Preliminary analysis of transformer bases

This report covers a six-week study of the existing data on transformer bases and luminaire poles used by the Texas Department of Transportation. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which static testing of various configurations can be replaced with analysis combined with the existing database. Several combinations were found for which the existing static test data are sufficient to accept these combinations of transformer base and luminaire pole for use by the Texas Department of Transportation without further static testing. Although these results are promising, further research is needed before evaluation of other transformer bases and luminaire poles can be performed without the aid of static testing. This report is not intended for construction, bidding, or permit purposes.