Pulling
Traditionally fibre optic cables were pulled through cable ducts in the same way as other cables, via a winch line. Every time a bend or undulation in the duct is passed the pulling force is multiplied by a friction dependent factor (which can be reduced by using lubricant). This means that the higher the local pulling force is, the higher the friction will be which the cable is experiencing while being pulled against the internal duct wall. This "capstan effect" leads to an exponential force build-up with pull distance, producing generally high pulling forces.
Read more about this topic: Cable Jetting
Famous quotes containing the word pulling:
“Our kids will develop a work ethic only if we require them to pay a portion of the cost of some of the things they want. They’ll learn to defer gratification the moment we stop routinely pulling out our wallets. And they’ll learn self-discipline only if we care enough to enforce reasonable limits.”
—Fred G. Gosman (20th century)
“The next moment he was “showing off” with all his might—cuffing boys, pulling hair, making faces—in a word, using every art that seemed likely to fascinate a girl and win her applause.”
—Mark Twain [Samuel Langhorne Clemens] (1835–1910)
“The past goes right on pulling me apart, though I can scarcely remember the people or the issues.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)