Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Self Supporter (3) Guyed Tower: Monopole
Self Supporter (3) Guyed Tower: Monopole
Part 1
Objective: Understand, Confirm, and Explore ... Past and Most Common
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
efforts for each of the following structure types:
(1) Monopole
(2) Self Supporter
(3) Guyed Tower
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Purpose, Space, Capacity & Location
Great for Urban areas and Most Aesthetically pleasing
Part One – Why use a Monopole?
Monopoles
Strength, reliability and adaptability. The tapered, slip-fitted design is the
most common and the least offensive visually for today's strict zoning and
permit requirements.
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
With a footprint of less than 50 square feet, monopoles are perfect for
small sites.
Monopoles
• Typical Parts & Pieces
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
(Structure & Accessories)
• Manufactures
• Foundations
• Assembly and Erection
• Installation & Maintenance
65% of the photos used in this material are from actual projects and referenced by customer & site.
Project drawings and costs information is available upon request. FredTeichmanHTH@gmail.com
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Vertical Shaft
Monopole Typical Parts
Monopole – 2 typical designs - Tapered or Stepped
Stepped Pipe - where
The Shaft - Continuous Tapered and Stepped pipe
the sections reduce in
monopoles in a variety of sizes and configurations
size
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Tapered monopoles are designed as
12, 16, or 18-sided and to various
heights
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
The Connection
Monopole Typical Parts
Monopole 2 Types Connections – Sleeved or Flanged
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Profile platform
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Sections weight various depending on design – typical
Bottom section: 10K – 13K lbs
Mid section : 7K – 9K lbs
Top Section : 3K – 6K lbs
Monopole – Base Plates – Lots of Varity
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Manufacture
Monopole – By Who
Monopole – Manufactures: Who and Where
Is now
Plymouth IN Valley NE
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Sioux City IA
Ft Worth TX
Newbury OH
Peoria IL Pensacola FL
These Companies manufacture both continuous-taper slip jointed and step taper
with internal and external flange monopoles
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
These Companies manufacture primarily continuous-taper slip jointed monopoles
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Accessories
Mounts
&
Monopole Typical Parts
Monopole Basic Parts & Accessories
Platforms & Mounts
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
• Bolt on typical for
multiple and large
mount structures • Chain
A. Safety climb systems mounts used
B. Exit and Entry ports – Hand holes ? for lighter
C. Step Bolts application
Monopole – Specific Parts: Mounts
Most Carrier Networks are designed using 3 sectors with at least 1 antenna / sector
Safe access
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Difficult access
for technician
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Hand holes and Pipe exit are used
Why:
• Area disturbed
by Fnd
Excavation
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
• Equipment
Shelter or
Cabinet
• Soil conditions
• Schedule
• Costs
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Clean Hole
Monopole Foundation Installation – Challenges
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Burned up replaceable tips
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Majority of concrete is
poured into hole prior to
setting anchor bolts
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Then the concrete is poured out
Note - Anchor bolts projection
critical for final plumbing of pole
Monopole Foundation Installation – Pad & Pier
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Pegasus - Scott PA
Monopole – Offload, Assembly & Erection
Offload
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Assembly & Erection
Monopole offload and Assembly
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Depending on the size of
the structure
the pole could be delivered
on one or many truck loads.
Monopole offload and Assembly
Each new structure has come Everything is assembled on the ground to
with an identity name plate – minimize the work in the air.
Manufacture, Site Name, Date
etc.
Platform
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
First step is to install the step bolts
Prep the anchor bolts with the elevation nuts
Monopole Erection – First Section (bottom)
First step – Know proper orientation for bottom Entry ports as it relates to the equipment
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
to safely raise, lower
and position the
10,000+ lbs steel
section on the anchor
bolts
Tag lines
are used to
guide and
Overlap of sections pivot the
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
section for
correct
alignment
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Each section is lifted in place
and set. The self weight of the
section causes the slip joint to seat fully with the help of a
little soup acting as a lubricant.
Monopole Erection - topping off
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Monopole – How are Antennas installed ?
Installing Equipment
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Installing Equipment on Monopoles
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Capstan winch
Single drum winch with
with foot switch
Rope capstone on the side
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Snap-in and Standard hanger
Installing & Alignment on Monopoles
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
jumpers, etc all need to be secured
and protected from high winds &
Digital Level
extreme weather conditions
Antenna
Alignment Tool for
proper Azimuth
Installing Equipment on Monopoles
Which coax
Goes to
which
Needs details (2)
Antenna ?
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Color coding
is used to
identify top
and bottom
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Up and Down
Maintenance
Monopole Typical Service
Monopole Maintenance – Keeping things clean
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Upstairs Using ZRC Galv
as well as at the Compound
base of the
pole
Monopole Maintenance – Keeping things clean
Close up look reveals the size and qty of the debris ... Sometimes we find left over dinner
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
Monopole Maintenance – at times stops work !
Nesting is common on all types Top view – old nest
of towers at all various heights
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
View looking at the bottom of the platform
Large bird...
or lots of them
Monopole – Summary & Key Points
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
• Fast to Construct
• Continuous Taper with Slip Joint is
the most common
• Drilled Caisson most common
Specialized Suppliers & Resources
www.engend.com
www.primuselectronics.com
www.wirelessestimator.com
www. f u l l e r t o n e n g i n e e r i n g . co m
www.sabretowersandpoles.com
www.valmont.com/valmont-
structures/products/wireless-communication
www.wirelesscomponents.com
Specialty Manufacturing LLC
www.us-instrument.com