Design and evaluation of a standing platform for reducing the physical strains faced by workers on guyed telecommunication towers

2012 ◽  
pp. 325-335
Keyword(s):  
Telecommunication Towers

scholarly journals Occupational safety risks during maintenance of telecommunication towers

Production ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafhael Friederiche Ribeiro ◽  
Béda Barkokébas Junior ◽  
Eliane Maria Gorga Lago ◽  
Ana Rosa Bezerra Martins ◽  
Felipe Mendes da Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
Telecommunication Towers

scholarly journals A simplified method for seismic analysis of rooftop telecommunication towers

2007 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 1352-1363
Author(s):  
Rola Assi ◽  
Ghyslaine McClure
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Analysis ◽  
Seismic Excitation ◽  
Base Shear ◽  
Shear Forces ◽  
Modal Superposition ◽  
Dynamic Analyses ◽  
Simplified Method ◽  
Excitation Dynamic ◽  
Telecommunication Towers ◽  
Definition Of

A simplified method is presented in this paper for the estimation of forces at the base of telecommunication towers mounted on building rooftops due to seismic excitation. Although some codes and standards propose simplified methods for the evaluation of base shear forces for towers founded on ground, no method yet exists for the evaluation of overturning moments. The proposed simplified method is based on numerical simulations using truncated modal superposition, which is widely used for seismic analysis of linear structures. The method requires the prediction of input seismic acceleration at the building–tower interface, the definition of an acceleration profile along the building-mounted tower, and the determination or evaluation of the mass distribution of the tower along its height. The method was developed on the basis of detailed dynamic analyses of three existing towers assumed to be mounted separately on three buildings. It was found that the method yields conservative results, especially for the overturning moments.Key words: self-supporting towers, earthquake, horizontal excitation, dynamic analysis, acceleration, modal superposition.

Comparison of the Canadian standard and other standards for wind loading on self-supporting telecommunication towers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Martín ◽  
Ashraf A. El Damatty
Keyword(s):  
Civil Engineering ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Wind Loads ◽  
Wind Loading ◽  
Effect Factor ◽  
Engineering Community ◽  
Axial Forces ◽  
Australian Standard ◽  
Telecommunication Towers ◽  
Wind Profiles

Designing telecommunication towers to withstand wind loads requires specific considerations, which has led the international civil engineering community to develop specific standards for these structures. The recent internationalization of the construction business has made it imperative for engineers to acquire knowledge and interpretation of codes from different countries. In light of the 2018 update of Canadian Standard CSA-S37-18 (CSA), evaluating its differences against other international standards for telecommunication towers has become important. This paper presents a comparison of the wind loading specifications for self-supporting telecommunication towers according to CSA; Australian Standard; Eurocode EN-1993-1; and US Standard TIA-222-G. The different standards have also been evaluated with respect to the values of the axial forces and the elements ratio for two self-supporting telecommunication towers. The parameters related to the wind profiles and the gust effect factor presented the highest difference between the standards.

Effects of Antennas on Structural Behavior of Telecommunication Towers

2016 ◽  
pp. 121-139
Author(s):  
Patricia Martı́n Rodrı́guez ◽  
Vivian B. Elena Parnás ◽  
Angel Emilio Castañeda Hevia
Keyword(s):  
Structural Behavior ◽  
Telecommunication Towers
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