Concrete base for light poles
Concrete base for light poles
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I'm looking for a simple formula to calculate the depth required for concrete light pole bases. Known information will be: the mounting height of fixtures, EPA (effective projected area of fixtures), diameter of concrete pole base (example: 24"), wind speed (example: 100 mph), & gust factor (30%). Any suggestions or guidance?





RE: Concrete base for light poles
RE: Concrete base for light poles
Most instances will be in North Carolina - the International Building Code applies. Please provide further information & thanks in advance.
RE: Concrete base for light poles
RE: Concrete base for light poles
RE: Concrete base for light poles
I remember one of the other engineer's in the office having something from Cal Trans...you could try the California DOT web page, I last recall them having a lot of good information online and available for design.
As Ron said ASCE 7 for loading. You can take this loading an use it with the sign pole footing nomograph in the Civil Engineer's Handbook 4th ed. (McGraw Hill). Or try and find one of the references above. Best of luck.