RSM Calculator 28 Feb 2015

Guide
Table of Contents - Click on Topic under Column B to open

01 Guide
02 NFPA 780 1 Mast
03 1 Mast
04 2 Masts
05 2 Masts Unequal Height
06 Integral
07 3 Masts
08 3 Masts Different Heights
09 4 Masts
10 4 Masts Different Heights
11 Multi-Mast
12 Single Catenary
13 Parallel Catenaries
14 X Catenaries Closed End
15 X Catenaries Open End
Cells Color Codes

Calculated Value
Required User Input
Calculated Value Related To Sideflash Distance
Optional User Input
Notes
01 Units for input and output values are in feet.
02 Strike-Distance is 100 ft for ordnance facilities & 150 ft for non-ordnance facilities.
03 For catenaries, EXCEL's 'Goal Seek' function MUST be executed where and as instructed; for SAG, input
the number in the cell to the right of 'SAG =' and NOT the cell address B20.
Messages
√SF Meets required sideflash distance
xSF Sideflash distance not met
Check SF User must check that the object meets sideflash distance
SKY! ↓A Object not under the Sphere, reduce A to get under the Sphere
Incompatible Z to M Increase M or Reduce Z to correct
**Numerous other messages may appear that are generally self-explanatory.**
Basis for the RSM Calculator
All equations and algorithms are presented in the technical paper, "A Mathematical Framework for the
Rolling Sphere Method For Evaluation of Lightning Protection Air Termination Systems"
Contact
For questions or comments, the author may be contacted at e-mail, ncamerino@hotmail.com,
or (321) 213-0586
Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by Nestor H Camerino Jr, 25 April 2013 Revision
NFPA 780, 1 Mast
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Strike-Distance = 100.0000
h1= 80.0000
h2= 22.0000
d= 35.4016
Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by Nestor H Camerino, August 2010

NFPA 780, 1 Mast
o Guide
Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by Nestor H Camerino, August 2010

1 Mast
C’
F’
y, SideFlas 6
Strike-Distance = 100.0000
Input A before B & D before E (for correct limits to zone of protection)
m= 75.0000 Arc Dip (H) = 3.1754 limits
V= 0.0000 Red BLDG Clears A= 0.0000 + 3.1754
U= 0.0000 Blue BLDG Clears B= 0.0000 + 25.0000
Required SFD Red = 6.0000 ×SF, D must be ≥ 6.00 C= 75.0000
Required SFD Blue = 6.0000 ×SF, A must be ≥ 6.00 C-U= 75.0000
C'= 39.1941
D= 0.0000 + 96.8246
E= 0.0000 + 25.0000
F= 75.0000
F-V= 75.0000
F'= 39.1941
Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 08 Feb 13 Revision

1 Mast
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2 Masts
h'= 28.2860322165162
posit Green 0.00

SideFlash Green 6
negative x √SF
poitive x √SF
h’ h’
negative x , y Err:502
positve x, y Err:502
Strike-Distance = 100.0000 √SF

Req'd SFD = 6.0000 Z= 54.0000 m= 32.0000
Arc Dip (V) = 3.7140 Y= 0.0000 x= 0.0000
G= 27.0000 t= 0.0000 y= 0.0000
H= 28.2860 Under The Sphere h-t= 28.2860 h'= 28.2860
h= 28.2860
Arc Dip (H) = 31.8311 Arc Dip(H) assumes Y = 0 for m ≤ 100 or 150
SFD Blue 6
F’ C’
SFD Red 6
Y Red
Y Blue
Input A before B & D before E (for correct limits to zone of protection)

Z limit
A= 22.1000 + 31.8311 Req'd SFD Blue = 6.00
B= 10.0000 + 43.0293 Req'd SFD Red = 6.00
U= 0.0000 Blue BLDG Clears
C -U = 58.1488 √SF
C'= 35.0869
D= 27.0000 + 68.1689
E= 0.0000 + 91.1324
V= 8.0000 Red BLDG Clears

2 Masts
F-V= 0.8676 √SF

F'= 0.7913

2 Masts
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Ys= -68.1689
Xs= 0
Zs= 100
Yred=D= -27 Yblue=A= 22.10

Xred=E= 0 Xblue=B= 10
Zred=V= 8.0000 Zblue=U= 0.0000
Dsred 100.7913 Dsblue 135.0869

F'= 0.791264 C'= 35.09
On the PLAN View of design drawings:
1. Roll the sphere against the mast pair of

interest.
2. Draw line L1 between the masts.
3. Draw line L2 that is perpendicular to and
bisects line L1.
4. The intersection of L1 and L2 is the origin of the
coordinate system.
5. Locate the RED and BLUE objects relative to
the origin with D,E,A, and B, which are always
positive numbers along L2 or L1

2 Masts of Unequal Height
Equat.1= 9999.994
Equat.2= 9999.994
Ω= 16.93617
(xs, ys, zs)

Strike Distance
m2
δ
h
z
(xo, yo, zo) y
x
m1
d
d/2
strike distance= 100 xo= 41.20 xs= 53.15

d= 167.80 yo= 12.00 ys= 0.00
m1= 88.35 zo= 0.00 zs= 100
m2= 88.35 δ= 1.4240 Sphere Clears Object
→ Run EXCEL's Solver h= 1.4446 Under the Sphere
RSM Calculator by N. Camerino 10 Feb 2015

2 Masts of Unequal Height
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Running EXCEL'S Solver
On NMCI Computers, EXCEL's Solver function cannot be placed into the Ribbon toolbar.
In order to use the Solver function, follow this work-around:
Open the RSM Calculator Excel spreadsheet (If you are reading this, this step already done)
Click File
Click Options
Click Add-Ins
In the bottom of the pane, make sure Excel Add-ins is selected in the Manage field
Click Go
Select the checkbox for Solver Add-in
Click OK
On the Excel ribbon, click the View tab
In the Macro section, click Macro, and then View Macros
In the Macro name field, type SolverMain and click Run
Do not change Solver Parameters, just click Solve
(After running Solver, re-run Solver only if you change any values in the yellow input cells)

Integral - Air Terminals on a Roof
a = 0.0000 10000.00 Equat. D

b = 75.0000 10000.00 Equat. A
m
β = 0.000 10000.00 Equat. B
ε= 141.0625 10000.00 Equat. C
δ-x= 0.0000
δ+x= 0 zobject
adjust z 0.0000
Object
adjust x -10
m ###
clears object by
rise W= 37.5 m
Roof
c z
y
x
run
d/2
d
m
ISOMETRIC
Strike Distance= 100.00 xObject = -10.0000 xsphere= -37.5000
rise= 0.00 Flat Roof yObject = 0.0000 ysphere= 0.0000
run= 10.00 zObject= 0.0000 zsphere= 141.0625
d= 100.00 Object Clears Sphere 43.7180
c = 75.00 α= 41.0625 = minimum clearance to roof
m= 63.00 T= 37.5000
→ Run EXCEL's Solver
Center of Sphere
Object
α
Roof Z
X
T
ELEVATION (n.t.s.)
Object
α
Roof Integral - Air Terminals on a Roof Z
X
T
ELEVATION (n.t.s.)

Integral - Air Terminals on a Roof
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Open the RSM Calculator Excel spreadsheet(If you are reading this, this step already done)
Click File
Click Options
Click Add-Ins
Click Go
Click OK
(After running Solver, re-run Solver only if you change any values in the yellow input cells)

3 Masts
THREE MAST CASE (IRREGULAR POLYGON)
30.6704
0 position Green
6 SF Green
h’
Strike-Distance = 100.0000 h-t= 30.6704 h'= 30.6704

Arc Dip (V) = 8.3296 a= 58.8500 m= 39.0000
h= 30.6704 Under The Sphere b= 69.6700 x= 0.0000
Arc Dip (H) a = 26.4258 c= 75.9600 y= 0.0000
Arc Dip (H) b = 28.8275 R= 39.9568 t= 0.0000
Arc Dip (H) c = 30.4549 √SF
F’
C’
6 SFD Blue
6 SFD Red
Input A before B & D before E (for correct limits to zone of protection). For F' or C', use "2 Masts" tab at a, b, or c.
a limit b limit c limit

A= 0.0000 + 26.4258 0.0000 + 28.8275 0.0000 + 30.4549
B= 0.0000 + 67.7261 0.0000 + 70.2458 0.0000 + 71.8574
U= 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
C= 32.2739 √SF 29.7542 √SF 28.1426 √SF
D= 0.0000 + 73.5742 0.0000 + 71.1725 0.0000 + 69.5451
E= 0.0000 + 67.7261 0.0000 + 70.2458 0.0000 + 71.8574
V= 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 31 January 2013

3 Masts
F= 32.2739 √SF 29.7542 √SF 28.1426 √SF

3 Masts
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interest.
bisects line L1.
coordinate system.

3 Masts of Different Heights
EquationConvergence(x , yδ , z )
Center of Sphere s s s
1 9999.99 0.00
2 9999.99 0.00
3 9999.99 0.00
z LL= Err:502 2
(x2, y2, z2)241.68 SKY
UL= Err:502 171.51 SKY
RU=1 Err:502 114.92 SKY
(x1, y1, z1)
RL= Err:502 205.43 SKY
y
Mast 2
h
3
(xo, yo, zo) (x3, y3, z3)
Radial clearance
(0, 0, 0)
Mast 1
Masts tops can also be catenary contact points
x
Mast 3
Air Termination Point x(ft) y(ft) z(ft)

1 57.0814 62.2419 35.8541
2 106.0823 34.1863 38.4047
3 74.0427 10.1654 39.334
→ Run EXCEL's Solver Tool
Strike Distance= 100

Xs= 75.1572 Xo= 53.9118
Ys= 45.6910 Yo= 158.6348
Zs= 132.8042 Zo= 37.7035
radial distance= 149.1704

radial clearance = 49.1704
h= SKY = vertical height from GROUND to bottom of sphere @ (x0, y0, z0)
RSM Calculator - N.Camerino 17 Feb 15

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Click File
Click Options
Click Add-Ins
Click Go
Click OK
(Solver needs to be re-run only with changes to Air Termination Points 1, 2, or 3 values)
Instructions To Use This Worksheet

To use this worksheet you must plot the locations of the 3 masts on graph paper
with the origin of the Cartesian Corrdinate System at the lower left of the graph
paper. You can plot the masts anywhere in the +x and +y sector as indicated in
the graphic. From this plot, you would have the x, y, z coordinates of the mast tops
or the object for use in this RSM Calculator webpage.

4 Masts
FOUR MAST CASE (IRREGULAR POLYGON)
28.4986 for B44 1st

### 72.37 for B44 2nd
55.2472 for D44 1st
44.75 for D44 2nd
0 55.2472 for F44 1st
44.75 for F44 2nd
s= 200.00 55.2472 for H44 1st
### for H44 2nd
6 mast sideflash green
Strike-Distance= 100.00 h-t= 47.2107 h'= 47.2107

ArcDip(V)= 29.2893 a= 100.0000 m= 76.5000
h= 47.2107 Under Sphere b= 100.0000 x= 0.0000
ArcDip(H)a= 16.6468 c= 100.0000 y= 0.0000
ArcDip(H)b= 16.6468 d= 100.0000 t= 0.0000
ArcDip(H)c= 16.6468 R= 70.7107 √SF
ArcDip(H)d= 16.6468
F’
C’
SFD Blue 6.00
SFD Red 6.00
Input A before B & D before E (for correct limits to zone of protection). For F' or C', use "2 Masts" tab at a, b, c, or d.
a limit b limit c limit d limit

A= 12.5000 + 16.6468 0.0000 + 16.6468 0.0000 + 16.6468 0.0000 + 16.6468
B= 7.0000 + 28.4986 0.0000 + 55.2472 0.0000 + 55.2472 0.0000 + 55.2472
U= 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
C= 72.3745 √SF 44.7528 √SF 44.7528 √SF 44.7528 √SF
D= 0.0000 + 83.3532 0.0000 + 83.3532 0.0000 + 83.3532 0.0000 + 83.3532
E= 0.0000 + 55.2472 0.0000 + 55.2472 0.0000 + 55.2472 0.0000 + 55.2472
Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 31 January 2013 Revision

4 Masts
V= 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

F= 44.7528 √SF 44.7528 √SF 44.7528 √SF 44.7528 √SF

4 Masts
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interest.
bisects line L1.
coordinate system.

Equation
Center ofConvergence
Sphere (xs, ys, zδs) Back to Guide
1 10000.00 0.00
2 10000.00 0.00 Running EXCEL'S Solve
3 10000.00 0.00 (x2, y2, z2)
On NMCI Computers, E
4 ###
LL= Err:502 424.26 SKY In order to use the Solv
Z UL= Err:502 300.00 SKY
RU= 47.2107 0.00 47.210709 Open the RSM Calculat
(x1, y1, z1) RL= Err:502 300.00 SKY Click File
Click Options
Y h Mast 2
Click Add-Ins
In the bottom of the pa
(x4, y4, z4)
(xo, yo, zo) (x3, y3, z3) Click Go
Select the checkbox for
Click OK
Mast 4 On the Excel ribbon, cli
(0, 0, 0) Mast 1 In the Macro section, c
Mast 3
Mast Heights In the Macro name fiel
Mast 3 = Mast 4
Mast 1 = Mast 2
Do not change Solver P
(Solver needs to be re-
X
Instructions To Use Th
To use this worksheet y
Air Termination Point x(ft) y(ft) z(ft) with the origin of the C
1 100 100 76.5 paper. You can plot th
2 100 200 76.5 the graphic. From this
3 200 100 76.5 or the object for use in
4 200 200 76.5 Symetrical masts arran
→ Run EXCEL's Solver Tool of all 4 masts are the sa
Strike Distance= 100 as shown in the graphic
Xs= 150.0000 Xo= 150.0000 rectangular arrangeme
Ys= 150.0000 Yo= 150.0000 the Sphere to sit on all
Zs= 147.2107 Z o= 0.0000
radial distance= 147.2107

radial clearance = 47.2107
h= 47.2107 = vertical height from GROUND to bottom of sphere @ (x0, y0, z0)

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Click Options
Click Add-Ins

(Solver needs to be re-run only with changes to Air Termination Points 1, 2, or 3 values)
Instructions To Use This Worksheet

To use this worksheet you must plot the locations of the 4 masts on graph paper
with the origin of the Cartesian Corrdinate System at the lower left of the graph
paper. You can plot the masts anywhere in the +x and +y sector as indicated in
the graphic. From this plot, you would have the x, y, z coordinates of the mast tops
or the object for use in this RSM Calculator webpage.
Symetrical masts arrangements and heights are always the case when the mast heights
of all 4 masts are the same and the masts are arranged in a square or rectangle, or
as shown in the graphic, where masts heights are not all the same and a square or
rectangular arrangement is not the case, but there is symmetry. Symmetry is necessary for
the Sphere to sit on all 4 masts at-the-same-time.

Multi-Mast
9.4959503357720
0
h’
6.66666666666667
Strike-Distance= 100.0000 h-t= 30.5040 h'= 30.5040

Arc Dip(V) = 9.4960 S= 50.0000 m= 80.0000
h= 70.5040 Number of Masts, n = 5.0000 x= 0.0000
R= 42.5325 y= 0.0000
t= 40.0000
√SF
F’
SFD Blue 6 C’
SFD Red 6
Input A before B & D before E (for correct limits to zone of protection). For F' or C', use "2 Masts" tab at S.
Arc Dip (H) = 5.2635 limit
A= 0.0000 + 5.2635
B= 0.0000 + 32.0156
U= 0.0000
C= 67.9844 √SF
D= 0.0000 + 94.7365
E= 0.0000 + 32.0156

Multi-Mast
V= 0.0000
F= 67.9844 √SF

Multi-Mast
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interest.
bisects line L1.
coordinate system.

11 OP 5 Algorithm for Req'd Cat SFD (used for all instances) Single Catenary
101.0532 length of catenary mast to mast
10.02133 20 < S <100 (NFPA not used)
11 S > 200 (NFPA not used)
Single mast height ###
Sideflash Catenary 11.00 (same as B2)
Sideflash Mast Blue 6
Sideflash Mast Red 6
11 Cat SFD NFPA & OP5
y= 3643.19 SAG + a
0.35 Calculates a for displayed SAG
a= 3642.84
Strike-Distance= 100.0000
a = 3642.8380 Input A before B & D before E (for correct limits to zone of protection)
m= 39.6654 Arc Dip (H) = 20.5184 limits
Z= 101.0500 A= 0.0000 + 20.5184
% of Z for SAG= 0.3464 B= 0.0000 + 60.6850
SAG= 0.3500 Tension Okay C= 39.3150 √SF
DO THIS ! Goal SeeK→ Set Cell: B11, To Value: SAG, By Changing Cell: B12 D= 0.0000 + 79.4816
x= 0.0000 Sign Important! w/left - E= 0.0000 + 60.6850
y= 39.3150 F= 39.3150 √SF
U= 0.0000
V= 0.0000
y(sfd)= 39.3149658734255
y(sfd)-t= 39.3149658734255
t= 0.0000 Required Catenary SFD = 11.0000

j= 0.0000 Use negative k,j,x as req'd, w/left -, right + Distance from BLDG to Catenary = 39.3150
Sign Important!, w/left -, k = 0.0000 √Catenary SF Required Mast SFD = 6.0000
Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, August 2010

h= 39.3150 √Mast SF Length of Wire between mast tips, S=
Single Catenary
101.0532

Single Catenary
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1. Roll the sphere against the catenary.

3. Draw L2 perpendicular to L1 at the tangent
point of the sphere and the catenary.
4. The intersection of L1 and L2 is the origin
of the coordinate system.
5. Locate the RED and BLUE objects relative
to the origin with D,E,A, and B, which are
always positive numbers along L2 or L1
Wire Dia.[in.] = 0.3750

UTS[psi] = 38500.0000
x-sectional area[in2]= 0.1104
Th[lbf]= 1366.0642
Tv[lbf]= 18.9475
Catenary Properties & Forces Sample Manufacturer's Catalog Wire Rope Data (6 X 36 Extra Improved Plow Steel)
w[lbf/ft] = 0.3750 Diameter [inches] w [Ibf/ft] Breaking Strength [lbf] Remark
Breaking Strength [Ibf]= 15100.0000 0.375 0.26 15,100 Use your specification
Max Tension, T [lbf] = 1366.1956 0.4375 0.35 20,400 Use your specification

Th [lbf] = 1366.0642 0.5 0.46 26,600 Use your specification
Single Catenary
Tv [lbf] = 18.9475 Only w[lbf/ft] affects T

Parallel Catenaries
12.9054376 20 < S <100 (NFPA not used)

19.3581564 S > 200 (NFPA not used)
Sideflash Catenary OP 5 16.00
Sideflash Mast Blue 6
Sideflash Mast Red 6
6 Cat Mast SFD OP5
y= 3064.57 SAG + a
0.97 Calculates a for displayed SAG
a= 3063.60
16 OP 5
154.2139 total length of catenary
Strike-Distance= 100.0000
a = 3063.6030 Input A before B & D before E (for correct limits to zone of protection)
m= 39.0420 Arc Dip (H) = 21.4831 limits
Z= 154.1976 A= 0.0000 + 21.4831
% of Z for SAG= 0.6291 B= 0.0000 + 61.9282
SAG= 0.9700 Tension Okay C= 38.0718 √SF
DO THIS ! Goal SeeK→ Set Cell: B11, To Value: SAG, By Changing Cell: B12 D= 0.0000 + 78.5169
x= 0.0000 Sign important! w/left- E= 0.0000 + 61.9282
y= 38.0718 F= 38.0718 √SF
U=
V= 0.0000
38.07
Arc Dip (V) = 36.7977 ZZ = 154.9900

H= 1.2741 t= 35.4987
Length of Wire between mast tips, S = 154.2139 j= 0.0000
Required Catenary SFD = 16.0000 k= 0.0000
Distance from BLDG to Catenary = 77.5377 h= 1.2741

Parallel Catenaries
Required Mast SFD = 6.0000 -34.2246 = h-t

Parallel Catenaries
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1. Roll the sphere against the catenary.

3. Draw L2 perpendicular to L1 at the tangent
point of the sphere and the catenary.
4. The intersection of L1 and L2 is the origin
of the coordinate system.
5. Locate the RED and BLUE objects relative
to the origin with D,E,A, and B, which are
always positive numbers along L2 or L1
Th[lbf]= 1148.8511
Tv[lbf]= 28.9151
Catenary Properties & Forces Sample Manufacturer's Catalog Wire Rope Data (6X36 Extra Improved Plow Steel)
w[lbf/ft] = 0.3750 Diameter [inches] w [Ibf/ft] Breaking Strength [lbf] Remark
Breaking Strength [Ibf]= 15100.0000 0.375 0.26 15,100 Use your specification
Max Tension, T [lbf] = 1149.2149 0.4375 0.35 20,400 Use your specification
Th [lbf] = 1148.8511 0.5 0.46 26,600 Use your specification

Parallel Catenaries
Tv [lbf] = 28.9151 Only w[lbf/ft] affects T

X Catenaries Closed End
4.64929345 NFPA 7.3.3.7 (B)

#REF! 20 < S <100 (NFPA not used)
22 S > 200 (NFPA not used) a = 1632.05
22 (same as B2)
y= 1635.55 SAG + a
Th[lbf]= 424.3337
22 Cat SFD NFPA & OP5 Tv[lbf]= 27.8044
3.50 Calculate a for display SAG

a = 1632.0525
Strike-Distance= 100.0000 Catenary Properties & Forces
m= 53.5000 To catenary attachment point w[lbf/ft] = 0.26
A= 125.5000 Breaking Strength [Ibf]= 15100.00
B= 173.0000 Max Tension, T [lbf] = 425.24
Z= 213.7270
% of Z for SAG= 1.6375 sinα/cosα= 0.725433526011561
SAG= 3.4998 Tension Okay α= 35.958390
DO THIS ! Goal SeeK→ Set Cell: B11, To Value: SAG, By Changing Cell: B12 θ= 54.041610
H= 54.50
R= 32.0014 d= 79.07
x1= -25.9034 M= 39.54
y1= 18.7912 β= 32.00143
δ= 44.1135 G= 67.3284
ξ= 44.1135 n= 23.2149
virtual mast height= 50.5964
y(sfd)= 50.60
y(sfd)-t= 17.60
x1= -25.90
y1= 18.79
area= 5427.88
perimeter= 339.23
R= 32.00
δ= 44.11
virt mast ht= 50.60
Arc Dip (V)= 5.2587 Required Catenary SFD @ ξ from b = 4.6493

(Sign Important w/up +) j= 0.0000 μ, Distance from BLDG to Catenary = 36.5202
(Always input + number) k= 0.0000 √Catenary SF Required Mast SFD = 6.0000
h= 45.3376 Length of Wire between mast tips, Z= 213.8798
Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino 7 June 2011

t= 33.0000
Clears Bldg by= 12.3376

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X Catenaries Open End
9.512115113 NFPA 7.3.3.7 (B)

14.81026518 20 < S <100 (NFPA not used)
44 S > 200 (NFPA not used) a = 2008.52
Single mast height 1
44 (same as B2)
y= 2020.52 SAG + a
Th[lbf]= 522.2145
44 Cat SFD NFPA & OP5 Tv[lbf]= 57.1704
12.000 Calculate a for display SAG

a = 2008.5171 Catenary Properties & Forces
Strike-Distance= 100.0000 w[lbf/ft] = 0.26
m= 209.0000 To catenary attachment point Breaking Strength [Ibf]= 15100.00
A= 323.8330 Max Tension, T [lbf] = 525.33
B= 296.2500
Z= 438.8985
% of Z for SAG= 2.7341
SAG= 11.9999 Tension Okay m= 0.9148
DO THIS ! Goal SeeK→ Set Cell: B11, To Value: SAG, By Changing Cell: B12 θ= 42.4530
Goal Seek iterated to SAG= 12.0004 α= 47.5470
H= 135.0000 d= 295.1389
R= 99.6072
x1= -67.2334 y δ= 199.0670
y1= 86.6183
δ= 91.1230 L= 135.0000
ξ= 91.1230 dd= 295.1389
virtual mast height= 199.0670 G= 200.0044
M= 147.5695
n= 108.8814
β= 99.6072
y(sfd)= 199.07
y(sfd)-t= 59.07
Arc Dip (V)= 91.1455

(Sign Important w/up +) j= 0.0000 Required Catenary SFD @ ξ from b = 9.5121
(Always input + number) k= 0.0000 √Catenary SF μ, Distance from BLDG to Catenary = 115.8038
h= 107.9216 Required Mast SFD = 15.0000
Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 7 June 2011

t= 140.0000 Length of Wire between mast tips, Z= 439.7722

Clears Bldg by= -32.0784

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Table of Contents - Click on Topic under Column B to open

Cells Color Codes

Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by Nestor H Camerino, August 2010

Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by Nestor H Camerino, August 2010

Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 08 Feb 13 Revision

Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 08 Feb 13 Revision

posit Green 0.00

Strike-Distance = 100.0000 √SF

Input A before B & D before E (for correct limits to zone of protection)

Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 10 Feb 2013 Revision

F-V= 0.8676 √SF

Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 10 Feb 2013 Revision

Yred=D= -27 Yblue=A= 22.10

Dsred 100.7913 Dsblue 135.0869

On the PLAN View of design drawings:

1. Roll the sphere against the mast pair of

Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 10 Feb 2013 Revision

(xs, ys, zs)

strike distance= 100 xo= 41.20 xs= 53.15

→ Run EXCEL's Solver h= 1.4446 Under the Sphere

RSM Calculator by N. Camerino 10 Feb 2015

In order to use the Solver function, follow this work-around:

RSM Calculator by N. Camerino 10 Feb 2015

a = 0.0000 10000.00 Equat. D

RSM Calculator by N. Camerino 10 Feb 2015

Running EXCEL'S Solver

In order to use the Solver function, follow this work-around:

RSM Calculator by N. Camerino 10 Feb 2015

Strike-Distance = 100.0000 h-t= 30.6704 h'= 30.6704

a limit b limit c limit

Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 31 January 2013

Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 31 January 2013

On the PLAN View of design drawings:

1. Roll the sphere against the mast pair of

Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 31 January 2013

Air Termination Point x(ft) y(ft) z(ft)

Strike Distance= 100

radial distance= 149.1704

RSM Calculator - N.Camerino 17 Feb 15

Running EXCEL'S Solver

In order to use the Solver function, follow this work-around:

Instructions To Use This Worksheet

RSM Calculator - N.Camerino 17 Feb 15

FOUR MAST CASE (IRREGULAR POLYGON)

28.4986 for B44 1st

Strike-Distance= 100.00 h-t= 47.2107 h'= 47.2107

a limit b limit c limit d limit

Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 31 January 2013 Revision

V= 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 31 January 2013 Revision

On the PLAN View of design drawings:

1. Roll the sphere against the mast pair of

Rolling Sphere Method Calculator by N. Camerino, 31 January 2013 Revision

radial distance= 147.2107

RSM Calculator - N.Camerino 17 Feb 15

Running EXCEL'S Solver

In order to use the Solver function, follow this work-around:

Select the checkbox for Solver Add-in

On the Excel ribbon, click the View tab

Instructions To Use This Worksheet

RSM Calculator - N.Camerino 17 Feb 15

Strike-Distance= 100.0000 h-t= 30.5040 h'= 30.5040