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Composite Poles & Masts
Project-specific structures for power, transport and communications.
System definition
How are composite poles and masts specified?
Composite Poles & Masts are project-specific structures for municipal, industrial, power, telecommunications and transport infrastructure.
Height, load-bearing capacity, connection details, foundations, cable routes, embedded components and mounted equipment are coordinated as one engineered system.
Technical content owner: IMARA Engineering Centre
- 01Approach
- Project-specific engineering
- 02Mast height
- Up to 40 m
- 03Power infrastructure
- 6-220 kV reference range
- 04Temperature
- From -70°C to +115°C+*
Technical data
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01Product rangePole, mast and associated infrastructure groups.+
| Group | Typical products | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal infrastructure | Lighting, traffic-sign, CCTV and railway signal poles | Streets, roads and transport hubs |
| Industrial | Lighting, roadside and flag poles | Plants, extraction, storage and fuelling |
| Power distribution | 6-10 kV, 35 kV and 110-220 kV poles | Distribution and transmission |
| Multipurpose masts | 10-40 m structures for mounted equipment | Telecommunications, lighting and monitoring |
| Associated infrastructure | Cable channels, trays and drainage solutions | Roads, railways, metro, tunnels and bridges |
02Engineering configurationParameters coordinated for the operating environment and mounted systems.+
- Height, load capacity, connection details and flange base are selected by project.
- Embedded components, cable routes and equipment interfaces are coordinated with adjacent systems.
- Material formulation and fire-safety classification are selected for the project requirements.
- Power, control and communication routes may be coordinated within confined infrastructure corridors.
03Comparative performanceA source reference for logistics and early-stage material assessment.+
| Parameter | Composite | Reinforced concrete | Polygonal steel | Wood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service life | 50-70 years | 30 years | 30 years | 10-20 years |
| Reference strength | 70 kN·m | 30 kN·m | 50 kN·m | 40 kN·m |
| Reference weight | 110-185 kg | 1,135-2,100 kg | 470 kg | 290 kg without stub |
| Units per vehicle | 92-100 | 10-22 | 22 | 17 with stubs |
| Minimum operating temperature | Down to -70°C | Down to -53°C | Down to -40°C | Down to -50°C |
04Installation and operationReference installation logic and lifecycle inspection requirements.+
- Flange-base structures are installed on a prepared foundation and anchor-bolt assembly.
- Source reference: three-person crew and approximately 20 minutes for the cited flange-base example.
- Actual installation method depends on structure weight, equipment, foundation and site conditions.
- Connections, flanges, embedded components and equipment are inspected to the facility maintenance schedule.
- Routine anti-corrosion maintenance typical of metal poles is not required within verified service limits.
05Project documentationRecords coordinated for the selected structure and project jurisdiction.+
- Geometry, load capacity and connection details are issued for the selected pole or mast configuration.
- Material, fire-performance and environmental requirements are confirmed for the project location.
- Manufacturing and inspection records are supplied according to the agreed project documentation package.
- Compliance is verified against the governing code, selected model and final supply scope.
*Temperature range, load capacity, impact performance, fire classification and service life depend on the validated material formulation and selected structure. Final values are issued with project documentation.
Project context
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Engineering verification
Submit project parameters and drawings.
IMARA will review the structural function, environment, governing requirements, supply format and interfaces with adjacent systems.