Patent ID: 9546497
Date: 2017-01-17
CPC Classifications: C01B,C07B,C07D,E04C,E04H

Claim:
1. A device for reinforcing a monopole comprising: a plurality of reinforcing bars disposed to at least partially abut the monopole, each of the reinforcing bars having a surface opposite the monopole, wherein at least one of the reinforcing bars includes at least one load transfer connector disposed on the surface opposite the monopole and projecting away from the monopole; and a link plate having at least one opening shaped to mate with the at least one load transfer connector, such that adjacent reinforcing bars may be coupled by overlaying the link plate over the at least one of the reinforcing bars such that the link plate openings mate with the at least one load transfer connector, wherein at least a portion of the at least one of the reinforcing bars is interposed between the link plate and the monopole.