How much of the structure needs to be below ground?
How much of the structure needs to be below ground?
(OP)
I'm trying to help a co-worker determine how deep in the ground to put the following: (5)-8" SCH STD Pipe x 30'-0" long. These are going to be poles for a netting to keep softballs from flying out of the field into the highway...crash! I'm sure there has to be a standard for stuff like this somewhere, or at least a rule of thumb.
I was thinking like a 24" diamter hole 6 feet deep and fill it up with concrete would do it, but might be overkill, so I figured someone here would know. Thanks.
I was thinking like a 24" diamter hole 6 feet deep and fill it up with concrete would do it, but might be overkill, so I figured someone here would know. Thanks.
Brian
www.mcabeeconstruction.com
Opinions expressed are my own and are not those of the company.





RE: How much of the structure needs to be below ground?
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RE: How much of the structure needs to be below ground?
1. Check local codes,
2. Repost this question on the "civil/environmental engineering - other topocs" forum,
3. Deeper is better.
RE: How much of the structure needs to be below ground?
RE: How much of the structure needs to be below ground?
RE: How much of the structure needs to be below ground?
Brian
www.mcabeeconstruction.com
Opinions expressed are my own and are not those of the company.
RE: How much of the structure needs to be below ground?
I would contact someone who constructs billboards or highway signs in your locale as I think the netting is going to present wind load issues greater than electric lines. If you plan on taking these down after every use you may be alright at the recommended depths but....
Good luck.
Griffy
RE: How much of the structure needs to be below ground?
What if your poles fell out and beaned someone or a kid? And then, their lawyers found out that you not only violated the code, but didn't even bother to check?
TTFN