This document specifies the detection methods and quality classification requirements for using electromagnetic ultrasonic guided wave detectors to detect defects in cables used in power pole towers. This document is applicable to electromagnetic ultrasonic guided wave testing of guy wires used in transmission line poles and towers. Defect detection of steel core aluminum stranded wires, aluminum stranded wires and other wire rods can also be carried out as a reference.
T/SMA 0017-2021 history
2021T/SMA 0017-2021 The technical codes of electromagnetic ultrasonic guided wave testing of stay wires for power towers