This video will show you tips and techniques for setting poles in concrete. You’ll learn the best ways to dig holes, lay your foundation, and set steel poles in place. It will also tell you what to keep in mind for your site layout, how to account for lateral forces affecting a mount, and more.
Tips and tricks in this video include:
- How to determine pole spacing in a multi-pole mount
- Using naturally compacted soil to ensure strength and stability against lateral/sideways forces
- Leveling multiple foundations
- Using a chain and binder method to lift poles
- Ensuring better control and grip when attaching a pole to an excavator
- Centering and stabilizing pipes before pouring concrete
- Getting north-to-south and east-to-west spacing right
- Introducing the conduit so it doesn’t interfere with the pole cap
- How your AHJ affect your grounding and engineering recommendations for rebar
- Concrete pouring and keeping the pole unfilled