Tower Input Data

  • This tower is designed using the TIA-222-G standard.
  • Basic wind speed of 120 mph. Structure Class II.
  • Exposure Category C. Topographic Category 1. Crest Height 0.00 ft. 
  • Nominal ice thickness of 1.0000 in.
  • Ice thickness is considered to increase with height.
  • Ice density of 56 pcf.
  • A wind speed of 60 mph is used in combination with ice.
  • Temperature drop of 50 °F.
  • Deflections calculated using a wind speed of 60 mph.
  • Tower geometry and turbine loading reference: Dwg by A.R.E. Quotation #: W09014, Dated 3-31-2011, Version: G, Description: 60' 5kW wind pole.
  • A non-linear (P-delta) analysis was used.
  • Pressures are calculated at each section.
  • Stress ratio used in pole design is 1.
  • Local bending stresses due to climbing loads, feedline supports, and appurtenance mounts are not considered.