
    Determine appropriate size/strength of poles
    NESC Grades of Construction
    Grade B RR & Hwy crossings, varying supply voltage levels
    Grade C - Typical power or joint-use distribution applications
    Grade N Communication use only
    *Californias G.O. 95 follows a similar breakdown with Grades A, B, and
    C but an additional Grade F is added for bonded & grounded cables

    Loading Districts
    Determine wind and ice loading districts

    NESC 2012
    Figure 250-1

    *G.O. 95 separates California into Light and Heavy Loading Zones based
    on elevation that is below or exceeds 3000 above sea level

    Strength Factor Reductions


    NESC recognizes that structures will experience
    some level of deterioration over time
    Wood and reinforced concrete structures, xarms, braces
    Grade B can be reduced to 2/3 of initial strength requirement
    Grade C can be reduced to 3/4 of initial strength requirement
    NO reduction allowed for metal and prestressed-concrete

    RUS Guidelines allow 2/3 reduction for wood


    G.O. 95 allows 2/3 reduction for Grades A & B
    1/2 reduction allowed for Grades C and F

    Introduction to Structure Groups


    Structure Loads Criteria Table
    Contains all data needed to define a structure load tree
    Structure check only gives you the worst-case load result
    Default table settings are fine for all-new or as-built
    analysis, but a mixed project requires multiple steps

    Run Structure Usage report with new strength factors, save file
    Go to Structure Loads Criteria Table, reduce strength factors
    Run Structure Usage report with reduced factors, save file
    Combine report results to see usage of all new & existing poles
    Restore Structure Loads Criteria Table to standard values

    Structure Loads Criteria Table

    Structure Group Table


    All structures initially belong to the All group

    Structure Group Table Modifications


    Add Group Name, Description, and Rule
    For example, rule is useful for a station range of a certain type

    Go back to this table to keep track of structure counts

    Structure Groups in Criteria Table


    Copy your standard criteria lines
    Update the existing criteria with reduced strength factors
    Select applicable structure groups (2/3 or 3/4 reduction)

    Structure Group Assignment


    Staking Table Manually Select Structure Group

    Structure Group Demonstration

    Structure Group Reporting


    Structure Groups Eliminate Structure Check Mistakes/Omissions
    Structure Strength Usage
    Structure Name

    Existing Structure Group

    Existing & New Structure Groups

    P1001 (Ex.)

    72.5%

    72.5%

    P1002 (Ex.)

    39.3%

    39.3%

    P1003 (New)

    71.7%

    107.5%

    P1004 (New)

    39.1%

    39.1%

    P1005 (Ex.)

    16.9%

    16.9%

    P1006 (Ex.)

    72.3%

    72.3%

    P1010 (New)

    76.5%

    114.7%

    Structure Group Benefits


    Eliminate multiple steps to revise structure criteria
    Eliminate the need to save multiple criteria files or
    continue changing strength factors during modeling
    Eliminate the need to run multiple structure checks
    Eliminate the need to sort & combine strength data
    PLS-CADD keeps track of Structure Group quantities
    Smoother, more efficient design process

    Thank you for your time!


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