Title :
Estimation of Fundamental Dynamic Characteristics of Transmission Towers
Author :
Trainor, P.G.S. ; Popplewell, N. ; Shah, A.H. ; Wong, C.K.
Author_Institution :
Manitoba H. V. D. C. Research Centre University of Manitoba
fDate :
3/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A relatively easy procedure for hand-calculating reasonably accurate fundamental natural frequencies of free-standing, latticed transmission towers is demonstrated. The procedure is based upon a first-order Dunkerley approximation and is illustrated by using three different yet fairly typical transmission towers. It may be employed straightforwardly to enhance standard static finite element packages or as a preliminary step in forced response or optimisation computations.
Keywords :
Civil engineering; Costs; Failure analysis; Finite element methods; Frequency estimation; Mechanical engineering; Packaging; Poles and towers; Power generation economics; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1985.319004
