If corner pull exceeds 50 ft, what is required?

• A. More anchors
• B. Use tie-down strap
• C. Double dead end is required
• D. Temporary pole

Answer: (C)

When a cable makes a corner, the tension is not simply carried in one direction; the bend concentrates load at the termination. If that corner pull is high (exceeding the specified threshold), a single termination isn’t enough to safely resist and distribute the force. A double dead end provides two backing points and two clamps in sequence, so the load from both sides of the bend is shared and the cable is held more securely around the corner. This arrangement improves load distribution, reduces the risk of slippage, and increases the overall strength of the termination for high corner pulls. That’s why, when corner pull exceeds the threshold, using a double dead end is required.