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DL/T 5486-2020 in English

DL/T 5486-2020 in English

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Technical specification for the design of steel supporting structures of overhead transmission line

  • Issued on:2020-10-23
  • Implemented on:2020-12-01
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Introduction

Background of Standard Revision and Technological Evolution

The 2020 version of the standard integrates four old standards, including DL/T 5486-2013 and DL/T 5254-2010. The main technological breakthroughs are reflected in:

Technical Dimensions 2013 Edition 2020 Edition
Scope of Application UHV Lines Full Voltage Levels (Including Large Span)
Material Resistance Coefficient Fixed Value Dynamic Adjustment Mechanism
Calculation method for steel tube tower Simplified formula New calculation of plug plate/ring plate nodes

Analysis of core design points

4.1 Material technical requirements

Steel selection follows the gradient principle of Q235→Q355→Q420, and it is clear that:

  • Thickness ≥40mm must use Z-direction steel (GB/T 5313)
  • Carbon equivalent of welded structure must be tested
  • -40℃ environment must meet the requirement of impact energy ≥27J

6.2 Design of steel tube components

Three new key calculation formulas are added:

Bearing capacity of plug-in plate connection: Fe=min(Feb, Fev, Fep)

Stress of ring plate node: σ=γ·(N/An+M/Wn)


Implementation suggestions for comparison of new and old standards

Things to note during the transition period

  1. New projects after February 1, 2021 must implement the 2020 version
  2. The original design standard can be used for the reconstruction of existing lines
  3. Focus on the adjustment of the steel resistance partial coefficient (γR changes by 8%)

Typical structural optimization direction

Structural type Optimization measures Material saving effect
Angle steel tower Use the revised main diagonal material calculation length formula 5%~8%
Steel tube tower Apply the newly added ring plate node design method 10%~15%

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