Way Finding Breakaway Supports
Very often a municipality will upgrade way finding signs of their community to provide improved guidance to visitors. Many of these signs are located on the exits of interstates highways or on State highways with posted speed limits that require the sign be mounted on an FHWA approved breakaway system. The breakaway systems used must also provide the appropriate structural design capability based upon the size and weight of the sign and the design wind speed. Transpo has been successful in working with way finding sign design firms advising them on the structural adequacy of it’s Pole-Safe and Break-Safe breakaway support systems.
Transpo's breakaway support systems have been vehicle crash-tested in accordance with NCHRP Report 350, and is approved for use on all FHWA funded projects. In addition to superior safety performance, Transpo's breakaway support systems provide high structural load-carrying capacity. Extensive finite element analysis and simulated wind-load testing has been used to optimize the system for maximum loading conditions.
Unique physical properties and performance gives designers the greatest flexibility in sizing poles for specific lighting requirements. Breakaway couplings and hardware are hot-dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153 to provide corrosion-protection.
No special tools or equipment are required to properly install and maintain Transpo's breakaway support systems. All components are easily secured using the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) turn-of-nut tightening method, eliminating any precise torque levels on bolts. Low initial cost coupled with high structural capacity and zero maintenance makes Transpo's breakaway support systems the most cost-effective solution for all breakaways.
Very often a municipality will upgrade way finding signs of their community to provide improved guidance to visitors. Many of these signs are located on the exits of interstates highways or on State highways with posted speed limits that require the sign be mounted on an FHWA approved breakaway system. The breakaway systems used must also provide the appropriate structural design capability based upon the size and weight of the sign and the design wind speed. Transpo has been successful in working with way finding sign design firms advising them on the structural adequacy of it’s Pole-Safe and Break-Safe breakaway support systems.
Transpo's breakaway support systems have been vehicle crash-tested in accordance with NCHRP Report 350, and is approved for use on all FHWA funded projects. In addition to superior safety performance, Transpo's breakaway support systems provide high structural load-carrying capacity. Extensive finite element analysis and simulated wind-load testing has been used to optimize the system for maximum loading conditions.
Unique physical properties and performance gives designers the greatest flexibility in sizing poles for specific lighting requirements. Breakaway couplings and hardware are hot-dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153 to provide corrosion-protection.
No special tools or equipment are required to properly install and maintain Transpo's breakaway support systems. All components are easily secured using the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) turn-of-nut tightening method, eliminating any precise torque levels on bolts. Low initial cost coupled with high structural capacity and zero maintenance makes Transpo's breakaway support systems the most cost-effective solution for all breakaways.
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