Introductory technical guidance for electrical, civil and structural engineers interested in basic data for electrical power transmission lines. Here is what is discussed:

1. FIELD DATA

2. SAFETY CODES

3. COST ESTIMATES

4. SELECTION OF TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION

5. NORMAL, RULING, AND EFFECTIVE SPANS

6. SELECTION OF CONDUCTORS

7. STRESS-STRAIN CURVES

8. THE PARABOLA AND THE CATENARY

9. DESIGN INSTRUCTIONS

10. TRANSMISSION LINE DATA SUMMARY FORM.