Corrosion Damage to Joints of Lattice Towers Designed from Weathering Steels.

The article dealt with the load-bearing capacity and durability of power line lattice towers designed from weathering steel. Attention was paid in particular to the bolted lap joints. The article evaluates the static and corrosion performance of bolted lap joints in long-term operating towers, and also presents and evaluates design measures that can be applied in the design of new lattice towers, or in the reconstruction of already operating structures.