Fatigue Evaluation of All Aluminium Alloy Conductors Fitted With Elastomeric and Metallic Suspension Clamps

Overhead conductors for transmission lines are subjected to cyclic loading due to Aeolian vibration which can lead to the failure of their wires. One of the most critical transmission power line points where fatigue failure occurs is the vicinity of the assembly consisting of the conductor and the suspension clamp. This work evaluates the fatigue life of assemblies made by two types of conductors,...