"Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs .." has no earthquake l
"Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs .." has no earthquake l
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Is it because earthquake loading on these structures is less critical than wind loading?





RE: "Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs .." has no earthquake l
RE: "Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs .." has no earthquake l
Professional Engineer (ME, NH, MA) Structural Engineer (IL)
American Concrete Industries
www.americanconcrete.com
RE: "Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs .." has no earthquake l
If an VMS support structure collapses it will fall onto the road and risk falling onto travelling vehicles.
RE: "Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs .." has no earthquake l
Just keep in mind that signs can totally have a vertical response from a wind load: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D-SSdNVw4o
Professional Engineer (ME, NH, MA) Structural Engineer (IL)
American Concrete Industries
www.americanconcrete.com
RE: "Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs .." has no earthquake l
RE: "Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs .." has no earthquake l