1. Failure Mechanisms of Composite Cores for High Temperature, Low-Sag (HTLS) Conductors
We have done research on two types of composite cores for HTLS conductors
Suggested topics for research
Effect of temperature on mechanical strength, our tests show reduction in tensile strength with temperature
Ampacity charts considering the differences in conductor construction
Time to failure models based on degradation characteristics
Long term tests with moisture, high temperature and and mechanical (vibration) stress

2. Tensile tests