Monopoles - Current Design Issues
Monopoles - Current Design Issues
Monopoles - Current Design Issues
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2010 ASCE / SEI Structures Congress | Orlando, FLNon-Building Structures | May 15, 2010 | D. HawkinsDiscussion of <strong>Current</strong> <strong>Issues</strong> Related to Steel Telecommunications Monopole StructuresMonopole Fires(Courtesy B. Reese)(Courtesy B. Reese)© Copyright 2010 by Paul J. Ford and Company, all rights reserved.(Courtesy B. Reese)Most fires are caused by field activities such as flame torching holesin the shaft and field welding. Heat from careless burning andwelding ignites debris, such as bird nests, in the pole which thenignites the plastic coated coaxial cables.18 of 37
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