An Analysis of Power Pole Foundation Conditions

The purpose of the research project is to identify the main soil types found within the FortisBC Electric service territory and identify the best alternatives for power pole installations within each soil type. This information will be made readily available to power line designers for use when selecting the foundation alternative during the design process. The large number of power poles installed each year has created a need to streamline the design process and installation cost. This project was proposed to address most typical foundation situations which may be encountered during the installation of power poles and therefore reduce the design and installation costs.

Faculty Supervisor:

Drs. Rehan Sadiq & Shahria Alam

Student:

Mandana Ghanyei

Partner:

FortisBC

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy

University:

University of British Columbia Okanagan