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Workflow A: New Tower Design

Goal: Design a new tower from scratch and verify it meets TIA-222-H or TIA-222-F requirements.

Process Flow​

Define Geometry ──> Assign Sections ──> Set Standards ──> Add Assets ──> Analyze ──> Review
                                                                           │
                                                                    Pass? ─┤
                                                                    Yes ──> Export & Share
                                                                    No ───> Modify sections
                                                                            Re-analyze

Key Decisions at Each Stage​

1. Geometry​

Tower height, base/top width, number of sections. Driven by site requirements and antenna loading.

See Tower Geometry for parameter details.

2. Sections​

Bracing pattern and member profiles per section. Start with Type 2 (X-bracing) for standard towers.

See Bracing Patterns and Section Profiles.

3. Standards​

Wind speed from local codes or TIA-222-H/TIA-222-F maps. Exposure category from site terrain.

See Wind Loading and Exposure Categories.

4. Assets​

All antennas, mounts, cables, and appurtenances that contribute wind area and weight.

See Mounts and Antennas.

5. Analysis​

One-click. Automatic FEM generation and multi-directional wind analysis.

See Running an Analysis.

6. Review​

Check unity check ratios (must be < 1.0), deflections, and base reactions.

See Interpreting Results and Capacity Checks.

Iteration​

If members fail (unity check ratio > 1.0):

  1. Increase profile size for the overstressed member family (legs, diagonals, or horizontals)
  2. Change bracing pattern to redistribute loads (e.g., Type 1 → Type 2)
  3. Re-run analysis and check again

Repeat until all members pass. Then export your report and share with stakeholders.