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IBC 2018 - Unconstrained Pole Foundation
Inputs:
q
h,allow
psf/ft
Allowable lateral bearing pressure from Table 1806.2 or Geotechnical Engineer.
Allow for 1806.3.4?
no
yes
If 1/2" lateral displacement at the ground surface can be tolerated and the loading type is short term q
h,allow
can be 2x the tabular value. Confirm applicablility with Geotechnical Engineer is using non-tabular q
h,allow
.
P
lbs
Applied Lateral Load
H
ft
Distance from the ground surface to point of application of "P".
Pole Shape
Round
Square
Cross-Sectional shape of the embedded foundation.
Diameter/Side Dimension
in
D
ignore
ft
Depth of soil to be ignored for lateral resistance.