TowerSmart

3D Detailing System for Lattice Structures

What Is TowerSmart ? During the past 30 years, we have been extensively involved in the design and development of intelligent software specifically geared for lattice like bolted steel structures like transmission line towers or substation structures. The software was developed primarily to encapsulate the specialisation required to detail complex tower structures. Its main aim is to propagate proven tower detailing rules in electronic form that can be utilised by both the experienced or novice detailer. The following main points depict the attributes of the system - encapsulates the knowledge of tower detailing methods - improves the learning phase for non-tower draftsmen - provides powerful tools for experienced tower detailers - enforces the use of proven connection types - propagates standardisation - eliminates costly prototyping mistakes - increases productivity TowerSmart is a total quality control system, it not only contains a wealth of tower detailing know-how, but ensures that structures are developed in accordance to proven detailing methods. This prevents the user from designing non-standard or bad connection types. Should you like further information on TowerSmart then please contact me. stan@gadtec.com Yours sincerely, Stan Gad

The Design and Structure of TowerSmart The TowerSmart system follows an object orientated methodology, it is segmented into 3 interactive sub-systems, each sub-system represents a crucial stage that can be easily adapted for other structure types. The base system is called Tower_CNC, it controls all the manufacturing processes required on steel components of a structure. Its intention is to store in electronic format all manufacturing data required on all steel items. The mid system called Tower_3D, interfaces to the Tower_CNC system and allows full 3D detailing of bolted structures with embedded detailing knowhow to assist the user. The top system is called Tower_Build, and it automatically creates all 3D elements required for tower like structures. It is like a pre-processor that will quickly create most 3D elements from simple outline design data.

All 3 sub-systems are fully interactive and can be independently used or as a full turnkey system. The attached documents explain further the encapsulated knowhow embedded in each of these interconnected sub-systems.