Application of fiber reinforced polymer in overhead transmission pole and tower

Reviewed the uses and existing problems of overhead transmission structures,and discussed the recent developments of utilizing fiber reinforced polymer(FRP) in transmission poles and tower from domestically to internationally.The impact of transmission poles made by different materials such as wood,concrete,steel and fiber reinforced polymer(FRP) are discussed from technology,economic,environment and society point of view.The wide applications of fiber reinforced polymer poles in domestic transmission line are prospected.