List of Contributions

For design of utility pole structures, I prefer PLS Pole. It integrates with PLS CADD for design of transmission lines, and while not simple to learn, is very powerful. If you're designing stand alone towers (radio/cell phone/etc) then tnxTower is the best I've found. ------------------------------ ...

I don't work with mass concrete all that much, but the last time I needed to design it, I used the AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications, which go into detail on how to design bridge abutments, which are often mass concrete. ------------------------------ Jeanne Rice P.E., M.ASCE Project Engineer ...