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Transmissometer Frangibility
According to ICAO SARPS Visual Aids located inside the inner transitional surface,
frangibility is required. Where mounted between the inner and outer transitional
surfaces frangibility should be specified.

The 5000-200 EMOR Transmissometer is frangible as standard and may be mounted

inside or outside the inner transitional surface.

5000-200 EMOR Transmissometer design frangibility is guaranteed by use of a

central failure element in the base of the pole fasilure modes include tension and
shear.

Central Failure Element

Failure Neck

The yield stress of the central failure element has been calculated by a qualified
engineer and samples of the failure element have been tested for yield stress by an
engineering test house.

Based on these calculations and tests the 5000-200 will exhibit a frangible failure with
a force of 230 kg at a distance of 0.3 metres above the base, that is with a moment of
69 kg.m applied anywhere on the pole as per the ICAO visual aids standards.

Since the base is circular, the force can be applied from any direction
Refer to the cross section below:

Central Failure Element Pole Base

Nut Baseplate

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