Research Article

Investigation and Development of a Three-Dimensional Transmission Tower-Line System Model Using Nonlinear Truss and Elastic Catenary Elements for Wind Loading Dynamic Simulation

Table 2

Transmission line initial shape finding method calculated sag difference with respect to elastic catenary finite element model.

Calculated line sag difference (%)
ANSYS auto-gravimetricSAP 2000Calibrated nonlinear truss (ANSYS)

Ground wire0.5040.0010.000
Conductor0.7080.0010.014