Calvin Jay Payne
Engineering in Blaine, WA
License number
Louisiana PE.0028127
Issued Date
Nov 10, 1998
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2015
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
PO Box 2850, Blaine, WA 98231
Professional information
Tower Monopole Reinforcement
US Patent:
2004019, Oct 7, 2004
Filed:
Apr 1, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/404741
Inventors:
Calvin Payne - Blaine WA, US
International Classification:
E02D027/42, E04H012/00
US Classification:
052/170000, 052/040000, 052/296000
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.