TRANSMISSION ENGINEERING STANDARD TES-P-104.05, Rev.

4.5.1 Pull from point (A) to point (F) in Newtons (N) and meters (m):

Normally the tension calculation is a progressive one as follows:

1
OF = 2
= 107
.
⎛ 413 . ⎞
1− ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 154 − 413
. ⎠
TB = 9.8 x 60 x (3.15 x 1.01) x 0.5 x 1.07 x 3 = 3002 N
TC = 3002 x 1.48 = 4442 N
TD = 4442 + [9.8 x 20 x (3.15 x 1.01) x 0.5 x 1.07 x 3] = 5442 N
TE = 5442 x 2.19 = 11917 N
TF = 11917 + [9.8 x 30 x (3.15 x 1.01) x 0.5 x 1.07 x 3] = 13418N

Maximum permissible pulling tension on this cable equipped with pulling

eye bolt is (70.216 x 240) x 3 = 50,555 N.

Sidewall Pressure (at C)
Sidewall Pressure (at E)
TC in Newton × 10 -3 4442 × 10 −3
= =
Bend Radius, m 3
= 1.48 kN/m 〈 4.371 kN/m
TE in newton × 10 -3 11917 × 10 −3
= =
Bend Radius, m 3
= 3.97 kN/m 〈 4.371 kN/m

4.5.2 Because the sidewall pressure at point (E) is rather high (though not outside
design limits) it would be desirable to investigate the results if the cable is
pulled from at point (F) to at point (A).

TE = 9.8 x 30 x (3.15 x 1.01) x 0.5 x 1.07 x 3 = 1501N

TD = 1501 x 2.19 = 3287 N
TC = 3287 + [9.8 x 20 x (3.15 x 1.01) x 0.5 x 1.07 x 3) = 4287 N
TB = 4287 x 1.48 = 6244 N
TA = 6244 + [9.8 x 60 x (3.15 x 1.01) x 0.5 x 1.07 x 3] = 9246 N

Pulling from at point (F) to at point (A) results in considerably less tension
both at the bends and overall. While, in this case, it would be acceptable to
pull from either direction, it is prudent design to select the direction which
results in the least stress on the cable and equipment provided there are no
extenuating circumstances such as limited set up or working space at one end
or the other.

4.6 During pulling operations, it is frequently necessary to re-reel the cable or pass it
over pulleys or sheaves, to avoid damage to the cable. It is imperative that the cable
shall not be bent over the minimum radius of the cable which may cause damage.

TESP10405R0/AAG Date of Approval: February 18, 2007 PAGE NO. 10 OF 26