Tower Functions
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Tower structures can be classified by the way in which they support the line conductors. Suspension structures support the conductor vertically using suspension insulators. . Strain structures resist net tension in the conductors and the conductors attach to the structure through strain insulators. Dead-end structures support the full weight of the conductor and also all the tension in it, and also use strain insulators.
Where the conductors are straight, a tangent tower is used. Angle towers are used where a line must change direction.
Structures are classified as tangent suspension, angle suspension, tangent strain, angle strain, tangent dead-end and angle dead-end.
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