testing of cables is not being carried out to determine adherence to 

 specifications, because the most critical cable parameters have not been 

 determined so adequate test procedures to evaluate these parameters can 

 be developed. 



Long-term testing to determine the effect of extended loading on 

 cables is also lacking. New designs need to be tested and failure pre- 

 vention solutions evaluated. The manufacturers cannot, or are reluctant 

 to provide this testing capability without a marked increased in cable 

 costs. 



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