Design of billboards
Design of billboards
(OP)
Hi,
Can anyone tell me the name of a book which has got the design for billboards?
I have got one but there is no design for billboards in that.
Thanks
Can anyone tell me the name of a book which has got the design for billboards?
I have got one but there is no design for billboards in that.
Thanks






RE: Design of billboards
RE: Design of billboards
I did a couple of those huge casino marquees in Las Vegas without benefit of written procedure.
RE: Design of billboards
Engineering Sign Structures: An Introduction to Analysis and Design [Hardcover]
Benjamin Jones (Author)
ISBN-10: 0944094309
This is a nice reference book for typical freestanding sign and marquee design principles, however it is lacking on the technical side. If you're just starting to get into signage design it may a good book to have in your library.
RE: Design of billboards
Do you have drawings of an older project, or ability to go out and observe general arrangement of billboard structure?
RE: Design of billboards
As far as analysis, it's likely going to be wind driven. For loading I'd look at your local building code as well as your highway/transportation code. Highway departments tend to put up all sorts of signs.
You could try contacting the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. I know they at least used to do/sponser a bit of engineering research and might be able to point you towards billboard specific information if you really want to track it down. I have an old embeded post foundation method that they published.
RE: Design of billboards
RE: Design of billboards
There have been a couple other threads on this general topic, one within the last few weeks, namely, thread256-359373: Sign Foundation, in the Foundation Engineering forum. Search the general subject.