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opposite side, see Figure 2-2 The shear load will induce a distributed load on the sides of the<br />

foundation. The axial load will be distributed throughout the foundation by the annular plate. The<br />

torsional load will cause the stiffener plates to transfer the load as a shear <strong>for</strong>ce directed parallel<br />

to the edge of the concrete similar to an anchor loaded in shear parallel to the edge and bear on<br />

the concrete.<br />

2.2.2 Geometric Hollow Section<br />

This foundation would use an embedded geometric hollow section rather than a steel pipe.<br />

Figure 2-4 shows the configuration of this system (1). The purpose of the geometric shape would<br />

be to create additional torsional resistance through the geometry of the shape. The installation of<br />

this foundation would be very similar to the method mentioned <strong>for</strong> the embedded pipe and plate<br />

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Figure 2-4. Alternate foundation: geometric hollow section<br />

The geometric shape of the pipe would act as the way to transfer the load from the steel<br />

monopole to the concrete. The concrete would be able to resist the torsional rotation of the pipe<br />

embedded in the foundation through the geometric advantages of the section. The shear <strong>for</strong>ce<br />

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