Aqaba Flagpole
The Aqaba Flagpole in Aqaba, Jordan is a tall flagpole. This height makes it the ninth tallest free–standing and tenth tallest flagpole in the world. It was the tallest free–standing flagpole in the world until being surpassed by the tall Ashgabat Flagpole in 2008. It carries the flag of the Arab Revolt commemorating the Battle of Aqaba that took place in 1917. The flagpole can be seen from Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. The flagpole was built in 2004 and opened on 3 October 2004.
Information
Technical data
Pole height: 130 metersPole weight: 344,000 pounds
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:
Mating flanges thicknesses: Minimum: 1.58 inches, maximum
Flange bolts maximum diameter: 3 inches
Bolt material: A354, Fy = 115 ksi
Foundation: square by deep, 990 cubic yards concrete
Design criteria
Flag size: byFlag material: Polyester
Wind speed criteria: -
Wind speed criteria: -
Seismic zone: 4
Near seismic source: Less than 2 km
Codes
ANSI/NAAMFP-1001-97 – Guide Specification for Design Loads of Metal FlagpolesStructural engineer of record: Neil Moore and Associates
Builder: Trident Support Corp. with assistance from US Flag and Flagpole Supply LP
Contractor : Sahara contracting corporation, Amman, Jordan