Tower monopole reinforcement

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2005-07-12

2005-07-12

Ramirez, Ramon O (Department: 3632)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Machine or implement

C052S749100, C052S749100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06915618

ABSTRACT:
Reinforcing apparatus for tower monopoles. The reinforcing apparatus comprises vertical threaded reinforcing bar rods, or rods with threaded ends, arranged around the pole and embedded in the pole foundation. The rods extend upward and are attached to the pole at spaced intervals using brackets. There are means provided for attaching rod segments to the pole at vertically spaced intervals, such as brackets. The rods comprise distinct rod segments, and means are provided for joining the vertically adjacent rod segments are provided, such as threaded couplings.Brackets include anchor bolts that fasten the bracket to the pole and U-shape bolts fastened to the bracket to hold the rod segments to the bracket. The curved portions of the U-bolts are aligned in the grooves of the threaded reinforcing bar, preventing relative movement of the bracket and the rod segment. A method is also provided for reinforcing a tower monopole.

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