Title :
A Practical Approach to the Prevention of Galloping in Figure-8 Cables
Author :
Richardson, A.S., Jr. ; Fox, Steve A.
Author_Institution :
Research Consulting Associates
fDate :
3/1/1980 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An analysis of the galloping phenomenon of an aerial figure-8 cable is made with consideration given to various cable mount configurations. Wind tunnel charaterization of the aerodynamic properties led to a solution to the galloping problem involving round snap-on cylinders and limited twist.
Keywords :
Aerodynamics; Cables; Drag; Engine cylinders; Fatigue; Geometry; Power transmission lines; Testing; Vibrations; Wind speed;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1980.319690
