Any component of a communication cable , metallic or optical, the function of which is to protect the transport medium , i.e., conductor or fiber, from excessive tensile and bending stresses during installation and while in service. [After FAA ]
STRENGTH MEMBER
Meaning of STRENGTH MEMBER in English
Telecommunication standard terms English vocab. Английский словарь стандартных телекоммуникационных терминов. 2012