Time-load testing of nonceramic insulators with fiberglass core rod-a 20 year summary

Author

Bernstorf, R.A.

Volume

2

fYear

1999

fDate

11-16 Apr 1999

Firstpage

823

Abstract

Time-Load (static fatigue) testing of fiberglass rods used in nonceramic insulators (NCIs) has been underway for over 20 years. Data collected over that time frame is reported in this paper for NCIs manufactured with 16 mm (5/8") diameter and 22 mm (7/8") diameter epoxy fiberglass rods. All of the samples tested utilized crimped steel end fittings for transference of the applied tensile load to the fiberglass rod and from the rod to the support structure. Samples with and without a polymer housing covering the core rod are included. The data includes time-load test results under constant load to failure and residual strength evaluations after the removal of a long-term time-load. The results indicate a very flat time-load curve under nominal conditions. The residual strength tests were unable to quantify any significant loss in strength as a result of long-term overload conditions

Keywords

epoxy insulators; fatigue testing; glass fibres; insulator testing; mechanical strength; 0.625 in; 0.875 in; 16 mm; 22 mm; applied tensile load transference; constant load to failure; crimped steel end fittings; epoxy fiberglass rods; fiberglass core rod; nonceramic insulators; polymer housing cover; residual strength evaluation; static fatigue testing; time-load testing; very flat time-load curve; Aerospace testing; Fatigue; Fitting; Insulation; Insulator testing; Optical fiber testing; Power systems; Pulp manufacturing; Steel; System testing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Transmission and Distribution Conference, 1999 IEEE

Conference_Location

New Orleans, LA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-5515-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/TDC.1999.756157

Filename

756157