{"id":5588,"date":"2023-07-25T01:35:48","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T01:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/?p=5588"},"modified":"2023-07-25T01:35:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T01:35:54","slug":"self-supporting-antenna-tower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/self-supporting-antenna-tower\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Supporting Antenna Tower: The Complete 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A self supporting antenna tower has several unique features that make it suitable for a wide range of applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But how exactly does this kind of antenna tower differ from others like guyed and bracketed towers? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article discusses the unique features, benefits, and applications of self-supporting antenna towers, plus some of the factors you should consider when choosing one.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
As the name suggests, a self-supporting tower is one that\u2019s mounted without any external support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
See, the way it\u2019s designed enables it to be self-sufficient.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thus, it can withstand its weight and that of the equipment installed on it at different heights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typically, foundation blocks are what are used to support the tower.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the tower is a lattice steel structure that\u2019s either L or C-shaped or triangular with cylindrical legs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The base part of the tower legs connects to the foundation via anchor bolts. And the tower has three or four sides of solid rod or pipe, depending on the design. <\/p>\n\n\n
A self-supporting antenna tower consists of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n
This is the section of the tower that\u2019s used for mounting the mast of the antenna and other antenna support structures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, the base plates vary in size, depending on the size of the tower. That way, it is able to complete the load path into the foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a result, it can provide uniform distribution of the loads to the foundation. Often, most of the base plates you\u2019ll see are either square or rectangular in shape. <\/p>\n\n\n
This is a web-like structure that extends from the bottom plate to the top plate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typically, masts comprise a metal central pole and several web-like structures that extend from the central pole to the outer grid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now this web increases the stiffness and strength of the central pole, vital for supporting the weight of the tower and all its components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, it prevents the structure from flexing while at the same time maintaining the tower\u2019s structure. <\/p>\n\n\n
Lightning down is often also known as a down conductor. It provides the connection between the air termination system and the Earth.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thus, it provides the path needed to safely transmit intercepted lightning from the top of the tower to the ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That way, the tower units and surrounding buildings and houses don\u2019t suffer damage from lightning strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n