The Linemans and Cablemans Handbook, Thirteenth Edition by Thomas Shoemaker


The Linemans and Cablemans Handbook, Thirteenth Edition
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The definitive guide to distribution and transmission line technology―fully revised for the latest standardsThoroughly updated to reflect the 2017 National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®), this authoritative resource explains the principles and practices of electric transmission and distribution line construction, operation, and maintenance. You will get comprehensive coverage of the newest equipment, techniques, and procedures along with current OSHA, ANSI, and ASTM regulations. Throughout, detailed illustrations and photos make it easy to understand the material, and self test questions and exercises reinforce key concepts. The Lineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook, Thirteenth Edition, covers:Electrical principles * Electric systems * Substations * Transmission and distribution circuits * Construction specifications * Wood, aluminum, concrete, fiberglass, and steel structures and poles * Distribution automation and the smart grid * Emergency system restoration * Unloading, hauling, erecting, setting, and guying poles * Insulators, crossarms, and conductor supports * Line conductors * Distribution transformers * Lightning and surge protection * Fuses and substation relays * Switches, sectionalizers, and reclosers * Voltage regulators * Transmission tower erection * Stringing, sagging, and joining line conductors * Live line maintenance * Grounding * Protective grounds * Street lighting * Underground systems * Laying conduit * Manhole construction * Pulling and splicing cable * Underground distribution * Vegetation management * Distribution transformer installation * Electrical drawing symbols * Single line and schematic diagrams * Voltage regulation * Units of measurement, electrical definitions, electrical formulas, and calculations * Maintenance of transmission and distribution lines * Rope, knots, splices, and gear * Climbing wood poles * Protective equipment * OSHA 1910.269 * Resuscitation * Pole top and bucket truck rescue * And much !

The Linemans and Cablemans Handbook, Thirteenth Edition Reviews

  • John Amador

    This book provides a practicable structured approach to electrical power systems, transmission and distribution lines. It constitutes a standard practice reference for linemen as well as a constructability Reference for engineering planning and design.

  • Fred

    Great reference book addressing the total lineman career field. Very detailed with illustrations, found this book to be very thorough addressing topics as to lineman's job functions and duties.

  • Justin

    Good read if you are in the trade.

  • SARAH P

    Brand new quality, like picking it up from the store. Very satisfied.

  • Dave Christensen

    I actually picked it up for one of the guys at my office. He says that it's just what he needed.

  • Jared

    The book is very informative. It's worth biting the bullet if you're looking into the lineman industry

  • jason christiansen

    I used this book to help me with a power point on the electrical distribution grid and it was very helpfull. I am working toward an associate degree in energy utility technology.

  • Theodore L.

    Great book. My professors and happy that I finally got my book.

  • Steven

    Seems to be a great book