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MONOPOLE TOWER EIA/TIA-222-F
Creating A New Monopole Tower
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Adding Components
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Adding Loads
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Primary Load Cases And Analysis
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Reviewing Results And Creating Reports
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Input
Tower Name
Unit Type
English
Country Code
US
Design Code
EIA/TIA-222-F
ft and kip
Input
Type of Monopole
Tapered
120
Number of Sections
Number of Sides
HexDecagonal (16)
(unchecked)
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Type of section
Tapered Tube
24
0.1875
0.375
0.2
Type of support
Fixed
(checked)
-1 and Y
Length (ft)
Thickness
34
4.25
0.1875
34
5.5
0.25
34
6.25
0.3125
34
0.375
Tip: The length for Section ID 4 will automatically adjust according to the other lengths and lap
splice values; therefore, enter the first three lengths and the lap splices first. The fourth section
will automatically become 34 ft.
Note: The thickness column will automatically round your values to two decimal places.
Tip: You can further edit the tower by looking in the Tower Model Explorer pane and expanding
Physical Model > Objects > Sections . Clicking on each section will show its properties in the
Properties pane where edits can be made.
8. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
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Using the EIA/TIA-222-F code.
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Input
Elevation
118 ft
No of T-Arms
3. Under the Components ribbon tab click the Pipe/Dish Mount tool.
A new Mount 2 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, a pipe mount appears on the model in the
View pane, and its properties appear in the Properties pane.
4. In the Properties pane change the Elevation to 110 ft.
5. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Mount 2 and click on Mount Pipe 7.
More of the pipe mount's properties appear in the Properties pane.
6. In the Properties pane, change the Orientation to Leg C.
7. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Mount Pipe 7 and click on Antenna 7-Panel.
The antenna's properties appear in the Properties pane.
8. Input the following into the Properties pane:
Appurtenance Properties
Input
Antenna Type
Dish
Dish Type
Azimuth
30.00 deg
The pipe mount on the model is changed to a dish mount in the View pane, and Antenna 7-panel is
changed to Antenna 7-dish in the Tower Model Explorer pane.
9. Under the Components ribbon tab, click the Feedlines tool.
A new Feedline 1 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, a feedline appears on the model in the View
pane, and its properties appear in the Properties pane.
10. Input the following into the Properties pane:
Feedline Properties
Input
Coax Cable
1 5/8
Start Height
2 ft
End Height
118 ft
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Adding Loads
Using the EIA/TIA-222-F code.
1. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Physical Model > Loads , then right click on the Load
Generation Parameters folder and select Add Wind/Ice Parameters from the pop-up menu then TIA/
EIA[222F] Definition from its pop-up menu.
A new TIA/EIA[222F] Load Def. 1 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane and its properties appear
in the Properties pane.
2. Input the following into the Properties pane:
Zone Identification
Input
State
Alabama
County
Coffee
Note: Wind speed and ice thickness have been automatically updated to reflect the inputted
location.
Check the box next to Ice Load, then expand the Load Cases drop-down menu and check the boxes next
to all of the load cases.
The nine new load cases have been added as Load Groups 2 through 10 in the Tower Model Explorer
pane.
3. Expand each of the new load groups, then right click on each of the wind/ice loads and select Assign from
their pop-up menus, respectively.
The white boxes next to the wind/ice loads will turn green once they have been assigned and you will see
the loads applied in the View pane, respectively. The new loads have been assigned to the entire structure.
Note: Three new load groups will appear as Load Groups 11 through 13.
4. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Click OK. The six new primary load cases have been added as Primary LoadCases 1 through 6 in the
Tower Model Explorer pane.
In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Analysis > Whole Model > Load Cases , then right click the
Primary folder and select Add Primary Load Case from the pop-up menu.
A new Primary LoadCase 7 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane and the load case editor appears
in the Properties pane.
In the Properties pane click the drop-down menu next to Load Group Type and check Select All.
The load groups appear in the Properties pane.
Click 1:Load Group 1, input 1.2 as the Factor, then click Add.
The load group with its assigned factor appears in the Properties pane under Selected Load Groups.
Click 2:Load Group 2, input 1.6 as the Factor, then click Add.
The load group with its assigned factor appears in the Properties pane under Selected Load Groups.
Repeat steps 3 through 6 to create the following primary load cases:
Primary LoadCase Number
10
The three new load cases have been added as Primary LoadCases 8 through 10 in the Tower Model
Explorer pane.
8. In the Model ribbon tab click the Run Analysis tool.
The analysis results for a 1st order analysis method appear in the Output pane.
Note: You may be asked to save file in a destination of your choice prior to analysis.
Note: At least one primary load case must be defined in order to perform an analysis.
9. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Analysis then click the Whole Model folder.
The analysis options for the whole model appear in the Properties pane.
10. In the Properties pane select P-Delta Analysis as the Method then select Default as the Analysis Options.
11. In the Model ribbon tab click the Run Analysis tool.
The analysis results for the new method appear in the Output pane.
12. In the Model ribbon tab click the Check Code tool.
The code check operations appear in the Output pane.
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Input
Tower Name
Unit Type
Metric
Country Code
US
Design Code
TIA-222-G
m and kN
Input
Type of Monopole
Tapered
40
Number of Sections
Number of Sides
OctDecagonal (18)
(unchecked)
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Type of section
Tapered Tube
200
20.4
Type of support
Fixed
(checked)
-1 and Y
Length (ft)
Thickness
10
0.75
10
10
1.25
13
Tip: The length for Section ID 4 will automatically adjust according to the other lengths and lap
splice values; therefore, enter the first three lengths and the lap splices first. The fourth section
will automatically become 12.5 m.
Note: The thickness column will automatically round your values to two decimal places. The
thickness column will calculate the thickness for intermediate sections based on the linear
interpolation of the thicknesses defined for top and bottom sections. You can edit the thickness
as per the required information.
Tip: You can further edit the tower by looking in the Tower Model Explorer pane and expanding
Physical Model > Objects > Sections . Clicking on each section will show its properties in the
Properties pane where edits can be made.
8. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
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Adding Components
Using the TIA-222-G code.
1. In the Components ribbon tab click the Low Profile Platform tool.
A new Mount 1 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, the mount appears on the model in the View
pane, and the its properties appear in the Properties pane.
2. In the Properties pane input 38 m as the Elevation.
3. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Mount 1 then click Low Profile Platform 38m.
The low profile platform's properties appear in the Properties pane.
4. Input the following into the Properties pane:
Low Profile Platform Properties
Input
Width of Platform
3 m
Input
Orientation
Leg A
Vertical
33.00 mm
9. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Mount Pipe 11 and click on Antenna 11-Panel.
The antenna's properties appear in the Properties pane.
10. Input the Following into the Properties pane:
Appurtenance Properties
Input
Antenna Type
Dish
Dish Type
The panel antenna on the model is changed to a dish antenna in the View pane, and Antenna 11-Panel
changes to Antenna 11-Dish in the Tower Model Explorer pane.
11. In the Components ribbon tab click the Feedlines tool.
A new FeedLine 1 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, a feedline appears on the model in the
View pane, and its properties appear in the Properties pane.
12. Input the following into the Properties pane:
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Input
Coax Cable
EW52
Start Height
1 m
End Height
33 m
Adding Loads
Using the TIA-222-G code.
1. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Physical Model > Loads then right click on the Load
Generation Parameters folder and select Add Wind/Ice Parameters from the pop-up menu then TIA/
EIA[222G] Definition from its pop-up menu.
A new TIA/EIA[222G] Load Def. 1 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane and its properties appear
in the Properties pane.
2. Input the following into the Properties pane:
Zone Identification
Input
State
Alabama
County
Coffee
Note: Wind speed and ice thickness have been automatically updated to reflect the inputted
location.
Expand the Load Cases drop-down menu and check the boxes next to all of the load cases.
The six new load cases have been added as Load Groups 2 through 7 in the Tower Model Explorer pane.
3. Expand each of the new Load Groups, then right click on each of their wind/ice loads and select Assign
from their pop-up menus, respectively.
The white boxes next to the wind/ice loads will turn green once they have been assigned and you will see
the loads applied in the View pane, respectively. The new loads have been assigned to the entire structure.
Note: Three new load groups will appear as Load Groups 11 through 13.
4. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Click OK. The six new primary load cases have been added as Primary LoadCases 1 through 6 in the
Tower Model Explorer pane.
In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Analysis > Whole Model > Load Cases , then right click the
Primary folder and select Add Primary Load Case from the pop-up menu.
A new Primary LoadCase 7 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane and the load case editor appears
in the Properties pane.
In the Properties pane click the drop-down menu next to Load Group Type and check Select All.
The load groups appear in the Properties pane.
Click 1:Load Group 1, input 1.2 as the Factor, then click Add.
The load group with its assigned factor appears in the Properties pane under Selected Load Groups.
Click 2:Load Group 2, input 1.6 as the Factor, then click Add.
The load group with its assigned factor appears in the Properties pane under Selected Load Groups.
Repeat steps 3 through 6 to create the following primary load cases:
Primary LoadCase Number
10
The three new load cases have been added as Primary LoadCases 8 through 10 in the Tower Model
Explorer pane.
8. In the Model ribbon tab click the Run Analysis tool.
The analysis results for a 1st order analysis method appear in the Output pane.
Note: You may be asked to save file in a destination of your choice prior to analysis.
Note: At least one primary load case must be defined in order to perform an analysis.
9. In the Tower Model Explorer pane, expand Analysis then click the Whole Model folder.
The analysis options for the whole model appear in the Properties pane.
10. In the Properties pane select P-Delta Analysis as the Method then select Default as the Analysis Options.
11. In the Model ribbon tab click the Run Analysis tool.
The analysis results for the new method appear in the Output pane.
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Input
Tower Name
Unit Type
Metric
Country Code
US
Design Code
TIA-222-G
m and kN
Input
Type of Monopole
Tapered
40
Number of Sections
Number of Sides
OctDecagonal (18)
(unchecked)
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Type of section
Tapered Tube
200
20.4
Type of support
Fixed
(checked)
-1 and Y
Length (ft)
Thickness
10
0.75
10
10
1.25
13
Tip: The length for Section ID 4 will automatically adjust according to the other lengths and lap
splice values; therefore, enter the first three lengths and the lap splices first. The fourth section
will automatically become 12.5 m.
Note: The thickness column will automatically round your values to two decimal places. The
thickness column will calculate the thickness for intermediate sections based on the linear
interpolation of the thicknesses defined for top and bottom sections. You can edit the thickness
as per the required information.
Tip: You can further edit the tower by looking in the Tower Model Explorer pane and expanding
Physical Model > Objects > Sections . Clicking on each section will show its properties in the
Properties pane where edits can be made.
8. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
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Adding Components
Using IS:875 loads.
1. In the Components ribbon tab click the Low Profile Platform tool.
A new Mount 1 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, the mount appears on the model in the View
pane, and the its properties appear in the Properties pane.
2. In the Properties pane input 38 m as the Elevation.
3. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Mount 1 then click Low Profile Platform 38m.
The low profile platform's properties appear in the Properties pane.
4. Input the following into the Properties pane:
Low Profile Platform Properties
Input
Width of Platform
3 m
Input
Orientation
Leg A
Vertical
33.00 mm
9. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Mount Pipe 11 and click on Antenna 11-Panel.
The antenna's properties appear in the Properties pane.
10. Input the Following into the Properties pane:
Appurtenance Properties
Input
Antenna Type
Dish
Dish Type
The panel antenna on the model is changed to a dish antenna in the View pane, and Antenna 11-Panel
changes to Antenna 11-Dish in the Tower Model Explorer pane.
11. In the Components ribbon tab click the Feedlines tool.
A new FeedLine 1 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, a feedline appears on the model in the
View pane, and its properties appear in the Properties pane.
12. Input the following into the Properties pane:
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Input
Coax Cable
EW52
Start Height
1 m
End Height
33 m
Adding Loads
Using IS:875 loads.
1. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Physical Model > Loads then right click on the Load
Generation Parameters folder and select Add Wind/Ice Parameters from the pop-up menu then IS:875
Definition from its pop-up menu.
A new Wind/Ice Load Def.(IS:875):1 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane and its properties
appear in the Properties pane.
2. In the Properties pane select Almora as the City/Town.
Note: Wind speed and gust factor have been automatically updated to reflect the inputted
location.
Terrain, Height, Structure Size Factor [k2]
Input
Terrain Category
Category 2
Structure Classification
Expand the Load Cases drop-down menu and check the boxes next to all of the load cases.
The nine new load cases have been added as Load Groups 2 through 10 in the Tower Model Explorer
pane.
3. Expand each of the new Load Groups, then right click on each of their wind/ice loads and select Assign
from their pop-up menus, respectively.
The white boxes next to the wind/ice loads will turn green once they have been assigned and you will see
the loads applied in the View pane, respectively. The new loads have been assigned to the entire structure.
Note: Three new load groups will appear as Load Groups 11 through 13.
4. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
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The five new load cases have been added as Primary LoadCases 2 through 6 in the Tower Model
Explorer pane.
6. In the Model ribbon tab click the Run Analysis tool.
The analysis results for a 1st order analysis method appear in the Output pane.
Note: You may be asked to save file in a destination of your choice prior to analysis.
Note: At least one primary load case must be defined in order to perform an analysis.
7. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Analysis then click the Whole Model folder.
The analysis options for the whole model appear in the Properties pane.
8. In the Properties pane select P-Delta Analysis as the Method then select Default as the Analysis Options.
9. In the Model ribbon tab click the Run Analysis tool.
The analysis results for the new method appear in the Output pane.
10. In the Model ribbon tab click the Check Code tool.
The code check operations appear in the Output pane.
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Input
Tower Name
Type of Unit
English
Country Code
US
Design Code
EIA/TIA-222-F
Length Unit
ft
Force Unit
kip
Input
No. of Legs
4 Leg
0 and 150
Constant Slope
(unchecked)
Type of Configuration
Sections
8 and 2
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Designation and Steel Grade (Horizontal Members) L2X2X3/16 and A572 Gr.50
Specification and Shape (Diagonal Members)
Check the box next to Consider bracing members as Truss, select Fixed as the Support, and check the
box next to Apply Selfweight Load.
6. Click Next > and then click OK.
This exits you out of the Setup Wizard and brings you to the main work area.
7. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
Input
Material
STEEL
Category
Hot Rolled
Country
United States
Specification
AISC:9 Edition:Generic
Profile Type
Round Bar
Country
United States
Material
STEEL
Specification
ASTM
Document
A6
Table
ASTM Steel
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Input
Leg
RB2-1/2
TopGirt
L2X2X3/16
Diagonal
L3X3X3/16
Horizontal
L2X2X3/16
7. In the Tower Model Explorer pane right click the Sections folder and select Show Self Supported
Sections Table from the pop-up menu.
Insert data as follows into the table that appears in the Output pane:
Adding Bracing
Using the EIA/TIA-222-F code.
1. In the Tools ribbon tab click the Face Bracing Wizard tool.
The Define Bracing Pattern dialog appears.
2. Input the following into the Define Bracing Pattern dialog:
Template
Input
KBraceDown
Bracing Title
KBraceDown_Training
3. To add nodes to the bracing, input the following into the Define Bracing Pattern dialog:
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Input
Intermediate
(checked)
Intermediate Ratio
1/3
Click Add Node, then click Node 1 and Node 4 via the graphic.
A node appears on the member between Node 1 and Node 4, 1/3 of the way from the first node you
selected.
4. Add nodes to the graphic as shown by first clicking Add Node then selecting the two nodes between which
you want the new node to appear.
Note: Node numbers may vary depending on the order in which the nodes were created.
5. In the Member section of the Define Bracing Pattern dialog, select Redundant Horizontal, click Add
Member, then select the two nodes between which you want a new member to appear. Add sub-horizontal
members as shown by first clicking Add Member then selecting the two nodes between which you want
the new node to appear.
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6. In the Member section of the Define Bracing Pattern dialog, select Redundant Diagonal, click Add
Member, then select the two nodes between which you want the new member to appear. Add diagonal
members as shown.
7. Click Update.
The Define Bracing Pattern dialog closes and the custom bracing pattern is saved.
8. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
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Adding Components
Using the EIA/TIA-222-F code.
1. In the Components ribbon tab click the T-Frame tool.
A new Mount 1 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, the T-frame mount appears on the model in
the View pane, and its properties appear in the Properties pane.
2. In the Properties pane change the Elevation to 138 ft.
3. In the Components ribbon tab click the Pipe/Dish Mount tool.
A new Mount 2 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, the pipe/dish mount appears on the model in
the View pane, and its properties appear in the Properties pane.
4. In the Properties pane change the Elevation to 120 ft.
5. In the Components ribbon tab click the Low Profile Platform tool.
A new Mount 3 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, the platform appears on the model in the View
pane, and its properties appear in the Properties pane.
6. In the Properties pane change the Elevation to 110 ft.
7. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Mount 3 then click on Low Profile Platform 110ft.
The platform's properties appear in the Properties pane.
8. Input the following into the Properties pane:
Low Profile Platform Properties
Input
Width of Platform
12 ft
Input
Start Height
10 ft
End Height
138 ft
Face Id
Position
Outside
Face Offset
12 in
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Start Height
0 ft
End Height
138 ft
Along
Face
Position
Inside
Leg/Face ID:
Face Offset
8 in
No. of Rows
Line Spacing
1 in
Row Spacing
0 in
13. To edit or add supports, go to the Tower Model Explorer Pane and expand Physical Model and right click
on the Supports folder. You can add the type of support desired by selecting it from the pop-up menu.
The restraint options for the support selected appear in the Properties pane and can be edited.
Note: For this model, a fixed support was assigned in the Setup Wizard and can be seen if the
Supports folder is expanded.
14. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
Input
State
Washington
County
King
Check the box next to Ice Load, then expand the Load Cases drop-down menu and check the boxes next
to all of the load cases.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
The nine new load cases have been added as Load Groups 2 through 10 in the Tower Model Explorer
pane.
Expand each of the new load groups, then right click on each of their wind/ice loads and select Assign
from their pop-up menus, respectively.
The white boxes next to the wind/ice loads will turn green once they have been assigned and you will see
the loads applied in the View pane, respectively. The new loads have been assigned to the entire structure.
In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Physical Model > Loads > Load Groups , then right click the
Load Group 1 folder and select Joint Load from the pop-up menu then Add Joint Load from its pop-up
menu.
A new Joint Load appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane and its properties appear in the Properties
pane.
In the Properties pane enter -1 kip for Fy.
In the Model ribbon tab click the Select Nodes icon and then select the top four nodes on the model in the
View pane.
In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Physical Model > Loads > Load Group 1 then right click
Joint Load and select Assign from its pop-up menu.
The load group has been assigned to the nodes you selected.
In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
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The three new load cases have been added as Primary LoadCases 8 through 10 in the Tower Model
Explorer pane.
8. In the Model ribbon tab click the Run Analysis tool.
The analysis results for a 1st order analysis method appear in the Output pane.
Note: You may be asked to save file in a destination of your choice prior to analysis.
Note: At least one primary load case must be defined in order to perform an analysis.
9. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Analysis then click the Whole Model folder.
The analysis options for the whole model appear in the Properties pane.
10. In the Properties pane select P-Delta Analysis as the Method then select Default as the Analysis Options.
11. In the Model ribbon tab click the Run Analysis tool.
The analysis results for the new method appear in the Output pane.
12. In the Model ribbon tab click the Check Code tool.
The code check operations appear in the Output pane.
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Input
Tower Name
Type of Unit
Metric
Country Code
US
Design Code
TIA-222-G
Length Unit
Force Unit
kN
Input
No. of Legs
4 Leg
0 and 46
Constant Slope
(unchecked)
Type of Configuration
Sections
8 and 2
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Input
Designation and Steel Grade (Horizontal Members) L64X64X4.8 and A572 Gr.50
Specification and Shape (Diagonal Members)
Check the box next to Consider bracing members as Truss, select Fixed as the Support, and check the
box next to Apply Selfweight Load.
6. Click Next > and then click OK.
This exits you out of the Setup Wizard and brings you to the main work area.
7. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
Input
Material
STEEL
Category
Hot Rolled
Country
United States
Specification
Profile Type
PIPE
Country
United States
Material
STEEL
Specification
ASTM
Document
A6
Table
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Input
Leg
Pipe89STD
TopGirt
L64X64X4.8
Diagonal
L64X64X4.8
Horizontal
L64X64X4.8
7. In the Tower Model Explorer pane right click the Sections folder and select Show Self Supported
Sections Table from the pop-up menu.
Insert data as follows into the table that appears in the Output pane:
Adding Bracing
Using the TIA-222-G code.
1. In the Tools ribbon tab click the Face Bracing Wizard tool.
The Define Bracing Pattern dialog appears.
2. Input the following into the Define Bracing Pattern dialog:
Template
Input
KBraceDown
Bracing Title
KBraceDown_Training2
3. To add nodes to the bracing, input the following into the Define Bracing Pattern dialog:
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Input
Intermediate
(checked)
Intermediate Ratio
1/3
Click Add Node, then click Node 1 and Node 4 via the graphic.
A node appears on the member between Node 1 and Node 4, 1/3 of the way from the first node you
selected.
4. Add nodes to the graphic as shown by first clicking Add Node then selecting the two nodes between which
you want the new node to appear.
Note: Node numbers may vary depending on the order in which the nodes were created.
5. In the Member section of the Define Bracing Pattern dialog, select Redundant Horizontal, click Add
Member, then select the two nodes between which you want a new member to appear. Add sub-horizontal
members as shown by first clicking Add Member then selecting the two nodes between which you want
the new node to appear.
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6. In the Member section of the Define Bracing Pattern dialog, select Redundant Diagonal, click Add
Member, then select the two nodes between which you want the new member to appear. Add diagonal
members as shown.
7. Click Update.
The Define Bracing Pattern dialog closes and the custom bracing pattern is saved.
8. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
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Adding Components
Using the TIA-222-G code.
1. In the Components ribbon tab click the T-Frame tool.
A new Mount 1 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, the T-frame mount appears on the model in
the View pane, and its properties appear in the Properties pane.
2. In the Properties pane change the Elevation to 44 m.
3. In the Components ribbon tab click the Pipe/Dish Mount tool.
A new Mount 2 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, the pipe/dish mount appears on the model in
the View pane, and its properties appear in the Properties pane.
4. In the Properties pane change the Elevation to 40 m.
5. In the Components ribbon tab click the Low Profile Platform tool.
A new Mount 3 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, the platform appears on the model in the View
pane, and its properties appear in the Properties pane.
6. In the Properties pane change the Elevation to 35 m.
7. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Mount 3 then click on Low Profile Platform 35m.
The platform's properties appear in the Properties pane.
8. Input the following into the Properties pane:
Low Profile Platform Properties
Input
Width of Platform
4 m
Input
Start Height
3 m
End Height
45 m
Face Id
Position
Outside
Face Offset
200 mm
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Start Height
0 m
End Height
45 m
Along
Face
Position
Inside
Leg/Face ID:
Face Offset
203 mm
No. of Rows
Line Spacing
50 mm
Row Spacing
0 mm
13. To edit or add supports, go to the Tower Model Explorer Pane and expand Physical Model and right click
on the Supports folder. You can add the type of support desired by selecting it from the pop-up menu.
The restraint options for the support selected appear in the Properties pane and can be edited.
Note: For this model, a fixed support was assigned in the Setup Wizard and can be seen if the
Supports folder is expanded.
14. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
Input
State
Washington
County
King
Expand the Load Cases drop-down menu and check the boxes next to all of the load cases.
The nine new load cases have been added as Load Groups 2 through 10 in the Tower Model Explorer
pane.
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Input
Classification
Class II
Ss
1.62
S1
0.55
Site Class
6. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Physical Model > Loads > Load Groups , then right click the
Load Group 1 folder and select Joint Load from the pop-up menu then Add Joint Load from its pop-up
menu.
A new Joint Load appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane and its properties appear in the Properties
pane.
7. In the Properties pane enter -1 kip for Fy.
8. In the Model ribbon tab click the Select Nodes icon and then select the top four nodes on the model in the
View pane.
9. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Physical Model > Loads > Load Group 1 then right click
Joint Load and select Assign from its pop-up menu.
The load group has been assigned to the nodes you selected.
10. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Click OK. The six new primary load cases have been added as Primary LoadCases 1 through 6 in the
Tower Model Explorer pane.
In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Analysis > Whole Model > Load Cases , then right click the
Primary folder and select Add Primary Load Case from the pop-up menu.
A new Primary LoadCase 7 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane and the load case editor appears
in the Properties pane.
In the Properties pane click the drop-down menu next to Load Group Type and check Select All.
The load groups appear in the Properties pane.
Click 1:Load Group 1, input 1.2 as the Factor, then click Add.
The load group with its assigned factor appears in the Properties pane under Selected Load Groups.
Click 2:Load Group 2, input 1.6 as the Factor, then click Add.
The load group with its assigned factor appears in the Properties pane under Selected Load Groups.
Repeat steps 3 through 6 to create the following primary load cases:
Primary LoadCase Number
10
The three new load cases have been added as Primary LoadCases 8 through 10 in the Tower Model
Explorer pane.
8. In the Model ribbon tab click the Run Analysis tool.
The analysis results for a 1st order analysis method appear in the Output pane.
Note: You may be asked to save file in a destination of your choice prior to analysis.
Note: At least one primary load case must be defined in order to perform an analysis.
9. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Analysis then click the Whole Model folder.
The analysis options for the whole model appear in the Properties pane.
10. In the Properties pane select P-Delta Analysis as the Method then select Default as the Analysis Options.
11. In the Model ribbon tab click the Run Analysis tool.
The analysis results for the new method appear in the Output pane.
12. In the Model ribbon tab click the Check Code tool.
The code check operations appear in the Output pane.
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Input
Tower Name
Type of Unit
Metric
Country Code
INDIAN
Design Code
IS:802,806
Length Unit
Force Unit
kN
Input
No. of Legs
4 Leg
0 and 46
Constant Slope
(unchecked)
Type of Configuration
Sections
8 and 2
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Input
Designation and Steel Grade (Horizontal Members) ISA 50X50X6 and E 165
Specification and Shape (Diagonal Members)
Check the box next to Consider bracing members as Truss, select Fixed as the Support, and check the
box next to Apply Selfweight Load.
6. Click Next > and then click OK.
This exits you out of the Setup Wizard and brings you to the main work area.
7. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
Input
Material
STEEL
Category
Hot Rolled
Country
India
Specification
BIS:808 : 1989:Generic
Profile Type
TUBE
Country
India
Material
STEEL
Specification
IS
Document
2062
Table
IS Steel
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Input
Leg
IS Tube 76.1X3.2
TopGirt
IS Tube 76.1X3.2
Diagonal
IS Tube 76.1X3.2
Horizontal
IS Tube 76.1X3.2
7. In the Tower Model Explorer pane right click the Sections folder and select Show Self Supported
Sections Table from the pop-up menu.
Insert data as follows into the table that appears in the Output pane:
Adding Bracing
Using the IS:802/806 code.
1. In the Tools ribbon tab click the Face Bracing Wizard tool.
The Define Bracing Pattern dialog appears.
2. Input the following into the Define Bracing Pattern dialog:
Template
Input
KBraceDown
Bracing Title
KBraceDown_Training3
3. To add nodes to the bracing, input the following into the Define Bracing Pattern dialog:
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Intermediate
(checked)
Intermediate Ratio
1/3
Click Add Node, then click Node 1 and Node 4 via the graphic.
A node appears on the member between Node 1 and Node 4, 1/3 of the way from the first node you
selected.
4. Add nodes to the graphic as shown by first clicking Add Node then selecting the two nodes between which
you want the new node to appear.
Note: Node numbers may vary depending on the order in which the nodes were created.
5. In the Member section of the Define Bracing Pattern dialog, select Redundant Horizontal, click Add
Member, then select the two nodes between which you want a new member to appear. Add sub-horizontal
members as shown by first clicking Add Member then selecting the two nodes between which you want
the new node to appear.
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6. In the Member section of the Define Bracing Pattern dialog, select Redundant Diagonal, click Add
Member, then select the two nodes between which you want the new member to appear. Add diagonal
members as shown.
7. Click Update.
The Define Bracing Pattern dialog closes and the custom bracing pattern is saved.
8. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
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Adding Components
Using the IS:802/806 code.
1. In the Components ribbon tab click the T-Frame tool.
A new Mount 1 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, the T-frame mount appears on the model in
the View pane, and its properties appear in the Properties pane.
2. In the Properties pane change the Elevation to 44 m.
3. In the Components ribbon tab click the Pipe/Dish Mount tool.
A new Mount 2 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, the pipe/dish mount appears on the model in
the View pane, and its properties appear in the Properties pane.
4. In the Properties pane change the Elevation to 40 m.
5. In the Components ribbon tab click the Low Profile Platform tool.
A new Mount 3 appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane, the platform appears on the model in the View
pane, and its properties appear in the Properties pane.
6. In the Properties pane change the Elevation to 35 m.
7. In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Mount 3 then click on Low Profile Platform 33.5m.
The platform's properties appear in the Properties pane.
8. Input the following into the Properties pane:
Low Profile Platform Properties
Input
Width of Platform
4 m
Input
Start Height
3 m
End Height
45 m
Face Id
Position
Outside
Face Offset
304.8 mm
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Start Height
0 m
End Height
44 m
Along
Face
Position
Inside
Leg/Face ID:
Face Offset
203 mm
No. of Rows
Line Spacing
50 mm
Row Spacing
0 mm
13. To edit or add supports, go to the Tower Model Explorer Pane and expand Physical Model and right click
on the Supports folder. You can add the type of support desired by selecting it from the pop-up menu.
The restraint options for the support selected appear in the Properties pane and can be edited.
Note: For this model, a fixed support was assigned in the Setup Wizard and can be seen if the
Supports folder is expanded.
14. In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
Input
Terrain Category
Category 2
Structure Classification
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Expand the Load Cases drop-down menu and check the boxes next to all of the load cases.
The nine new load cases have been added as Load Groups 2 through 10 in the Tower Model Explorer
pane.
Expand each of the new Load Groups, then right click on each of their wind/ice loads and select Assign
from their pop-up menus, respectively.
The white boxes next to the wind/ice loads will turn green once they have been assigned. The new loads
have been assigned to the entire structure.
In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Physical Model > Loads > Load Groups , then right click the
Load Group 1 folder and select Joint Load from the pop-up menu then Add Joint Load from its pop-up
menu.
A new Joint Load appears in the Tower Model Explorer pane and its properties appear in the Properties
pane.
In the Properties pane enter -1 kip for Fy.
In the Model ribbon tab click the Select Nodes icon and then select the top four nodes on the model in the
View pane.
In the Tower Model Explorer pane expand Physical Model > Loads > Load Group 1 then right click
Joint Load and select Assign from its pop-up menu.
The load group has been assigned to the nodes you selected.
In the Model ribbon tab click the Save tool.
Your work so far has been saved. You may be prompted to save the file in a destination of your choice.
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The three new load cases have been added as Primary LoadCases 8 through 10 in the Tower Model
Explorer pane.
6. In the Model ribbon tab click the Run Analysis tool.
The analysis results for a 1st order analysis method appear in the Output pane.
Note: You may be asked to save file in a destination of your choice prior to analysis.
Note: At least one primary load case must be defined in order to perform an analysis.
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5.
6.
Tip: Selecting an entry in the Output pane will highlight the correlating member in the View pane.
In the Results ribbon tab click the Show All Results tool.
The design results appear in the Output pane. Members that have failed the design check are highlighted in
the View pane.
In the Results ribbon tab click the Show Selective Result tool then select any physical member.
Design results for the selected physical member appear in the Output pane.
Click the Report ribbon tab.
The Report Document Map and Selected Item List panes replace the previous panes.
In the Report Document Map pane expand Reports > Input Data , then click and drag the Section
Information item into the Selected Item List pane, as well as the Member Specification item.
Tip: While hovering in the Selected Item List pane, a red line appears to indicate where the item
will be placed.
Tip: Items in the Selected Item List pane can be rearranged by clicking and dragging them into a
new position.
7.
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