Design of Transmission Lines, Structures, and Foundations
Design of Transmission Lines, Structures, and Foundations
Design of Transmission Lines, Structures, and Foundations
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February 27March 2, 2012 Orlando, Florida August 1317, 2012 Madison, Wisconsin
Learn how to use advanced integrated software to expedite your design and upgrade projects
Learn how to design new transmission lines and upgrade existing ones
Two important courses for transmission line design engineers, structural engineers, consulting engineers, design and drafting technicians, and others needing a thorough understanding of the engineering principles of transmission line design and behavior.
Real-Life Examples
The concepts presented in these courses will be reinforced with case studies from the actual work history of your experienced instructors. These practical applications of engineering design techniques will assist your learning and show you how to apply the knowledge you gain in these courses to real-life problems you face on the job.
Learn How to Design New Transmission Facilities and Upgrade Existing Ones
A comprehensive design guide
At this technical course you will learn the latest criteria and practical techniques for the design of transmission lines, structures, and their foundations. You will study various types of supporting structures, including wood, concrete, and tubular and latticed steel. You will also learn about conductor design and behavior under various operating temperatures and weather conditions. You will examine concepts for assessing and upgrading the capability of existing transmission lines. This course does not include training in how to use the PLS-CADD computer program.
Wind farms and deregulation have changed the way the electric grid is being used. Power transfers have increased transmission flows and taxed the capacity of existing lines. In addition, loads have grown substantially over the last decade while few new transmission lines were built. These factors have produced a shortage of transmission capacity in many areas of the United States.
New transmission lines will need to be built to meet the requirements of growing loads and operation under changing competitive markets. Where right-of-way is at a premium and new lines cannot be built, existing lines will need to be upgraded to meet growing needs.
Construction of new lines and upgrading of existing ones will require comprehensive knowledge of transmission line conductors, structures, and foundations. This course will give you the knowledge you need to effectively design new lines and modify existing ones to meet the future needs of the electric transmission system.
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This has been the best technical seminar that I have attended. The information was provided in a manner that makes it applicable to the daily engineering activities of the utility industry.
Brandon Boone, Lead Service Planner, Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc.
The course and notebook are excellent! The notebook will be a great design reference for me in my daily job of designing transmission lines. I really liked the integration of using PLS-CADD, TOWER, etc. into the course. Very helpful and interesting.
Michael Braithwaite, Civil Engineer, Nevada Power
I have attended several short courses and this has been the best. Organization, presentation, and content were superb. The speakers were very effective in communicating the materials.
Jeremy Pettus, EIT, Tennessee Valley Authority
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Friday
8:00 Instruction Continues Dr. Anthony M. DiGioia 16. Foundations for Frames and Towers Factors influencing type of foundations Analysis and design methods Examples 17. Guy Anchors 3:00 Final Adjournment
Wednesday
8:00 Instruction Continues Otto Lynch 7. Design of Wood Poles Unguyed and guyed 8. Design of Tubular Steel Poles 9. Design of Concrete Poles 10. Design of Wood H-Frames 11. Line Assessment and Upgrading Concepts Assessing existing capability Elevated temperature operation Re-tensioning/re-sagging Pole joint use issues Structural analysis for upgrading/ reconductoring 12. Case Studies 4:30 Adjournment
Daily Schedule
The daily schedule for both courses will include morning and afternoon refreshment breaks and lunch at noon. The courses will be conducted in a smoke-free environment.
Thursday
8:00 Instruction Continues Otto Lynch 13. Design of Steel Latticed Towers Tower configurations Modeling for analysis Detailed design criteria Examples Dr. Anthony M. DiGioia 14. Foundations How to specify, analyze, and use soil investigations Types of foundations 15. Foundations for Single Poles Analysis and design methods Examples 4:30 Adjournment
I liked the class problems they provided immediate opportunities to apply the theory.
Richard Jinkerson, Director of Engineering, Trinity Structural Towers, Inc.
Tuesday
8:00 Instruction Continues Otto Lynch 4. Conductor Design and Behavior Conductor types Creep and permanent elongation Sag-tension calculations High-temperature effects Current vs. temperature relationships Vibration and galloping 5. Basic Structure Spotting Strength considerations Clearance requirements
I really appreciated the hands-on classroom exercise of doing the line design manually using templates.
Simon Pang, Structural Engineering Specialist,
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While computer tools are available to greatly increase the design engineers productivity and work quality, they are often not used to their full potential. One reason is a lack of training or understanding of advanced survey techniques, proper design criteria, line behavior, structural analysis, and drafting. A second reason is an ineffective integration of these new design tools.
I thought that the class and content were wonderful. Otto Lynch did a great job teaching this course!
Scott Higley, Engineering Technician, Springfield Utility Board
At this course you will have handson training on how to use advanced transmission design software that has integrated the various surveying, engineering, drafting, and material management functions. Your training will help you become proficient at using this advanced software and help you be more productive when using it in your work.
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Computerized Transmission Line Design: PLS-CADD Hands-On Training continued Course Instructor
Otto J. Lynch, PE, Vice President of Power Line Systems, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin, is responsible for the technical sales and development of overhead line software. He is an expert in the PLS-CADD computer program and has conducted numerous seminars and training sessions in its use and applications. A pioneer in integrating LiDAR aerial survey data into the PLSCADD program for transmission line rerating and reconductoring projects, Mr. Lynch is an expert in all the computer programs used throughout the course.
Tuesday
8:00 Instruction Continues 2. Conductor Design and Modeling Various conductor types Conductor properties: advantages and disadvantages Permanent deformation from overloading and creep Effects of high temperature on creep and strength reduction Conductor models in PLS-CADD stress-strain charts where to get conductor data Aeolian vibrations: how to limit Temperature vs. ampacity Line thermal rating 3. Design Criteria Weather data Wind and ice loads: gust response factors, etc. Conductor limits of use Conditions for automatic sagging Structure loads and safety factors Conditions for checking clearances PLS-CADD/LITE: simplified PLS-CADD module quick sag/tension calculations various sagging methods create load files for TOWER and PLSPOLE 5:00 Adjournment
Thursday
8:00 Instruction Continues 7. Modeling of Poles and Frames by Analysis Overview of structure programs; PLS-POLE Create and edit wood, steel and concrete poles/frames Determining allowable spans of existing structure designs 8. Modeling Existing Lines, Assessment and Refurbishing Modeling existing lines and structures Assessment, reconductoring, refurbishing, etc. Joint use issues and modeling Links to SAPS limits of validity of ruling span concept unbalanced ice, RSL after broken conductor, marker balls, structure deflection, etc. 5:00 Adjournment
Course Outline
Monday
7:30 Registration February 2024 in Orlando: The International Palms Resort and Conference Center 6515 International Drive December 37 in Orlando: The International Palms Resort and Conference Center 6515 International Drive 8:00 Welcome John A. Raksany, PE Program Director University of WisconsinMadison 8:15 Instruction Begins 1. Overview and Terrain Modeling PLS-CADD system overview Presentation of projects How to organize project files View commands, opening of windows, viewing of phases and sags Needed terrain data and surveying techniques Prepare a terrain model generate and edit feature codes data import/generate and edit terrain files: XYZ or PFL models digitize existing drawings 1.1 LiDAR Aerial Surveying How to use 3-dimensional survey data Building design models from LiDAR data Identifying clearance limits and potential for clearance upgrades 5:00 Adjournment
Friday
8:00 Instruction Continues 9. Automatic Optimum Spotting Theory and examples 10. Checking Detailed Tower Models Brief overview of TOWER program capabilities Linkage between PLS-CADD and TOWER Checking and modifying older tower designs 12:00 Final Adjournment
Wednesday
8:00 Instruction Continues 4. Structures Modeling by Allowable Spans Available structure models allowable spans method full analysis method Material lists, parts lists Create and edit allowable span structures 5. Interactive Line Design Spot structures interactively String and sag conductors: demonstrate four sagging methods Check clearances: vertical, between phases, galloping, etc. Check overall design efficiency 6. Generate Construction Documents Plan-and-profile sheets, staking lists, stringing charts, offset clipping, etc. 5:00 Adjournment
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General Information
Fees February 27March 2, 2012 and August 1317, 2012 Design of Transmission Courses: Fee of $1995 ($2095 August course) covers course materials, break refreshments, lunches, and certificate. February 2024, 2012 and December 37, 2012 PLSCADD Courses: Fee of $2095 covers course materials, break refreshments, lunches, and certificate. Cancellation February 27March 2, 2012 and August 1317, 2012 Design of Transmission Courses: If you cannot attend, please notify us at least 7 days prior to the first day of the course, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after that date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts. February 2024, 2012 and December 37, 2012 PLSCADD Courses: *These limited enrollment courses require fee payment at time of enrollment. If you cannot attend, please notify us at least 7 days prior to the first day of the course, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows will be charged the full course fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts. Location February 2024, 2012, February 27March 2, 2012, and December 37, 2012 PLS-CADD and Design of Transmission Courses: The International Palms Resort and Conference Center, 6515 International Drive, Orlando, FL. Phone messages: 407-351-3500. August 1317, 2012 Design of Transmission Course: The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. Phone messages: 608-262-1122. Accommodations February 2024, 2012 PLS-CADD Course: We have reserved a block of rooms for course participants at The International Palms Resort and Conference Center, 6515 International Drive, Orlando, FL. To reserve a room (rates starting at $89), call 800-354-8332 or 407-351-3500 by January 20 and mention group code UW2. Room requests made after January 20 will be subject to availability and at prevailing rates. February 27March 2, 2012 Design of Transmission Course: We have reserved a block of rooms for course participants at The International Palms Resort and Conference Center, 6515 International Drive, Orlando, FL. To reserve a room (rates starting at $89), call 800-354-8332 or 407-351-3500 by January 28 and mention group code UW3. Room requests made after January 28 will be subject to availability and at prevailing rates. August 1317, 2012 Design of Transmission Course: We have reserved a block of sleeping rooms (rates starting at $89, including continental breakfast) for course participants at the Lowell Center, 610 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. Reserve a room online at epd.engr.wisc.edu/lodgingM991, or call 866-301-1753 or 608-256-2621 and indicate that you will be attending this course. Room requests made later than July 14 will be subject to availability. We have reserved a second block of rooms (rates starting at $115, including airport shuttle) for course participants at The Madison Concourse Hotel, One West Dayton Street, Madison, WI. To reserve a room, call The Madison Concourse Hotel at 800356-8293 or 608-257-6000 by July 22 and mention this course and reservation ID 178765. Your enrollment confirmation will include other hotel/motel information. December 37, 2012 PLS-CADD Course: We have reserved a block of rooms for course participants at The International Palms Resort and Conference Center, 6515 International Drive, Orlando, FL. To reserve a room (rates starting at $79), call 800-354-8332 or 407-351-3500 by November 2 and mention group code UW5. Room requests made after November 2 will be subject to availability and at prevailing rates.
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Course 1 Information q Please enroll me in Design of Transmission Lines, Structures, and Foundations Course #M878 February 27March 2, 2012 in Orlando, FL Fee: $1995 q I will bring my own laptop computer q I want to rent a computer for a $300 weekly fee q Please enroll me in Design of Transmission Lines, Structures, and Foundations Course #M991 August 1317, 2012 in Madison, WI Fee: (before July 16) $1995 Fee (after July 16) $2095 Save $100! Enroll by July 16. q I will bring my own laptop computer q I want to rent a computer for a $300 weekly fee
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Course 2 Information q Please enroll me in Computerized Transmission Line Design: PLS-CADD Hands-On Training Course #M877 February 2024, 2012 in Orlando, FL Fee: $2095 (Enrollment limited to 25: fee payment required at time of enrollment; *see cancellation policy for this course) q I will bring my own laptop computer q I want to rent a computer for a $300 weekly fee q Please enroll me in Computerized Transmission Line Design: PLS-CADD Hands-On Training Course #M996 December 37, 2012 in Orlando, FL Fee: $2095 (Enrollment limited to 25: fee payment required at time of enrollment; *see cancellation policy for this course) q I will bring my own laptop computer q I want to rent a computer for a $300 weekly fee
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