IEC 60652 Ed. 3.0 b:2021 PDF

This document specifies the methods and procedures of testing supports for overhead lines.

It applies to the testing of supports and structures of overhead lines.

There is no restriction on the type of material used in the fabrication of the supports which may include, but not be limited to, metallic alloys, concrete, timber, laminated wood and composite materials. If required by the client, this document can also be applied to the testing of telecommunication supports, railway/tramway overhead electrification supports, electrical substation gantries, street lighting columns, wind turbine towers, ski-lift supports, etc.

Tests on reduced scale models of supports are not covered by this document.