Lineman and Cableman's Handbook

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide James E. Mack (Moline, IL) is Manager, Operations Support, at the Mid-American Energy Company. He is an active committee member of the Missouri Valley Electrical Association. He is a member of IEEE and NSPE.

Chapter 1.Elementary Electrical PrinciplesChapter 2.Electric SystemsChapter 3.SubstationsChapter 4.Transmission CircuitsChapter 5.Distribution CircuitsChapter 6.Construction SpecificationsChapter 7.Wood-Pole StructuresChapter 8.Aluminum, Fiberglass, Concrete and Steel StructuresChapter 9.Distribution AutomationChapter 10.Emergency System RestorationChapter 11.Unloading, Hauling, Erecting, and Setting PolesChapter 12.Guying PolesChapter 13.Insulators, Crossarms, and Conductor SupportsChapter 14.Line ConductorsChapter 15.Distribution TransformersChapter 16.Lightning and Surge ProtectionChapter 17.FusesChapter 18.Switches, Reclosers, and SectonalizersChapter 19.Voltage RegulatorsChapter 20.Transmission Tower ErectionChapter 21.Stringing Line ConductorsChapter 22.Sagging Line ConductorsChapter 23: Joining Line ConductorsChapter 24: Live-Line Maintenance with Hot-Line ToolsChapter 25: Live-Line Maintenance from Insulated Aerial PlatformsChapter 26: GroundingChapter 27: Protective GroundsChapter 28: Street LightingChapter 29: Underground SystemChapter 30: Laying ConduitChapter 31: Manhole ConstructionChapter 32: Pulling CableChapter 33: Splicing CableChapter 34: Underground DistributionChapter 35: Vegetation Management -- Tree TrimmingChapter 36: Distribution Transformer InstallationChapter 37: Electrical Drawing SymbolsChapter 38: Single-Line DiagramsChapter 39: Schematic DiagramsChapter 40: Voltage RegulationChapter 41: Units of Measurement, Electrical Definitions, Electrical Formulas, and CalculationsChapter 42: Maintenance of Transmission and Distribution LinesChapter 43: Rope, Knots, Splices, and GearChapter 44: Climbing Wood PolesChapter 45: Protective EquipmentChapter 46: OSHA 1910.269Chapter 47: ResuscitationChapter 48: Heart-Lung ResuscitationChapter 49: Pole-Top and Bucket Truck RescueChapter 50: Self-Testing Questions and ExercisesINDEX FOLLOWS CHAPTER 50