What Is OpenTower Designer?

OpenTower Designer is a purpose-built solution for telecommunication tower analysis and design that allows you to leverage a comprehensive library of panel types and ancillary equipment that enable quick creation of the structure. Automatically generate loads for any number of directions with user-defined topographic configurations and quickly perform design checks. Create reports with virtually any output – from structure data to loading analysis results to design capacities for members and bolts.With OpenTower Designer you can efficiently design and model towers, such as lattice towers and guyed masts, as well as equipment like antennas, mounts, and linear appurtenances. When designing in accordance with U.S., Euro, or Australian design standards, you will save time and complete projects faster through automatic scenario creation by combining geometric layers, equipment grouping, and loading criteria. You can also create a physical model by applying hierarchical modification layers with revision history on top of the base geometry using built-in business logic. Configure Bracing Libraries Create customizable XML libraries. Configure an XML file to create your own customized libraries for panel bracing, torque arms, and even truss legs. You may also use built-in bracing types that can be extended and configured externally. Create Realistic Graphics & Models Use a modern graphical environment to get a realistic visualization of the model. Discrete and linear appurtenances are drawn to scale on your 3D tower model. Visualize precise positioning of the equipment, including feed lines at any elevation and linear attachments. Customize Equipment Libraries Customize the robust equipment library, which includes antenna, dish, TME, feedlines, and attachments equipment from all major manufacturers using built-in capabilities. Design Connections Define member connections with various bolt patterns, including pre-defined bolt configurations. Automatically consider the effects of connections on member design calculations and check connection efficiencies. Define External Loading Define cluster formation of linear ancillaries as well as miscellaneous ancillaries including resistance ancillaries. Use options like ATTACH command to define load distribution criteria from an equipment to the tower. Design Tower Foundations Design tower foundations (U.S., Euro, and Australian code) for tower legs and guy support points, including pad-pier, drilled pier, guy anchor foundations and mat foundations. Automatically design foundations for the most critical load cases for different criteria and review the foundation rating.

Features

Self-Supported

3-Sided & 4-Sided

• Member checks (TIA-222 Rev F, G, H)
• Brace connection checks (bolted, welded; failure mechanisms checked: bolt shear, block shear, member and plate bearing)
• Leg splice connection checks (flange, shear sleeve, splice; components checked: plates, bolts, welds, stiffeners)
• Base plate anchor bolt checks (steel checks)
• Foundation checks (mat slab, pad and pier, drilled pier)

Guyed Masts

3-Sided & 4-Sided

• Member checks (TIA-222 Rev F, G, H)
• Member connection checks (Connection types: bolted, welded; failure mechanisms checked: bolt shear, member block shear, member and plate bearing)
• Guy wire checks
• Guy wire attachment checks (types: wing, bat-ear, dog-ear, channel, pull-offs)
• Anchor bolt checks
• Leg splice connection checks (Connection types: flange, shear sleeve, splice; components checked: plates, bolts, welds, stiffeners)
• Foundation checks (pad and pier, guy anchor foundation)

Monopoles

Tapered, Stepped & Hybrid

• Pole checks (TIA-222 Rev F, G, H)
• Bolted splice connection checks (Components checked: plates, bolts, welds, stiffeners)
• Base plate checks (components checked: anchor bolt steel, stiffener plates, stiffener welds)
• Foundation checks (Mat slab, drilled pier)