Inspection of Wooden Poles in Electrical Power Distribution Networks in Artvin, Turkey

Table 1

Visual inspection of the utility poles in four different study areas in Artvin vicinity.

Location	Number of poles inspected	Penetration depth (cm)	Deep cracks (%)	Insect attack (%)	Decay (%)
Area I	150	1–6	95	50	55
Area II	150	1–6	85	25	20
Area III	150	1–6	85	30	30
Area IV	150	1–6	75	15	10