Lightning protection
Lightning is a high-voltage discharge (usually negative) within clouds (intra-), to each other (inter-), or to the earth. The cloud-to-ground (CG) flash is the one we are usually concerned with …
IEC 62305 – Protection against lightning
Lightning is a very high-energy phenomenon. Lightning protection is often times taken for granted as the probability of a lightning strike to a structure is low, damage to properties and …
Lightning Strike as a Source of Damage
In previous articles, I have presented the damages lightning can cause to structures and services according to IEC 62305. The lightning current is the primary source of damage. Depending on …
Lightning Damage to Services
In this article, I have listed the possible damage that lightning strike could impart into structures. In addition to this, lightning could likewise disrupt services. IEC 62305-1 provides a list …
Lightning Damage to Structures
Lightning is a natural phenomenon. It is a high energy electrical discharge from the atmosphere into the ground that any structure along the path of the discharge will dissipate the …