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    METAL FLAGPOLE MANUAL | | AA M M ACL UL SS UU aaa en ace Ge aay METAL FLAGPOLE MANUAL Compiled and edited by WAYNE F. KOPPES, FAIA JACK M. ROEHM, PE Technical Consultants to NAAMM Published and distributed by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTURAL METAL MANUFACTURERS 221 NORTH LASALLE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601 NAAMM disclaims any responsibilty or lability of any kind in connection with the material contained in the METAL FLAG- POLE MANUAL and makes no warranties, expressed or im plies, of any kind whatsoever respecting the information Contained in the METAL FLAGPOLE MANUAL. Furthermore, none of the contents of the Manual shall be construed as a fecommendation of any patented or proprietary application that may be included in such contents, Copyright 1980 by National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers Chicago, tlinois CONTENTS Introduction... 6... eee ae beeen een ees Page Pole Types and Flag Sizes............ «s+. Page Materials, Fabrication, Finishes. . . . Page Construction Details & Data... 6... eee . Page Wind Load Test Data... kee eee eee Page Guide Specifications...............005 . Page Maintenance. ...... cee cette ete eens Page Flag Etiquette . . Page Voluntary Code of Practice... 2... eee Page Glossary of Terms. .........006 sete eee Page oN w& 22 INTRODUCTION Since the days of the Romans flagpoles have adorned ‘our public bulidings and spaces, and in modern times their importance as architectural features is unques: tioned. They are a requirement for goverment buildings, an important adjunct of most public buildings’ and, in their simpler forms, the pride of many homeowners. We see flagpoles everywhere, not only in our cities but throughout the countryside. But unless their design is unique they seldom receive much attention. Generally speaking, they are taken for granted by the casual observer. Architects are well aware, however, that, like other unnoticed features of a building, flagpoles don't just happen. Someone has to determine the proper type of pole to be used, the appropriate material, size and finish, and how it is to be installed. Someone else has to manufacture it in accordance with the specitica- tions of the purchaser. Just as with any other architec tural feature, this requires an adequate knowiedge of the product itis for the purpose of providing the design profes- sions with such essential information that this Manual has been prepared. As the following brief history reveals, the flagpole industry has been active for many years. But this is the first publication, as far as we know, that has been designed to present com: prehensive unbiased information to assist architects in the proper selection, specification and installation of all kinds of metal flagpoles and their accessories. Though flagpoles have been used for centuries, it wasn't until early in this century that companies engaged solely in their manufacture and sale were formed. Prior to that the flagpole was usually made by a carpenter, who cut down a suitable straight tree, neatly trimmed the trunk and planted it firmly in the ground. its purpose was more functional than decorative. When something more sophisticated was desired, the services of a mast and spar maker were employed, and poles were fashioned from spruce or pine shipped down from Canada. Such poles were shaped with draw Knives, sanded to a fine smooth finish and hand rubbed with animal fat. The rubbing process often required several days, to insure total Saturation of the wood and a long life for the pole. Ex- pertly crafted wooden poles of this kind could be ex- pected to last fifty years or more. Some still stand to- day, having outlasted some of their successors made of siee!, It was in the early 1900's that stee! flagpoles were introduced. Their design was inspired by the tele- scopic steel trolley wire poles being made by the Na- tional Tube Division of U.S. Steel, and consisted of sections of heavy pipe of decreasing diameters welded together with telescoped joints. By the mid-1930's these telescopic sectional, or "'swaged,” steel poles were dominating the flagpole market and had forced the wooden poles into obsolescence. Hav- ing a form generally similar to the pleasing tapered form of wooden poles, they remained popular for many years, gradually giving way to tapered poles as new metal forming processes were introduced. In re- cent years the telescopic sectional stee! pole has, in turn, become obsolete. During the 1930's the Union Metal Manufacturing ‘Company began making tapered steel shafts for pile driving and for ship's cargo booms. The few smail flagpole manufacturers then operating soon recog- nized the potential of such shafts for use as flagpoles and the tapered steel flagpole was born. It soon became popular, and by 1950 most poles were of this type. ‘The next development in flagpole design was also, ironically, the by-product of another industry. It was the significant innovation being made by the manufac- turers of aluminum street lighting standards, also in the 1930's, that led to the introduction of the tapered aluminum flagpole, which today constitutes the bulk of the flagpole business. Now metal flagpoles are being made not only of steel and aluminum but also of bronze and stainless steel, and all are available in a wide variety of types. and sizes. All of these poles are tapered, like the wooden poles of the past, but the designer now has a choice of two forms of taper. One is the older straight- line conical taper, the other a parabolic curved en- tasis taper like that of the columns of classic Greek architecture. A wide variety of finishes is now aval able, too, especially on aluminum poles. Modern developments in production techniques have reduced manufacturing costs, making even the more expen: sive bronze and stainless steel poles well within the budgetary limits of major projects. In brief, the flagpole industry, though relatively ‘small, has a substantial history of continuing product improvement, always keeping abreast of changing times and technical advances. Though flagpoles are comparatively simple products, there are a good many variables to be considered in properly selecting, specifying and using them. Today there is a pole for every budget and every requirement. Itis imperative, therefore, that those responsible for their procure: ment be well informed regarding not only the range of products currently available but how they should be used. ‘This Manual is not a catalog from which to select and order flagpoles, but an authoritative and compre- hensive reference source for up-to-date technical in- formation about them. After first identifying and illus trating the various types of pole, it explains briefly what materials are used for them, how the poles are made and the finishes employed. One section con: tains construction details of pole mounting methods and fittings, together with comprehensive listings of ‘common pole dimensions in the various metals. A section on wind load test data presents the results of testing which was completed in November 1979. This is new information. It provides the specifier and designer with data on forces which flags will exert on oles under wind velocities up to 100 m.p.h. Also pro- vided are complete guide specifications, arranged in the format of the Construction Specifications Institute and covering all possible variables. Other sections of the Manual deal with the maintenance of flagpoles, Federal regulations governing flag etiquette, the i dustry's recommended code of practice and detini- tions of terms. Al of the information herein provided represents the consensus recommendations and objective ad Vice of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of ‘metal flagpoles, all of whom are members of the Flag: ole Division of NAAMM. The work of developing the Manual has been the responsibility of a committee representing these companies and has extended over a period of several years. All of these manufacturers stand ready at all times to supply additional informa- tion about their products and advice concerning their Installation and use. It is particularly important that designers and specifiers seek such advice when special conditions or unique requirements are en- countered. One of NAAMM's primary objectives is the encour- agement and promotion of good practice in all work involving architectural metal products of any kind. It this Manual fuifls its intended purpose it will serve to further that objective. Comments from users of the manual will be appreciated. FLAGPOLE TYPES CONVENTIONAL - Internal halyard Flag-storing flagpoles are so designed that the flag, when lowered, is automatically stored within the pole itself. The photo at the far right shows the flag being drawn into pole. ‘The flag is usually raised and lowered automatic: ally by a motor-driven mechanism that is actuated by a lightsensing electronic control. alterna tively, the halyard may be operated manually, by means of a hand crank. Poles are cone tapered, with minimum butt dlameter of 7°. Besides giound-set, they may be vertically wall mounted or root- mounted. For dotalls, see pages 18-19. GROUND-SET CONVENTIONAL - External halyard ‘The 3 basic types of flagpole, as pictured on this and following pages, are distinguished by their type of mounting as follows: Ground-sot poles, Wall mounted poles, Rootmounted poles. All types are available in aluminum, steel, bronze or stainless st ‘There are four varieties of ground-set pole: Conventional, Flag-storing, Titing and Nautical. Conventional ground-set poles are usually from 20 0 100 feet high, but may be higher, and may have either external halyards (standard) or internal nalyards (see page 19). Construction details are shown on pages 14:17. FLAG-STORING FLAGPOLE TYPES GROUND-SET Tilting flagpoles, as pictured easily lowered to 2 horizontal position, as shown below, for Periodic painting, halyard replacement ot other servicing. Most poles of this type are accurately counter balanced and ‘easily operabie by one man, Tilting poles are generally cone:tapered aluminum, in lengths ‘of 20 to 60 feet, but longer poles are available. They are sometimes mounted on roots. For detalis see page 17. 3 = TILTING Nautical flagpoles are used for display of more than two flags and pennants, at such locations as boating and yacht clubs, swimming pools, and nautical theme is desired. ‘A variety of typos Is available, elther 7 single-masted, as shown at the lett, + or doublemmasted, as pictured at the "ight. A wide range of heights is avail in a choice of soveral metals. Seo page 17 for details. FLAGPOLE TYPES WALL-MOUNTED and ROOF-MOUNTED WALL-MOUNTED — VERTICAL Wallmounted flagpoles may be elther vertical or In- ger poles have external halyards. Vertical clined (outtrigger). Most standard mountings for outrig- 1, or may be ‘ger poles provide a 45° inclination angle, and poles _storing type. For mounting details, see page 18. ‘more than 15'long may require lateral bracing. Outtrig Root-mounted flagpoles are readily available in aluminum or steel. Generally, poles up to approximately 60 feet in length can be supported by braces or a mandrel mounting, Longer poles may be anchored by ex: tending them through the roo! to building construction below, requiring special provisions for proper anchorage. External or internal halyard, oF flag-storing poles, may be used. Permissible pole length depends on method of bracing used. See page 19 for data and details. Le AX = SS PLAN VIEWS OF BRACING ARRANGEMENTS ROOF-MOUNTED FLAG SIZES ‘The tables below list the dimensions of the standard flag sizes which are most appropriate, from the standpoint of appearance, for the various types of flagpoles. If tis necessary to fly the flag every day, regardless of weather con- ditions, it is recommended that a second flag of the next smaller standard dimensions be purchased for use whenever high winds or bad weather condi- tions prevail. GROUND-SET POLES ROOF-MOUNTED POLES EXPOSED POLE FLAG SIZE EXPOSED POLE FLAG SIZE HEIGHT, FEET FEET HEIGHT, FEET FEET 15 3x5 15 4x6 - 25 4x6 20 - 30 5x8 -35 5x8 95 - 40 6 x 10 40 - 45 6 x 10 45 - 50 8x 12 50 - 55 - 60 Bx 12 60 - 65 9x 15 65-70 9x 15 70-75 10 x 18 80 - 90 10 x 15 100 12x 18 WALL-MOUNTED VERTICAL POLES WALL-MOUNTED OUTRIGGER POLES POLE HEIGHT ABOVE | FLAG SIZE POLE LENGTH FLAG SIZE ‘TOP OF WALL, FEET FEET. FEET FEET 12-15 4x6 8 3x5 16 - 30 5x8 10-12 4x6 35 - 40 6 x 10 15-16 5x8 16 - 23, 6 x 10 For official FLAG ETIQUETTE, as prescribed by law, see pages 36-40, MATERIALS, ‘Aluminum ‘Aluminum is by far the most commonly used metal for flagpoles. Aluminum flagpoles are fabricated from ex- truded pipe or tube, both of which products are avail- able in either of two types, seamless or structural. In general, it is the seamless tube that is used, and the standard referenced for quality control is ASTM 8241, “Aluminum Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seamless Ex: truded Tube.”” Most flagpole shatts have both a straight cylindrical and a tapered section, but the same alloy is used throughout, the temper being altered after fabrication. The taper is achieved by spin-drawing, a cold-forming Process which does not compromise the seamless characteristic of the product. For poles not longer than 386", a single length of tube, part straight and Part tapered, may be used. In longer poles the taper may extend over part or all of the section of tube being formed, The alloy generally used is Alloy 6063, Occasion: ally, however, the newer and somewhat stronger Alloy 6005 is used, though not as readily available. Because this alloy is appropriate for only certain sizes of poles, it should not be specified without first con- sulting the pole manufacturer. Before tapering the tube Is in the T4, or ‘soft con- dition; after tapering it is between T5 and T6, but is subsequently stabilized by heat treating and artificial aging at T6 for Alloy 6063, or at TS if Alloy 6005 is used. Alloy 6063-T6 has a minimum yield stress of 25,000 psi and an allowable design stress in bending, for tubular shapes, of 18,000 psi. The corresponding properties of Alloy 6005 are 35,000 psi yield and 24,000 psi design stress. These are the same values as those of Alloy 6061-T6, which is not appropriate for tapered poles because of its limited spin-drawing capabilities. Several types of finish are used on aluminum flag- poles' The most common is a directional textured mechanical satin (brushed) finish, which may be sealed with a protective coat of hard wax. This finish is pro- duced by abrasive polishing and may be coarse, medium or fine (M33, M32 or M31’ Matte (non: directional textured) mechanical finishes, produced by blasting, should not be specified for aluminum flagpoles, Alternatively, an anodized finish, either clear or colored, may be applied following the abrasive Polishing process. Except for poles that are to be regularly maintained, as very few are, such finishes should be those classified by the Aluminum Associa: tion as Architectural Class | coatings, having at least 0.7 mil thickness and a minimum coating weight of 27, mg per square inch. Colored anodic coatings are FABRICATION AND FINISHES usually the integral hardcoat (A42) or electrolytically deposited (44) type, but for a gold color only, the im- regnated (A43) type may be used. As hardcoat colors are largely determined by alloy composition and temper, and only two alloys are appropriate for use, the range of such colors available is generally limited to black and some shades of bronze. Still another type of finish is provided by the appli cation of a high performance organic coating. Such Coatings are very durable, some having a life expec tancy of twenty years or more, and they are available in a wide range of colors. They include the air-drying ‘epoxies and urethanes and the thermally cured tluoro- carbons and siliconized polyesters. Each of these finishes, however, has its own characteristics and limitations, and should be specified only after con- sultation with a reputable flagpole manufacturer. For example, the use of the thermally cured coatings is necessarily limited to pole lengths that can be accom modated in the curing oven Steel Steel flagpoles are made from either carbon steel pipe or tube or a combination of pipe or tube and sheet. The quality control standards usually refer- enced are: for pipe, ASTM A53, “Welded and Seam- less Stee! Pipe,” Type S (seamless), Grade B; for tube, either ASTM A501, ““Hot-Formed Welded and ‘Seamless Carbon Stee! Structural Tubing” or ASTM A500, ""Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel ‘Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes"; and for sheet, ASTM A366, “Steel, Carbon, Cold-Rolled Sheet, Commercial Quality.” Various fittings and ac: cessories are made from these or other appropriate materials, including cast steel, cast iron, A36 carbon steel structural plate and high strength-low alloy steel plate. The lower cylindrical section of tapered poles may be made either from pipe or from a product which, though manufactured on pipe rolls is, for commercial reasons, classified as tube. As pole diameters are stated in actual, rather than nominal dimensions, the distinction between pipe and tube is reflected in the butt diameter specified, ie., for pipe, 59/16" OD, 6-518" OD, 7-5/8” OD, etc.; for tube, 5’ OD, 6 OD, 7* 0D, etc, ‘Tapered sections of steel poles are made either by rolling appropriately shaped cut sheet into the desired Configuration and butt welding the seam, or by cutting a long thin wedge out of the pipe or tube, reforming in- to the required shape and seam welding. If made of sheet itis cold rolled to provide high strength proper- ties. The tapered section may be joined to a straight cylindrical section by butt welding, with an internal reinforcing sleeve at the joint. 1) For {ut information on tnishing processes see the NAAMML Meta Fishes Manual 78 are those established oy the Atrium Associaton. 2 Fish desgnat The ASS, Type S, Grade B pipe has a yield stress of ‘35,000 psi and allowable design stress, in bending, of 25,000 psi’. Corresponding stresses for the cold- rolled tapered sections are somewhat higher. Finishes for steel flagpoles are necessarily some type of applied organic or metallic coating®, tradition- ally the most common being a prime coat of red iron oxide or zinc-rich paint applied in the shop before shipping, and a subsequent field coat of air-drying enamel applied by the painting subcontractor. For such enamels a two-year service life is considered good. For a more durable finish, especially in cor- Tosive atmospheres, a hot-dip gaivanized coating of approximately 1.25 oz/sq. ft. (G90) is sometimes specified. More durable still are the high performance organic coatings — air-drying epoxies and urethanes and thermally cured fluorocaroons and siliconized polyesters — as described for use on aluminum poles. Copper Alloy Most "bronze" flagpoles are made from Alloy 230, known as “red brass," This alloy contains about 85% ‘copper and 15% zinc, and provides a good color ‘match with architectural bronze (Alloy 385), which may be used for certain fittings and accessories. Either tube or pipe may be used, but usually itis the product which, though having the same OD dimen: sions as pipe, is classified as tube. The standards usually referenced for quality control are ASTM 8135, “Seamless Brass Tube” or ASTM B43, “Seamless Red Brass Pipe.” The straight cylindrical section of the pole is typically made from tube in the “hard nominal temper.” Tapered sections may be made either by spin-drawing, as with aluminum poles, or by cutting a longitudinal "wedge" from tube, re-forming and seam welding, as with steel poles. The first method, most frequently used,’ requires tube of a relatively soft temper, but the metal is significantly work-hardened by the forming process. The latter method is used only with hard temper tube, the temper being not material- ly altered during fabrication, though some annealing will take place along the seam weld. Straight and tapered sections may subsequently be Joined by butt welding, with an internal reinforcing sleeve, all welds being ground smooth. Some siight discoloration and possibly slight deformation may, upon close examina: tion, be discernible in the weld area. Alloy 230, in the hard temper, has a yield stress of 56,000 psi, and the design stress usually used is 60° of the yield, or 33,000 psi The basic finish customarily used is a directionally textured, belt polished medium satin (M32) type®. This is usually followed by a chemically oxidized statuary antique finish (C55), which is subsequently sealed with a spray coat of appropriate clear lacquer. In some cases, though not generally recommended, a coat of clear lacquer only is applied over the satin finish, to retard color change under exposure to weather. Stalniess Stoo! The cylindrical section of stainless steel flagpoles is made from either pipe or tube, the tapered section from pipe, tube or sheet. Stainless steel pipe and tube is available either welded or seamless, but because the latter is more expensive and offers no significant esthetic or structural advantages for this application, the welded product is usually used. After finishing, the welded seam is virtually, if not completely, invisible ‘As with carbon stee!, the distinction between pipe and tube is reflected in the designated (actual) butt diameter of the pole, pipe diameters less than 14" be: ing expressed in inches and fractions, tube diameters in whole inches. The alloy usually specified is AISI Type 304, a non- magnetic "18-8" stainless with a nominal content of 18% chromium and 8% nickel. Types 301 and 302, which have essentially the same composition, are also acceptable. Where maximum resistance to cor- rosion is critical, as in seaside and certain industrial locations, the more expensive Type 316 may be specified, The tapered section of the pole, if made from pipe or tube, is fabricated by first cutting out a longitudinal “wedge” section, then re-forming and seam welding, It made from sheet, the material, cut to appropriate shape, is rolled to the desired configuration and seam welded. Both methods produce a uniformly smooth product with no conspicuous joints or seams. Cylin- drical and tapered sections may be joined by butt welding, with an internal stainless stee! sleeve in- serted fo reinforce the joint, and welds are ground smooth. Minimum yield stress throughout the pole length is the same as that of the pipe itself, 30,000 psi, and the design stress in bending is approximately 18,000 psi The finish usually used on stainless steel flagpoles is AIS! No. 43, a general purpose fine-grained bright polished finish obtained by belt sanding with a 120-150 mesh abrasive, alter initial grinding with coarser abrasives. No further protective coating is required. Comparative Costs As is generally recognized, the costs of the various metals used tor flagpoles differ substantially. Compar- Ing in-place costs, including shipping, handling and in. stallation, the relative costs of cone tapered alumi: num and'steel poles depend on the pole size. In the shorter lengths (under 50 feet), steel is generally the ‘more expensive; in the medium (50 to 60-foot) lengths the costs are about the same, and in lengths of 70 feet or more aluminum poles cost more than steel. Bronze and stainless steel poles are much more expensive. Their costs range from four to ten times those of aluminum or steel poles, depending again upon size. 1) Desig stress equal 0 72% of vad sres, es poscribed in AIS’ “Tentative Criteria for Structural Agpleations of Steel Tubing and Pipe, 1976 2} rfl formation en tshing preeastes see the NAAM Metal Feshas Manus CONSTRUCTION DETAILS & DATA POLE SHAFTS FLAGPOLE SHAFTS—General information applying to all types of flagpoles. Flagpole shafts may be either cone tapered or entasis tapered, both forms being available in aluminum, steel, bronze or stainless steel. The cheaper cone tapered form is by far the more commonly used for all types of installation. A. Cone Tapered {As shown on the tables which follow, the length of the conical taper Is generally from 1/3 to 2/3 of the exposed length of the pole, but on some poles may be as much as 9/10 ofthat length. Rates of tapor are usually about 1 inch in every 5 to 7% feet, varying with the metal being used, the length of the pole, and the manufacturer's practice. Butt and top diameters, as well as wall thicknesses, also vary, depending on the metal or alloy used and the length of the pole. In general, the butt diameter approximates 1/60 of th Posed pole length, but on long poles may be 1/80 or less. The Fatio. of top diameter to butt diameter varies trom 60% on typleal shorter poles to 25% on some long poles. CONE TAPERED = Exposed length Top diameter Butt diameter T Length of taper Length of straight cylindrical section — Ten of aanion —— B, Entasis Tapered ‘The higher priced entasis tapered poles have a caretully calculated parabolic taper, steacily increasing In rate toward the top. The length of the taper is usually from 1/2 3/4 of the ‘exposed length ofthe pole, and the top diameter approximates 412 of the butt diameter. As with cone tapered shafts, these dimensions, as well as the wall thicknesses, vary with the ‘metal used and the longth of the pole. NOTE: Tha sectional, or swaged form of shatt, made of straight pipe sections of decreasing. Siameters, welded together with telescoped joints, is no longer boing used. Because of Its high labor costs an the esthetic superiority of the smooth tapered poles, the sectional pole, which was once the industry standard, has now become aimost obsolete, rt Lo | ENTASIS TAPERED (ortontatseate 25 x vertic! scale) CONSTRUCTION DETAILS & DATA FLAGPOLE SIZES TYPICAL DIMENSIONS — ALUMINUM POLES (ALLOY 6063-16) ‘CONE TAPERED ENTASIS TAPERED angth Wal Thiekaass Diameters | Leng Wall Thickness | of Tap Inches 0, inches | of Tapar lachas tn tat Taper ‘swaignt | But Taper Staght 10 188 we fs | Hf 160 188 188 98 188 188 5 [3 10 108 188 w|i] 5 {au} t0 188 1 | 5 | 2m] 160 188 188 be] ge] 110 186 188 5 | 3 119 18 188 bul sn] 110 188 188 wx] 1 | 6] 3m) 13 185 18 [sare] 3 | 00 280 250 6] 3] 139 188 186 | 6 | 3n| 20-0, 240 188 188 rie 150 188 188/375 1 | 6 {snl ise 188 168 x |o | 7 | axl 26 188 18 |sot6] 3 | 230 250 250 2 | 7 an] a3 188 18 [7 | 3] 240,250 188 186 nie 205 188 188/375, 6] sm) oe 188 188 wfe | 7] su) 28 188 18 | rs] 3%) aso 188 250 a] an) 29 188 vas | 8 | 3%] 300,316 188 188 ala 22.0 88 185 & a87.975" 8 | aul 20 88 108 a 220 jab & isa | 8 | an] are 188 188 108/250" | 1987-375" au] 220 ea/2s0 | .2807.438 wo] 2 4 20 188 sas | ese] su] 350 188 250 4 3340, 188 vas | 10 | 8 | 360,400 185 08 38-0 6 388 2 | 10 [oul ase 250 250 sa | oc | 12 | 4 | 05, 430, 60,| 58/210, 20 | wis] 550 186/250 250 3 4808560 "| 166/250, 350 2 [0 fe 460 185 188 wo for fas 440 188 20 | ese] an] aro 188 an 3 5 feos] 2 [4 386 188/250 250 2 | 2 fa | 05, aca, 987-250 250 1 | 55-08 653, 4.250 wos] 4 | 450 188/250 32 3 |e] 0 280 ao | aia] 60 188/250, 375 75 Jews] 2 | 4 | seseseo vee72s0 | as0za7s | 2 | «| 350 ae72s0 | .250/.a78 a wpa | 386,40 188/250 | 250/78 wo} a seoaees | does | 475 |rzsa) «| 500 188/250 aie es 66-0 ‘aa/250 | 2507375 wo [sea] [4 | ssoame 250 se | ule] 60 188.260 378 woo faore| i [4 | se0aree 250 x | ls] 0 168/260, 375 NOTE: Hoavior 20080. cone tapered poles made Yom pipe, and 25 o 40. cane tapered pos wih hirer wal and longer ape are also avalobie rom game ‘marutactros| + lag tring poles ot, 10 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS & DATA TYPICAL DIMENSIONS — STEEL POLES FLAGPOLE SIZES ‘CONE TAPERED ENTASIS TAPERED Be | Danes ‘Length ‘Wall Thicknoss | Diameters | Length ‘Wall Thickness. 38 | 00, ee a inches 00, inches | ott inches ft 22 | oun |Top Taper siaight | butt [Top Ta Straight wo f+ [s [al 26 188 & 250 a | ale | 10 26 226 sone] 3 | 130 258 258 wo f[t [s [oul we 188 & 250 27 | ae fom] iro ar 2 Jeori6| au] 188 188 & 250 ze | 6 3 | io 280 250 5 [au] 16 166.8 250 | 2478 258 /s-e/6| 3 | 200 258 258 wo | 1 for] su) 165 250, 20 65/8 | 3u| 200 280 230 8 | au] 1968240 250 zo |" 1 fore[ su[ ie6ates | to8a.250 [2508 se sores | 230 258 258 ss | o fose| se) 20 185 & 250 7a | 65/8 | 3u| 230 280 230 2 6 | au] 8 188 & 250 zo [ese aul 50 280 280 a | 2 Jes] 3x) 260 250 zo fase} s | 350 290/322 322 56 | 4 330 250 322 aw [2 [ese] ae] a0 250 se fese[ auf woo 280 280 ese} 4 | 00 280/322 32 ese) au] 240 188 & 250 20 fase] su] 50 2807 922 we so | 2 |esis| su) 308 188 & 250 se floss] su] 350 322/365, 385 fio-a/a] 5 a0 280 ‘385 2 foal au] se 188 & 250 ae fosre| sx| oo 2007 322 wm oo | o fra] se] cae 188 & 250 375 fiosrs| au) 400 522/365, 385 3 2 ese] su] a6 188 & 250 aa foals | aso 2807-365, 365 w}o fa | se) coo 280 so fo |s | a0 322/500, 500 4 2 fresal a 26 250 ars fieaals | soo 2807975 375 wfo |u| sel 509 250 so |e | | soo 322/500, 00 3 fos] se! ss 250 385 wis ful 16 250 so | fa | sso 2807500 00 uals 76 250 so | 1 |s | 50 322/500 500 a ful 716 250 500 sw} or |r| ow) eo 250 so | |a] oo 290/500 500 a fifa 785 250 so | we | 5 | 600 322/500 500 3 fieaal sel eo wo] as | - - wo for fo | 4 55 280 so | ws | a | oso 280/500 500 a fas | a 358 250 so | 2 | 5 | 650 ‘322/500 500 zo | en] 950 250 ‘500 n CONSTRUCTION DETAILS & DATA FLAGPOLE SIZES TYPICAL DIMENSIONS — STAINLESS STEEL POLES ‘CONE TAPERED Dinas Wales tans Wal Tike doris | ung me doves | tag me oie ater at [tw] “a Toe | oun | aut [iw | “ne i Fr ali fs pel ze oes os | 3 [bul >] 8 | tae sere) 3") so | | we fa] 23 a a | =) ae) ao] ar zr wf [EPR fa wr | Slee) ge | i a sro] x] tes | cate |e] 8 [3°] ee | 8 i 3 [ax] 2s m7 mr wo] + fae] a] ies os fears] 2 | mo | mea | ie o eae] ae ea ‘e tu [ese] bu) 8 ba 8 oo ak] es ‘i 2 ola Relays veorz | 8 Yoare| a | ox | oa.coe |roee ose 2 [ese] su 0 188/.250 280 ean a0 = 7 ¢ [a] a0 “a8 a wo | 2 Jes} ax! 2400 250 woo [65/8] 3h) 50 280 2 esa] as) eo a wo lee i") 5 | atl | 65/8] 3% 4-0 188/.250 280 a | : ese] an] a0 |amzace.ne| aces 1 | 2 Jes) su) ase oe AC De 7 [sare] me] wo a ve [ean] on] aronwo famrwa ve] waa ve wo | & fies ak] BS 2 gee fia] Sa] na? | ara | [este] Se) dee eee i is wah: roar} ¢ [asa ) —aoraas | 10 ewshoa| an] sea “ts ws fosls | go | mass | am roan) xf 0 ra ae fe f+] wo ito v0 wo [es ia fe PS) BS | aatldo | oth la] i wo | is | s| so | Seco | St a a San 1e [4 | soo [sme zara | i oxo m0 Jaws) w | 8 8 Tis }s | soo | erst | ste woo foe 22") *] 2 = Te Le] oso [ree ziseo| ste s0 wyi] ge a so TS |S] eo |B ey * Flag storing poles onl 12 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS & DATA FLAGPOLE SIZES TYPICAL DIMENSIONS — BRONZE POLES ‘CONE TAPERED ENTASIS TAPERED 2. Diameters ‘Wall Thickness Diamstors ‘Wall Thickness: Ss 00, inches Length Inches ‘00, inches Longt inches 22 tp a 23] em [rw |e Saum | aat [tw | “n cz sit 4 ere ia) 180 480 ‘ 7 i+ 228 228 ols] i pel 7 130 wo 1S | onl eo iio ‘80 série] S| 18 2 2 ofr [Shey ies ‘an ta | s'| er] igo ico ‘eo sire] Su | tos {in fo |e fa" it 2 0 wl. base] we 20 we sore] | 200 | spa as | saa ase 6 | om 196 180/.250 sea/250 |65/8 | 3 = = 280 as | Barie|se | tes a a0 Learns] 3 | a0 | se0a ase | 1008 250 2 [65/8] 3% 0 250 280 | = al = we lea] | ee 2 mmo [sn] an] a m= teafa | is ‘0 oe de ol. feeley ae Bs Tose an] aso [avnrszes. te) ze. 0 2 Jes] a | m0 ‘9 ma fasre| on} ronan [amrame. re) axe, om wo | & hose se | 3 2 Siva] 8] Sno? [iar ee 7 fewahoar| om | a0 wa | ave fous] ¢ | eo | zeae [ae fear] aw | ave 2 a er w|s fess | ss oreo | an |e |S | a | dus | So wile |e at mo | ie |s | 0 | Sevan | so : ca fs | eo | smarasoa | arse soo w fooaf we | m8 uy | @ 2200 “ys | 5 60-0 322/.500 1500 hea] sx | 060 ma ae Pe [a | eso] cermin | se sm woo |soafis |e" | 3 280 20 20 to es | ms wiortso | a | wm |s | sso | Seve | so + Flag storing poles only 13 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS & DATA GROUND-SET POLES, CONVENTIONAL FOUNDATION DETAILS Most conventional ground-set flagpoles are embedded in a concrete foundation. The length of the embedded portion of the pole should be not less than 10% ofits exposed, or nominal length, as shown on the follow: ing table of length dimensions. Typical details of an embedded founda- tion are shown below. Alternatively, ground-set poles may be surface-mounted, using one of the three methods illustrated on the following page. A. Embedded Type LENGTH DIMENSIONS — CONVENTIONAL GROUND-SET POLES — EMBEDDED Exposed height, ft 2 25 30 35 40 45 50 69 60 70 80 90 100 Min. setting depth, ft 22% 90% 44% 8 6 6 7 8 8 10 Min. overall length, ft: 22 27% $3 984 46 49% 85 65 66 77 88 99 110 ‘The foundation dimensions shown are the recommended ‘minimums for use in good, firm, dry sol only. Where heavy ‘Mota! base ot frost conditions occur, invert the dimensions A and B, Mean colar \When dealing with poor or unstable soil conditions, consult the flagpole manufacturer for recommendations concern: Ing foundation design, Flagpole rade ‘TYPICAL DIMENSIONS 4 Harawoos weages 7) Tampes ory sand ‘A — Diamotor at least § x pole butt diameter, F, and 26" ‘minimum. 51 — 18690. ga. come So] gated steel ube B— Atleast 4 x pole butt diam. F, and 210" minimum. ee. © — Not less than 10% of exposed pole height. | — concrete foundation D — 0.15 inches per foot of exposed pole height, but not less than 4" E — Not less than D: may be greater. 318" min. tot 3 4 : O29) fam suppor plate Inside diam. | inches | inches * inches are) | (equare) 49 tet foe (square) | (equare) round “Up to 5412 6 ww | 6 Sai6 thru 7 70 eu | 6 H_| Omer mod of gounding — _F8I@ thru 68 | _12 16 | 6 ‘nay be Yeuitod undor = }__B__} Sonia Soe page —_988thru 2 [98 [ote [6 Z2iecturnor information, YO thru 14 8 2-2 | 6 18 and 16 20 2m | 6 TYPICAL EMBEDDED FOUNDATION they 20. cy 2628. 6 4 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS & DATA B. Surface Mounted Types Aluminum pole specially designed to compensate for ‘eduoton of aes sees In {rea of penphery weld ‘Alum, eho base ~I, GROUND-SET POLES, CONVENTIONAL Pole shatt Manet height varios usualy §t0 tee! or 1% oF pote norgne stainless ste! pole Stoo plate DIAGRAMMATIC SKETCH rooting, feshing, ‘Stat ‘ Snonorage, ele aaa i rat shown ote = \ Lignting srstor I) FLANGE PLATE Surface mountings are of three types, as shown above. The ‘shoe base type may be used for aluminum poles, provided the ole is designed for this type of mounting. It employs a cast aluminum “shoe base" fitting mounted on and anchored her _@ cast.inplace concrete foundation similar to the ‘embedded foundation, of to a sultable existing structure, SHOE BASE TYPE ‘The flange plate mounting is used only on steel or stainless steel flagpoles. It consists of simply a stee! plate with anchor bolt holes, welded to the bottom of the pok TYPE MANDREL TYPE ‘The mandrel mounting is used where an embedded foundation Is impossible or impractical and other mountings are Unacceptable for structural or esthetic reasons. Typical uses are on plazas over underground parking areas and on ap- propriately designed building roots. ‘The mounting consists of a round mandrel sized to fit the inter nal diameter of the pole shaft and welded to a heavy steel plate. This type of mounting is always custom designed and ‘can be made to accommodate any size of pole. Flash Collars and Ornamental Bases ‘The distinction botwoon flash collars and bat Is rather vague, as both items serve the 5 purpose. Customarly, however, the term Collar” is applied to the simpler forms, “base” to the more complex and decorative forms. Nelther serves any structural or water-sealing function; they are used simply to provide an ‘esthetic transition between the pole and its foundation. ql Of the many designs available, only the most | commonly used are shown here. They are ‘usually made of spun or east aluminum, but some dosigns are available also in bronze {and stainless steel. IMPORTANT: Because each design fits only cer- tain pole shaft sizes, always consult the pole manufacturer’ literature for information before specitying ‘oF Octagonat se Round rs re eee ate 15 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS & DATA FIELD JOINTS...FLAG-STORING POLES FIELD JOINTS To facilitate shipping, and because of length limitations: for cortain finishing processes, all poles over 28°6" in length are usually delivered to the job site in two or more sections. These sactions are designed to be permanently Joined in the field betore erection, using one of the types of field joint illustrated here, Joints are usually located in the tapered section of the pole, Field joints in aluminum poles may be either Type A, internal sleeve, or Type B, integrally formed sleeve, with a tight friction fit, tightly butted joints and no field welding Dimension X should be not less than 18°, Field joints in steel poles are usually Type A, with a cir- ‘cumferentia field weld, ground smooth at the joint line. eran Stoove protie FLAG-STORING POLES ‘These poles are designed to automatically store the flag, when lowered, within the pole shaft. An entry system to receive the flag is provided at approximately mic-helght of the pole. The pole shaft is made of aluminum unless otherwise specified Pole Sizes: Standard heights, 30'to 50’ (may be Greater butt diameters, 7* & 8°; top dlameters, 3%" and 4" Installation: Usually ground:set, using shoe base mount: ing (see page 15). May also be vertically wall mounted (page 18) or roof mounted (bage 19) Flag: Specially designed nylon or polyester, 5" x 28 (may be 5° x 9%, Poles over 35° high ‘can be designed to fly two flags. Usually fully automatic, electronically opera- ted by a light-sensitive cell, with manual ‘override switch, but may be by manual ‘switching only. Alternatively, whore un- powered, completely manual operation Is ‘sired, a hand crank unit can be provided. 18 TRUCK 40" diameter cast aluminum, with re: movable cover; two aluminum sheaves, with sealed ball bearings, on Delrin shatts. ENTRY SYSTEM Gast aluminum, approximately 5* x 12", with two aluminum rollers on Delria shaits. Flag is stored within shaft, below opening BASE MECHANISM For automatic powered operation: spring-mounted motorized gear box with tamper-proot cover. For manual opera- tion: spring-mounted gear-driven pulley ‘mechanism with removable hand crank land tamper-proot cover. STANDARD ELECTRONIC DRIVEN UNIT ALTERNATE HAND CRANK UNIT CONSTRUCTION DETAILS & DATA TILTING POLES Titing flagpoles, hough somewhat more ‘expensive than conventional flagpoles, are 198 used to simplity servicing and nce. These poles are counterbalanced so ‘as tobe readily operable by oneman. They are available in cone tapered aluminum only, and may beeither ground-set or roof-mounted. Ground-set poles are usually placedona. ‘concrete foundation as shown. Root: ‘mounted poles may be anchored directly 0 theroof construction, providedit is suitably designed for this purpose. Dimensions: Pole lengths usually range trom 200 50 eet, butt diameters from Sto 1Dinches, and top diameters from3% to inches. GROUND-SET POLES, TILTING & NAUTICAL | o = | Hel — toa — o ° IT Tt l A A + Counterweigin coauponeea forsc f seer Anchor voits | oe aes LUphtning ground NAUTICAL POLES Nautical poles may beeither single-mastedor Tamevete ea Fah color Flash YP cater A pasning |. t } A Seton: \ set DETAILS OF BRACED MOUNTING

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