Chapter 11
Retrofit of Existing Substation Infrastructures
Publication: Substation Structure Design Guide: Recommended Practice for Design and Use
Abstract
This chapter is a guide for the engineer on common drivers and various methods used in the retrofit, analysis, and reuse of an existing substation structure or foundation. Replacing equipment during upgrades or equipment failures may lead to the reuse of a structure or foundation. When retrofitting substations, environmental factors such as asbestos and soil contamination should be considered. Federal, state, and local environmental regulations address the proper handling, management, transport, and disposal of each of these contaminants if they are found in soils or surrounding areas. Any number of security improvements in an existing substation may be necessary for increasing security. A rational approach should be taken when evaluating the impacts of load variations or structural modifications to existing structures. The retrofit of existing structures should include a prior inspection of structurally relevant areas. Any significantly corroded or damaged members need to be repaired or replaced as part of the retrofit.
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Substation Structure Design Guide: Recommended Practice for Design and Use
Pages: 179 - 190
Editor: George T. Watson, P.E.
ISBN (Print): 978-0-7844-1617-4
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8517-0
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8518-7
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© 2023 by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Dec 20, 2023
Published in print: Dec 28, 2023
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Buildings
- Construction engineering
- Construction methods
- Contaminant transport
- Energy infrastructure
- Engineering fundamentals
- Environmental engineering
- Equipment and machinery
- Existing buildings
- Foundations
- Geotechnical engineering
- Infrastructure
- Lifeline systems
- Pollutants
- Pollution
- Power transmission substations
- Rehabilitation
- Soil pollution
- Structural engineering
- Structures (by type)
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