Tower Numerics tnxTower v8.0.5.0
The program analyzes towers using the ANSI/TIA-222-H Standard or any of the previous TIA/EIA Standards back to RS-222 (1959). Steel design is checked using the TIA/EIA Standards, AISC ASD 9th Edition or the AISC LRFD Specifications, as applicable. The Canadian Standard CSA S37-01 is available as well. tnxTower's rapid model creation tools, 3-D frame-truss models and automatic wind force and ice loading generation capabilities are just a few of the features that make this industry-standard software the premier choice for all types of communication towers. Graphical display of tower geometry, appurtenances, internal forces, stresses and displacements are created automatically. Extensive graphics plots include material take-off, shear-moment, leg compression, displacement, twist, feed line, guy anchor and stress plots. tnxTower contains unique features such as True Cable behavior, hog rod take-up, foundation stiffness and much more.
tnxTower is a general-purpose modeling, analysis, and design program created specifically for communications towers. The following Standards are currently implemented: RS-222, RS-222-A, RS-222-B, EIA-222-C, EIA-222-D, EIA-222-E, TIA/EIA-222-F, ANSI/TIA-222-G (including TIA-222-G-1 and TIA-222-G-2), ANSI/TIA-222-H, and CSA S37-01.
The program analyzes towers using the ANSI/TIA-222-H Standard or any of the previous TIA/EIA Standards back to RS-222 (1959). Steel design is checked using the TIA/EIA Standards, AISC ASD 9th Edition or the AISC LRFD Specifications, as applicable. The Canadian Standard CSA S37-01 is available as well. tnxTower's rapid model creation tools, 3-D frame-truss models and automatic wind force and ice loading generation capabilities are just a few of the features that make this industry-standard software the premier choice for all types of communication towers. Graphical display of tower geometry, appurtenances, internal forces, stresses and displacements are created automatically. Extensive graphics plots include material take-off, shear-moment, leg compression, displacement, twist, feed line, guy anchor and stress plots. tnxTower contains unique features such as True Cable behavior, hog rod take-up, foundation stiffness and much more.
tnxTower is a general-purpose modeling, analysis, and design program created specifically for communications towers. The following Standards are currently implemented: RS-222, RS-222-A, RS-222-B, EIA-222-C, EIA-222-D, EIA-222-E, TIA/EIA-222-F, ANSI/TIA-222-G (including TIA-222-G-1 and TIA-222-G-2), ANSI/TIA-222-H, and CSA S37-01.
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Base Tower Types Supported:
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- Three or four sided guyed towers
- Three or four sided self-supporting towers
- Ground mounted monopoles (round stepped, round tapered, 18-, 16-, 12-, and 8-sided)
- Three or four sided guyed monopoles
Upper Antenna Types Supported:
- Three or four sided latticed poles
- Tubular poles (round stepped, round tapered, 18-, 16-, 12-, and 8-sided)
- Candelabra tops
Analysis and Design:
- Automatic generation of nodes and elements for 3D frame-truss, truss, or beam-column tower models
- Linear and non-linear (P-delta, cable behavior) finite element analysis (FEA)
- Three modes available: analysis only, analysis and members check, or analysis and lowest weight-optimized design
- Automatic determination of pressure coefficients, wind pressures, ice loads and resulting forces on the tower
- Optimized feed line Effective Projected Area calculations to minimize required wind loading
- Automatic calculation of feed lines shielding
- Calculation of center of pressure due to offset feed lines
- Automatic calculation of K-factors for solid round and single angle members
- Optional inner feed line support tower
- Check or design of bolts in tower members
- Export to RISA-3D for additional analysis and design options
Data Entry:
- Powerful, easy to use spreadsheets for quick model generation and input verification
- Adaptable three-level structure definition: base tower, upper antenna structure, and top antenna pole
- Guy cables generation with varying radii and guy anchor elevations
- Feed lines, discrete loads (loads from antennas, mounts, and other appurtenances), dishes, and user defined loads specification anywhere on the tower
- Comprehensive databases of structural shapes, assemblies, feed lines, dishes, antennas, mounts, and other appurtenances
- Powerful Database Manager, allowing full customization and synchronization across networks
- Flexible selection of units: US Customary (decimal or architectural notation) or SI Metric, with user-controlled display precision
