Work Item
ASTM WK94162
Revision of B987/B987M-20 Standard Specification for Carbon Fiber Thermoset Polymer Matrix Composite Core (CFC) for use in Overhead Electrical Conductors
Rationale
ASTM B987-20 covers a single-strand (solid) CFC over a range of diameters and strength grades. This revision adopts the same diameters and strength grades, but adds an option for a stranded core. Conductors with stranded CFC have been deployed for over 20 years, with an excellent record in service and in severe accelerated lab testing. Only the changes essential for including the stranded CFC are proposed. Prior ballots that received negative votes are addressed, where practical, in this revision request.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 03-12-2025
Technical Contact: Paul Springer
Item: 001
Ballot: B01 (25-02)
Status: In Balloting