ASTM B229-12(2017) - 1.4.2017
 
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.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
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