Abstract:Cup tower and cathead tower are widely used in single circuit AC transmission lines, but the K-joint of crank arm is a relatively weak point in stiffness. Taking the deformation statistics of the K-joint of crank arm in cathead tower in a 500 kV AC transmission line project for example, the deformation causes of the K-joint of crank arm are analyzed from three aspects of design, processing and construction, and the appropriate structural measures and construction requirements are put forward. Through the verification of a new project, the effect of the control measures is remarkable, which is worthy of reference in the future tower design and construction.