What is Salsa?
The Signal and Lighting Structural Analysis (SALSA) program was developed to aid in the design of traffic strain poles and their associated foundations, high mast foundations and mast arm pole foundations. Analysis is based on AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals, 2013 Edition.
Who is Salsa for?
SALSA is for all Kentucky Transportation Cabinet members and individuals working in conjunction with the Cabinet. A login and password are required to use SALSA and must be obtained from Traffic Operations. Contact Jessica Goodwin (jessica.goodwin@ky.gov).
Features
Wire Span Features
- Input signs, signals and various other attachments to seven of the most common wire span layout configurations.
- Design for dead, wind and ice loads.
- Pole design based on the KYTC stockpiled selections.
- Tension loads in cable allow for selection of proper wire.
- Ground line Moments allow for the selection of the adequate foundation.
Mast Arm and High Mast Structures
- Input signs, signals and various other attachments to mast arm configurations.
- Design for dead, wind and ice loads.
- Provides an estimate of the ground line moment caused by the loading of the structure for use in the design of the foundations.