Conduit Sizing Calculator command
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Command |
Path |
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Conduit Sizing Calc |
AEC > Electrical |
The Conduit Sizing Calculator reports the proper size conduit required for a given set of wires.
To perform conduit sizing calculations:
Select the command.
The Conduit Sizing Calculator dialog box opens.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Conductor Item |
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Type/Manufacturer |
Using the information contained in the wire specifications database, select a wire type or manufacturer |
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Size/Part Number |
Select a wire size or part number |
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Number of conductors |
Enter the number of conductors of this type and size |
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C-S Area of conductor in sq inches |
The cross-sectional area of the specified conductor displays |
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Add >> |
Click to include the specified conductors in the conduit |
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Remove |
Click to removed a selected conductor from the Conductors Currently in Conduit list |
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Clear All |
Click to remove all conductors from the Conductors Currently in Conduit list |
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Conductors Currently in Conduit |
Displays a list of conductors currently included in the conduit |
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Conduit Type |
Select a conduit type |
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Number of conduits |
Specify the number of conduits |
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Conduit stuff percentage |
Specify a conduit stuff percentage; the percentage suggested by the software can be modified |
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Results |
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Actual Conduit Size required in inches/mm |
Displays the actual size of conduit required |
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Nominal Conduit (Trade) size required in inches/mm |
Displays the nominal (trade) size of conduit required |
When calculations are complete, click Close.