ASTM B978/B978M-23 - 15.2.2023
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification covers concentric-lay-stranded conductors made from round aluminum-zirconium alloy wires and an aluminum matrix composite (AMC) core wire(s) for use as overhead electrical conductors (Explanatory Note 1 and Explanatory Note 2).

1.2?The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.

1.3?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

B941-22

Standard Specification for Heat Resistant Aluminum-Zirconium Alloy Wire for Electrical Purposes

B976-21

Standard Specification for Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composite (AMC) Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors Aluminum Matrix Composite Reinforced (ACAMCR) (formerly known as ACCR)

Aluminum Association Guideline

A Method of Stress-Strain Testing of Aluminum Conductors and ACSR and a Test Method for Determining the Long Time Creep of Aluminum Conductors in Overhead Lines

B263-04

Standard Test Method for Determination of Cross-Sectional Area of Stranded Conductors

E29-22

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

B682-01(2016)

Standard Specification for Standard Metric Sizes of Electrical Conductors

B354-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Uninsulated Metallic Electrical Conductors

Publication 50

Code Words for Overhead Aluminum Electrical Conductors

NBS Handbook 100

--Copper Wire Tables