Refers to the tension on the optical cable when the total load is calculated theoretically under the design weather conditions. 1% (central tube) without additional attenuation. For fiber optic cable, the tensile strength of a cable represents the highest load or pulling force that can be placed upon any cable before any damage occurs to the fibers or their optical properties and characteristics. Typically, strength distributions are measured to determine a flaw size distribution; the model then predicts how these flaws will grow over time. When not under tension (after installation), the minimum recommended long term bend radius is 10 times the cable diameter. Note: Some cables have. Current legal documents describe the areas of application of fiber optic cables, requirements for their resistance to mechanical and climatic load, as well as requirements for the electrical characteristics of optical cables with metal structural elements. In layman's terms, the excess length of the.
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