High Mast Pole Foundation
High Mast Pole Foundation
(OP)
I am having a problem in designing a foundation for a high mast light pole. The pole material is concrete and is 135'-0" long. In analyzing the foundation soils using the Hansen method I obtained an embedment depth of 18'-0". This number agrees with charts I have according to soil type. The issue I have is that the typical soil type used in the design extends down to to 15'-0" then the soil boring states there is a rock core. What should be done in order to obtain the correct embedment for the pole? Any help would be appreciated.
csterne
csterne






RE: High Mast Pole Foundation
RE: High Mast Pole Foundation
RE: High Mast Pole Foundation
I am gearing up to work on a very tall sewer aerial that must rest on columns, the presence of good rock on my project is a blessing. Primarily because it is close to the surface and I won't have to design a deep foundation.
I concur on the Gaylord reference. The book is quite dry, but I keep going back to it.