When a guy is installed, the dead-end and corner poles are typically pulled over (raked) 1 to 1.5 feet from plumb.

When a guy is installed, the dead-end and corner poles are typically pulled over (raked) 1 to 1.5 feet from plumb.

• A. 1 to 1.5 inches
• B. 1 to 1.5 feet
• C. 0.5 to 1 foot
• D. 2 to 3 feet

Answer: (B)

When installing guyed poles, the pole is intentionally raked from vertical to set the correct geometry for the line and its supporting wires. For dead-end and corner poles, a rake of about one to one and a half feet from plumb provides the needed horizontal offset to position the line and the guy attachments properly. That offset helps the pole resist lateral loads from wind and tension, and keeps the hardware aligned so the line sags and tensions as designed without overstressing the base. Too little rake (inches) wouldn’t give enough offset to achieve that geometry, while too much rake (two to three feet) would bend the pole too far and compromise stability and alignment.

When installing guyed poles, the pole is intentionally raked from vertical to set the correct geometry for the line and its supporting wires. For dead-end and corner poles, a rake of about one to one and a half feet from plumb provides the needed horizontal offset to position the line and the guy attachments properly. That offset helps the pole resist lateral loads from wind and tension, and keeps the hardware aligned so the line sags and tensions as designed without overstressing the base. Too little rake (inches) wouldn’t give enough offset to achieve that geometry, while too much rake (two to three feet) would bend the pole too far and compromise stability and alignment.