Title :
Life cycle economics of wood pole utility structures
Author :
Stewart, Andrew H. ; Goodman, James R.
Author_Institution :
Eng. Data Manage. Inc., Fort Collins, CO, USA
fDate :
4/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The economics of life-cycle management of wood pole utility structures is discussed. Recently developed technology which enables innovative management techniques for wood poles is discussed. Results of full-scale tests of in-service wood poles which provide important information on rates of pole degradation are reviewed. These data enable realistic cost assessments for frequency of pole replacement and/or repair. Methods for calculating life-cycle costs are presented
Keywords :
economics; poles and towers; cost assessments; economics; life-cycle management; pole degradation; pole replacement frequency; repair; wood pole utility structures; ANSI standards; Costs; Degradation; Equations; Poles and towers; Safety; Size measurement; Telephone poles; Testing; Time measurement;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
