TOWER Class - Power Line Systems

TOWERClassAnalysis and Design ofTransmission Towers Usingthe TOWER Software -A Hands-On ClassApril 26-29, 2011Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PMApril 26-28 and8:30 AM to 12:30 PMApril 29atPower Line Systems, Inc.610 N. Whitney WaySuite 160Madison, WI 53705Power Line Systems, Inc.610 N. Whitney WaySuite 160Madison, WI 53705Phone: (608) 238-2171Fax: (608) 238-9241http://www.powline.com

Learn the IndustryStandard in Overhead LineDesign SoftwareTOWER is the most widely used lattice tower analysis and designprogram in the world today. It’s ability to link directly with PLS-CADD, the industry standard in overhead line design and draftingsoftware, makes it the tool of choice for overhead line designers.This course will teach the attendees how to use TOWER to model lattice steel towers, whether forconstruction of new lattice tower lines or upgrading, reconductoring, or adding ancillary attachmentsto existing transmission towers.T o p i c s C o v e r e dGeneral Modeling ConceptsBuilding and Viewing a ModelDesign StrengthLoadsAnalysis and Convergence IssuesData Review and Tabulation of OutputDesign FunctionsUsing TOWER Models in PLS-CADDExisting TowersTower Project ManagementDesign Checks Beyond TOWERCourse ConclusionYou have the option of bringing your own notebook computer or using a PLS training computer.The latest TOWER version, a hardware key and a training computer will be provided for use duringthe course.W h o S h o u l d A t t e n d ?This course is open to all engineers and technicians whose companies currently use TOWER and/or PLS-CADD. Each attendee will earn 28 Professional Development Hours for this course.Since this may be the only comprehensive TOWER class in 2011, register early to avoid missingthis opportunity. Please visit our website athttp://www.powline.com/news.html#training for information about other classes.C o s tThe class costs $1600 per person.

M o r e I n f o r m a t i o nA registration form is on the back of this brochure. Space is limited to the first 24 registrants andwe must receive payment in order to reserve your seat.I n s t r u c t o r sThe course will be conducted by Power Line Systems personnel and Bob Nickerson. The instructorsare members of the ASCE-10 Committee and are extremely proficient with TOWER and it’suse in the practical world. Erik Jacobsen, the software developer responsible for TOWER since1997 will be on hand as well.D e t a i l sThe class will be conducted from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM the first three days, and from 8:30 AM to12:30 PM on the last day. The class will be held at Power Line Systems corporate headquarters inMadison, Wisconsin (point A in the map below). Lunch will be provided the first three days. Attendeesare responsible for all other costs incurred including lodging. Please seehttp://www.powline.com/visiting.html for a detailed map of Power Line Systems location and listingsof area hotels.C l a s s M a t e r i a l sA PLS training computer will be provided for each attendee, but you may use your own computer ifyou prefer. In either case, hardware keys and the latest TOWER software will be provided for theduration of the class. If you are bringing your own notebook computer then please have thecurrent version (see http://www.powline.com/current.html) installed on your computer with your keyworking prior to your departure for Madison. The initial installation of the hardware keyrequires administrative privileges which may only be provided by your IT staff.

610 N. Whitney WaySuite 160Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USAPhone: (608) 238-2171Fax: (608) 238-9241http://www.powline.comEmail: info@powline.comTOWER Class Registration FormApril 26—29, 2011 in Madison, Wisconsin, USAE a c h a t t e n d e e m u s t s u b m i t a c o m p l e t e d f o r m t o r e g i s t e r – p l e a s e p r i n t .Attendee InformationName (First/Last) ______________________ Phone __________________________Company ______________________________ Fax __________________________Address ______________________________E-Mail ________________________________________________________City ______________________________ State _________ Zip __________Payment InformationFull payment is required prior to the class and must be received in order to reserve a seat for the training.Seats are reserved on a first-paid first-reserved basis and are limited to 24 people.Check No. __________________________I authorize Power Line Systems, Inc. to charge my __MasterCard __Visa for the amount of$1600. Note that Power Line Systems can only accept MasterCard or VISA credit cards. All attendeeswill be supplied with a computer, the TOWER software and associated hardware key to use during theclass.Card No. _____________________________Expiration Date_____________________Cardholder Name _____________________ Signature__________________________Credit Card Billing Address(if different than above)__________________________________________________________City _____________________________ State _________ Zip __________Cancellation PolicyConfirmed registrants who do not participate or who cancel after March 29, 2011, will forfeit their entireregistration fee. Power Line Systems, Inc. reserves the right to cancel the training session and will refundthe entire class registration fee in the unlikely event this happens.