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
Ken






RE: shape sail structure pole design
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
Thanks for your help. Do I need soil test data to design the pole footing?
Ken
RE: shape sail structure pole design
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering