The Aqaba Flagpole in Aqaba

Aqaba

Aqaba is a coastal city in the far south of Jordan, the capital of Aqaba Governorate at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba. Aqaba is strategically important to Jordan as it is the country's only seaport. Aqaba is best known today as a diving and beach resort, but industrial activity remains important...

, Jordan

Jordan

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 is the second tallest free standing flagpole in the world at a height of 130 metres (426.5 ft) high. It carries the flag

Flag of the Arab Revolt

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 of the Arab Revolt

Arab Revolt

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 and can be seen from Israel

Israel

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, Egypt

Egypt

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, and Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

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Technical data

Pole height: 130 meters
Pole weight: 344,000 pounds (172 tons).

Number of pole sections: 11.

Bottom of pole diameter: 103 inches.

Top of pole diameter: 42 inches.

Bottom section plate thickness: 1.26 inches – Fy = 50 ksi.

Top section plate thickness: .394 inches – Fy = 36 ksi.

Maximum section length: 39 feet (11.9 m).

Mating flanges thicknesses: Minimum: 1.58 inches, maximum 1.97 inches (50 mm).

Flange bolts maximum diameter: 3 inches.

Bolt material: A354, Fy = 115 ksi.

Foundation: 56 feet (17.1 m) square by 8.5 feet (2.6 m) deep, 990 cubic yards concrete.

Design criteria

Flag size: 98.5 feet (30 m) by 197 feet (60 m).

Flag material: Polyester.

Wind speed criteria: (pole and flag) - 90 mi/h.

Wind speed criteria: (pole only) - 130 mi/h.

Seismic Zone: 4 (Uniform Building Code).

Near Seismic Source: Less than 2 km (Aqaba Rift).

Codes

ANSI/NAAMFP-1001-97 – Guide Specification for Design Loads of Metal Flagpoles.

Standard Specification for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, AASHTO.

Structural Engineer of Record: Neil Moore and Associates.

Builder: Trident Support Corp. with assistance from US Flag and Flagpole Supply LP