Precast Concrete Base

Where the pole installation site soil contains rock or is too firm to utilise an augur for a Pile Footing, or if the site has a high water table, a “Slab” / “Pad” / “Raft” type footing is recommended. This type of footing requires a considerably larger quantity of concrete and shrinkage steel reinforcing. This type of footing design is based on mass weight to anchor the pole in situ. It must be constructed on a level, well compacted site so as to minimise the chance of subsidence and overturning.

In circumstances where it is difficult or expensive to obtain concrete or where it is preferable to have a mobile footing, this type of footing can be supplied as Precast Slab / Pad / Raft footing. These footings are cast in a steel mould and come complete with 4 x Swift Lift crane lifting points and provision for Forklift access. These footings come complete with electrical conduits installed and provision for pole holding down bolts to mount the pole.

CUSTOM DESIGN

We can manufacture a standard range of Precast Concrete Bases to mount our poles to, however they can be custom designed and manufactured to other sizes to suit your particular application if practical.

AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS

All Precast Concrete Bases are engineered and manufactured according to Australian Standards to take a maximum wind loading in the particular geographical location. Based on the effective wind loading of your equipment and the particular pole model that you require, G&S will specify a Precast Concrete Base.