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Lightning Protection

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Mar 2, 2022
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Please help me in understanding the below Lightning Protection calculation report.
I can able to understand that they used Mesh method / Rolling Sphere methods, the radius is 20m, Lightning Rod Material is Copper.
What are the natural component (Allows Puncture) and natural component (Prevents Puncture)?
What does it mean lateral terminal for structure >45m with Top 20%?

Thanks.

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IEC 62305-3 3 Terms and definitions
3.15 natural component of LPS
conductive component installed not specifically for lightning protection which can be used in addition to the LPS or in some cases could provide the function of one or more parts of the LPS
lightning protection system LPS
complete system used to reduce physical damage due to lightning flashes to a structure
NOTE Examples of the use of this term include:
-natural air-terminals
-natural down-conductors
-natural earthing electrodes
See further:
4.3 Continuity of steelwork in reinforced concrete structures
5.1.3 Use of natural components
Natural components made of conductive materials, which will always remain in/on the structure and will not be modified (e.g. interconnected reinforced steel, metal framework of the structure, etc.) may be used as parts of an LPS.
 
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