Strain Pole Ver 1.1 97-2003

Strain Pole Analysis
Introduction:
The purpose of this worksheet/workbook is to analyze a strain pole. The strain pole, base plate
and anchor bolts are analyzed for allowable stresses. Loading may be entered as a design
tension or as group loads. Poles with and without luminaires may be analyzed. Anchor bolts in
the base plate are selected according to TC-8801, Sheet 3 of 10.
Analysis is in accordance with PennDOT Publications 148 and 149 and AASHTO Standard
Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaries and Traffic Signals, 4th
Edition with 2002, 2003 and 2006 Interims.
See the Input Instruction and Diagram Tab for input directon.
Limitations:
This spreadsheet cannot:
- Analyze stepped strain pole members
- Analyze slip jointed members
- Analyze/Design anchor bolt patterns other than as shown on TC-8801, Sheet 3 of 10
- Analyze a structure with a span wire higher than 34 ft.
- Analyze more than 1 sign, 1 signal and 1 control box on a strain pole.
- Analyze a mast arm post and span-wire combination
- Analyze material types other than steel.
- Accurately determine deflections for non-tapered strain poles.
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419395462.xls Introduction & Revisions
Assumptions & Method of Solution:
General:
1.) The analysis is in accordance with the Allowable Stress Design (ASD) method.
2.) Strain poles may be analyzed with or without a luminaire.
3.) Only the resultant force of multiple span wires can be analyzed. If multiple span
wires are attached to the strain pole, the forces from each individual span wire must
be combined and entered as one force for loading on the strain pole. Wind loads on
the pole and luminaire are conservatively assumed to act in the same direction as the resultant
force.
4.) Signal configuration & signal sections in each direction are as described in PennDOT Publication
149 Chapter 20.
5.) Only strain poles with round, 16 sided, 12 sided, 8 sided shapes and a square shape may be
input. (Note that Pub. 408 requires a minimum of 8 sides for multi-sided members.)
6.) For non-circular shaped posts and arms, the calculation of coefficient of drag (C d)
assumes an inside corner radius = 3/8 inch. See AASHTO Appendix C, Table C-2
for application.
7.) 12-sided members are assumed to have a ratio of corner radius to distance between parallel
faces equal to or greater than 0.125.
8.) Only round base plates with 6 anchor bolts may be analyzed.
9.) Signal Configuration & Signal Sections are as provided in PennDOT Publication 149,
Chapter 20.
10.) Signal and sign weights are in accordance with PennDOT Publication 149, Chapter 20.
11.) All signals have 12" lenses with backplate, 5 inch border.
12.) E70 Electrodes are assumed for all welds.
Fatigue:
1.) Strain poles are exempt from fatigue checks in accorance with AASHTO Section 11.4.
Luminaire:
1.) Coefficient of drag (Cd) = 0.50
2.) Plan area of luminaire = 1.5 sf per Pub 408, Section 1106.06(b)-1
3.) Ice area = 4 x 1.5 sf (4 x plan area)
4.) The centroid of the luminaire is assumed to be 2 ft above the Strain pole height for calculating C h
for wind loading.
Luminaire Arm:
1.) Variation between fabricators was assumed to have minimal impact on post designs. Luminaire
arm parameters are assumed as follows.
- Luminaire arm center of gravity : 0.5 x Luminaire Arm Length
- Ice area = 17.3 sf
2.) Wind load is applied as follows:
-Wind loads and dead loads due to the luminare/luminaire arm are
conservatively assumed to act about the same axis. Varing angles of wind on
the luminaire arm are not considered.
3.) The centroid of the luminaire arm is assumed to be 1 ft above the strain pole height for
calculating Ch for wind loading.
4.) Luminaire Arm height is determined in accordance with TC-8801, Sheet 6 of 10.
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Span Wire:
1.) The strain pole analysis may be performed using a Design Tension for the strain pole, or Group
Loadings from the Spanwire Analysis Spreadsheet (Span Wire Ver 1.0 97-03 Excel.xls) or a
separate span wire analysis. The spreadsheet assumes that multiple spanwires attached to a
strain pole act as one resultant force. If a Design Tension load type is selected, the design
tension force is conservatively proportioned into group loads with the following assumptions:
Horizontal
Vertical
Load
Load
Group (Percent of
(Percent of
Design
Horiz Load)
Tension)
Group I 50% 25%
Group II 100% 20%
Group III 100% 20%
Strain Pole:
1.) The vertical load from span wire is assumed to act at the centerline of the strain pole.
2.) Amplification for secondary moment effects are considered where (kL)/r ≥ √((2·π²·E)/Fy). Where
this is condition is not met, the coefficient for amplification, C A, is equal to 1.0. Moment
magnification is considered relative to the span wire height since the majority of the load is
applied at the span wire. The factor CA is computed for the bottom of the post and applied to
bending stresses at the post base and the hand-hole. Moment amplification is neglected for
stresses at the mast arms.
3.) Computation of allowable axial compression conservatively uses radius of gyration (r) at the span
wire height. AASHTO 5.10 commentary permits use of r at 0.5*L.
4.) When checking allowable axial compression, computation of the actual axial compression stress
conservatively considers load at the base of the post divide by the post cross-sectional area at
the span wire height.
5.) Positioning of hand-hole with respect to the bending moments in the post is not considered.
Worst case loads are applied for hand-hole stresses and code checks.
6.) Deflection Checks are only valid for tapered posts.
7.) The strain pole height extends 1 ft above the span wire connection height in accordance with TC-
8801, Sheet 2 of 10.
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Miscellaneous Attachments:
1.) Includes post attachments Signal Q, Sign V and a Control box as defined by
Pub. 148 & 149.
2.) Vertical load eccentricity of miscellaneous attachments is neglected.
3.) Coefficient of height (Ch) = 0.80
4.) Coefficients of drag (Cd):
Signal Q = 1.2
Sign V = 1.19
Control box = 1.25
5.) The drag coefficient, Cd, for the control box is based on a square member as shown in AASHTO
Tbl C-2.
6.) Miscellaneous components attached to the post are assumed to be at a height less than or equal
to 14 ft.
7.) Wind load is applied assuming the attachments are mounted normal to the applied span wire
tension.
8.) The design wind pressure is assumed to be larger than 25 psf for Group III wind loads.
Base Plate:
1.) The base plate and anchor bolts are checked for allowable stresses. A warning is printed if the
dimensions do not equal those as defined by the TC standards. The warning is only for
information and is not an indication of overstress.
VERSION # REVISION DATE REVISION REASON FOR REVISION

1.0 05.24.2012 Initial progam N/A
Unlocked input cells E24 thru Functionality
1.1 01.15.2014
F26.
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Instructions:
1.) The workbook is setup using nomenclature and configurations as presented in Publication 148
and 149. See the figures below. Values to be entered for the program are highlighted in pale
yellow/tan.
The user need only refer to Input and Output tabs for a complete analysis. Other tabs provide
detailed computations for each element for reference should the user need to investigate
results in-depth.
2.) Loading Input:

The strain pole analysis may be performed using a Design Tension or specific Group Loadings.
Select the loading type desired. Loads not associated with the loading type selected are
neglected by the program. However, entering zero for loads not associated with the selected
load type is recommended to avoid mis-interpretation.
The Spanwire Analysis Spreadsheet (Span Wire Ver 1.0 97-03 Excel.xls) output tab provides
Group I loads and the controlling Group II or Group III loads. If using the Spanwire Analysis
Output, enter the Group I loads and the controlling load group for both Group II and III. If the
user has loads for Groups I,II and III, all group loads may be entered.
Select pole attachments from the feature's drop down picklist. Select 'None' or 'No' if the feature
is not present. Enter the distance from the base plate of the strain pole to the signal. Distances
for the sign and control box are automatically entered by the program (8.5 ft and 4.5 ft
respectively).
3.) Strain Pole Geometry and Material

Select material from the picklist of commonly used materials. If the material is not on the
picklist, select 'Other" and enter the yield strength (Fy) in the cell to the right of the
material input.
Enter geometry and select the shape from the pull down picklist.
4.) Base Plate Geometry and Material

Input parameters in a manner similar to strain pole geometry and material input. See the figures
below for definition of elements. The fatigue categories are not inputs and are shown for
information only.
5.) Output:
No action is required to generate output. Once all input has been completed, output may
be viewed.
Warnings are printed when certain geometry parameters are not met. However, except as noted
in the limitations of the program, the program will still perform other specification checks
appropriately.
6.) Printing:
Printing of input and output is performed using typical excel procedures.
419395462.xls 5 of 32 Instruction and Input Diagrams

Typical Elevation (TC-8801, Sheet 2 of 10)

PennDOT Pub 149, Chapter 20

Strain Pole Analysis - Input
Project: 12.00
Intersection: SR XX & SR XX
Input By: MEC Date: 7/20/2011
Checked By: XXX Date: XXX
Spreadsheet Assumptions and References:

- Design is in accordance with PennDOT Publications 148 and 149 and AASHTO Standard Specifications for
Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaries and Traffic Signals, 4th Edition with 2002, 2003 and 2006
Interims
- Pole mounted Signal Configuration & Signal Sections are as described in PennDOT Publication 149,
Chapter 20
- Assume all pole mounted signals have 12" lenses with backplate, 5 inch border
- Signal weights are in accordance with PennDOT Publication 149, Chapter 20
Loading Input:
Loading Type:
Design
Loading Type:
Tension
Design Tension (Value neglected when Loading Type = Group Loads):

Design Tension = 1000.00 lbs
Group Loading (Values neglected when Loading Type = Design Tension):
Horizontal Vertical
Group
Load (lbs) Load (lbs)
Group I
Group II
Group III
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419395462.xls Input
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Strain Pole Attachments

Signal
Config. - Distance(1)
Loading Sign Size
ID
Description Signal Sec. yn (ft)
(in)
Each
Direction(2)
Q Signal (3) None 0.00
R Sign None 0.00
Control Box No 0.00
(1) For post loads, enter the distance from the base of post to center of attachment. If attachment is
not present, select "None" and enter a zero distance (If sign or control box is present, the mount
height is pre-defined)
(2) A - 3
Number of signal sections, each direction

Signal Configuration, PennDOT Pub. 149, Chapter 20
(3) Signal Q mount height for traffic signal heads or for
pedestrian signals heads. See TC-8801. A-3 A-4 A-5
Examples
Strain Pole Geometry and Material
Materials:
Material: Other If "Other", enter Fy here: 65 ksi

Fy = 65 ksi (Value is neglected if material is not
defined as "Other")
Geometry:
Strain Pole::
Luminaire : No Enter "Yes/No" if a luminare is present
Luminaire Weight= 55.00 lbs
If "No" is entered for the luminaire, these values
Luminaire Mast Arm Weight = 175.00 lbs are ignored by the program
Luminaire Mast Arm Length = 15.00 ft
Span Wire Height = 23.00 ft

Strain Pole Height = 24.00 (ft) Top of base plate to top of Strain Pole
(Span Wire Ht + 1ft)
Bottom O.D. = 6.50 (in) Diameter at top of base plate
Top O.D. = 3.28 (in) Diameter at spanwire
Wall Thickness = 0.2500 (in) Post wall thickness
Shape : 12-sided Cross-sectional shape of mast arm
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419395462.xls Input
Project: 12.00
Handhole:
Overall width, W1 = 4.50 in

Frame Width, W2 = in
0.75
Frame Thickness, t = 3.00 in
Section at Handhole
Base Plate Geometry and Material
Materials:
Base Plate:
Material: A709, Gr. If "Other": Enter Fy here: ksi
50
Fy = 50 ksi Enter Fu here: ksi
Fu = 65 ksi (Value is neglected if material is not
defined as "Other")
Anchor Bolts:
Material: F1554, Gr. If "Other", enter Fy here: ksi
55
Fy = 55 ksi (Value is neglected if material is not
defined as "Other")
Geometry:
Base Plate:
Outside Diameter = 23.25 (in) Base plate outside diameter Note: Anchor bolt size
Thickness = 2.00 (in) Base plate thickness and arrangement are
calculated by the
Anchor Bolts: program using TC-8801
6 criteria.
Quantity = Number of anchor bolts
Anchor Bolt Dia. = 1.75 (in) Nominal diameter of anchor bolts
Heavy Hex Nut Dia. = 3.1875 (in)
Bolt Circle Dia. = 18.00 (in) Diameter of bolt pattern
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419395462.xls Input
Strain Pole Analysis - Output
Project: 12.00
Strain Pole:
Stress at Span Wire Height

Specification
Check Actual Allowable
Check
Bending Stress (psi) 614.09 42250.00 OK
Shear Stress (psi) 630.32 21450.00 OK
Combined Axial,
Bending & Shear 0.02 1.00 OK
(Ratio)
Stress at Strain Pole Mid-height

Specification
Check
Combined Axial,
(Ratio)
Stress at Handhole
Specification
Check
Combined Axial,
(Ratio)
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419395462.xls Output
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Stress at Base Plate

Specification
Check
Axial Stress (psi) 182.61 1223.16 OK
Combined Axial,
(Ratio)
Deflection/Rotation
Specification
Check
Deflection @ Span
8.037 6.900 NO GOOD
Wire Height (inches)
Deflection @
NA 43.2 N/A
Luminaire (in)
Geometry
Number of Sides
(Section must be
OK
round or have at least
8 sides)
Taper (Multi-sided
sections must be OK
tapered)
Taper Rate OK
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Project: 12.00
Base Plate:
Base Plate
Specification
Check Actual Allowable Notes
Check
Base Plate Minimium

2.00 2.00 OK Allowable Per TC-8801
Thickness (in)
Anchor Bolt Tension

4578.76 27500.00 OK N/A
(psi)
Anchor Bolt Shear
82.76 16500.00 OK N/A
(psi)
Anchor Bolt Combined

0.03 1.00 OK N/A
Stress Ratio
Base Plate Bending

11540.45 37500.00 OK N/A
Stress (psi)
Bolt Dia +
Actual Check
1/4"
Check assumes washer
Anchor Bolt/Post diameter is 2 · Bolt Diameter
Clearance Clearance > with 1/4" clear for post to base
4.00 2.00
Bolt Dia + 1/4" weld.
Actual Minimum Check
Base Plate Edge Edge Distance Check assumes washer

Distance > Greater of Le diameter is 2 · Bolt Diameter
2.63 2.00
or washer dia ÷ plus 1/4" to edge of plate.
2 +1/4"
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Project: 12.00
Strain Pole Design
Strain Pole Geometry & Properties:
Material: Other
65000 : Fy Post (psi)
N : Luminaire (Y/N)
23.00 : Applied Tension Height (ft)
2.00 : Base Plate Thickness (in)
3 : Ice Load (psf)
80 : AASHTO Wind Speed (mph)
STRAIN POLE GEOMETRY
Strain Pole Span Wire Extension/

Shape: 12-sided Base Handhole Luminaire
Mid-height Height Top of Pole
BASE 1.5 FT 11.5 FT 23 FT TOP 1 TOP 2

Pole Height = 24.00 ft Location (ft) 0 1.5 11.50 23.00 24.00 24.00
Bottom O.D. = 6.50 in OD (in) 6.500 6.290 4.890 3.280 3.140 3.140
Middle O.D. = 4.89 in R (in) = 3.125 3.020 2.320 1.515 1.445 0.000
O.D. @
3.28 in I (in4 )= 25.101 22.655 10.271 2.860 2.482 0.000
Spanwire =
Thickness = 0.2500 in S (in ) =
3
8.032 7.502 4.427 1.888 1.717 0.000
Taper Rate = 0.14 in/ft Area (in2) = 5.023 4.855 3.729 2.435 2.323 0.000
Number of
12 r = 2.234 2.159 1.659 1.083 1.033 0.000
Sides:
rb = 0.375 Circumference (in)= 20.900 20.225 15.723 10.546 10.096 10.096
n' = 1.5 Constant = 3.290 3.290 3.290 3.290 3.290 3.290
kt = 1.216 1.213 1.185 1.122 1.113 0.000
Properties at Handhole:
Overall width, W1 = 4.50 in

Frame Width, W2 = 0.75 in
Frame Thickness, t = 3.00 in
A y Ay d Ad2 I
Post 4.85 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0 22.7
Cut-out -1.27 2.68 -3.40 1.8 -4.3 -0.12
Frame 4.50 2.27 10.22 1.4 9.2 3.4
SUM: 8.1 6.8 4.9 25.9
Y-BAR = 0.8 in
CMAX = 3.863
I H= 30.8 in4 S= 8.0 in3
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Strain Pole Design Loads:
MEMBER COORDINATES
STRAIN POLE
Strain Pole Self-weight:
Strain Pole Span Wire

Base Handhole Extension
Mid-height Height
BASE 1.5 FT 11.5 FT 23 FT TOP 1

Location (ft) 0 1.5 11.5 23 24
FY (lb) 299.97 274.76 128.72 8.10 0.00
sum = 299.97
Wind on Strain Pole:
Vfm= 80 mph PUB 149 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN HANDBOOK
Cd= 1.19 AASHTO APP C TABLE C-2 WIND DRAG COEFFICIENTS
Ch= 0.8 AASHTO APP C TABLE C-1 COEFFICIENT OF HEIGHT
Pz= 26.34 psf 0.00256(1.3Vfm)2CdCh (AASHTO Appendix C.3)
Pz III = 26.34 0.00256(1.3Vfm)2CdCh with minimum of 25psf
Vfm *d = 32.60

Mid-height Height

Location (ft) 0 1.5 11.5 23.00 24
Fz (lb) 257.62 241.52 134.18 10.73 0.00
MX (ft-lb) 3091.44 2898.23 1610.13 128.81 0.00
Grp III Fz (lb) 257.62 241.52 134.18 10.73 0.00
Grp III MX (ft-lb) 3091.44 2898.23 1610.13 128.81 0.00
Ice on Strain Pole:

Mid-height Height

Location (ft) 0 1.5 11.5 23 24
Load Fy (lb) 92.99 85.28 40.34 2.58 0.00

Project: 12.00
LUMINAIRE
Self-weight:
Weight Arm X Mz
(lbs) (ft) (ft-lb) PUB. 408 1101.06(b)1
Luminaire 0 0.00 0.00 AREA OF LUMINAIRE; PUB. 408;1101.06(b)-1
Luminaire Mast AREA OF LUMINAIRE ARM ASSUMED
0 0.00 0.00
Arm

Mid-height Height
Location (ft) 0 1.5 11.5 23 24

Load FY (lb) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MZ - Conservatively applied as MX (ft-lb) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Wind:
Luminaire
Luminaire
Arm
Vfm= 80.00 80.00 mph PUB 149 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN HANDBOOK
Cd= 0.50 1.10 AASHTO APP C TABLE C-2 WIND DRAG COEFFICIENTS
Ch= 1.00 1.00 AASHTO APP C TABLE C-1 COEFFICIENT OF HEIGHT
Pz= 13.84 30.46 psf 0.00256(1.3Vfm)2CdCh
Pz III = 25.00 30.46 psf AREA OF LUMINAIRE; PUB. 408;1101.06(b)-1
AWIND= 0.00 0.00 ft. 2 AREA OF LUMINAIRE ARM ASSUMED
AICE= 0.00 0.00 ft.2
FZ (lb) Strain Pole Span Wire

0.00 0.00 lb Base Handhole Extension
Mid-height Height
FZ III (lb) lb Location

0.00 0.00 0 1.5 11.5 23 24
(ft)
mom arm 0.00 0.00 ft FZ (lb) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MX (ft-lb) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MY (ft-lb) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp III FZ (lb) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp III MX (ft-lb) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp III MY (ft-lb) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ice:

Mid-height Height
Location (ft) 0 1.5 11.5 23 24

Load Fy (lb) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MZ - Conservatively applied as MX (ft-lb) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Project: 12.00
SPAN WIRE
Loading Type: Design Tension
Design Tension:
Since design tension includes dead, wind and ice loads the
following proportions of the design tension load are assumed to
Design Tension = 1000.00 lbs generate group loads when a design tension force is used for
design:
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal Load
Vertical Load
Group Load Group (Percent of
Load (lbs) (Percent of
(lbs) Design
Horiz Load)
Tension)
Group I 500.00 125.00 Group I 50.0% 25.0%
Group II 1000.00 200.00 Group II 100.0% 20.0%
Group III 1000.00 200.00 Group III 100.0% 20.0%
Group Loading:
Horizontal Vertical
Group
Group I N/A N/A
Group II N/A N/A
Group III N/A N/A
Loads for Design:

Horizontal Vertical
Group
Group I 500.00 125.00
Group II 1000.00 200.00
Group III 1000.00 200.00
Group I
Strain
Span Wire
Base Handhole Pole Mid- Extension
Height
height
Location (ft) 0 1.5 11.5 23 24
FZ (lb) 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 0.00
MX (ft-lb) 11500.00 10750.00 5750.00 0.00 0.00
FY (lb) 125.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 0.00
Group II
Strain
Span Wire
Height
height
Location (ft) 0.00 1.50 11.50 23.00 24.00
FZ (lb) 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 0.00
MX (ft-lb) 23000.00 21500.00 11500.00 0.00 0.00
FY (lb) 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 0.00
Group III
Strain
Span Wire
Height
height
Location (ft) 0.00 1.50 11.50 23.00 24.00
FZ (lb) 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 0.00
MX (ft-lb) 23000.00 21500.00 11500.00 0.00 0.00
FY (lb) 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 0.00

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MISC ATTACHMENTS
Signal Mounting
Area Depth Ice Area
Config. /Sign Weight (lb) Height
(sf) (ft) (sf)
Size (ft)
Signal Q None 0 0 0.00 N/A 0
Sign V None 0 0 0.00 N/A 0
Control Box No 0 0 0.00 0 0 Pub 149, Chapter 20
Self Weight:
Eccentricity relative the vertical axis is small and therefore neglected for all misc components.
FY = 0 lb
Wind:
All assumed mounted to maximize FZ
Handhole Both Group II & III apply
Vfm PZ Fz Base MX 25 psf minimum
Cd * Ch Mx
(mph) (psf) (lb) (lb-ft)
(lb-ft)
Signal Q 80 0.96 26.58 0.00 0.00 0.00
Sign V 80 0.00 25.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Control Box 80 1.00 27.69 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00
Ice :
Eccentricity relative the vertical axis is small and therefore neglected for all misc components.
FY = 0.00 lb

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Combine Strain Pole Design Loads:

Group I = DL
Group II = DL + W
Group III = DL + 1/2 W + ICE
Group loads include reduction for
allowable overstress
Strain Pole Loads at Spanwire Height

Force Y Force Z Mom X Mom Y Mom Z
Load Force X (lb)
(lb) (lb) (lb-ft) (lb-ft) (lb-ft)
DL 0.00 8.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp II W 0.00 0.00 10.73 128.81 0.00 0.00
Post
Grp III W 0.00 0.00 10.73 128.81 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 2.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp II W 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Luminaire
Grp III W 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Loads (Excluding Span Wire Loads)

Force X Force Y (lb) Force Z Mom X Mom Y Mom Z
DL 0.00 8.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp II W 0.00 0.00 10.73 128.81 0.00 0.00
Grp III W 0.00 0.00 10.73 128.81 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 2.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Span Wire Group Loads:

Group I 0.00 125.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Group II 0.00 200.00 1000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Group III 0.00 200.00 1000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Vector Additions
Force X Force Y (lb) Force Z Mom X Mom Y Mom Z Shear Moment
(lb) (lb) (lb-ft) (lb-ft) (lb-ft) (lb) (lb-ft)
Group I 0.00 133.10 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
Group II 0.00 156.07 758.05 96.61 0.00 0.00 758.05 96.61
Group III 0.00 158.01 754.03 48.30 0.00 0.00 754.03 48.30
fx fz fb fvb fvt fv fa
(psi) (psi) (psi) (psi) (psi) (psi) (psi)
Group I 0.00 0.00 0.00 415.75 0.00 415.75 54.65
Group II 614.09 0.00 614.09 630.32 0.00 630.32 64.09
Group III 307.04 0.00 307.04 626.97 0.00 626.97 64.88
fx = Bending Stress due to Mx fvb = Max shear stress due to transverse loads
fz = Bending Stress due to Mz fvt = Max. shear stress due to torsion
fb = Max Bending Stress fv = fvb + fvt
fa = Axial stress

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Strain Pole Loads at Mid-Height of Strain Pole

Load Force X (lb)
DL 0.00 128.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp II W 0.00 0.00 134.18 1610.13 0.00 0.00
Post
Grp III W 0.00 0.00 134.18 1610.13 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 40.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp II W 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Luminaire
Grp III W 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Misc. Grp II W 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Attachments Grp III W 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Subtotal Loads (Excluding Span Wire Loads)

DL 0.00 128.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp II W 0.00 0.00 134.18 1610.13 0.00 0.00
Grp III W 0.00 0.00 134.18 1610.13 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 40.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Group I 0.00 125.00 500.00 5750.00 0.00 0.00
Group II 0.00 200.00 1000.00 11500.00 0.00 0.00
Group III 0.00 200.00 1000.00 11500.00 0.00 0.00
Total Span Wire Group Loads: Vector Additions

Group I 0.00 253.72 500.00 5750.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 5750.00
Group II 0.00 246.54 850.63 9832.59 0.00 0.00 850.63 9832.59
Group III 0.00 276.79 800.32 9228.80 0.00 0.00 800.32 9228.80
Group I 15586.09 0.00 15586.09 271.49 0.00 271.49 68.03
Group II 26652.47 0.00 26652.47 461.88 0.00 461.88 66.11
Group III 25015.81 0.00 25015.81 434.56 0.00 434.56 74.22
fa = Axial stress

Project: 12.00
Strain Pole Loads at 1.5 FT height (handhole)

Load Force X (lb)
DL 0.00 274.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp II W 0.00 0.00 241.52 2898.23 0.00 0.00
Post
Grp III W 0.00 0.00 241.52 2898.23 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 85.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp II W 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Luminaire
Grp III W 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Misc. Grp II W 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

DL 0.00 274.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp II W 0.00 0.00 241.52 2898.23 0.00 0.00
Grp III W 0.00 0.00 241.52 2898.23 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 85.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Group I 0.00 125.00 500.00 10750.00 0.00 0.00
Group II 0.00 200.00 1000.00 21500.00 0.00 0.00
Group III 0.00 200.00 1000.00 21500.00 0.00 0.00

Group I 0.00 399.76 500.00 10750.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 10750.00
Group II 0.00 356.07 931.14 18298.67 0.00 0.00 931.14 18298.67
Group III 0.00 420.03 840.57 17211.84 0.00 0.00 840.57 17211.84
Group I 16180.82 0.00 16180.82 125.23 0.00 125.23 49.44
Group II 27543.02 0.00 27543.02 233.21 0.00 233.21 44.04
Group III 25907.13 0.00 25907.13 210.52 0.00 210.52 51.95
fa = Axial stress

Project: 12.00
Strain Pole Loads at 0FT height (base plate)

Load Force X (lb)
DL 0.00 299.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp II W 0.00 0.00 257.62 3091.44 0.00 0.00
Post
Grp III W 0.00 0.00 257.62 3091.44 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 92.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp II W 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Luminaire
Grp III W 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Misc. Grp II W 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

DL 0.00 299.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Grp II W 0.00 0.00 257.62 3091.44 0.00 0.00
Grp III W 0.00 0.00 257.62 3091.44 0.00 0.00
Ice 0.00 92.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Group I 0.00 125.00 500.00 11500.00 0.00 0.00
Group II 0.00 200.00 1000.00 23000.00 0.00 0.00
Group III 0.00 200.00 1000.00 23000.00 0.00 0.00

Group I 0.00 424.97 500.00 11500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 11500.00
Group II 0.00 374.98 943.22 19568.58 0.00 0.00 943.22 19568.58
Group III 0.00 444.72 846.61 18409.29 0.00 0.00 846.61 18409.29
Group I 17180.79 0.00 17180.79 201.56 0.00 201.56 84.60
Group II 29235.11 0.00 29235.11 380.22 0.00 380.22 74.65
Group III 27503.15 0.00 27503.15 341.28 0.00 341.28 88.53
fa = Axial stress

Project: 12.00
Summary of Strain Pole Stresses:
Stresses at Span Wire Height
fb fv fa
Load Group
(psi) (psi) (psi) Notes:
Group I 0.00 415.75 -54.65 (-) Compression
Group II 614.09 630.32 -64.09 fb = max bending stress
Group III 307.04 626.97 -64.88 fv = shear stress
fa = axial stress
Stresses at Post Mid-height
fb fv fa
Load Group
(psi) (psi) (psi)
Group I 15586.09 271.49 -68.03
Group II 26652.47 461.88 -66.11
Group III 25015.81 434.56 -74.22
Stresses at Handhole
fb fv fa
Load Group
(psi) (psi) (psi)
Group I 16180.82 125.23 -49.44
Group II 27543.02 233.21 -44.04
Group III 25907.13 210.52 -51.95
Stresses at Base
fb fv fa
Load Group
(psi) (psi) (psi)
Group I 17180.79 201.56 -84.60
Group II 29235.11 380.22 -74.65
Group III 27503.15 341.28 -88.53

Project: 12.00
Strain Pole Specification Checks:
Check Allowable Bending Stresses: AASHTO 5.5.2 & 5.6

Overstress Ratio: 0.69 0.65 0.63 0.01
Location Base Hand Hole
Mid-height Height
Compact Limit: 23.57 Distance From Base (ft) 0 1.5 11.5 23.00
Non Compact Limit: 29.76 D/t , b/t: 5.627 5.402 3.901 2.176
Maximum Limit: 45.27 Allowable, Fb (psi) 42250.0 42250.0 42250.0 42250.0
Actual, fb (psi) 29235.11 27543.0 26652.5 614.09
Check: OK OK OK OK
Check Allowable Shear Stresses: AASHTO 5.11.1 & 5.11.2
Shear Overstress Ratio: 0.02 0.01 0.02 0.03

Limit = 2.23 · √(E ÷ Fy) Location Base Hand Hole
Mid-height Height
= 47.103 Distance From Base (ft) 0 1.5 11.5 23
D/t, b/t: 5.627 5.402 3.901 2.176
If D/t, b/t ≤ 47.1, Fv = 0.33 · Fy Allowable, FV (psi) 21450 21450 21450 21450
Total Shear (Torsion +
Direct), fv (psi) 380.2 233.2 461.9 630.32
If D/t, b/t > 47.1, Fv = (1.64 · E) ÷ (b/t)² Check OK OK OK OK
Check Allowable Axial Compression AASHTO 5.10 & App. B
kL/r = 349.4
k= 2.10 AASHTO APP B; Table B-5. effective length factors
L= 23.00 ft.
r= 1.66 AASHTO APP B; Table B-1. Estimated Sectional Properties for tubular shapes
Cc= 93.8 (AASHTO 5.10 commentary allows r @ 0.5L)
Fa= 1223.2 psi
fa = (Axial load conservatively considers load at the base divided by

182.61 psi
area at Span Wire height)
Check: OK
Check Combined Allowable:

-Moment magnification (considered relative to span wirer height since majority of load is at the span wire)
AASHTO 4.6.1 & 4.8.1
CA = 0.989
√(2·π²·E ÷ Fy) = 93.844

kL/r = 349.409
Check: AASHTO Eqn 4-1 is valid
fa/(0.6 · Fy) +fb/CAFb+(fv/Fv)2 ≤ 1.0 AASHTO 5.12.1

Location Base Handhole
Mid-height Height
Distance From Base (ft) 0 1.5 11.5 23

Combined Forces Group II 0.70 0.66 0.63 0.02
Combined Forces III 0.66 0.62 0.59 0.01
Check OK OK OK OK

Project: 12.00
Check Deflection Limitations AASHTO 10.4.2.1
M P L Ra Rb Deflection App B:Table B.3

(lb-ft) (lb) C (in)
(ft) (in) (in)
Dead Load @
Span Wire - 500 23.00 1.515 3.125 3.29 8.037
Height
Luminaire @
Span Wire 0.00 - 23.00 1.515 3.125 3.29 0.00
Height
Total deflection at span wire height = 8.037 inches
Allowable deflection at span wire height (2.5% of Strain Pole Height) = 6.900 inches
NG
Check Deflection Limitations for Luminaire AASHTO 10.4.2.1
Deflection Deflection
W M* L Ra Rb at Load at
C
(lb) (lb-ft) (ft) (in) (in) Point Luminaire
(in) (in)
Luminaire N/A 0 24.00 0.00 3.13 3.29 0.000 0.000

Span Wire
Loads @
Spanwire 500.00 0 23.00 1.52 3.13 3.29 0.000 0.000
Height
Strain Pole
257.62 NA 24.00 1.45 3.13 3.29 0.786 0.786
Load
*Conservative value at extension height for luminaire loads, and at span wire height for span wire loads
Total deflection at the luminaire = NA inches
Allowable deflection at luminaire (15% of height) = 43.2 inches
NA
Geometry
Strain Pole Shape:

Shape: 12-sided
Minimum Taper = 0.07 in/ft (Pub 408, Sec 1104.02(a)2)

Maximum Taper = 0.14 in/ft (Pub 408, Sec 1104.02(a)2)
Actual Taper: 0.14
Number of Sides: OK
Taper: OK
Taper Rate: OK

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Base Plate Design
Base Plate Geometry & Properties:
STRAIN POLE DATA

Strain Pole Diameter = 6.50 in
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Base Plate Material Yield Strength , Fy = 50 ksi Material: A709, Gr. 50
Base Plate Material Ultimate Strength , Fu = 65 ksi Material: A709, Gr. 50
Anchor Bolt Material Yield Strength , Fy = 55 ksi Material: F1554, Gr. 55
ANCHOR BOLT SPECIFICATION:

Number of Anchor Bolts = 6 PennDOT TC-8801
Diameter of Anchor Bolts = 1.7500 in PennDOT TC-8801
Anchor Bolt Circle = 18 in PennDOT TC-8801
BASE PLATE SPECIFICATION:

Outside Diameter = 23.25 in
Thickness = 2.00 in
Minimum Thickness = 2.00 in
Check: OK
Design Loads
-Design loads from post design

Vector Additions
Shear Moment
(lb) (lb-ft)
Group I 500.00 11500.00 Group I Vertical Force = 424.97 lbs (Dead load only)
Group II 943.22 19568.58
Group III 846.61 18409.29
Anchor Bolt Design
CHECK BOLT TENSION
MAC= 234823.0 lb-in design moment

CAC= 9.0 in bolt circle radius (dist to extreme tension)
IAC= 243.0 bolt * in2 moment of inertia of the bolt group
WAC= 8697.1 lbs force in one anchor bolt
ftAC= 4578.8 psi tensile stress due to moment
fcAC = -37.3 psi compressive stress due to dead load
ftAC Net = 4541.5 psi net actual stress (ftAC + fcAC)
Ftac= 27500 psi Allowable tensile stress (Ft = 0.5Fy)
Check: OK AASHTO 5.17.4
CHECK BOLT SHEAR
fVAC= 82.8 psi

FvAC= 16500 psi Allowable shear stress (Fv = 0.3Fy)
Check: OK AASHTO 5.17.4
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CHECK COMBINED STRESSES
(fv/Fv)2 + (ft/Ft)2 ≤ 1.0 AASHTO 5.17.4
CSR: 0.03
Check: OK
BASE PLATE DESIGN (FLORIDA DOT)
M = 234823.0 in-lb
Rb = 9.00 in (radius of the bolt circle)
Rp = 3.25 in (radius of the post)
ftBP= 11540.4 psi (ftBP=M(Rb-Rp)/t2RpRb)
Fb= 37500 psi (0.75Fy) AASHTO 5.8
OK
ANCHOR BOLT/POST CLEARANCE
Anchor Bolt Circle Diameter = 18.00 in

Washer Diameter = 3.50 in (2 x Bolt Dia)
Post Diameter = 6.50 in
Clearance = 4.00 in
Minimum Clearance = 2.00 in (Bolt Dia + 1/4")
Check: OK
Note: N/A
MINIUMUM BASE PLATE SIZE
Base Plate Outside Diameter = 23.25 in

Anchor Bolt Circle Diameter = 18.00 in
Minimum Edge Distance:
VBolt = 157.20 lbs
Edge Distance, Le = (2 · VBolt) ÷ (Fu · t)
= 0.00 in
Min. Edge Distance for Washer = 2 in (Washer Dia ÷ 2 +1/4")
Controlling Edge Distance = 2.00 in
Provided Edge Distance = 2.63 in
Check: OK
Note: N/A
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-Per AASHTO 3.7, the ice load is applied to all surfaces of traffic signals. The
Signal Configuration - Wind Area w/ 5"
Load With Back Plate Ice Area = 2 · Ice Area is assumed to be equal to 2 x Wind Area to account for the front and
Signal Sections Each Backplate
(lbs) Wind Area +2 ft2 rear face of the signal plus an additional 2 square feet to account for the top,
Direction Border (ft2)
bottom and sides of the signal.
None 0 0 0
A-3 70 8.76 19.52 -Dead Load and Wind Area taken in accordance with PennDOT Pub 149,
A-4 89 11.04 24.08 Chapter 20
A-5 97 13.89 29.78
B-3 129 8.76 19.52
C-3 131 13.41 28.82
B-4 165 11.04 24.08
C-4 167 17.24 36.48
B-5 189 13.89 29.78
D-3 190 13.41 28.82
E-3 190 18.06 38.12
D-4 242 17.24 36.48
E-4 242 23.44 48.88
F-3 249 18.06 38.12
F-4 318 23.44 48.88
18PED: A-1 40 2.47 6.94
18PED: C-1 80 5.14 12.28
Wind Load Data:

Wind Velocity, Vfm, = 80 mph (Pub. 149, Chapter 20)
Coefficient of Height, Ch = 1.00 (A Tbl C-1, Assumes all components are between 14 and 29 feet above the ground)
Wind Pressure, Pz = 0.00256 · (1.3 · V fm)2 · Cd · Ch AASHTO Appendix C.3
Wind Load, WL = Pz · Surface Area
Ice Load Data:

Ice Load = 3 lbs/ft2 AASHTO Article 3.7
Fatigue (Natural Wind)

IF = 0.75
PNW = 5.2 · IF · Cd
Wind Drag Group III Wind Wind Group III Wind

Pressure, PZ III Load, WLIII Ice Load Fatigue
Sign Sizes (LxW) Load (lbs) Surface Area (ft2) Coefficient, Cd (A Wind Pressure, Pz (psf) Load, WL PNW (psf)
(lbs) Load (lbs)
Tbl C-2) (psf) (lbs) (lbs)
None 0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 Notes:
18" x 18" 11.25 2.25 1.12 31.01 31.01 69.78 69.78 6.75 4.37 9.83 - For sign sizes not provided in Pub. 149, a dead load
24" x 18" 15 3.00 1.19 32.95 32.95 98.85 98.85 9 4.64 13.92 of 5 psf based was based on a 30"x36" sign weighing
24" x 24" 20 4.00 1.12 31.01 31.01 124.05 124.05 12 4.37 17.47 39 pounds, as shown in Pub 149, Chapter 20
24" x 30" 25 5.00 1.19 32.95 32.95 164.75 164.75 15 4.64 23.21
30" x 30" 31.25 6.25 1.12 31.01 31.01 193.82 193.82 18.75 4.37 27.30
30" x 36" 39 7.48 1.19 32.95 32.95 246.46 246.46 22.44 4.64 34.71
36" x 24" 30 6.00 1.19 32.95 32.95 197.70 197.70 18 4.64 27.85
36" x 30" 37.5 7.50 1.19 32.95 32.95 247.12 247.12 22.5 4.64 34.81
36" x 36" 45 9.00 1.12 31.01 31.01 279.10 279.10 27 4.37 39.31
48" x 8" 13.35 2.67 1.23 34.06 34.06 90.93 90.93 8.01 4.80 12.81
48" x 16" 26.65 5.33 1.2 33.23 33.23 177.10 177.10 15.99 4.68 24.94
48" x 36" 60 12.00 1.19 32.95 32.95 395.40 395.40 36 4.64 55.69
48" x 48" 80 16.00 1.12 31.01 31.01 496.19 496.19 48 4.37 69.89
72" x 12" 30 6.00 1.23 34.06 34.06 204.34 204.34 18 4.80 28.78
72" x 21" 87 10.50 1.2 33.23 33.23 348.88 348.88 31.5 4.68 49.14
72" x 24" 60 12.00 1.2 33.23 33.23 398.72 398.72 36 4.68 56.16
96" x 32" 106 21.33 1.2 33.23 33.23 708.73 708.73 63.99 4.68 99.82
Post Fy (ksi) Base/Connection Plate Fy (ksi) Fu (ksi)

Arm/Post Material
Materials
A709, Gr. 36 36 A709, Gr. 36 36 58
A709, Gr. 50 50 A709, Gr. 50 50 65
A36 36 A36 36 58
A53, Gr. B 35 A572, Gr. 50 50 65
A572, Gr. 50 50 Other N/A N/A
A500, Gr. A 39
A500, Gr. B 46
A500, Gr. C 50
A501, Gr. A 36
A595, Gr. A 55
Other N/A
Anchor Bolt Material Fy (ksi)

F1554, Gr. 55 55
Cross
Radius of Torsion
Area Constant/Torsion Sectional Shear Stress
Section Geometry Number of Sides Gyration, r Stress
Stress Constant Constant, Constant
Constant Factor
C
Round N/A 3.14 3.14 6.28 0.707 3.14 2 6.28

16-sided 16 3.22 3.22 6.37 0.711 3.22 2.02 6.37
12-sided 12 3.29 3.29 6.43 0.715 3.29 2.025 6.43
8-sided 8 3.5 3.5 6.63 0.727 3.5 2.05 6.63
4-sided 4 5.33 5.33 8 0.816 5.33 2.25 8
Fatigue Detail Category

Fatigue Limit (ksi)
A 24
B 16
B' 12
C 10
D 7
E 4.5
E' 2.6
ET 1.2
K2 1
Strain Pole Cd Table

Shape Vfmd ≤ 32 32 < Vfmd < 64 Vfmd ≥ 64 Controlling
Round 1.10 1.08 0.45 1.08
16-sided 1.10 1.09 0.65 1.09
12-sided 1.20 1.19 0.79 1.19
8-sided 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20
4-sided 1.54 1.54 1.54 1.54
Vfmd = 32.60
rb = 0.38 in (assumed corner radius)
R= 2.20 in
D= 4.89 in (diameter, or depth of square member)
r= 0.17 Ratio of corner radius to radius of inscribed circle
rs = 0.08 Ratio of corner radius to depth of square member
Minimum Base Plate Thickness

Minimum Plate
Shaft or Column Connection Diameter
Thickness
0 < 6" 1.00
≥ 6" 13 2.00
>13" < 19" 2.50
≥19" 3.00
Anchor Bolt Design Table
Strain Pole Height ≤ 24' 24' < Strain Pole Height ≤ 30' 30' < Strain Pole Height ≤ 34'
Anchor Ancohr
Design Tension Quantity Anchor Bolt Nut
Bolt Bolt Circle Hole Bolt Bolt Circle Hole
Diameter Nut Diamter (in) Bolt Circle Diameter (in) Hole (in) Nut Diamter (in) Diameter
Diameter (in) (in) Diameter (in) (in)
(in) (in)
(in) (in)
1000 6 1.75 3.1875 18 2 2 3.625 18 2.25 2 3.625 18 2.25
2000 6 1.75 3.1875 18 2 2 3.625 18 2.25 2 3.625 18 2.25
3000 6 1.75 3.1875 18 2 2 3.625 18 2.25 2 3.625 18 2.25
4000 6 1.75 3.1875 18 2 2 3.625 18 2.25 2 3.625 18 2.25
5000 6 1.75 3.1875 18 2 2 3.625 18 2.25 2 3.625 18 2.25
6000 6 2.25 4.0625 18 2.5 2.25 4.0625 21 2.5 2.25 4.0625 21 2.5
7000 6 2.25 4.0625 18 2.5 2.25 4.0625 21 2.5 2.25 4.0625 21 2.5
8000 6 2.25 4.0625 18 2.5 2.25 4.0625 21 2.5 2.25 4.0625 21 2.5
9000 6 2.25 4.0625 18 2.5 2.25 4.0625 21 2.5 2.5 4.5 21 2.75
10000 6 2.25 4.0625 18 2.5 2.25 4.0625 21 2.5 2.5 4.5 21 2.75
Tensile Stress Area (AASHTO 5.17.4)

Nominal Bolt Tensile Stress Area
Threads/inch
Diameter (in) (in2)
1/ 1 0.606 8.0
5/ 4 0.969 7.0
1 1/ 8 1.155 6.0
3/ 2 1.405 6.0
7/ 4 1.899 5.0
2/ 1 2.498 4.5
9/ 4 3.248 4.5
5/ 2 3.999 4.0
1 1/ 4 4.934 4.0
3/ 1 5.967 4.0
1 3/ 4 7.099 4.0
7/ 2 8.329 4.0
1 5/ 4 9.656 4.0
4/ 1 11.083 4.0
A Tbl C-1, Coefficient of Height, Ch

Height (ft) Ch
0 <H≤ 14 0.80
14 <H≤ 29 1.00
29 <H≤ 49 1.10
49 <H≤ 99 1.25
99 <H≤ 149 1.40
149 <H≤ 199 1.50
199 <H≤ 299 1.60
Luminaire Height, TC-8801, Sheet 6 of 10

Strain Pole Length (ft) Luminaire Height (ft)
24 30
30 35
34 40
Strain Pole, Maximum Stresses
@ Span Wire Height
Group fx (psi) fz (psi) Round 16-sided 12-sided 8-sided 4-sided
Group I 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 0.00
Group II 614.09 0.00 614.089 614.089 614.089 614.089 614.09
Group III 307.04 0.00 307.0445 307.0445 307.0445 307.0445 307.04
@ Strain Pole Mid-height

Group I 15586.09 0.00 15586.09 15586.09 15586.09 15586.09 15586.09
Group II 26652.47 0.00 26652.47 26652.47 26652.47 26652.47 26652.47
Group III 25015.81 0.00 25015.81 25015.81 25015.81 25015.81 25015.81
@ Hand Hole
Group I 16180.82 0.00 16180.82 16180.82 16180.82 16180.82 16180.82
Group II 27543.02 0.00 27543 27543 27543 27543 27543.02
Group III 25907.13 0.00 25907.13 25907.13 25907.13 25907.13 25907.13
@ Base
Group I 17180.79 0.00 17180.79 17180.79 17180.79 17180.79 17180.79
Group II 29235.11 0.00 29235.11 29235.11 29235.11 29235.11 29235.11
Group III 27503.15 0.00 27503.15 27503.15 27503.15 27503.15 27503.15
Strain Pole Proportion Limits and Allowable Stresses
Location = 23.00 ft (from base)

Section Shape = 12-sided
E= 29000 ksi b= 0.544 in
Fy = 65 ksi n= 12 (number of sides)
D= 3.280 in
t= 0.25 in D/t, b/t = 2.176
Width to Thickness Ratio Limits Allowable Bending Stress (psi)

Shape Non- Non-
Compact Maximum Compact Slender
compact Compact
Limit Limit Section Section
Limit Section
Round 56.171 116.714 200.011 42900.000 478554.790 478554.790
16-sided 23.573 26.678 45.265 42900.000 104791.615 46944.085
12-sided 23.573 29.761 45.265 42250.000 71871.870 47646.758
8-sided 23.573 32.254 45.265 41600.000 60714.641 47138.306
4-sided 23.573 32.254 45.265 39000.000 51679.558 47138.306
Location = 11.50 ft (from connection)

E= 29000 ksi b= 0.975 in
D= 4.890 in
t= 0.25 in D/t, b/t = 3.901

Shape Non- Non-
compact Compact
Limit Section
Round 56.171 116.714 200.011 42900.000 278098.825 278098.825
16-sided 23.573 26.678 45.265 42900.000 99800.310 46027.324
12-sided 23.573 29.761 45.265 42250.000 69486.112 46771.773
8-sided 23.573 32.254 45.265 41600.000 59171.770 46375.584
4-sided 23.573 32.254 45.265 39000.000 50652.139 46375.584
Location = 1.5 ft (from connection)

E= 29000 ksi b= 1.350 in
D= 6.290 in
t= 0.25 in D/t, b/t = 5.402

Shape
Shape Non- Non-
compact Compact
Limit Section
Round 56.171 116.714 200.011 42900.000 207890.818 207890.818
16-sided 23.573 26.678 45.265 42900.000 95460.045 45230.142
12-sided 23.573 29.761 45.265 42250.000 67411.539 46010.916
8-sided 23.573 32.254 45.265 41600.000 57830.143 45712.347
4-sided 23.573 32.254 45.265 39000.000 49758.731 45712.347
Location = 0 ft (from connection)

E= 29000 ksi b= 1.407 in
D= 6.500 in
t= 0.25 in D/t, b/t = 5.627

Shape Non- Non-
compact Compact
Limit Section
Round 56.171 116.714 200.011 42900.000 200589.186 200589.186
16-sided 23.573 26.678 45.265 42900.000 94809.005 45110.564
12-sided 23.573 29.761 45.265 42250.000 67100.353 45896.788
8-sided 23.573 32.254 45.265 41600.000 57628.899 45612.861
4-sided 23.573 32.254 45.265 39000.000 49624.720 45612.861

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Strain Pole Analysis

VERSION # REVISION DATE REVISION REASON FOR REVISION

2.) Loading Input:

3.) Strain Pole Geometry and Material

4.) Base Plate Geometry and Material

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Spreadsheet Assumptions and References:

Design Tension (Value neglected when Loading Type = Group Loads):

Group Loading (Values neglected when Loading Type = Design Tension):

Strain Pole Attachments

Number of signal sections, each direction

Strain Pole Geometry and Material

Material: Other If "Other", enter Fy here: 65 ksi

Span Wire Height = 23.00 ft

Overall width, W1 = 4.50 in

Frame Thickness, t = 3.00 in

Stress at Span Wire Height

Stress at Strain Pole Mid-height

Stress at Base Plate

Base Plate Minimium

Anchor Bolt Tension

Anchor Bolt Combined

Base Plate Bending

Actual Minimum Check

Base Plate Edge Edge Distance Check assumes washer

Strain Pole Design

Strain Pole Geometry & Properties:

STRAIN POLE GEOMETRY

Strain Pole Span Wire Extension/

BASE 1.5 FT 11.5 FT 23 FT TOP 1 TOP 2

Overall width, W1 = 4.50 in

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Strain Pole Design Loads:

Strain Pole Span Wire

BASE 1.5 FT 11.5 FT 23 FT TOP 1

Strain Pole Span Wire

BASE 1.5 FT 11.5 FT 23 FT TOP 1

Strain Pole Span Wire

BASE 1.5 FT 11.5 FT 23 FT TOP 1

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Strain Pole Span Wire

Location (ft) 0 1.5 11.5 23 24

FZ (lb) Strain Pole Span Wire

FZ III (lb) lb Location

Strain Pole Span Wire

Location (ft) 0 1.5 11.5 23 24

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Loading Type: Design Tension

Loads for Design:

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Combine Strain Pole Design Loads:

Strain Pole Loads at Spanwire Height

Total Loads (Excluding Span Wire Loads)

Span Wire Group Loads:

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Strain Pole Loads at Mid-Height of Strain Pole