Billboard/Signboard Rigid Base Plate Connection
Billboard/Signboard Rigid Base Plate Connection
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Hello,
We are working on a fairly decent sized billboard and have come up against some trouble finding any information on designing the rigid baseplate connection.
The billboard is supported using a single column (1016 SHS). We are thinking we will use hold down bolts embedded fairly deeply into a very large reinforced pad footing.
I've read through the forums and haven't seen any information based on Australian codes. Has anyone had any experience, or can offer up any advice?
Thanks in advance.
We are working on a fairly decent sized billboard and have come up against some trouble finding any information on designing the rigid baseplate connection.
The billboard is supported using a single column (1016 SHS). We are thinking we will use hold down bolts embedded fairly deeply into a very large reinforced pad footing.
I've read through the forums and haven't seen any information based on Australian codes. Has anyone had any experience, or can offer up any advice?
Thanks in advance.






RE: Billboard/Signboard Rigid Base Plate Connection
Personally I think they have a step in their process which is over conservative but that isn't a bad thing and leads to a small amount of extra thickness (little cost for added strength)
RE: Billboard/Signboard Rigid Base Plate Connection
FYI... Many of the anchor bolts I have designed have extended down into Australia. Maybe you could tie into those...
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering