Maximizing Wood Pole Longevity

New Insights into Assessment Effectiveness

November 14, 2024 | Online :: Central Time

This presentation aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of various wood utility pole assessment methods in identifying “reject” poles, specifically in comparison to full excavation assessments. From simple visual assessments to partial excavations, these methods have been previously guided by historical experience to provide assessment effectiveness estimates.

To enhance the identification of at-risk structures and create a more robust wood pole health program, the largest study of its kind has recently been conducted. This study aims to better quantify the expectations of effectiveness, allowing for the preservation of structural integrity of wood poles. It reevaluates the effectiveness of traditional utility pole assessment methods, using a study of unprecedented scale that involved thousands of poles and tens of thousands of unique assessments.

Webinar Outcomes

• Understand the various methods of traditional wood pole assessment.
• Learn the outcomes of the study and the expectations a utility should have in the accuracy of identifying at-risk wood poles
• Understand how to evaluate different assessment technologies and techniques in terms of accuracy of identifying risk
• Understand the impact on the overall health of the wood pole plant based on the assessment methods used and through analytics, project what the condition of the poles will be in during the next assessment cycle.

Thursday, November 14, 2024 : Central Time

1) Methods for Wood Pole Assessment

2) Characteristics of At-Risk Poles

3) Assessment Technologies

4) Pole Assessment Data and Analytics

Chad Newton – Sr Director – Wood Infrastructure Portfolio

Chad Newton holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, both from Georgia Institute of Technology. In his current role, he oversees the design, development, and implementation of Osmose’s industry-leading wood pole restoration products and services.

We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.

• Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
• You will receive a separate email with a unique link to a personalized landing page which will include links to join all sessions of this event.
• If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
• The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.

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Maximizing Wood Pole Longevity

November 14, 2024 | Online