Software for Raceway Design and Calculation of Cable Installation Forces

The pull tension and sidewall bearing pressure experienced by cables during installation determine the lengths of cable installed and splices needed, if any, and influence the cost of installation. For the first time, personal computer software exists which not only estimates these forces, but enhances confidence in the results by showing the user his raceway on the CRT in any of the four (4) standard views. Typically, the installer /estimator uses the estimated forces to determine what kind of pull he can expect - easy or hard - and to consequently exercise any options he may have in the design/bid/installation of the system. He can then quickly input alternate raceways or cable changes, and rerun the program. Twenty-five (25) help screens and ten (10) data libraries aid the user.