GB 50233-2014 Code for Construction and Acceptance of 110 kV-750 kV Overhead Transmission Lines (English Edition)

Name: GB 50233-2014 Code for Construction and Acceptance of 110 kV-750 kV Overhead Transmission Lines (English Edition)
ISBN: 9787518211425

Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China / 中华人民共和国国家质量监督检验检疫总局China Planning Press · ChinaSep 2021

Rating 3.9

Word count: 23K words
Chapters: 39
ISBN: 9787518211425

Summary

The National Standard "Code for construction and acceptance of 110kV~750kV overhead transmission line" is hereby approved with the number GB 50233-2014 and shall be implemented as of August 1, 2015. Articles 6.1.2, 7.2.1, 8.4.1 and 8.4.7 therein are mandatory provisions and must be strictly enforced. The former national standards "Code for construction and acceptance of 110kV~500kV overhead transmission line" GB 50233-2005 and "Code for construction and acceptance of 750kV overhead transmission line" GB 50389-2006 are simultaneously abolished.\nThis code applies to the construction and acceptance of new, reconstructed and expanded AC overhead transmission lines with voltage levels of 110kV~750kV.

Editor's review

GB 50233-2014 Code for Construction and Acceptance of 110kV~750kV Overhead Transmission Lines (English Edition) is a highly authoritative and specialized engineering technical standard. It is not a "book" in the ordinary sense, but a core Chinese national code in the field of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage overhead transmission line construction. The publication of its English edition marks an important step in the internationalization of China's electric power engineering technical standards, aiming to provide accurate and official technical grounds for overseas power projects, international contractors, design institutes, and engineers and technicians in related fields.\n\nIn terms of content, this code specifies in detail the technical requirements, operating norms, safety criteria and final acceptance standards for the construction of overhead transmission lines at voltage levels from 110kV to 750kV. It covers the entire process from route selection, foundation construction, tower erection and conductor stringing to grounding systems and final acceptance, and is the cornerstone for ensuring the quality, safety and reliable operation of transmission lines. The English translation strictly follows the provisions of the original Chinese edition, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of technical content; for international practitioners unfamiliar with Chinese technical terminology, it is an essential reference.\n\nAs an editor, I believe the value of this book goes far beyond its text. It represents the mature experience and technical accumulation of China's power infrastructure construction and is a concrete manifestation of "Chinese standards" going global. For professionals who need to apply or understand Chinese power construction standards in an international context, this book is an indispensable tool. Its reading value lies in precise technical provisions and rigorous standardization, not in literary or popular appeal. It is more like a "technical code" to be consulted and followed repeatedly, and its authority is endorsed by the issuing body, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Construction project managers and site engineers engaged in overseas power projects (especially those involving Chinese standards or equipment)
Technical personnel in international power engineering consulting firms and design institutes who need comparative analysis of Chinese and foreign standards
Teachers and graduate students in power engineering programs at universities whose research involves transmission lines or international engineering standards
Technical reviewers at international companies responsible for procuring or accepting Chinese-manufactured transmission line equipment and services

Not a good fit for

General readers seeking introductory knowledge or popular science reading on power systems
Readers interested only in literary works such as novels and essays

Reading tips

Use it as a reference book in conjunction with actual project work, consulting relevant chapters for specific construction steps (such as foundation pouring or tension stringing) rather than reading it cover to cover.
Keep the original Chinese edition (GB 50233-2014) or related Chinese technical manuals at hand for cross-checking when translation doubts arise, so as to ensure correct understanding.
Study it together with specific engineering drawings and construction plans to translate abstract provisions into concrete construction guidance, maximizing its application value.

About the publisher

China Planning Press China

China Planning Press is a central-level publishing institution directly under the National Development and Reform Commission. Guided by the mission of "spreading the wisdom of development and reform and serving national economic construction," it publishes academic books on macroeconomic policy, economic research, and business management, as well as engineering construction standards, codes, and quotas. Its catalog of about 2,817 titles focuses on industrial technology and architecture, with representative publications including the Code for Design of Automatic Fire Alarm Systems, the Code for Fire Protection Design of Buildings, the Standard for Design of Building Water Supply and Drainage, the Standard for Fire Protection Design of Petrochemical Enterprises, and the Standard for Geotechnical Testing Methods. Its authors come largely from specialized institutions and competent authorities such as the Shenyang Fire Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security, SINOPEC Luoyang Engineering Co., Ltd., Shanghai Xiandai Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd., and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Ministry of Water Resources, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, reflecting a distinctive profile centered on engineering construction standards and codes while also covering academic publishing in economics and management.

版权信息
中华人民共和国住房和城乡建设部公告
Announcement of Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Developm
Foreword
1 General Provisions
2 Terms
3 Inspections and Tests on Raw Materials and Equipment
4 Surveying
5 Earthwork
6 Foundation Engineering
6.1 General Requirements
6.2 Cast-in-site Foundation
6.3 Cast-in-site Pile Foundation
6.4 Concrete Pole Foundation and Precast Concrete Foundation
6.5 Rock Foundation
6.6 Construction in Winter/Rainy Season and High Temperature
6.7 Foundation Construction in Permafrost Area
7 Towers and Poles Erection
7.1 General Requirements
7.2 Steel Towers
7.3 Concrete Pole
7.4 Steel Tube Pole
7.5 Guy Wire
8 Erection and Stringing Lines Engineering
8.1 General Requirements
8.2 Tension Stringing
8.3 Non-tension Stringing
8.4 Connection
8.5 Stringing
8.6 Accessories Installation
8.7 Stringing of Optical Fiber Composite Overhead Ground Wir
9 Earthing Engineering
10 Acceptance and Hand-over
10.1 Acceptance
10.2 As-built Test
10.3 Completion Transfer
Appendix A Requirement of Safety Clearance
Explanation of Wording in This Code
List of Quoted Standards

FAQ

Does this book have a Douban rating? What is it about?

Such specialized national technical standards are generally not rated or discussed on mass book communities such as Douban. The core content of this book is the mandatory technical provisions of the People's Republic of China on the construction and final acceptance of 110kV to 750kV overhead transmission lines; the English edition provides an authoritative official translation.

What is the background of the author, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China?

The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China is a department of the State Council responsible for national construction administration, including the formulation of national engineering construction standards. National standards (GB) approved and issued by the Ministry have mandatory or recommended legal effect and are the authoritative basis that domestic engineering design, construction and acceptance must follow. This book is issued by the Ministry, ensuring the supreme authority of the code.

Does this book have any value for people outside the power industry?

For those outside the industry, the practical value of this book is very low. It contains no popular explanations or background knowledge and consists entirely of highly specialized, clause-based technical provisions. Its value is concentrated in specific professional and technical work scenarios, and it is not suitable as general reading for knowledge expansion.

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About the author

Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China Author

The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China is a department under the State Council. It was established on March 15, 2008, through the restructuring of the former Ministry of Construction, and is located at No. 9 Sanlihe Road, Haidian District, Beijing. The Ministry is mainly responsible for housing security, housing system reform, urban and rural planning and construction management, construction market supervision, the engineering construction standards system, and building energy efficiency. In publishing, it has organized the compilation of a large number of engineering construction standards and technical specifications, with 241 works in the collection. These cover building area calculation, acceptance of construction quality for building foundations, outdoor water supply and drainage design, low-voltage power distribution design, design of high-rise structures, cable design for electric power engineering, and design of automatic sprinkler systems. They are commonly classified under industrial technology and architecture. These standards and specifications provide unified technical bases for building design, construction, and acceptance, and have wide influence in the industry.

中华人民共和国国家质量监督检验检疫总局 Author

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China was formerly an institution directly under the State Council. Public biographical information about it is limited. The body was responsible for product quality supervision, inspection and quarantine, and the management and issuance of relevant national standards. The library contains 67 of its works, mostly in the fields of architecture and industrial technology. Representative works include the Code for Design of Low-Voltage Power Distribution (GB 50054-2011), the Code for Design of Sprinkler Systems (GB 50084-2017), and the Code for Construction and Acceptance of 66kV and Below Overhead Power Lines in Electrical Equipment Installation Engineering (GB 50173-2014). These standards are characterized by rigorous provisions, clear data and strong applicability, serving as important technical bases for engineering design, construction and acceptance, and exerting a broad influence on technical standardization and safety and quality control in the relevant industries.