Utility poles
FRP as a Retrofitting Solution for Utility poles
Utility poles made with concrete, steel or wood are used in a various industries such as electrical, telephone and wireless communication industries. These structures face a variety of challenging issues. FRP technology offers a unique cost-effective method to repair or strengthen utility pole. Our technologies can address virtually all conditions for strengthening timber, concrete or steel poles and towers.
Features & Benefits
Advantages of repair of utility pole include:
- Repairs are fast with no disruption of service
- minimum increase in column dimensions and footprint of the pole
- Repairs are applicable to all type of materials (steel, concrete, timber, …)
- increases axial (tension and compression) and flexurl capacity of columns