So, would I be correct in assuming in this case, that it would be
"better" to have the strap bond as close to the bottom/foundation as
reasonable to reduce the "parallel conductor" distance?
In my case, there are threaded steel rods in the foundation, not a tower
section... So the bond would be made to the tower leg that is
sitting/bolted in/to a steel clevis bolted to the threaded rod. I will
give additional attention to this inward force to which you refer in the
mechanical design.... perhaps a thicker strap and more craftsmanship in
the shaping thereof is in order. <wink>.
PS - Pretty stinkin' neat to learn something new.... Here's a link that
explains the math/theory at a reasonably understandable level. <smile>
http://www.kshitij-iitjee.com/Magnetic-force-between-two-parallel-conductors
Thanks Jim!
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On 10/16/2017 11:11 PM, jimlux wrote:
Remember that parallel currents cause conductors to be forced
together. So your conductor that is bowed out and away, and basically
in parallel with the current carried through the base and concrete, is
going to be pulled in towards the tower to try and minimize the gap.
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