Precast concrete products - Masts and poles

Document Number: NL EN 12843 : 2016
Sector: Construction Materials and Building
TC: NL TC 71
ICS: 91.100.30
This Standard specifies requirements for precast concrete poles (also commonly called masts) (either all of a piece or composed of elements), reinforced and/or prestressed as structural elements; they may be hollow or solid and may receive or include additional components (e.g. cross-arms, platforms etc.), inserts and connectors. Additional elements may be connected to pole elements. Structures made from such elements in mono- or multi-legged form may be used for : - overhead electrical lines ; - telecommunication lines ; - overhead electrical lines for railways, trams and similar ; - supports for lighting ; - supports for loudspeaker installation ; - antenna and telecommunication poles ; - supports for wind turbines ; - and similar installations. This Standard does not cover lighting columns for use in traffic circulation areas.