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Figure 6-9. Embedded steel pipe and plates with bolted plate connection<br />
One benefit with this connection is that it would be easy to construct and the materials<br />
would be easy to obtain. Since this option is very similar to the current base plate and anchor bolt<br />
option, it would not be difficult <strong>for</strong> designers to transition to this design. This option also<br />
provides the benefit that the embedded pipe would not need to be tapered and there<strong>for</strong>e could be<br />
more easily constructed by using a standard circular HSS section.<br />
However, one major drawback to this design is that it has the potential to have fatigue<br />
problems similar to the current base plate and anchor bolt design. The welds, bolts, and plates<br />
could experience fatigue cracking after the cyclical wind stresses are imposed on the connection.<br />
Corrosion would also remain an issue with this connection. This connection does not necessarily<br />
fix the problem with fatigue associated with the current annular plate and anchor bolt design, but<br />
it does offer another alternative.<br />
Design considerations <strong>for</strong> this connection include, but are not limited to the following:<br />
• Bolt shear strength<br />
• Bolt bearing strength (on annular plates)<br />
• Flexural strength (of annular plates and bolts)<br />
• Weld strength<br />
• Axial strength (of annular plates and bolts)<br />
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Monopole<br />
Leveling nut<br />
Embedded<br />
steel pipe<br />
and plates<br />
Concrete<br />
foundation