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Thermal Ratings in PLS-CADD
Finite Element Sag/Tension in PLS-CADD
Crossing Diagonal Check in TOWER
PLS-CADD
Terrain, Imagery and Other Data
Merging Projects in PLS-CADD
PLS-CADD Google Earth Integration Tips
Tips for Working With Image & Vector Attachments in PLS-CADD
Memory Management of XYZ points
Importing USGS DRGs and DEMs into PLS-CADD (Updated January 2002)
A sample survey specification to obtain data for use with PLS-CADD
Engineering Calculations
Transmission & Distribution Line Vegetation Management in PLS-CADD
Elevated Temperature Creep in PLS-CADD
Snub Loading and Stringing Load Case Adjustments in PLS-CADD
Modeling Midspan Taps, Midspan Transpositions, & Phase Spacers in PLS-CADD
Full Line Constants Feature in PLS-CADD
Wildfire Risk Assessment Using PLS-CADD
Wind Loading: Uncertainties and Honesty Suggest Simplification A discussion by Dr. Alain H. Peyrot
Optimum Body and Leg Extension Selection in PLS-CADD
XY based structures in PLS-CADD
Line Optimization in PLS-CADD
Pole Deflection Check in PLS-POLE and PLS-CADD
Using the Automatic Pole Selector in PLS-CADD
Loading Methods in PLS-CADD
Design Codes, Standards, and Manuals Used in Power Line Systems' Software
Application of NESC Insulator Requirements in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and TOWER
Allowable Wind & Weight Spans vs. Real Structure Models
Understanding the Use of Weight Spans
Description of the wire and structure clearances functions
Clearance to a crossing wire in PLS-CADD
Defining and Labeling Circuits and Electrical Phasing in PLS-CADD
Sag-Tension and Conductors
Graphical Sagging to Match Surveyed Data of Conductors
Thermal Rating Properties for Cables in PLS-CADD and PLS-CADD/Lite
Prestressing conductors in PLS-CADD and PLS-CADD/LITE
Linear Elastic Cable Model With Creep Proportional to Tension
Generating Ruling Span Sag-Tension Runs in PLS-CADD/Lite
Modeling T2 and VR (Vibration Resistant) Conductors in PLS-CADD and PLS-CADD/Lite
Modeling ADSS Cables in PLS-CADD and PLS-CADD/Lite
Finite Element Sag-Tension
Working With Finite Element Multi-Span Sag-Tension in PLS-CADD
Making the Wire System Match "As-Built" Survey Points
Why Structure Flexibility Matters, Load Transfer Between Wires
Modifying Lines Without Changing Existing Wire Lengths
Drafting
Making PLS-CADD your final Plan & Profile drawing producer using Portable Document Format (PDF) from Adobe
How to Digitize Existing Plan and Profile Drawings (includes a video demonstrating the process)
PLS-GRID
TOWER and PLS-POLE
Using ANSI/TIA 222-G in TOWER and PLS-POLE Updated with Addendum 1
Using CSA S37-01 in TOWER and PLS-POLE
Loading Methods in TOWER and PLS-POLE
Design Codes, Standards, and Manuals Used in Power Line Systems' Software
Application of NESC Insulator Requirements in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and TOWER
Localization and Customization features available in PLS-POLE and TOWER
TOWER
Optimum Body and Leg Extension Selection in PLS-CADD
Crossing Diagonal Check in TOWER
Stabilizing Mechanisms and Planar Joints in TOWER
PLS-POLE
Modeling a PhaseRaiser® in PLS-POLE
Checking Post Insulators with Multiple Interaction Curves
Pole Deflection Check in PLS-POLE and PLS-CADD
Safety Factor For Poles Controlled by Buckling
Modeling REA Crossarms in PLS-POLE
Miscellaneous
Windows 10 and 11 support in PLS software
Importing and Exporting Data to and from PLS Software
User Contributed
Understanding ASCE-10 Compression and Tension design in TOWER contributed by Alberto León Zuluaga Gómez, Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. - ISA
CTC ACCC/TW high temperature, low sag conductor model development and usage contributed by Composite Technology Corporation
Cable Tensions in PLS-CADD contributed by Greg Chapman of Ergon Energy
Efficient Transmission Tower Modeling contributed by George T. Watson PE of CenterPoint Energy
A Case Study of Collaboration, Efficiency, and Innovation - Contributed by Prairie Power, Western Illinois Electrical Co-Op, Toth & Associates, L.E. Myers Co., & Power Line Systems
