Abstract:A aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) in 110 kV transmission line is broken after the operation for 22 years, which seriously affects the safe and stable operation of transmission line. The reasons of fracture failure are analyzed through running condition investigation, visual examination, scanning electronic microscopy analysis, mechanical test and material analysis. The results show that low tensile strength and surface wear of ACSR are the main reason of fracture failure. Some protection suggestions are put forward to prevent such fracture failure.