Unmanned aircraft systems – more popularly known as drones – have emerged as a novel method of inspecting power lines, allowing power utility companies to review the health of their infrastructure ...

Many transmission structures are tested to failure at full-scale, leading to an improved understanding of capacity compared to most structures. Typically when extreme wind events occur, the maximum ...

Joey Anthony balances his role as a managing engineer with his passion for ecology, demonstrating the importance of environmental awareness in utility work. He completed the University of Illinois ...

If you have paid close attention to power lines, you might have noticed metal spring-like structures close to the transmission towers. These spring-like structures are known as lightning arresters, ...