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additional pole would need to be ordered and cut to the appropriate length at the appropriate<br />

point on the pole. This process may prove tedious and time consuming. The connecting bolts<br />

bearing on the monopole may require an increase in pipe thickness <strong>for</strong> the monopole which<br />

could lead to additional expense. Additionally, this option would include corrosion as a potential<br />

problem since the entire connection is steel.<br />

Alignment of this connection may be difficult to accomplish during construction. One<br />

method possible to control the alignment would be to place the sleeve flush with the top of the<br />

concrete foundation. However, if a standoff was required, there might be difficulty leveling the<br />

monopole <strong>for</strong> placement. The bolt holes will ensure the final product will be level because they<br />

need to be aligned properly to ensure the bolts will fit through the holes. If a bolt is <strong>for</strong>ced into<br />

place because of improper alignment it may incur additional stress.<br />

following:<br />

Design strength considerations <strong>for</strong> this connection include, but are not limited to, the<br />

• Bolt shear strength<br />

• Bolt bearing strength (on steel pipes)<br />

• Fatigue (of bolts)<br />

• Breakout strength (of embedded section on concrete foundation)<br />

• Torsional strength<br />

• Flexural strength<br />

This option provides a suitable alternative to the current annular plate and anchor bolt<br />

connection. The FDOT currently uses a detail similar to this in Index No. 11860, Single Column<br />

Ground Signs, in their Design Standards (18). See Figure 6-3 <strong>for</strong> a sketch of the FDOT detail.<br />

However, this detail has been specified <strong>for</strong> use with aluminum single column posts <strong>for</strong> ground<br />

signs and not <strong>for</strong> steel monopoles.<br />

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