Method of installing poles in a rock surface

Abstract

A method for installing poles in rock surface which includes the step of firstly drilling an annular hole in a rock. The annular hole being drilled such that a centrally positioned core of rock remains extending upwardly through the annular hole. Next, a pole is provided that has a first end and a second end; with a socket positioned at the first end. Finally, the first end of the pole is positioned within the annular hole such the central core of rock is received in the socket at the first end of the pole to provide additional stability to the pole.

1 . A method for installing poles in rock surface, comprising the steps of: 
 drilling an annular hole in a rock surface, the annular hole being drilled such that a centrally positioned core of rock remains extending upwardly through the annular hole; and    providing a pole having a first end and a second end, a socket being provided at the first end;    positioning the first end of the pole within the annular hole such the central core of rock is received in the socket at the first end of the pole.    
   
   
       2 . The method as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the first end of the pole is a drilling bit used to drill the annular hole in the rock surface.  
   
   
       3 . The method as defined in  claim 1 , wherein a coring drill bit is used to drill the annular hole in the rock surface.  
   
   
       4 . The method as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the annular hole has an outer diameter slightly larger than an outer diameter of the pole, and the centrally positioned core has a outer diameter slightly smaller than an inner diameter of the socket of the pole.  
   
   
       5 . The method as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the pole is a utility pole.  
   
   
       6 . A pole, comprising: 
 an elongate body having a first end and a second end;    the first end having an annular edge defining a socket;    the annular edge at the first end having teeth, such that the first end is adapted to serve as a drill bit for the purpose of drilling an annular hole to accommodate the body.    
   
   
       7 . The pole as defined in  claim 6 , wherein the body is tubular.