Abstract:
Electricity programmes enjoy top priority in
many developing countries. Apart from the actual
power generating, the provision of transmission
lines and poles is the cornerpillar of the
succesful realization of such a programme.
The first poles used for the transmission of
power and telecommunication were made of
wood.
Later, as requirements for poles increased, and
with the limited-life of wood in view, poles were
made of steel. Yet steel, although it has a comparatively
longer life time than wood, is also
subject to a considerable corrosion and thus requires
careful maintenance over the years.
Another and far more suitable material for
poles is concrete.
