IEEE 442-1981
Guide for Soil Thermal Resistivity Measurements

Standard No.

IEEE 442-1981

Release Date

1981

Published By

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

IEEE 442-2017

Latest

IEEE 442-2017

Scope

Covers the measurement of soil thermal resistivity. A thorough knowledge of the thermal properties of a soil will enable the user to properly install and load underground cables.

IEEE 442-1981 history

• 1970 IEEE 442-2017 IEEE Guide for Thermal Resistivity Measurements of Soils and Backfill Materials
• 1981 IEEE 442-1981 Guide for Soil Thermal Resistivity Measurements