Communication Structures - Hardcover

Smith, Brian W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0727734008 ISBN 13: 9780727734006

Publisher: ICE Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

This book combines the accumulated knowledge of structural engineers, scientific researchers, mast and tower owners and antenna experts with experience in the analysis, design, construction and operation of communication structures, into one accessible volume.

It introduces the reader to the basis of design, analysis and construction of lattice towers and guyed masts used for communication purposes (radio, television, mobile phones and radar) and looks at new developments and the effects on the industry. The author focuses on the light and wind sensitive structures that support the aerials that make communication services possible and states that the design and construction of these structures involves significant engineering expertise to ensure that they are safe and reliable, yet cost effective and efficient.

A brief history of tall structures is provided and the various types of structure, dictated by their function and/or location are described. The loading on such structures is described and the methods of calculating their response outlined. Dynamic effects from vortex shedding or galloping are outlined, together with detailed guidance on how to minimise these effects and how to assess fatigue life.

The book provides detailed information on:

• history, design considerations and failures
• meteorological parameters, wind resistance and strength
• aerodynamic stability, fatigue, access and safety
• codes of practice and design standards.

Communication Structures is essential for both the established and the new generation of engineers, telecom administrators, contractors, masts and tower fabricators and related professionals.

About this title

Synopsis

"I am sure that engineers working in the fields of design, analysis, fabrication and construction of masts and/or towers will accomplish their tasks with confidence by consulting this book"- Mamoru Kawaguchi, President of IASS. This book combines the accumulated knowledge of structural engineers, scientific researchers, mast and tower owners and antenna experts with experience in the analysis, design, construction and operation of communication structures, into one accessible volume. It introduces the reader to the basis of design, analysis and construction of lattice towers and guyed masts used for communication purposes (radio, television, mobile phones and radar) and looks at new developments and the effects on the industry.The author focuses on the light and wind sensitive structures that support the aerials that make communication services possible and states that the design and construction of these structures involves significant engineering expertise to ensure that they are safe and reliable, yet cost effective and efficient. A brief history of tall structures is provided and the various types of structure, dictated by their function and/or location are described.

The loading on such structures is described and the methods of calculating their response outlined. Dynamic effects from vortex shedding or galloping are outlined, together with detailed guidance on how to minimise these effects and how to assess fatigue life. The book provides detailed information on: history, design considerations and failures; meteorological parameters, wind resistance and strength; aerodynamic stability, fatigue, access and safety; and codes of practice and design standards."Communication structures" is essential for both the established and the new generation of engineers, telecom administrators, contractors, masts and tower fabricators and related professionals. Brian Smith is a consultant to the Flint & Neill Partnership having been a partner from 1977 to 1997. He is the Chairman of the BSI Committee on Masts and Towers and a member of the BSI Working Group on Wind Loading and is also a member of the Executive Council of the International Association of Shell and Spatial Structures.

He was Convenor of the project teams for the Eurocodes on Masts and Towers and on Steel Chimneys and was a special advisor to the Highways Agency for the aerodynamic stability of bridges, as well as being a co-author of the "British Design Rules". He was Chairman of the Wind Engineering Society from 1999 to 2001 and is responsible for the design and assessment of numerous wind sensitive structures including major bridges, tall towers, masts, footbridges and chimneys.

Edition details

• Publisher: ICE Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0727734008
• ISBN 13: 9780727734006
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352