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TB 141 Refurbishment and upgrading of foundations
This Technical Brochure was generated from the CIGRE Working Group 22 (the predecessor to the current B2 nomenclature).
The brochure utilised a common CIGRE data gathering technique - a focused questionnaire.
The possible causes of foundation deterioration are grouped as:
- Cracking
- Chemical attack
- Physical attack
- Design errors
Foundations types of compact (monoblock) and seperate (pad and chimney) are discussed seperately.
The critical nature of inspection and testing strategy are examined together with the economics of the inspection testing practices.
Foundation assessment and design considerations are considered in a chapter and possible options for upgrading both the structural and geotechnical are discussed.
TB 265 Life cycle assessement of overhead lines
"Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Overhead Lines" by the CIGRE Working Group B2.15, published in December 2004, offers a comprehensive evaluation of the environmental impacts associated with overhead power lines.
The Technical Brochure is fairly general in nature (2000 working group initiated; 2004 publish date) however, it does examine LCA issues as applied to Overhead Lines, focusing on environmental concerns.
* It outlines the development of LCA, its early applications, and its current applications, particularly in the electrical industry.
* The document details the general structure of the ISO 14040 series, covering aspects like goal definition, overhead lines applications, and scope of study.
* Examples are provided - Denmark, Sweden; 154 and 400kV and serve as a basis for more detailed studies today