A transmission line subjected to wind and ice loading with a span of 65 m between level supports has conductor weight of 3.5 kg. The total weight of the conductor is 6 kg and weight additional due to ice loading is 1.25 kg. (All weights given are for unit length). The ultimate strength and safety factor of the conductor are 3600 Kg and 3 respectively. If the height of the tower is 18.7 m. Find (a) Weight of the conductor due to the effect of wind (b) Sag (c) the clearance from the ground

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A transmission line subjected to wind and ice loading with a span of 65 m between level supports has conductor weight of 3.5 kg. The total weight of the conductor is 6 kg and weight additional due to ice loading is 1.25 kg.  (All weights given are for unit length). The ultimate strength and safety factor of the conductor are 3600 Kg and 3 respectively. If the height of the tower is 18.7 m. Find 

(a) Weight of the conductor due to the effect of wind         

(b) Sag                                                                                   

(c) the clearance from the ground 

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