Grounds for Grounding 2nd Edition

Grounds for Grounding, 2nd Edition by Elya B. Joffe and Kai-Sang Lock is an authoritative, practical guide for engineers, consultants, and safety professionals who design, analyze, and maintain grounding systems for power delivery and industrial installations. Clear, concise, and rooted in field-proven methodology, this edition translates complex theory into actionable solutions for real-world challenges in electrical grounding and earthing.

Discover comprehensible explanations of grounding fundamentals, soil resistivity testing, grounding grid design, step-and-touch potential calculations, and transient phenomena including lightning and switching events. The authors bridge theory and practice with worked examples, modelling techniques, and guidance aligned with modern standards such as IEEE and the NEC, making it indispensable for power system engineers across the United States, Canada, and internationally.

Whether you’re designing substation grounding, protecting personnel and equipment, or troubleshooting performance issues, this book equips you with the tools to improve safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize cost-effective designs. Practical checklists, clear diagrams, and calculation methods streamline project workflows and support confident decision-making on site and in the office.

A must-have reference for electrical engineers, utility planners, contractors, and university students, Grounds for Grounding, 2nd Edition combines rigorous analysis with everyday applicability. Invest in a resource that elevates your grounding practice and helps you deliver safer, more reliable electrical systems. Order your copy today to bring clarity and confidence to grounding design and maintenance for projects in North America and beyond.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.