ASTM B229-12 - 1.4.2012
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers concentric-lay-stranded conductors made from uncoated hard-drawn round copper wires in combination with hard-drawn round copper-clad steel wires for general use as overhead electrical conductors.

1.2 For the purpose of this specification, conductors are classified under the following type designations (see Fig. 1):

Type A

Type G

Type C

Type J

Type D

Type K

Type E

Type N

Type EK

Type P

Type F

Type V

1.3 The SI values for density are regarded as the standard. For all other properties the inch-pound values are to be regarded as standard and the SI units may be approximate.


FIG. 1 Standard Types of Composite Conductors

 
2. Referenced Documents

C 42

Definitions of Electrical Terms Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.

NBS

Handbook 100--Copper Wire Tables Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100 Bureau Dr., Stop 3460, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-3460.

B227-15(2024)

Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper-Clad Steel Wire

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

B1-13(2026)

Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire

B354-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Uninsulated Metallic Electrical Conductors