Precast post-tensioned segmental pole system

A post-tensioned pole system for supporting a load, said system comprising:

• first and second pole segments each having top and bottom ends, said first and second pole segments having a cavity formed therein;
• a connector adapted to couple said top end of said first pole segment with said bottom end of said second role segment;
• wherein said connector includes an upper piece mounted to said second pole segment, and a lower piece mounted to said first pole segment;
• said upper piece including a channel band coupled to said second pole segment and a brace being disposed within said channel band;
• a first strand coupled to first and second pole segments, said first strand extending within said cavity of said first and second pole segments,
• wherein said first strand is placed in tension so that said first and second pole segments are capable of withstanding forces imposed by the load and other external forces.

A method for constructing a segmented post-tensioned pole system, said method comprising:

• providing first and second pole segments each having top and bottom ends, said first and second pole segments having hollow interior portions;
• providing a connector having upper and lower pieces, said upper piece being mounted to said bottom end of said second pole, and said lower piece being mounted to said top end of said first pole segment;
• interlocking said upper and lower pieces of said connector;
• providing a first strand;
• coupling said first strand to said top end of said second pole segment;
• extending said first strand within said hollow interior portions of said first and second pole segments;
• placing said first strand in tension;
• coupling said first strand to said bottom end of said first pole segment to form a post-tensioned the pole system;
• providing for a second strand;
• coupling said second strand to said connector by an anchor;
• extending said second strand in said hollow interior portion of said first pole segment;
• placing said second strand in tension;
• and
• coupling said second strand to said bottom end of said first pole segment;
• wherein said ton end of said first pole segment includes a thickened portion, and wherein said second strand extends through said thickened portion.