What are the advantages of the NU-Poles over other types of concrete poles?
a. Hexagonal cross sections, for high tensional resistance.
b. Flat surfaces provides more stability for special hardware support.
c. Rebar locations at each corner eliminate the worry about cutting thru strands.
d. In spun concrete, aggregates tend to shift towards the outside of the mold due to the centrifugal force. NU-Poles use high slump concrete mix that is very homogeneous and consistent.
e. Unlike strands in spun concrete, rebars in the
NU-Process remain in a fixed position and do not shift towards the outside of the shaft due to high centrifugal force.
f. Lack of steel reinforcement eliminates the worry about corrosion due to possible moisture at cracking moments.
g. High strength concrete could provide thinner walls.
h. Nu-Poles are about 20% lighter than conventional concrete poles due to the elimination of longitudinal steel reinforcement and the use of fiberglass rebar.
i. Uniform thickness around the cross section of the pole due to the
use a mandrel process. Uniform thickness is important for accurate structural analysis.
j. NU-Poles can be colored and used in esthetically sensitive areas.
k. The taper of 0.2 in/ft on NU-Poles is highly visible and produces
an esthetically pleasing product.
What is the difference between fiberglass and steel rebar?
Fiberglass rebar:
i. Has much higher tensile strength
ii. Resistant to corrosion due to moisture and chemicals
iii. Minimum concrete coverage is not an issue.
iv. Weighs about 75% less than steel rebar
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