Customer
Pedernales Electric cooperative (PEC)
Location
Marble Falls, Texas
Highlights
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60' pole eliminated; 55' max used
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Adjacent poles cut to 45'; sag optimized
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Same-day CAD delivery
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Prior project expertise applied
Rapid Uplift Profile Redesign Eliminates 60′ Pole for PEC
The Challenge
PEC Marble Falls initially designed an uplift profile featuring a 60' pole at a critical location to address uplift issues in their distribution project. However, the client required a redesign limited to a maximum pole size of 55', necessitating swift modifications to maintain structural integrity and project momentum.
Root Cause Analysis
Think Power Solutions’ engineers promptly redesigned the uplift profile in CAD to align with the 55' pole height constraint. By reducing the two adjacent poles to 45' and strategically increasing sag distances, the solution fully mitigated uplift at the problem location without compromising safety or performance. This targeted adjustment ensured compliance with client specifications while preserving overall project efficiency.
The Solution
Our engineers promptly redesigned the uplift profile in CAD to align with the 55' pole height constraint. By reducing the two adjacent poles to 45' and strategically increasing sag distances, the solution fully mitigated uplift at the problem location without compromising safety or performance. This targeted adjustment ensured compliance with client specifications while preserving overall project efficiency.
Key Benefits
- Pole Size Reduction:Eliminated the need for a 60' pole, meeting the client's strict 55' maximum height requirement.
- Rapid Turnaround: Delivered the revised uplift profile on the same day as requested, accelerating project timelines.
- Prior Experience Leverage: Drew on familiarity from previous work on the project to ensure seamless, high-quality results.
- Accuracy Assurance : Provided precise CAD designs that fully resolved uplift issues without additional delays.
The Results
Our engineers promptly redesigned the uplift profile in CAD to align with the 55' pole height constraint. By reducing the two adjacent poles to 45' and strategically increasing sag distances, the solution fully mitigated uplift at the problem location without compromising safety or performance. This targeted adjustment ensured compliance with client specifications while preserving overall project efficiency.