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Standard Test Method for Determination of Cross-Sectional Area of Stranded Conductors

ASTM-B263 - 2014 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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This test method covers the standard procedure for determining the cross-sectional area of stranded conductors by the mass method. The apparatus shall consist of a balance for mass measurement, a steel scale for length measurement, and a jig or equivalent equipment for cutting the conductor to length and at right angles to its axis. Cross-sectional area of stranded conductors such as those with only one type of conducting material, cored annular conductors and steel-reinforced aluminum conductors, composite copper and copper-covered steel conductors, and composite aluminum 1350 and aluminum alloy 6201 conductor shall be calculated.

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Scope

1.1 This test method covers the procedure for determining the cross-sectional area of stranded conductors by the mass method.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Keywords

cross-sectional area; mass method; stranded conductor

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Document Number

ASTM-B263/B263M-14

Revision Level

2014 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

April 15, 2014

Document Type

Test Method

Page Count

3 pages

Committee Number

B01.02