H-Frame Dead-End Structures
Compact two-column dead-end assemblies for conductor termination at substation line entrances and exits.
Termination Built to Hold
An H-frame dead end uses two columns and one or more conductor beams to terminate phases in a comparatively narrow footprint. It is commonly used for moderate-tension or slack-span connections and compact yard layouts. Column spacing, beam elevation, attachment points, bracing, and foundation reactions follow the project’s electrical clearances and structural loads.
Unlike the broader dead-end category, this page focuses on the H-frame configuration. SteelCon fabricates matched columns, beams, bracing, shield-wire peaks where specified, connection assemblies, and anchorage from approved drawings, then match-marks and packages the members so each frame can be identified during erection.
Typical Components
- Paired H-frame columns and conductor beams
- Phase and slack-span attachment plates
- Diagonal and horizontal bracing
- Optional shield-wire peaks and grounding provisions
- Base plates, anchor bolts, templates, and loose hardware
Fabrication & Field Context
