Tower is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
A 120 mph 3-second peak gust ASCE 7-02 wind profile used (exposure C).
Wind importance factor is 1.00.
Nominal ice thickness of 0.7500 in.
Ice thickness is considered to increase with height.
Ice density of 56 pcf.
A wind speed of 50 mph is used in combination with ice.
Temperature drop of 50 °F.
Deflections calculated using a wind speed of 60 mph.
Wind turbine forces:
Weight 1150 no ice, 1330 Ice, 2200 lbs thrust no ice, 2000 lbs thrust ice.
US Tower, Inc. makes no warranty, either express or implied, that the Model W tower will be suitable for other locations, forces or conditions. The customer is solely responsible for making the determination that the tower will be suitable for the intended location and application. US Tower, Inc. can provide designs for specific locations, conditions and turbine loads however, engineering fees may apply. Please contact US Tower, Inc. to discuss your requirements.
