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shape sail structure pole design

shape sail structure pole design

shape sail structure pole design

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Can anyone give me an idea about how to design poles for a shape sail. Basically I think I need to calculate the wind loads applied to the pole. What design code I need to follow? Then I need to design a footing for each pole. I plan to use round steel poles but how deep the pole needs to go into the ground. Do I need rebar cage and concrete in the hole with the pole?

Ken

RE: shape sail structure pole design

Go to ASCE 7-05

Figure 6-21 on page 74.  I would start here and read.  Looks like you are going to have to use Method 2 for the wind.

Regarding the footing, more than likely it wants to be a pole footing (no pun intended here), but with the pole itself attached to the concrete pole footing with a bolted moment connection.

Mike McCann
McCann Engineering

RE: shape sail structure pole design

(OP)
Mike,

Thanks for your help. Do I need soil test data to design the pole footing?

Ken

RE: shape sail structure pole design

If you do not have a geotech report recommendation, then look to the 2006 IBC Table 1804.2 for these values.

Mike McCann
McCann Engineering

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