University of Florida: Why Light Poles Failed in Hurricane Ian Despite Meeting Design Standards
February 06, 2026
February 06, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Feb. 6 -- The University of Florida issued the following news:
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Why light poles failed in Hurricane Ian despite meeting design standards
* UF researchers found that aluminum light poles damaged during Hurricane Ian failed not because of extreme winds alone, but due to a combination of manufacturing defects, design features and installation errors that reduced their built-in safety margins.
* Hidden air pockets inside . . .
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Why light poles failed in Hurricane Ian despite meeting design standards
* UF researchers found that aluminum light poles damaged during Hurricane Ian failed not because of extreme winds alone, but due to a combination of manufacturing defects, design features and installation errors that reduced their built-in safety margins.
* Hidden air pockets inside . . .