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1400 Opus Place
Downers Grove, IL 60515
T-Mobile Designation:
Site Name: USCC-Monmouth
Site Number: CH99223B
Project Description: 2022 MW ADD PROJECT
Site Address: 515 N. State Street, Floor 14, Chicago, IL 60654
Site Coordinates: 40.91130600°, -90.66200000°, Elevation 764’ AMSL
Structure Description: Monopole-Platform Mount
Mountain LTD Engineering has carried out a structural mount analysis of the above referenced
structure for the antenna and equipment noted. This analysis has been performed in
accordance with the ANSI/TIA-222-H Structural Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures
meeting the requirements of the 2018 International Building Code based on ASCE7-16.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
T-Mobile’s existing platform mount installed at elevation 174’ AGL on the subject site
Monopole tower is structurally adequate with a maximum rating of 100% when subjected to
the proposed project appurtenance loads.
Sincerely,
T-Mobiles’ existing appurtenances from the prior project (Anchor-phase 3) are installed
on a small low-profile platform mount. T-Mobile’s current project will add a small
microwave/radio to one side of the platform.
As per Ref [5] mapping, T-Mobile’s antenna radiation height & the tower height are at
140’ & 190’ AGL respectively. The platform’s triangular shaped deck consisting of (6) L4
beams and grating is supported on (3) 3.5” OD pipes at the perimeter and (3) 4” square
tube (HSS) arms attached to the tower via a universal ring mount. Three 2-7/8” OD
pipe horizontal rails 4’ above deck with (9) 2-3/8” OD vertical pipes form the 3 sides of
the mount. Refer to Appendix I for photos / sketches and Appendix II for mount analysis.
REFERENCES
Table 1-References
1. [1] 2022 MW Add Construction Drawings by “Mountain, LTD, Engineering, 06/17/2022.
2. [2] 2021 Anchor phase 3 RFDS by “TMO RF Engineering”, Version 2, dated 05/17/2021.
3. [3] 2022 MW Add Microwave path datasheet by “ ComSearch” RCN#220506J4, 05/06/2022.
4. [4] 2021 Anchor phase 3 Construction drawing site walk photos by “ Ramaker”, 08/20/2020.
5. [5] Antenna & Mount Mapping report by “High Tower Solutions”, dated 01/06/2021.
6. [6] 2021 Anchor phase 3 Mount analysis report by “Mission 1 Communications”, 02/08/2021.
7. [7] 2021 Anchor phase 3 Structural analysis report by “Mission 1 Communications”, 05/17/2021.
ANALYSIS CRITERIA
This analysis is completed using RISA-3D package to create & analyze a 3D non-linear
model of the existing mount using the following analysis criteria.
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MATERIAL GRADE
Table 3-Materials
WF Shapes, Plates, & bars ASTM A36, Fy=36 KSI
Tubes including HSS shapes ASTM A500 Grade B, Fy=46 KSI
Connection Bolts ASTM A325 or ASTM A490
U-bolt material & temporary bolts ASTM-A307
Pipe mounts ASTM A500, Gr A, Fy=33.0 Ksi
APPURTENANCES
RESULTS
The results of the existing mount analysis subjected to the project appurtenance loads indicate
adequacy of the mount with a maximum capacity usage factor (rating) of 100% in a non-primary
member. A summary of analysis results for mount members is shown below.
CONCLUSIONS
T-Mobile’s proposed project will add a 2’ diameter Microwave dish on the existing platform
mount in sector Beta side. The present analysis results indicates adequacy of the platform
mount without a need for modifications.
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Standard Conditions and Considerations
This analysis is based on the theoretical capacity of the members and is not a condition
assessment of the tower. The analysis is solely based on the information supplied. We
consider supplied information to us as reasonably accurate. Mountain LTD
Engineering, LLC has made no independent determination of data accuracy. The
followings are considered applicable to this structural analysis unless otherwise involved
parties of the project inform us to the contrary:
All prior structural modifications, if any, are considered to have been property
completed per the applicable construction documents and to be fully effective. This
tower has been analyzed according to the original design criteria or the minimum
design wind loads recommended by the Telecommunications Industry Association
Standard EIA/TIA-222-G. If the owner or local or state agencies require a higher
design wind load, Mountain, LTD Engineering, LLC should be made aware of this
requirement. The antenna configuration is as supplied and/or stated in the analysis
section and considered to be complete & accurate. All antennas, mounts, coaxial
cables, and waveguides are considered to be properly installed and supported as
per the manufacturer’s requirements.
Antenna and mount sizes and their projected areas used in the analysis are based
on the best interpretation of the supplied data, knowledge of antenna type, and
industry practice. Miscellaneous items such as minor Uni-struts, mounts, & supports
have not been structurally analyzed, designed, or detailed as a part of our work. We
recommend contractor to purchase and provide material of adequate size and
strength from a reputable tower manufacturer. The existing foundation is considered
to be in good condition with no structural defects affecting member capacities.
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APPENDIX I-Photos & Sketches
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7 through 14 – TMO’s Existing Mount -Ref [4]
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PROPOSED APPURTENANCE LAYOUT-Ref [1] & [2]
SK-1
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ASCE 7 Hazards Report
Address: Standard: ASCE/SEI 7-22 Elevation: 688.23 ft (NAVD 88)
1303 Clyde Dr Risk Category: III Latitude: 41.747661
Naperville, Illinois
60565
Soil Class: Default Longitude: -88.135492
Wind
Results:
Data Source: ASCE/SEI 7-22, Fig. 26.5-1C and Figs. CC.2-1–CC.2-4, and Section 26.5.2
Date Accessed: Thu Jun 16 2022
Value provided is 3-second gust wind speeds at 33 ft above ground for Exposure C Category, based on linear
interpolation between contours. Wind speeds are interpolated in accordance with the 7-22 Standard. Wind speeds
correspond to approximately a 3% probability of exceedance in 50 years (annual exceedance probability =
0.000588, MRI = 1,700 years). Values for 10-year MRI, 25-year MRI, 50-year MRI and 100-year MRI are Service
Level wind speeds, all other wind speeds are Ultimate wind speeds.
PGA M : 0.091 TL : 12
S MS : 0.21 SS : 0.17
S M1 : 0.16 S1 : 0.074
S DS : 0.14 S DC :
S D1 : 0.1 V S30 : 260
Snow
Results:
2
Ground Snow Load, pg : 63 lb/ft
Allowable Stress Design Ground Snow Load: 44.1 lb/ft^2
20-year MRI Value: 15.29 lb/ft^2
Winter Wind Parameter: 55
Elevation: 688.2 ft
Data Source: ASCE/SEI 7-22, Figures 7.6-1 and 7.6-2 A-D
Date Accessed: Thu Jun 16 2022
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provided by the ASCE 7 Hazard Tool.
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RN Platform with HR June 23, 2022 at 5:12 PM
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RN Platform with HR June 23, 2022 at 5:10 PM
CH99223B-Anchor Platform on MP. (a).062322.r3d
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Mountain Ltd SK - 2
RN Platform with HR June 23, 2022 at 5:06 PM
CH99223B-Anchor Platform on MP. (a).062322.r3d
Company : Mountain Ltd June 23, 2022
Designer : RN 5:08 PM
Job Number : CH99223B-Anchor Checked By:_____
Model Name : Platform with HR