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But is it art?

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Alan H
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Re: But is it art?

#181 Post by Alan H » September 26th, 2015, 1:04 pm

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Re: But is it art?

#182 Post by Dave B » September 26th, 2015, 1:34 pm

It's, um, different...
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Re: But is it art?

#183 Post by Tetenterre » October 6th, 2015, 7:33 am

From http://www.choishine.com/Projects/giants.html
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Re: But is it art?

#184 Post by lewist » October 6th, 2015, 8:00 am

They have just replaced the 1950s pylons here with mega structures in the same industrial style. There was a long campaign against them but they're here. I like these with a bit of imagination, though they might not have gone down well here.
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Re: But is it art?

#185 Post by Dave B » October 6th, 2015, 10:43 am

I would like to know whether the designers have figured all the weather factors pylons are subject to into their designs. Takes a good standard design to stand up to storm force winds plus rain or snow.

I dislike pylons but not sure if giants preferable.
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Re: But is it art?

#186 Post by Alan H » October 6th, 2015, 10:48 am

Dave B wrote:I would like to know whether the designers have figured all the weather factors pylons are subject to into their designs. Takes a good standard design to stand up to storm force winds plus rain or snow.
They will have to meet strict standards, so I'd assume they were.
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Re: But is it art?

#187 Post by Dave B » October 6th, 2015, 12:01 pm

I admit that I only scanned the text, are these actually in use or an artist's impression?

Computer simulation and design are well up now but I was trying to envisage the windage on the figures from all directions plus the windage on the cables. The latter may not be balanced if one cable leg is shielded by geography. The figures taking a step may allow for that, providing they can also take the side loads on "bends" in the run...

Square pylons are inherrently stable with wind from any direction.

Later: duh! :headbang: first para implies they have been erected! Be interesting to see if they went through any load testing, remember seeing film of destruction tests on standard pylon, ikpressive.

Pylons currently ruin the best panoramic view of Gloucester, but geology there suitable for installing underground cables when life of pylons reached.
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Re: But is it art?

#188 Post by Tetenterre » October 7th, 2015, 10:51 am

If I was in charge, each pylon would incorporate a helical Darrieus turbine. Two birds, one stone.
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Re: But is it art?

#189 Post by Alan H » October 30th, 2016, 12:47 am

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There are three fundamental questions for anyone advocating Brexit:

1. What, precisely, are the significant and tangible benefits of leaving the EU?
2. What damage to the UK and its citizens is an acceptable price to pay for those benefits?
3. Which ruling of the ECJ is most persuasive of the need to leave its jurisdiction?

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