How to calculation the wind load for lighting pole?
How to calculation the wind load for lighting pole?
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I am designing a connection detail for a 18' high 4" square lighting pole. how to calculation wind load on the pole?
there is an equation in ASCE 7: 6-27
but the gust-effect factor from section 6.5.8 is too complicated.
does anybody know there are other equations can be used? Thanks.
there is an equation in ASCE 7: 6-27
but the gust-effect factor from section 6.5.8 is too complicated.
does anybody know there are other equations can be used? Thanks.






RE: How to calculation the wind load for lighting pole?
Otherwise, for more highway/street applications use this document:
Link to AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals, 5th Edition
RE: How to calculation the wind load for lighting pole?
Don't design it for just what's being attached now because someone might attach more fixtures in the future.
RE: How to calculation the wind load for lighting pole?
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RE: How to calculation the wind load for lighting pole?
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