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Table of Contents
End-User License Agreement ................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 4
Changes from RocPole™ Version 4 to Version 5 ............................................................................... 5
Accessories and Fittings ......................................................................................................................... 6
Accessories and Fittings (continued) .................................................................................................. 7
Definitions................................................................................................................................................ 8
User Inputs .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Strength Reduction Factor, SRF ......................................................................................................... 9
Co-efficient of Drag ........................................................................................................................... 10
Design Information ................................................................................................................................ 11
Design Basis ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Tip Fittings and Tip Strengths ........................................................................................................... 12
LT Type Poles ............................................................................................................................... 12
SR and EX Type Poles ................................................................................................................. 13
Shear Strength of Tip Ferrules ...................................................................................................... 14
Pole Foundations .................................................................................................................................. 15
Foundation Design Principles ........................................................................................................... 16
Over-turning Moments ...................................................................................................................... 16
Pole Strength and Stiffness values below GL ................................................................................... 17
F3 and F5 Footing Sections .............................................................................................................. 17
Design Bending Moment and Shear Strength for LT, SR2 & SR3 Poles ......................................... 18
Design Bending Moment and Shear Strength for EX2 & EX3 Poles ................................................ 19
Design Bending Moment and Shear Strength for SR4 & SR5 Poles................................................ 20
Design Bending Moment and Shear Strength for EX4 & EX5 Poles ................................................ 21
Design Bending Moment and Shear Strength for Superseded Poles .............................................. 22
Below Ground Pole Stiffness (EI) values .......................................................................................... 23
Below Ground Pole Stiffness (EI) values for Superseded Poles ...................................................... 24
Crushing Strength of Poles ................................................................................................................... 25
Ground Level Joints .............................................................................................................................. 25
Cutting and Drilling of Poles .................................................................................................................. 25
Retro-fitting Ferrules ............................................................................................................................. 25
Maintenance and Repair ....................................................................................................................... 25
Handling and Installation ....................................................................................................................... 26
Appendix A – Drawing List .................................................................................................................... 27
Appendix B – Superseded Drawings .................................................................................................... 28