ASTM C1089-19 - 1.5.2019
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers spun cast prestressed concrete poles for use as structural supports for electric transmission, distribution, and communication lines; streetlights; and traffic signals.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A496-A496M-07

Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete Reinforcement (Withdrawn 2013)

A615/A615M-26

Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

A416/A416M-26

Standard Specification for Low-Relaxation, Seven-Wire Steel Strand for Prestressed Concrete

A421/A421M-21

Standard Specification for Stress-Relieved Steel Wire for Prestressed Concrete

A82-A82M-07

Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Reinforcement (Withdrawn 2013)

A641/A641M-19(2025)

Standard Specification for Zinc–Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire

C494/C494M-24

Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

C330-05

Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete

C172-08

Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete

C150-07

Standard Specification for Portland Cement

C39/C39M-26

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C33-07

Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates

A706/A706M-26a

Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement (Includes all amendments and changes 10/6/2026).

A722/A722M-26

Standard Specification for High-Strength Steel Bars for Prestressed Concrete

C595-08

Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

C260-10

Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

C42/C42M-20

Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete

C31/C31M-26b

Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field (Includes all amendments and changes 8/27/2026).

Guide Specification for Prestressed Concrete Poles

National Electrical Safety Code Available from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), 445 Hoes Ln., Piscataway, NJ 08854, http://www.ieee.org.

Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals (LTS-5) Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 444 N. Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.

A617-A617M-96a

Standard Specification for Axle-Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement (Withdrawn 1999)

C618-26

Standard Specification for Coal Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete