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When installing underground entrances, no more than ________ 90-degree bends should be included between pulling points.

The correct answer is B. Two. Underground conduit runs must include no more than two 90-degree bends between pulling points to limit cable-pulling tension and prevent conduit fill or jacket damage.

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Question

When installing underground entrances, no more than ________ 90-degree bends should be included between pulling points.

Options

  • AOne
  • BTwo
  • CThree
  • DFour

How the community answered

(49 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    80% (39)
  • C
    12% (6)
  • D
    6% (3)

Why each option

Underground conduit runs must include no more than two 90-degree bends between pulling points to limit cable-pulling tension and prevent conduit fill or jacket damage.

AOne

Limiting to only one 90-degree bend is overly restrictive and does not reflect standard installation practice, which permits two bends between pull points.

BTwoCorrect

Limiting bends to two 90-degree turns between pull boxes or pulling points keeps cumulative friction and sidewall pressure within acceptable limits during cable installation. Exceeding two 90-degree bends increases pulling tension exponentially, risking cable jacket damage, conductor deformation, or the need for excessive pulling force that can compromise the cable's performance specifications.

CThree

Three 90-degree bends between pulling points would create excessive cumulative friction and pulling tension, violating standard conduit fill and installation guidelines.

DFour

Four 90-degree bends between pulling points would make cable pulling extremely difficult and could cause cable damage, far exceeding accepted installation standards.

Concept tested: Underground conduit bend limits between pull points

Source: https://www.tiaonline.org/standard/tia-569/

Topics

#underground entrance#conduit bends#pulling points#installation limits

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