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Monopoles - Current Design Issues

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2010 ASCE / SEI Structures Congress | Orlando, FLNon-Building Structures | May 15, 2010 | D. HawkinsDiscussion of <strong>Current</strong> <strong>Issues</strong> Related to Steel Telecommunications Monopole StructuresGusset Plate Stiffener ProportionsTaper(typ.)h18”Taper(typ.)h 6”w6”„Short‟ Stiffener withh:w = 1:1 aspect ratio(Not recommended)© Copyright 2010 by Paul J. Ford and Company, all rights reserved.Chamfer(typ.)w6”Chamfer(typ.)„Tall‟ Stiffener withh:w = 3:1 aspect ratio(Recommended)30 of 37

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