KOSMOOOO
Mechanical
- Feb 2, 2007
- 3
Hello every one.
I use AASHTO often for light pole calculation.
However, i designed a structural steel pole with a aluminum knuckle at the center (to allowed swivel)
I performed calculation as per asshto for my steel section but for my knuckle at the center here come the issues (a really complex form) I try with Finite element analysis but i prefer to make a full scale testing instead.
i use the max moment provide by wind, deadload... and use a safety factors of 2 same as the frp (fiber reinforced pole) in ASSHTO lts-4 to applied the correct loading at the tip of the pole.
So i assume if the knuckle can withstand a maximum loading with a safety factor, my design should be ok.
Anyone can guide me throuh this
Appreciate
Kosmoooo (David)
I use AASHTO often for light pole calculation.
However, i designed a structural steel pole with a aluminum knuckle at the center (to allowed swivel)
I performed calculation as per asshto for my steel section but for my knuckle at the center here come the issues (a really complex form) I try with Finite element analysis but i prefer to make a full scale testing instead.
i use the max moment provide by wind, deadload... and use a safety factors of 2 same as the frp (fiber reinforced pole) in ASSHTO lts-4 to applied the correct loading at the tip of the pole.
So i assume if the knuckle can withstand a maximum loading with a safety factor, my design should be ok.
Anyone can guide me throuh this
Appreciate
Kosmoooo (David)