Q4(a) The difference between TWO unequal towers 70m support a transmission line conductor at water crossing as shown in Figure Q4(a). The given span length is 499.5 m as show in fig. If the tension in the conductor is 1600 kg, find the minimum clearance of the conductor and water and clearance mid-way between the supports. Weight of conductor is 1-8 kg/m. Bases of the towers can be considered to be at road level. B Span Length= 499.5

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The difference between TWO unequal towers 70m support a transmission line
conductor at water crossing as shown in Figure Q4(a). The given span length is
499.5 m as show in fig. If the tension in the conductor is 1600 kg, find the
minimum clearance of the conductor and water and clearance mid-way between
the supports. Weight of conductor is 1-8 kg/m. Bases of the towers can be
considered to be at road level.
Q4(a)
B
Span Length= 499.5
ROAD
Figure Q4(a)
Transcribed Image Text:The difference between TWO unequal towers 70m support a transmission line conductor at water crossing as shown in Figure Q4(a). The given span length is 499.5 m as show in fig. If the tension in the conductor is 1600 kg, find the minimum clearance of the conductor and water and clearance mid-way between the supports. Weight of conductor is 1-8 kg/m. Bases of the towers can be considered to be at road level. Q4(a) B Span Length= 499.5 ROAD Figure Q4(a)
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