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    The THOR Hammer Tester - a step change in the management of wooden utility poles

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    Paper number
    569
    Conference name
    CIRED 2019
    Conference date
    3-6 June 2019
    Conference location
    Madrid, Spain
    Peer-reviewed
    Yes
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    Authors
    Eyre-Walker, Ralph, SP Energy Networks, United Kingdom
    Dow, Catherine, SP Energy Networks, United Kingdom
    Bryans, Russell, SP Energy Networks, United Kingdom
    Sriskantharajah, Baraneedaran, Groundline Engineering, United Kingdom
    Abstract
    With over two million wooden utility poles in use across the United Kingdom (UK), assessment and management of wood pole decay has been an issue for many years. Various techniques and approaches exist for this, but each has disadvantages, such as subjectivity in the results, or time implications associated with the test. At present, there is no suitable technique for obtaining an accurate consistent pole health assessment, including below ground assessment, with enough efficiency for mass-scale deployment across the UK networks.Recently, SP Energy Networks has trialled a new, non-destructive seismic pole tester, “THOR”. The device is considered to have great potential, combining an innovative use of technology with real practical application. This paper presents the outcome of the trials to date; considers the device’s applicability to the UK networks; and outlines the proposed future development work to integrate the device as a Business as Usual inspection method for the UK industry.
    Publisher
    AIM
    Date
    2019-06-03
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    • CIRED 2019 Conference
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    https://cired-repository.org/handle/20.500.12455/69
    http://dx.doi.org/10.34890/148
    ISSN
    2032-9644
    ISBN
    978-2-9602415-0-1

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