Apologies, not sure how to reply to individuals but @Celt, you're correct. I rounded slightly in my original post but 7' works. I have run all the same checks. And yes, I used the 2x increase for 1806.3.4 as well as the 1.33x increase from 1806.1.
Pham, fair enough. That was my assumption and...
Hello,
I am working on a HSS T-Post design that has a 3k lateral point load at the top 10' in the air. Using IBC Table 1806.2 and a lateral bearing pressure of 150psf/ft w/ the 1.33 & 2.0 factors included, I am getting an unconstrained pole size of ~2.75' round x 7' deep.
I would like to be...