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What prevents a steel pole from sinking into the soil after it has been set in the ground?

April 26, 2017ground Pole sinking soil steel

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What prevents a steel pole from sinking into the soil after it has been set in the ground?

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A. All poles come with a welded-on bearing plate to prevent the poles from settling into the soil when a vertical load is applied. This bearing plate is sized to be similar to provide the equipment bearing pressure of an equivalent wood pole.