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VDE-AR-N 4210-3 Anwendungsregel:2011-05

Test and evaluation methods for determining the load capacity of structural members made of Thomas steel in steel lattice overhead line towers with nominal voltages of 110 kV and above

Class/Status: Anwendungsregel, valid
Released: 2011-05
VDE Art. No.: 0210016

Contents (only German)

The described procedure is to apply on single lines or subnetworks of public energy supply with rated voltages from 110 kV. It implies
- specification of a scheme which can determine a reduction of load capacity as a result of embrittlement of steel within pylons/lines depending on aging,
- requirements for the realisation of chemical analyses of constructional steels,
- requirements for the realisation of tensile tests for the determination of load carrying capacity of these structural components with increased content of nitrogen,
- evaluation of the results.