PLS-CADD Orientation

Overview

PLS-CADD is the industry standard in overhead line design and drafting software. This course will teach the attendee how to use PLS-CADD on na project from start to finish, including importing survey data, criteria development, structure design, conductor sagging and Plan & Profile drawing development and plotting.

Topics covered

• Orientation of PLS-CADD
• Survey Data & Terrain Modeling
• Generating Construction Documents/li>
• PLS-CADD/LITE
• PLS-POLE integration with PLS-CADD & overview of Tower
• Assessing existing lines for rerating & uprating
• Use of Finite Element Sag-Tension when ruling span is not acceptable

Engineering

Engineering is also covered in the PLS-CADD Orientation. Here are some of the articles covered under engineering:

• Design Criteria
• Sag-Tension Calculations
• Clearance Calculations
• Structure Calculations
• Manual Spotting & Stringing
• Automatic Spotting