Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook by Thomas M. Shoemaker, James E. Mack

Synopsis

NEW COVERAGE OF FIBER OPTICS CABLEAND UNDERGROUND INSTALLATIONS!

The ONLY comprehensive reference to distribution and transmission line technology

Since 1928 line and cable workers have turned to this blockbuster resource for unparalleled coverage of the basic principles and best procedures for the construction, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground electronic distribution and transmission lines. This fully-updated tenth edition, the only reference of its type available anywhere, provides more information and help than ever, offering:

* More than 1,000 pages of up-to-the minute coverage
* More than 1,300 illustrations
* Updates to OSHA standard and updated references to NESC, NEC, ANSI, and ASTM electrical standards
* Expanded coverage of modern safety procedures and regulations
* Comprehensive coverage of new materials and products for line and cable systems, including automated maintenance procedures
* Important information on distribution automation
* Valuable coverage of helicopter-assisted maintenance of energized high-voltage transmission lines

This one-of-a-kind handbook will help you construct, operate, and maintain both overhead and underground electric transmissions and distribution lines at peak efficiency. It will help you avoid costly errors, diagnose and repair failures, and ensure optimum safety through sound preventative practices.

THE INDUSTRY “BIBLE” SINCE 1928!

Booknews

Updating the 1992 edition of the handbook (which premiered in 1928), this reference on standard US electric utility practices is intended as an apprenticeship textbook as well as a home-study resource for field employees of electric utility companies and electric line construction contractors. Safety issues<-->in keeping with the "National Electrical Safety Code", OSHA, ASTM, and ANSI standards<-->are interspersed throughout many of the 50 sections on topics such as elementary electrical principles, transmission tower erection, live-line maintenance, tree trimming, and protective equipment. Includes self-testing questions and exercises. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Biography

Thomas M. Shoemaker (Clearwater, FL) is a consulting electrical engineer and Lifetime Senior Member of the IEEE.

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.