Hello,
I have often encountered the ability to calculate general ampacities for different sizes of conductors, primarily copper conductors.
What I am more certainly interested in is the ability to calculate for example a simple connector or a certain shape's ampacity, based on the material, i.e. copper, zinc, brass, etc. and its geometrical shape, resistivity or conductivity, and keeping in mind that it is done over a variable distance or length of the sample. Perhaps I am missing a few variables.
I have tried reasearching and looking up books on this idea but i haven't been able to draw positive conclusions, since most resources point in the direction of wire ampacities.
I really need help on this subject and I would most certainly be very thankful for any helpful information. And also, if there is any helpful books that I can aquire to be helpful with this sort of information i would be really thankful.
Thanks...
I have often encountered the ability to calculate general ampacities for different sizes of conductors, primarily copper conductors.
What I am more certainly interested in is the ability to calculate for example a simple connector or a certain shape's ampacity, based on the material, i.e. copper, zinc, brass, etc. and its geometrical shape, resistivity or conductivity, and keeping in mind that it is done over a variable distance or length of the sample. Perhaps I am missing a few variables.
I have tried reasearching and looking up books on this idea but i haven't been able to draw positive conclusions, since most resources point in the direction of wire ampacities.
I really need help on this subject and I would most certainly be very thankful for any helpful information. And also, if there is any helpful books that I can aquire to be helpful with this sort of information i would be really thankful.
Thanks...