What is BS 183 - Galvanized steel wire strand about?
BS 183 specifies a set of guidelines for the general-purpose galvanized steel wire stand.
BS 183 incorporate this and it is intended to cover such uses as:
- Suspension of telecommunication cables
- Stay strand for poles supporting overhead cables, domestic TV aerials and similar applications
- Signalling strand
BS 183 specifies requirements for seven tensile strength grades of galvanized steel wire strand in sizes from1.7 mm to 23.8 mm diameter, intended for a variety of purposes including railway signalling strand.
Note 1: BS 183 does not specify requirements for strands used in major civil engineering works, such as prestressed concrete, suspension bridges and TV and radio transmission masts.
Who is BS 183 - Galvanized steel wire strand for?
BS 183 on galvanized steel wire strand is useful for:
- Civil engineering contractors
- Manufacturers of iron and steel
- Mechanical and structural engineers
- Railway engineers
Why should you use BS 183 - Galvanized steel wire strand?
Either constructing a building or for engineering purposes, galvanized steel wires can do wonders. It helps to bind the building together and keep them from falling.
There are various other uses of Galvanized steel wire like wire cloth, suspension bridges, animal or bird cages, railway signalling stand etc.
BS 183 guidelines help the manufacturers of steel wire stand to produce strong wires with the help of specifications for general purpose galvanized steel wire stand.
BS 183 consists of guidelines that help the engineers and users to get strong and secure products that are durable.
