Study of different connection types in modular composite energy poles and comparison with monolithic reinforced concrete energy poles

Abstract

In this study, lighter and less costly composite and thermoplastic materials were used instead of reinforced concrete poles used as standard in the construction of energy poles. A modular design was made as it is more advantageous in terms of assembly and ease of use. In this study, the connection elements between the modules of the modular composite energy poles were studied. Three different connection types and analyzes based on these connection types were performed. The results of the maximum displacement and maximum stress that emerged as a result of the analyzes were examined and compared. The analysis of the composite poles used in the study was carried out by the finite element method and the analyzes were run with the Abaqus program