Fiber Optic Networks

FIBER OPTIC NETWORK Outside Plant Technology (OSP) provides a pathway for the realization of new technologies, including fiber optics.

Serving as a complete introduction for the beginner and a review for experienced professionals, this book presents fundamental information about outside plant construction and engineering, including standards, permit requirements, pullbox procedures, trenching, handhole and manhole installation, and directional drilling..

New chapters address safety standards, engineering guidlines, services, solutions, required materials, electrical protection, railroad safety design, bridge attachments, and fiber optics cable splicing.

Patrick Argiro has designed this book specifically for Telco executives, OSP engineers, network engineers, cable companies, telco companies and any other entities utilizing Fiber Optic technology

In his career Mr. Argiro has worked for several of the largest Telecommunication companies in the country and has held such positions as OSP inspector, OSP Engineer, OSP Planner/ Right of Way Agent and Project Manager, and has performed many other tasks in the construction industry.