The standard specifies test methods and inspection rules for the performance of fiber ropes used in the construction of overhead transmission lines, including fiber rope elongation, fracture strength, impact performance, and insulation performance. The standard is applicable to the test and inspection of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber ropes and polyester fiber ropes used in the construction of overhead transmission lines.
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- PE/T&D - Transmission and Distribution
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- 2025-02-13
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- IEEE Power and Energy Society
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- PE/T&D - Transmission and Distribution
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FBWG - Test Method for Fiber Ropes Used in Construction of Overhead Transmission Lines
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- Jingang Su
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