BPA transmission line with HD vibration dampners

By M H Norris; posted October 13, 2011

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This BPA HV transmission line cuts through Southern Oregon just South of Bonanza, Oregon. Notice the very heavy duty steel blocks used as vibration dampeners on this tower. Also called counter weights these control the high wind shears in this valley. man are these heavy duty. Some of the biggest used. Closer views to follow

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