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Upcoming Webinar

Ask the Pole Loading Analysis Expert – Part 1

  • February 20, 2025
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Join us for an exciting new webinar series that delves into the world of Pole Loading Analysis (PLA)!

ikeGPS, an industry leader in structural analysis, is proud to present “Pole Hour: Ask the Pole Loading Analysis Expert,” a live interactive session designed to share our expertise and address your most pressing questions about pole loading and safety.

What to Expect

Our in-house structural analysis gurus will guide you through the intricacies of PLA, sharing real-world examples and best practices. Each session will focus on specific topics, situations, and concerns related to pole structural integrity, safety, and compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

  • Expert Insights: Learn from IKE’s seasoned professionals on understanding, analyzing, and accounting for the forces that affect utility poles.
  • Live Q&A: Engage directly with our experts and get answers to your most challenging pole loading questions.
  • Industry Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with updates on the latest developments in PLA technology and methodologies.

Topics We’ll Cover During the First Session

  • Understanding pole loading to capacity ratios
  • Calculating vertical and horizontal loads on poles
  • Effects of wind, ice, and temperature changes
  • Ensuring NESC compliance

Who Should Attend

This webinar series is perfect for utility engineers, line designers, structural engineers, and anyone involved in the planning, maintenance, or upgrading of overhead infrastructure.

Don’t miss this opportunity to power up your knowledge and connect with industry experts. Join us for ” Ask the Pole Loading Analysis Expert.” and take your structural analysis skills to new heights!

Do you have unanswered PLA questions that you’d like us to answer?

Submit your questions to [email protected]

Register Now!

Meet the speakers

Host & IKE Expert

Matt Cain

Director of Product Management ikeGPS

Matt has spent more than 17 years in the utility and software industry with experience in field data collection, training, software implementations, and product management. He holds a BA in Integrated Social Studies from The Ohio State University.

IKE Expert

Malcolm Young, P.E.

SVP Structural Analysis ikeGPS

Malcolm is a licensed professional engineer and creator of the IKE PoleForeman structural analysis engineering software. He has 30 years of experience in the electric utility industry which includes working as a power delivery distribution design engineer, line crew supervisor, and standards engineer for Alabama Power.

IKE Expert

Brett Willitt

SVP of Product ikeGPS

Brett has more than 25 years of grid asset management experience and is widely considered one of the leading structural analysis and structure management experts in the US. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University.

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