For over a century, wood pole structures have been used to support overhead powerlines. Over time, as the utility industry expanded, the basic wood pole structure has evolved, but regardless of ...

Electric utilities are placing increasing emphasis on cost-effectively extending the life of existing facilities while maintaining adequate levels of safety and reliability. In the case of overhead ...

“Typically, the overall service life of current technology wood utility poles is limited to 20-50 years, based on, among other things, the exposure to the outdoor environments where the poles are ...