Telecom Structural Analysis and Design Software
Telecom software is an advanced Microsoft Windows program tailored to streamline the analysis and design of steel telecommunication structures, including self-supporting towers, monopole towers, and guyed masts, seamlessly aligning to the ANSI/TIA-222-I and CSA S37-24 standards.
This 3D frame analysis software offers intuitive modeling features, comprehensive structural analysis capabilities and powerful design tools. Telecom software is user-friendly, easy-to-use and built on a ribbon-based interface, offering a streamlined design element where tools, commands, and options are conveniently organized into tabs and groups for effortless access and navigation.
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Telecom Structural Analysis and Design Software
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Core features of Telecom Structural Analysis software
A structural analysis software for professional engineers.
Advanced load generation with TIA-222 and CSA S37 compliance
• Automatic calculation of wind and ice loads on members, dishes, antennas, and feedlines.
• Automatic generations of dead, wind, ice, thermal loads cases and load combinations.
• Uniform wind pressure profile and uniform thickness ice profile.
• User-defined wind pressure profiles.
• United States county listings of design criteria for wind, wind with ice, and ice.
• Databases of wind, ice, and spectral accelerations for specified states, counties and provinces in the United States and Canada.
• Loading for joints, members including concentrated, uniform, trapezoidal and thermal loads.
• Loading for surfaces and finite element plates.
• Automatic calculation of drag coefficients, gust factors, topographic parameters and escalate ice thickness according to TIA-222.
• Display loads graphically and detailed wind and ice loads parameters can be displayed in numerical tables.
• Automatic generations of dead, wind, ice, thermal loads cases and load combinations.
• Uniform wind pressure profile and uniform thickness ice profile.
• User-defined wind pressure profiles.
• United States county listings of design criteria for wind, wind with ice, and ice.
• Databases of wind, ice, and spectral accelerations for specified states, counties and provinces in the United States and Canada.
• Loading for joints, members including concentrated, uniform, trapezoidal and thermal loads.
• Loading for surfaces and finite element plates.
• Automatic calculation of drag coefficients, gust factors, topographic parameters and escalate ice thickness according to TIA-222.
• Display loads graphically and detailed wind and ice loads parameters can be displayed in numerical tables.
Robust and comprehensive structural analysis
Telecom software features comprehensive state-of-the-art structural analysis methods, including:
• Finite Elements Analysis (FEA) including plates and shell elements
• P-Delta Analysis, Linear and Nonlinear Analysis, Buckling Analysis
• Static Equivalent Seismic Analysis, Seismic and Dynamic Time-History Analysis
• Non-linear analysis using load control and displacement control strategy
• Linear and exact non-linear cable elements
• Direct Analysis Method (DAM) and the Effective Length Method (kL) for AISC 360
• Possibility to add non-structural components using Spatial Objects and Spatial Loads to automatically calculate dead, ice, and wind loads
Versatile modelling tools to create any types of towers
Telecom software includes powerful and productive features to generate any type of latticed structure models. Engineers can model faster than ever using the parametric generator and the panel libraries. The automatic model generator tool will generate the full 3D model of any towers including the main members, diagonals, diaphragms and discrete or linear attachments such as antennas, dishes and feedlines.
Panels can be defined by users through the panel editor command or selected from standard panel libraries. Standard libraries also include materials and sections, dishes, guys, and transmission wires.
Generate quickly latticed towers, guyed masts, and monopoles
Automatic generation of 3-sided and 4-sided latticed towers, guyed masts, and monopoles. Automatic generation of feedlines on latticed towers. Built-in database of cables, dishes, antennas, and transmission wires.
The extensive panel library facilitates rapid structure creation through parametric tools. The Telecom software offers a powerful load generator wizard which automates load generation on the tower, while the tower generator automatically computes wind loads and ice loads. The user-interface features, along with the powerful analysis engine, comprehensive design checks, and advanced visualization tools streamline the modeling of complex towers into a seamless process.
The extensive panel library facilitates rapid structure creation through parametric tools. The Telecom software offers a powerful load generator wizard which automates load generation on the tower, while the tower generator automatically computes wind loads and ice loads. The user-interface features, along with the powerful analysis engine, comprehensive design checks, and advanced visualization tools streamline the modeling of complex towers into a seamless process.
Monopole Generator
Effortless generation of monopole structures with automatic fatigue load calculations. Users can automatically generate monopoles which allows the generation of the structure quickly by specifying key parameters and dimensions. Stepped or Tapered type of monopole can be selected to simplify the input data.
Fatigue parameters can be specified for the top joint of each segment and for the base plate as well.
Telecom software enables seamless creation of tapered and stepped poles through an intuitive wizard and real-time, to-scale previews. Users can automatically subdivide physical members and define fatigue thresholds for joints and base plates with precision.
Structural insights animation
Telecom software allows users to animate analysis results, including static, P-Delta, buckling, seismic, and dynamic analyses. This visualization highlights displacements, internal forces, stresses, reactions, mode shapes, and time-history data, offering clear insights into structural behavior.
Animating envelopes focuses on critical regions, simplifying complex data for better decision-making during dynamic events.
Advanced custom reporting
Telecom software offers advanced custom reporting tools, enabling users to create tailored, professional reports with ease. With options to select relevant data, add individual or multiple tables, and customize settings, users can design layouts that meet specific project needs.
Editable titles, table reordering, and predefined templates enhance efficiency, while saved custom layouts streamline future reporting. Reports can be customized and exported to Microsoft Word and Excel, streamlining workflows.
Intuitive graphical interface
Telecom software features an intuitive, ribbon-based graphical user interface powered by DirectX 11 and OpenGL 2.0 for enhanced performance. Users can efficiently create, analyze, and design complex models, visualized as lines, wireframes, or 3D solids.
Users benefit from key functionalities such as detailed element creation, and transparency options for components like members, plates, surfaces, spatial objects and panels.
Additionally, powerful edition features allow to model very complex and non-standards towers. The software supports metric, imperial, and mixed unit systems, which can be modified at any time.
Streamlined modeling with Telecom's advanced tools
Telecom provides powerful and efficient tools for creating diverse lattice structure models. Engineers can streamline their modeling process with the parametric wizard generator and extensive panel libraries. The automatic model generator creates complete 3D tower models, including main members, diagonals, diaphragms, and rigid connections.
Users can customize panels with the intuitive Panel Editor or choose from a robust library of standard panel designs. Furthermore, the standard libraries offer a wide selection of materials and sections, enhancing convenience and flexibility.
Comprehensive results visualization
Results and input data can be visualized, printed, and exported with flexible options for customization, reporting formats, and graphics sharing.
• Visualize results graphically or numerically.
• Print input data and results for the entire structure or specific parts using graphical selection or element ranges.
• Customize lists of input data and results for printing.
• Reports available in multiple formats: SAFI™ reports, Excel, Access, and ASCII text files.
• Graphics can be printed or copied to the clipboard for use in other programs.
• Visualize results graphically or numerically.
• Print input data and results for the entire structure or specific parts using graphical selection or element ranges.
• Customize lists of input data and results for printing.
• Reports available in multiple formats: SAFI™ reports, Excel, Access, and ASCII text files.
• Graphics can be printed or copied to the clipboard for use in other programs.
Telecom software' technical sheet
A structural analysis software for professional engineers.
Key Features - Telecom Software
Supported design codes
• Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)-222-I
• Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)-222-H
• Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)-222-G
• CSA S37-24
• CSA S37-18
• Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)-222-H
• Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)-222-G
• CSA S37-24
• CSA S37-18
Structural Analysis
Automatic generation of dead, ice, thermal and wind loads according to TIA-222 and CSA S37.
Uniform wind pressure profile and uniform thickness ice profile.
User-defined wind pressure profiles.
United States county listings of design criteria for wind, wind with ice, and ice.
Loading for joints, members including concentrated, uniform, trapezoidal and thermal loads.
Loading for surfaces and finite element plates.
Automatic calculation of drag coefficients, gust factors, topographic parameters and escalate ice thickness according to TIA-222.
Display loads graphically and detailed wind and ice loads parameters can be displayed in numerical tables.
Comprehensive Analysis methods including:
– Static linear
– P-Delta
– Static non-linear
– Buckling
– Natural frequencies
– Seismic and dynamic
Linear and exact nonlinear cable elements (catenary cables).
Automatic handling of tension-only members.
Dynamic Fatigue and Loads
Tower dynamic effect and fatigue according to S37 Annex N.
Automatic generation of fatigue wind gust loads and vortex shedding loading according to the TIA-222 and CSA S37.
Design checks according to TIA-222-I, TIA-222-H, TIA-222-G, and CSA S37-24, CSA S37-18.
Design checks of the following sections:
Rolled 90° and 60° (schifflerized) angles
60° and 90° cold formed angles
HSS and pipes
Round sections
Tubular sections (8 sides, 12 sides, 16 sides, 18 sides, 20 sides, 24 sides, and round)
Automatic generation of fatigue wind gust loads and vortex shedding loading according to the TIA-222 and CSA S37.
Design checks according to TIA-222-I, TIA-222-H, TIA-222-G, and CSA S37-24, CSA S37-18.
Design checks of the following sections:
Rolled 90° and 60° (schifflerized) angles
60° and 90° cold formed angles
HSS and pipes
Round sections
Tubular sections (8 sides, 12 sides, 16 sides, 18 sides, 20 sides, 24 sides, and round)
Fatigue parameters
The Monopole Generator command auto assign the fatigue parameter when generating the model according to the input data. If the model has been created manually or after the model automatic generation is done, users can edit the Fatigue Parameters table to change the fatigue parameters for the connection details for both ends of the member or it can be edited graphically (see Member Attributes – Tubular).
Automatic wind and ice loads
Automatic calculation of wind and ice loads
Automatic generation and calculation of wind, ice, dead and thermal loads according to TIA-222-H, TIA-222-G, and CSA S37-18.
All design and geometric parameters are automatically calculated (slenderness ratios, force coefficients, etc.)
Wind and Ice loads generator
The Wind and Ice Loads Generator command is used to generate wind and ice loads on open structures (Electric substations, transmission towers, telecommunication towers).
Depending on the type of distribution chosen, various loading conditions are possible such as:
– Wind only
– Wind with ice
– Service wind load
– Two thermal load
– Self-weight load
– Ice load
Wind loads
The Wind Loads command is used to define the tower wind loads parameters. The Telecom Software automatically generates the distribution of the wind loads on the structure according to these parameters.
The generation of the loads is made automatically during the analysis. However, the user may view the generated data with the Wind Load Data command prior to running the analysis.
Telecom design features
Telecom Design features
Available design provisions include ANSI/TIA-222 and CSA S37.
Members are checked against their ultimate strength in accordance with the selected code.
Design checks include:
– Slenderness ratios
– Buckling length
– Tension
– Compression
– Connections (shear, bearing, block shear)
– Anchor rods
Calculation of the equivalent loads on footings.
Can optionally check members according to LRFD for:
– Bending
– Tension-bending
– Compression-bending
– Shear
– Torsion
– Warping
Profile optimization of selected members allows to test different section shapes, grade and material types.
Antennas
The Antennas command allows to define telecommunication antenna properties.
Various types of antennas are possible such as:
Dish
– Paraboloid without Radome
– Paraboloid with Radome
– Paraboloid with Shroud (HP)
Grid
Flat
Round
Definition of bolts
Users can use the definition of bolts command to define the layout and properties of the bolts that will be used to connect the members of the structure.
Diameter (D)
Threads Pitch (tp)
Tensile Stress (Fub)
Shear Strength (Through Body) (Fvb)
Shear Strength (Through Threads) (Fvt)
Telecom specifications
Connection schemas
Users can use the connection schema command to define the layout and properties of the bolts that will be used to connect the members of the structure such as:
-Bolt
-Diameter (D)
-Threads Pitch (tp)
-Ultimate Stress (Fu)
-Bolts Class
Type of connection:
– Direct connections
– A splice connection
Number of bolted flanges
Number of bolts columns
Column face prototypes
A column is composed of several segments placed in a sequential order. Each column face is made of panels which fit into the column segments.
The Column Face Prototypes dialog box is used to define this sequence of panels. Each sequence is defined independently from the column; it will be attached to a specific column face by the Column Face Identification command.
Frame prototypes
The library in which the panel is defined as well as the desired panel must be selected in the Panel Library and Panel Name lists.
The Telecom Software provides a series of standard connection and diaphragm panels which can be found in the Standard-D library. Additional panels can also be created using the Panel Editor.
Guys
The Guys command allows to define the guys configuration for guyed towers. The guys and attachment members are generated when the tower model is generated using the Generation of Model command.
Anchor rods and Base plates
The anchor rods command is used to define the parameters of the anchorage of the columns to the foundations. Four types of anchors are available.
Anchors rods are checked for fatigue loading. New parameters in the Anchor Rods and Base Plates dialog box are available to define the fatigue threshold for the anchor rod. The fatigue check results are available in the anchor rods design table for fatigue load combinations.
ASCE 48-11 method
TIA-222-H method (Annex Q)
Vortex Shedding Force Calculator
This command helps users to quickly calculate the vortex shedding distributed force (Fvs) according to the Annex N of the S37-18.
Load generation
Telecom Software has capabilities to manually add joint and member loads as well as for the automatic generation of code-specified loads.
Surface wind loads data
The surface wind loads may be filtered before being displayed. It is possible to restrain the displayed results to the selected surfaces or to display them for the entire model. It is also possible to display the results for a specific basic load.
Ice loads
The Ice Loads command is used to define the tower ice loads parameters. Telecom Software automatically generates the distribution of the ice loads on the structure according to these parameters.
The generation of the loads is made automatically during the analysis. However, the user may view the generated data with the Ice Load Data command prior to running the analysis.
Member ice loads
The member ice loads may be filtered before being displayed. It is possible to restrain the displayed results to the selected members or to display them for the entire model. It is also possible to display the results for a specific basic load.
Member wind loads data
The member wind loads may be filtered before being displayed. It is possible to restrain the displayed results to the selected elements or to display them for the entire model. It is also possible to display the results for a specific basic load.
Limit states
• Displayed graphically on the 3D model through color representation or presented numerically in spreadsheets and reports
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