Galloping response of sector-shape iced eight bundle conductors

Wind tunnel test results of the aerodynamic coefficients of sector-shape iced eight bundle conductors varying with wind attack angles are presented. Then, by means of the user-defined cable elements, the aerodynamic loads are applied on the cable elements of each sub-conductor through the finite element method (FEM). In addition, the galloping responses of sector-shape iced eight bundle conductors are discussed. Finally, galloping responses, including dynamic responses (natural modes and frequencies), galloping orbits, and amplitudes of typical sector-shape iced eight bundle conductor transmission lines in the cases of different span lengths, wind velocities, and angles of wind attack are studied, respectively. These results provide useful references for a theoretical basis for the study of galloping and the technique of anti-galloping in cold regions.