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Communication structures / by Brian W. Smith

By:

Smith, Brian W

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Thomas Telford, 2007. London:Description: xiv, 338 pISBN:

9780727734006

Subject(s):

Antennas

DDC classification:

621.3824 SMI-C

Contents:

1.Introduction -- 2.History-- 3.Design consideration -- 4.Failures of masts and towers-- 5.Forms of structure -- 6.Meteorological parameters -- 7.Wind resistance-- 8.Response-- 9.Strength-- 10.Cables-- 11.Aerodynamic stability -- 12.Fatigue -- 13.Foundations-- 14.Codes and standards -- 15.Access and safety -- 16.Fabrication and erection -- 17.Maintenance-- 18.Seismic response--

Summary: This work introduces the reader to the basis of design, analysis and construction of lattice towers and guyed masts used for communication purposes. A brief history of tall structures is provided and the various types of structure, dictated by their function and/or location, are described.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Text/Reserve Book	Library, SPAB G-2	Non Fiction	621.3824 SMI-C (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		003610

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1.Introduction --
2.History--
3.Design consideration --
4.Failures of masts and towers--
5.Forms of structure --
6.Meteorological parameters --
7.Wind resistance--
8.Response--
9.Strength--
10.Cables--
11.Aerodynamic stability --
12.Fatigue --
13.Foundations--
14.Codes and standards --
15.Access and safety --
16.Fabrication and erection --
17.Maintenance--
18.Seismic response--

This work introduces the reader to the basis of design, analysis and construction of lattice towers and guyed masts used for communication purposes. A brief history of tall structures is provided and the various types of structure, dictated by their function and/or location, are described.

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