Training Courses

Earn 1.0 PDHs in Each of our On-Demand Training Webinars

High Temperature, Low Sag Conductors

Traditional conductors are being pushed to their limits, prompting engineers and utilities to explore innovative solutions. High Temperature, Low Sag (HTLS) conductors present a revolutionary approach to overcoming these challenges.

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Lattice Tower
Analysis

Traditional conductors are being pushed to their limits, prompting engineers and utilities to explore innovative solutions. High Temperature, Low Sag (HTLS) conductors present a revolutionary approach to overcoming these challenges.

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Foundation Design for the Power Delivery Sector

A dive deep into foundation design engineering and the solutions that are pushing the boundaries of efficiency, sustainability, and reliability. Learn about the latest trends and innovations in foundation design for power transmission and distribution infrastructure.

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Mastering Transmission Line Design Criteria

This ASEC training webinar explores the technical details and best practices in the preparation of the Transmission Line Design Criteria Document. We will present an overview of some of the latest developments and standards within our industry for designing transmission lines.

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Lunch & Learn PDH Training Courses for Your Staff

ASEC enjoys sharing our expertise to advance our industry. If your team is facing a specific challenge,
we can customize a training session for your staff and present it at your office. Some topics
we’ve covered are below. If you are interested in scheduling a course, please contact us.

Transmission Planning

  • System Studies
  • ROW
  • Permitting
  • Aerial Survey

Conductor Characteristics

  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Sag Tension
  • Conductor Selection
  • Conductor Motion

Structure Configuration & Structure Types 

  • Structure Types & Configurations
  • Structure Materials
  • Aesthetic Considerations
  • Design Factors

Hardware & Assemblies

  • Conductor Hardware
  • Insulators
  • OPGW Hardware
  • Shield Wire Hardware

Electrical Clearances & Mechanical Loading 

  • Design Criteria
  • Weather & Load Cases
  • Clearances

Foundation Design

  • Types of Transmission Structure Foundation
  • Design
  • Software Used
  • MFAD Examples

Construction Methods & Design Considerations

  • Modifications to Existing Lines
  • Stringing
  • Structure Setting & Placement
Structure Loading Criteria

  • NESC
  • ASCE Standard 7
  • ASCE Manual 74
  • Other loading standards

Design Manuals and Standards

  • ASCE Standard 48
  • ASCE Standard 10
  • ASCE Manual 91
  • ASCE Manual 113

Design and Analysis of Structures

  • Design of lattice structures
  • Design of steel pole structures
  • Specialized foundations

Software

  • PLS TOWER
  • PLS POLE
  • Other FEA software

Testing

  • Full-scale structure testing
  • Computer simulation

Innovation in Design

  • Importance of aesthetics in design
  • Latest innovations

Manufacturing

  • Latticed towers
  • Steel poles
  • Other types
  • Types of finishes