RCDD · Question #276
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.
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)- A2% (1)
- B80% (39)
- C12% (6)
- D6% (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.
Limiting to only one 90-degree bend is overly restrictive and does not reflect standard installation practice, which permits two bends between pull points.
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.
Three 90-degree bends between pulling points would create excessive cumulative friction and pulling tension, violating standard conduit fill and installation guidelines.
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/
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