Influence of the hyperstatic modeling on the behavior of transmission line lattice structures

This Brochure reports on the influence exerted by the statically indeterminate (hyperstatic) modeling on the behavior of Lattice OHL towers. For this purpose 3 prototype towers were designed, manufactured and tested. The tests were monitored with manufactured strain-gage systems, allowing real time readings on bar loads. Interesting conclusions are shown comparing the estimated versus measured forces on the prototypes bars.