The thermal conductivity of thermal insulation materials directly affects the building energy consumption. The types and constituents of thermal insulation materials in thermal insulation boards are the key to determining the insulation performance. By optimizing the material constituents and ratios, this paper proposes an improved graphite composite insulation board (GCIB), which has lower thermal conductivity and good fire resistance. Through theoretical derivation, it is found that the limit range of the thermal conductivity of the new GCIB is 0.042–0.064 W/(m · K). Combined with the results of theoretical value analysis, and according to the ratios of material components, the random distribution function of each material component is constructed, and the numerical model of GCIB is established. Through numerical analysis, the range of thermal conductivity of the new composite insulation board is 0.046–0.050 W/(m · K). Finally, we establish an experimental model of the new GCIB. Through the model test of six GCIBs, the thermal conductivity of the new GCIB is obtained as 0.046 W/(m · K), which is in good agreement with the results of theoretical analysis and numerical simulation. Through theoretical analysis, numerical simulation and a sample test, this paper verifies the better thermal insulation performance of the improved GCIB, providing theoretical and numerical simulation methods for the new GCIB, as well as a theoretical reference for the promotion and application of the GCIB.

The connection between the leg members and diagonal members of the urban transmission line tower is mostly in the form of single-limb connection. This paper puts forward a new connection form of pipe double-limb double-plate connection joint, which is based on the model of key joints in an urban narrow base tower structure. The traditional pipe single-limb single-plate and new pipe double-limb double-plate joint are analyzed and studied from three aspects of theory, numerical simulation and experimental study. Through finite element analysis, it is obtained that the section stress of angle steel under eccentric load is 2.05 times of that under axial load, which is basically consistent with the 2.5 times of the theoretical calculation. This shows that the stress of the angle steel in the pipe double-limb double-plate joint is greatly reduced as the axial stress component, which can ensure the safety of the angle steel. Based on the theoretical analysis of the tensile force of two kinds of joints, through the test research and corresponding numerical simulation of pipe single-limb single-plate and pipe double-limb double-plate joints, under the same load, compared with pipe single-limb single-plate joints, the pipe double-limb double-plate joints designed in this paper can greatly reduce the stress of connection plates and members, and compared with the existing joint forms, the bending stress of joint plates can be reduced by about four times, which greatly improves the bearing capacity of the joint. The research on the pipe double-limb double-plate connection joint will provide the basis for the design of new connection joints of narrow base towers in urban areas.

Uneven settlement of transmission tower foundations can result in catastrophic events, such as tower collapse and line failures, disrupting power transmission operations. To address the challenging repairs caused by uneven foundation settlement of transmission towers, we propose an adjustable foundation bolt (AFB). This paper provides a detailed theoretical analysis of the AFB’s stability and load-bearing capacity, including critical buckling force formulas and maximum normal stress expressions. Finite element simulations confirm the precision of our theoretical formulations. Additionally, we introduce a method using baffles to enhance its load-bearing capacity, analyzing the impact of different numbers of baffles through numerical simulations. The experimental results validate the effectiveness of baffles in enhancing structural load-bearing capacity. The device brings convenience and efficiency to the maintenance of transmission towers.