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No matter the ground condition or installation method, Abacus has the capability to design and install the necessary foundations to support the full range of column and mast system the company manufactures.
Foundations designed by Abacus meet the following criteria: In accordance with BS8004 The requirements of the institute of Lighting Engineers (ILE) Technical Report The type of ground on which the foundation is built The particular lighting column or mast chosen

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Types of Subsoil Cable Trenching and Root Mounting Flange Plate Mounting Please note
Abacus lighting Limited will not accept responsibility for any foundations unless specifically designed by them at the clients request. The typical foundation details are provided for guidance only and should be checked by the client before use.

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Types of Subsoil The First Step

Following table gives an indication of the allowable bearing pressure which may be expected from various types of soils. However the design of suitable foundations depends on many factors in addition to the applied loading and allowable ground bearing pressure. If there is any doubt about the ground conditions it is recommended that a qualified civil engineer is consulted and if required we can provide foundation details to suit your particular requirements In order to do so we would require the following basic soil information obtained from a site investigation undertaken by yourselves or, if requested, our civil engineer. 1. Soil Classification 2. Assessment of allowable bearing pressure 3. Chemical analysis of the soil 4. Water table level (if close to the surface) 5. Chemical analysis of ground water (if close to the surface)

Types of Subsoil
Types of Subsoil Rock Gravel, Sand Condition of subsoil Not inferior to sandstone, limestone or firm chalk Compact Field test applicable Requires at least a pneumatic or other mechanically operated pick for excavation Requires pick for excavation. Wooden peg 50mm square cross section hard to drive beyond 150mm Can be moulded by substantial pressure with the fingers and can be excavated with graft or spade Can be excavated with a spade. Wooden peg 50mm square in cross section can be easily driven Fairly easily moulded in the fingers and readily excavated Natural sample in winter conditions exudes between fingers when squeezed in fist Approximate allowance bearing pressure kN/m 1000 Dense to very dense 150-400 Loose to medium dense 50-250 50-100 <75 <75 <75
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Clay, Sandy Clay Sand, Silty Sand* * Clayey Sand* Silt, Clay, Sandy Clay* * * Silty Clay* Silt, Clay, Sandy Clay* * * Silty Clay*

Firm Loose Soft Very soft

These values are provided for guidance only. if any doubt exists a qualified civil engineer should be consulted. *Foundations on these soils require assessment and design by a qualified civil engineer.

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topsoil

Cable trenches
Cables buried directly into the ground shall be marked by cable covers or a suitable marking tape. Buried cables, conduits and ducts shall be at a sufficient depth to avoid being damaged by any reasonably foreseeable disturbance of the ground. Cables should be surrounded by sand.
11 selected fill 11

see text

pvc warning tape

sand

300 min FIGURE 1 Typical Cable Trench

Root Mounting
Columns are supplied for root mounting with a root length (Z, figure 2) applicable to the height of the particular column. For most applications, particularly on medium sized columns having large overturning moments it is recommended that the root is inserted into a prepared foundation (figure 2). However, for smaller columns, where the ground conditions are suitable, a prepared foundation is not always necessary. All that is required is a suitably sized excavated hole in undisturbed ground which is filled with concrete after erection of the column (figure 3).
prepared socket

duct in line with cable entry Z Z

duct in line with cable entry

undisturbed ground 50mm concrete or paving slab

undisturbed ground 50mm concrete or paving slab

FIGURE 2 Prepared Root Foundations

FIGURE 3 Unprepared Root Foundations

Relates to O.T.M./Ground Conditions. Refer to Lighting Column Technical Data. Sheet - available on request.

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Flangeplate Mounting Standard

Holding Down Bolt Projection & Final Torque Values
Bolt Size & Grade M16*500 Long Grade 4.6 M20*500 Long Grade 4.6 M24*600 Long Grade 4.6 M30*800 Long Grade 4.6 M24*880 Long Grade 8.8 M30*1220 Long Grade 8.8 M36*1200 Long Grade 8.8 M36*1350 Long Grade 8.8 M36*1590 Long Grade 8.8 M42*1700 Long Grade 8.8 M48*1870 Long Grade 8.8 Projection (mm) 90 90 100 120 130 140 180 180 180 210 210 Torque (Nm) 25 50 160 310 425 850 1450 1450 1450 2350 3500

4 Bolt Configuration Typically used for: Standard Lighting Columns Spring & Hydraulic Raising and Lowering Columns HL250/HL330 Base Hinged Raising & Lowering Mast 8 Bolt Configuration Typically used for GL400/GL520 Base Hinged Raising & Lowering Mast

18 Bolt Configuration Typically used for External Access Masts

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16 Bolt Configuration Typically used for the GL620 Base Hinged Raising and Lowering Mast

20 Bolt Configuration Typically used for the GL720/GL800 Base Hinged Raising and Lowering Masts

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Reinforced Foundation Standard Sizes
Foundation Ref 75R75 75R150 100R75 100R150 150R75 150R150 200R75 200R150 300R75 300R150 400R75 400R150 500R75 500R150 750R75 750R150 1000R75 1000R150 1250R75 1250R150 1500R75 1500R150 2000R75 2000R100 2000R150 3000R75 3000R100 3000R150 4000R75 4000R100 4000R150 5000R75 5000R100 5000R150 6000R75 6000R100 6000R150 7000R75 7000R100 7000R150 8000R75 8000R100 8000R150 9000R75 9000R100 9000R150 O.T.M. (KNm) 75 75 100 100 150 150 200 200 300 300 400 400 500 500 750 750 1000 1000 1250 1250 1500 1500 2000 2000 2000 3000 3000 3000 4000 4000 4000 5000 5000 5000 6000 6000 6000 7000 7000 7000 8000 8000 8000 9000 9000 9000 Bearing Pressure (KN/m2) 75 150 75 150 75 150 75 150 75 150 75 150 75 150 75 150 75 150 75 150 75 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 A (mm) 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 2000 2000 2000 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2100 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2600 2600 2600 2600 2600 2600 B (mm) 950 950 950 950 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1350 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 C (mm) 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1250 1250 1250 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 D (mm) 2400 2050 2600 2300 2900 2500 3200 2750 3700 3100 4100 3400 4400 3700 5000 4200 5500 4700 5900 5000 6800 5400 7000 6000 5500 7750 7000 6250 8500 7750 7000 9000 8250 7500 9500 8750 8000 10000 9250 8250 10500 9600 8700 11000 10000 9000 Base Reinforcement (Each way S.C. 21) T16@250 t&b T16@250 t&b T16@250 t&b T16@250 t&b T16@250 t&b T16@250 t&b T16@250 t&b T16@250 t&b T16@200 t&b T16@200 t&b T16@200 t&b T16@200 t&b T16@200 t&b T16@200 t&b T16@200 t&b T16@200 t&b T20@250 t&b T20@250 t&b T20@200 t&b T20@200 t&b T20@150 t&b T16@150 t&b T20@250t&b T20@250t&b T20@250t&b T20@200t&b T20@200t&b T20@200t&b T20@175t&b T20@175t&b T20@175t&b T20@175t&b T20@175t&b T20@175t&b T20@250t&b T20@250t&b T20@250t&b T25@225t&b T25@225t&b T25@225t&b T32@200b + T25@250t T25@225t&b T25@225t&b T32@175b T25@225t T25@200t&b T25@225t&b Column Reinforcement (All round S.C. 11) T20@225 T20@225 T20@225 T20@225 T20@225 T20@225 T20@225 T20@225 T20@150 T20@150 T20@150 T20@150 T20@150 T20@150 T20@125 T20@125 T25@150 T25@150 T25@125 T25@125 T32@175 T32@175 T25@150 T25@150 T25@150 T25@150 T25@150 T25@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@150 T32@125 T32@125 T32@125 Top Reinforcement (Each Way S.C. 21)

T16@175

T16@175

Notes: 1. Concrete to have a minimum characteristic strength of 35 N/mm2 at 28 days. Minimum cement content to be 300kg/m3 with a maximum water cement ratio of 0.60 coarse aggregate size to be 20mm nominal. 2. Reinforcement to be high yield type 2 to BS4449 - minimum yield strength to be 460Nmm2. Cover reinforcement to be 40mm. 3. Links to column section to be T10@200 c/c - shape code 51 to BS8666: 2000 plus T10 internal lacers at 450 max centres horizontal and 250 centres vertical shape code 99:4. Above table is based on the water table being below the underside of the foundation.

Arrangement of Reinforced Foundations

See Holding Down bolt protection (shown opposite) DIM A 300 max F F bolt assembly S.C. 21 top and bottom T10 Links @ 200 CRS S.C. 51 S.C. 11 DIM C DIM B F DIM A

T10 internal layers every 4th bar or 450 c/c (whichever is smaller spacing) @ 250 c/c vertical spacing S.L. 99

F - lesser of: (a) 450mm (b) 3 x spacing of vertical bars

DIM D typical cross section of reinforced foundation 50mm blinding

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Flangeplate Mounting Passive/Non Passive Concrete

To accommodate different types of subsoil and ground conditions Abacus offer passive and non passive concrete foundations for flange plate mounting of columns and masts.
Typical Section through Foundation Typical Foundation with Column/Mast in position

template bolt projection temporary support grout and drain if required

cable duct B

spacer plate

Passive Concrete
Typically used with firm ground with ground bearing pressure of not less than 150 KNm

Non-Passive Concrete
Typically used with unfirm or poor subsoil with ground bearing pressure of 75-150 KNm

Soil Pressure Distribution

Soil Pressure Distribution

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Passive Concrete Foundation Standard Sizes

Foundation 3P150 4P150 5P150 6P150 8P150 10P150 15P150 20P150 30P150 40P150 50P150 75P150 100P150 150P150 200P150 300P150 400P150 500P150 750P150 O.T.M (KNm) 3 4 5 6 8 10 15 20 30 40 50 75 100 150 200 300 400 500 750 Bearing Pressure (KNm) 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 A Width (mm) 650 700 750 750 850 900 950 1050 1200 1250 1350 1450 1600 1800 1950 2250 2450 2700 3050 B Depth (mm) 750 800 800 900 950 950 1100 1200 1250 1300 1400 1600 1700 1850 2000 2150 2250 2300 2600

Non-Passive Concrete Foundation Standard Sizes

Foundation 3M75 3M100 3M150 4M75 4M100 4M150 5M75 5M100 5M150 6M75 6M100 6M150 8M75 8M100 8M150 10M75 10M100 10M150 15M75 15M100 15M150 20M75 20M100 20M150 30M75 30M100 30M150 40M75 40M100 40M150 50M75 50M100 50M150 75M75 75M100 75M150 100M75 100M100 100M150 150M75 150M100 150M150 200M75 200M100 200M150 300M100 300M150 400M100 400M150 500M100 500M150 750M150 O.T.M (KNm) 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 8 8 8 10 10 10 15 15 15 20 20 20 30 30 30 40 40 40 50 50 50 75 75 75 100 100 100 150 150 150 200 200 200 300 300 400 400 500 500 750 Bearing Pressure (KNm) 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 75 100 150 100 150 100 150 100 150 150 A Width (mm) 880 880 880 950 950 950 1050 1050 1050 1100 1100 1100 1150 1150 1150 1250 1250 1250 1400 1350 1350 1500 1500 1500 1700 1700 1700 1900 1800 1800 2100 1900 1900 2400 2200 2200 2650 2400 2300 3200 2700 2500 3900 3000 2700 3500 3100 3900 3400 4500 3600 4100 B Depth (mm) 590 590 590 625 625 625 675 675 675 700 700 700 725 725 725 775 775 775 850 825 825 900 900 900 1000 1000 1000 1100 1050 1050 1200 1100 1100 1350 1250 1250 1475 1350 1300 1750 1650 1400 2100 1650 1500 1900 1700 2100 1850 2400 1950 2200

Ground Bearing Pressures below 150 Kn/m2 are not applicable

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Assurance
Reflecting the companys commitment to high quality, a sustainable environment and its people, Abacus has achieved certification to the latest Quality, Environmental and Investor in People standards.
Investing in Quality
In 1988 the company achieved certification through Lloyd's Register for its Quality Management System to BS5750 Part 1, covering the full range of products and services offered. During 1994 Abacus were successful in attaining the updated standards to BS EN ISO9001, EN ISO9001 and ISO9001. In 2001, Abacus successfully achieved certification to the third edition ISO9001:2000.

Quality

Working towards a sustainable environment

In 2002, Abacus Lighting were awarded accreditation as an IS014001 registered company, reflecting its commitment to protecting the environment. The ISO14001 standard specifies requirements for establishing an environmental policy and a management system to minimize the impact the companys operations has on the environment.

Investing in People
Abacus understands the importance of training its people to achieve their true potential. This was formally recognised in the year 2000 when the company was awarded the accreditation of the Investor in People standard. Company training focuses on striving for customer excellence throughout the organisation, ensuring our people focus on the integral element of our success, our customer.

A professional member of the lighting industry

Abacus is a corporate member of the major institutions and trade associations allied to the lighting industry. By taking an active role, Abacus is able to contribute to shaping the industry and raising standards, ensuring quality assured products and providing a safe working environment for all involved, from manufacturing through to installation.

BS EN ISO 9001:2000

BS EN ISO 14001:2004