I had a feeling the 2 ft diameter by 4 ft deep foundation would not cut it.
Also, the issue of excavations within 5 or 6 feet of the edge of the footing is something to consider.
Thanks for the pointers..
I have a lighting pole 30 ft high (w/ a cantilever arm at top) that has a total bending moment of 20,000 ft lbs.
This pole is supported by a foundation pad that is 2 ft diameter and 4 ft deep.
If the pad is fully embedded in the soil (will be a clayey Georgia soil with lat. pressure about...