Pylon: the study of construction method and maintenance / Noor Farina Malaki

Pylon is a structure in transmission line which used for the transfer of electric energy. It can transfer the energy over long or short distances, and at different voltages. It can be seen as the location usually near to the housing scheme and along the highways. What we have seen today is that there are many problem regarding the pylon and the transmission line in term of the planning and location of the pylon site and intruder problems. The aim of this dissertation is to identify the type of maintenance and its works and what kind of construction method and its phrases in building up a pylon. Study area done to identify the type of maintenance and construction work from 3 study case sites located in Putrajaya, Selangor and Kedah. The study is important to give understanding about the construction, maintenance and regulation of pylon to its surrounding to get a better point of view which can help in planning the existing area surrounding the structure and its members.