Table of Contents
FOREWORD
CONTENTS
1Scope
2References
2.1Normativereferences
2.2Informativereferences
3Termsanddefinitions
4Abbreviations
5Characteristicsofopticalfibresandcables
5.1Opticalfibrecharacteristics
5.2Mechanicalcharacteristics
5.3Environmentalconditions
5.4Firesafety
6Cableconstruction
6.1Fibrecoatings
6.2Cableelements
6.3Sheath
6.4Armour
6.5Identificationofcable
7Testmethods
7.1Testmethodsforcableelements
7.2Testmethodsformechanicalcharacteristicsofthe
cable
7.3Testmethodsforenvironmentalcharacteristics Abstract
Describes characteristics, construction and test methods of optical fibre cables for duct and tunnel application.