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EnduraPOLE PLS-POLE library file
The pole data in this library is provided by Thursday Poles, LLC for information purposes only. Thursday Poles makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of this data or the results of any analysis, or the suitability of any pole for a particular design, use, or application, and disclaims any liability arising from its use. Inclusion of this data does not constitute approval of any design by Thursday Poles. Laws, rules and regulations, as well as studies, reports and other information, may change after the date of this publication. See www.thursdaypoles.com for more information on the durability of its composite poles and the limited warranty contained in Thursday Poles' Terms and Conditions of Sale. For application-specific questions, contact Thursday Poles engineering department at 844-800-7653.
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Utility Pole Replacement Costs: Why Utilities Need to Look Beyond Installation
Installed cost covers what a utility spends to purchase, deliver, and install a utility pole. This cost, however, is not the total cost that a utility will spend over the service life of the pole. Utilities need to factor in the costs after the initial...
How Long Do Utility Poles Last? Wood, Steel, and Fiberglass Compared
How long utility poles last depends partly on the material and partly on what happens to the pole over decades in service. Wood pole service life can vary considerably with inspection and maintenance, while other materials have their own aging mechanisms and...
Thursday Poles Launches EnduraPOLE™ Composite Utility Poles for Grid Resilience
Lightweight fiberglass poles offer long service life, easier installation, and durable performance. FORTVILLE, Indiana, October 19, 2026 - Thursday Poles has announced the official launch of its EnduraPOLE™ Composite Utility Poles. The company engineered the new line...
How to Use EnduraPOLE™ in PLS-POLE and PLS-CADD
Evaluating and specifying a composite utility pole in an existing PLS-CADD workflow starts with a practical question: can the manufacturer’s pole data fit into the software and engineering process the utility already uses? Thursday Poles provides an EnduraPOLE™...
Utility Pole Load and Deflection: When Behavior Influences Pole Choice
The ANSI O5.1 document defines the size and class of wood poles. The document stipulates the sizes of wood poles such that their average strengths meet set class loading values. In other words, 50% of poles will be stronger than the class value and 50% of the poles...
Composite vs. Wood, Concrete, Steel and Ductile Iron Utility Poles for Long-Term Grid Stability
While utilities often favor wood poles because they have the lowest material cost, materials such as concrete, steel, ductile iron and composite offer advantages in specialized applications. Each pole type responds differently to load, weather, and environmental...
Creosote and Penta Treated Utility Poles and Environmental Compliance: What Municipalities Need to Know
Wood poles typically need to be treated with a preservative to maximize the potential for long service lives. The two predominant preservatives are creosote and pentachlorophenol (penta). 79% of all wood poles currently in service use either of these preservatives....