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Span guys are used to provide support by connecting between two adjacent poles rather than anchoring to the ground. They distribute unbalanced loads across multiple poles and are typically used where installing ground anchors is impractical, where loads can be shared between poles, or at angle or corner locations where the span guy can help counteract the change in line direction by transferring forces between poles.
In Katapult Pro we make a few distinctions to help communicate the purpose:
Overhead Guys
Overhead Guys
Overhead guys are a specific type of span guy configuration where the adjacent span and pole serve exclusively for guying purposes. The adjacent pole and span should be dedicated to providing structural support, with minimal or no other conductors or cables present that would introduce additional loads or complicate the load distribution.
In Katapult Pro, the connection type attribute should be set to overhead guy and the default map style will be orange.
Pole to Pole Guys
Pole to Pole Guys
Pole to pole guys utilize in-line poles within the existing route for guying purposes. These configurations occur when the span's primary function is to carry power and communication cables, but the termination of one or more cables creates unbalanced loads that require guying support. In these situations, attachers employ adjacent in-line poles as anchor points rather than installing dedicated guying structures or ground anchors.
In Katapult Pro, the connection type attribute should be set to pole to pole guy and the default map style will be dark green.
When annotating aerial span guys, use the wire photo input and set the company information along with the appropriate guy cable type option. Select guy as the input for guy wires supporting communication cables, and select power guy for guy wires supporting power conductors. Accurate identification is critical because automated pole loading specs and make-ready clearance requirements are triggered based on whether the guy is properly categorized as supporting power or communication facilities.
Point Load End
Point Load End
The point load end attribute should be applied to the anchored end of pole-to-pole or overhead guy wires. After tracing the guy wire (see Cable Tracing section), identify the load-bearing end and assign the point load end attribute to that termination. The load-bearing end is typically the lower end of the cable, though exceptions may occur, and is usually characterized by having either a down guy or no additional attachments on the opposite side of the pole. While guy wires generally match the attachment height of the conductor or cable they support, the point load end will not correspond to any other attachment height, as it represents the anchor point absorbing the load.
The best way to add point load end is to use the "pl" shortcut. In the height portion of the annotation marker, type in "pl" and hit enter. This will add the point load end attribute and check the box. To manually add the attribute right click on the wire input and hit the three-dot menu (next to the trashcan). On the "marker" attributes select add +, search and select point load end, and check the box.
By holding CTRL and selecting all applicable photo inputs, you can add point load end to each necessary guy wire at once, using either the shortcut or manual method.
You can use the pl shortcut on 1 or more markers to add and set point load end.
The point load end attribute can be added manually under the marker attributes tab.
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