parking lot light poles
parking lot light poles
(OP)
Does anyone design for potential or car impact on the straight shaft piers? I have a 10' pier with an additional 3' above grade to support the light pole, but Im not sure if impact design is required and if so, how much force is required. client is worried about bus impacts.






RE: parking lot light poles
Also, I think that ASHTO could give some guidance here too.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: parking lot light poles
RE: parking lot light poles
RE: parking lot light poles
This impact force can be taken by the rigid bolted connection at the base plate to forestall the pole breaking and damaging opposite and adjacent vehicles.
However if you want some protection for your light poles add a couple of concrete filled bollards in front of the poles and you can rest the case.
Regards
Lexim
RE: parking lot light poles
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: parking lot light poles