Abstract
This paper deals with the dynamic
analyses carried out to determine the aeolian
vibration behavior of the All Dielectric Self
Supporting Optical Cables (ADSS). The vibration
numerical simulation usually requires two main
tests giving the cable self-damping and the
flexural stiffness EJ. Considering the long lasting
experience gained on metallic cables, both the
power method (PM) and the inverse standing
wave ratio (ISWR) have been considered, in order
to evaluate the cable self-damping. Some
improvements, proven to be necessary in
transferring the methods to the ADSS cables, are
then described. Results from a standardized
fatigue test are also shown and critically
discussed.
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