Assertion: cable's shield | /r/HasProperty | connected to earth ground
Facets:
value: at the ends of the cable
type: LOCATION
value: at each shield end
type: LOCATION
value: at splices for redundancy
type: PURPOSE
value: to prevent shock
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Shields on power cables may be connected to earth ground at each shield end and at splices for redundancy to prevent shock even though induced current will flow in the shield.
text: The metallic shields of a cable are connected to earth ground at the ends of the cable, and possibly locations along the length if voltage rise during faults would be dangerous.