Outside Plant Handbook

Outside plant technology (OSP) provides a pathway for the realization of new technologies, including fiber optics. Serving as a complete introduction for the beginner and a review for experienced professionals, this book presents fundamental information about outside plant construction and engineering, including standards, permit requirements, pullbox procedures, trenching, handhole and manhole installation, and directional drilling. New chapters address safety standards, engineering guidelines, services, solutions, required materials, electrical protection, railroad safety design, bridge attachments, and fiber optics cable splicing. Each chapter finishes with definitions and quizzes.