ASTM A475-03

1.1 This specification covers five grades of zinc-coated, steel wire strand, composed of a number of round, steel wires, with four weights of zinc coatings, suitable for use as guys, messengers, span wires, and for similar purposes.

1.2 The five grades covered are as follows:

1.2.1 Utilities,

1.2.2 Common,

1.2.3 Siemens-Martin,

1.2.4 High-Strength, and

1.2.5 Extra High-Strength.

1.2.6 Minimum breaking strengths of strand for each grade are described in Section .

1.3 The four weights of zinc coatings are: Class 1 and Classes A, B, and C. Minimum weights of zinc coatings are described in Section .

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in brackets are for information only.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

Keywords

steel wire strand; wire; zinc-coated steel wire strand; Electrical power systems--specifications; Steel wire strand--specifications; Transmission lines (electric); Zinc-coated steel wire--specifications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 29.060.10 (Wires)

Citing ASTM Standards

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