CONNECTIONS - Prestressed Concrete Transmission Pole Structures - page 61

Fig. 5-15. Strap banding
Source: Illustration courtesy of American Electric Power. Reproduced with
permission.
Location Considerations
Careful attention must be given when locating connections within the
top 8 to 10 ft of the pole (i.e., guy/conductor attachments or davit arms).
This location on the pole does not have fully developed strength capacity
because of reinforcement bond development length constraints.
Congestion Considerations
Careful attention must be given to avoiding excessive congestion of
attachment details in a localized area of the pole section. This congestion
may prevent proper concrete distribution during the manufacturing
process.
Sleeved Through Holes
As a guide for through bolts, PVC pipes typically are used during
manufacturing to defi ne “holes” in concrete poles. Their purpose is to