Carrier Designation: Metro PCS
Carrier Designation: Metro PCS
Site Data: 3427 Citation Court, Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, FL 32034
Latitude 30° 37' 4.47'', Longitude -81° 27' 43.92''
148 Foot - Monopole Tower
TEP is pleased to submit this “Structural Analysis Report” to determine the structural integrity of the above-
mentioned tower.
The purpose of the analysis is to determine acceptability of the tower stress level. Based on our analysis we have
determined the tower stress level for the structure and foundation, under the following load case, to be:
This analysis utilizes an ultimate 3-second gust wind speed of 128 mph as required by the 2023 Florida Building
Code, 8th Edition. Applicable Standard references and design criteria are listed in Section 2 - Analysis Criteria.
Digitally signed by Adam M
Amortnont
Structural analysis prepared by: Travis L. Infante, P.E. DN: cn=Adam M Amortnont,
c=US, o=North Carolina,
[email protected]
This item has been digitally Date: 2024.11.22 23:02:02 -05'00'
Respectfully submitted by: signed and sealed by Adam
M. Amortnont, P.E. on the
date adjacent to the seal.
11/22/2024
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by TEP OpCo LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, TEP Engineering, PLLC, a North Carolina professional limited liability company, or M&H Engineering, PLLC, a New York professional
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November 21, 2024
148-ft Monopole Tower Structural Analysis Report CCI BU No 805807
TEP Project Number 132887.1023433, Order 683752, Revision 0 Page 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) INTRODUCTION
2) ANALYSIS CRITERIA
Table 1 - Proposed Equipment Configuration
Table 2 - Other Considered Equipment
3) ANALYSIS PROCEDURE
Table 3 - Documents Provided
3.1) Analysis Method
3.2) Assumptions
4) ANALYSIS RESULTS
Table 4 - Section Capacity (Summary)
Table 5 - Tower Component Stresses vs. Capacity
4.1) Recommendations
5) APPENDIX A
tnxTower Output
6) APPENDIX B
Base Level Drawing
7) APPENDIX C
Additional Calculations
1) INTRODUCTION
2) ANALYSIS CRITERIA
Center
Number Number Feed
Mounting Line Antenna
of Antenna Model of Feed Line
Level (ft) Elevation Manufacturer
Antennas Lines Size (in)
(ft)
3 Ericsson RRUS 4415 B25_CCIV2
138.0 3 Ericsson RRUS 4449 B5/B12
3 Ericsson RRUS 4426 B66
1 Raycap DC6-48-60-18-8F_CCIV2
137.0
1 Raycap DC9-48-60-24-8C-EV_220506
AIR 6449 B77D_CCIV3 w/
3 Ericsson 12 1-5/8
Mount Pipe
3 5/16
134.0 SBJAH4-1D65B-DL w/ Mount 4 7/8
3 Commscope
136.0 Pipe 3 3/4
NNH4-65B-R6_CCIV2 w/ Mount 3 3/8
3 Commscope
Pipe
1 Raycap DC6-48-60-18-8C
135.0 3 Ericsson RRUS 32 B30
Platform Mount [LP 304-1_HR-
134.0 1 Tower Mounts
1]
130.0 1 KMW Comm. KFTDRLT710020
9 Decibel DB844H90E-XY w/ Mount Pipe
127.0 127.0 9 1-5/8
1 Tower Mounts T-Arm Mount [TA 601-3]
3) ANALYSIS PROCEDURE
tnxTower (version 8.2.4.3), a commercially available analysis software package, was used to create a
three-dimensional model of the tower and calculate member stresses for various loading cases.
Selected output from the analysis is included in Appendix A. When applicable, Crown Castle has
calculated and provided the effective area for panel antennas using approved methods following the
intent of the TIA-222 Standard.
3.2) Assumptions
1) The tower and structures were maintained in accordance with the TIA-222 Standard.
2) The configuration of antennas, transmission cables, mounts and other appurtenances are as
specified in Tables 1 and 2, and the referenced drawings.
This analysis may be affected if any assumptions are not valid or have been made in error. TEP should
be notified to determine the effect on the structural integrity of the tower.
4) ANALYSIS RESULTS
4.1) Recommendations
1) The tower and its foundation have sufficient capacity to carry the proposed load configuration. No
modifications are required at this time.
APPENDIX A
TNXTOWER OUTPUT
MATERIAL STRENGTH
GRADE Fy Fu GRADE Fy Fu
A572-65 65 ksi 80 ksi
33.0400
0.2500
51.25
4.25
3.6
96.8 ft
53.50
5.75
A572-65
31.3757
46.0400
0.3750
8.3
18
2
47.5 ft
53.25
43.7139
58.3000
0.3750
10.9
18
3
ALL REACTIONS
ARE FACTORED
AXIAL
45 K
SHEAR MOMENT
31 K 3178 kip-ft
0.0 ft
22.8
TORQUE 1 kip-ft
Socket Length (ft)
Number of Sides
Weight (K)
Length (ft)
Section
Grade
Job:
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Project: TEP No. 132887.1023433
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Raleigh, NC 27603 Crown Castle TLI
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Options
Consider Moments - Legs Assume Legs Pinned Calculate Redundant Bracing Forces
Consider Moments - Horizontals √ Assume Rigid Index Plate Ignore Redundant Members in FEA
Consider Moments - Diagonals √ Use Clear Spans For Wind Area SR Leg Bolts Resist Compression
Use Moment Magnification Use Clear Spans For KL/r All Leg Panels Have Same Allowable
√ Use Code Stress Ratios Retension Guys To Initial Tension Offset Girt At Foundation
√ Use Code Safety Factors - Guys √ Bypass Mast Stability Checks √ Consider Feed Line Torque
Escalate Ice √ Use Azimuth Dish Coefficients Include Angle Block Shear Check
Always Use Max Kz √ Project Wind Area of Appurtenances Use TIA-222-H Bracing Resist. Exemption
Use Special Wind Profile √ Alternative Appurt. EPA Calculation Use TIA-222-H Tension Splice Exemption
Include Bolts In Member Capacity Autocalc Torque Arm Areas Poles
Leg Bolts Are At Top Of Section Add IBC .6D+W Combination √ Include Shear-Torsion Interaction
Secondary Horizontal Braces Leg √ Sort Capacity Reports By Component Always Use Sub-Critical Flow
Use Diamond Inner Bracing (4 Sided) Triangulate Diamond Inner Bracing Use Top Mounted Sockets
SR Members Have Cut Ends Treat Feed Line Bundles As Cylinder Pole Without Linear Attachments
SR Members Are Concentric Ignore KL/ry For 60 Deg. Angle Legs Pole With Shroud Or No Appurtenances
Distribute Leg Loads As Uniform Use ASCE 10 X-Brace Ly Rules Outside and Inside Corner Radii Are Known
Tower Gusset Gusset Gusset Grade Adjust. Factor Adjust. Weight Mult. Double Angle Double Angle Double Angle
Elevation Area Thickness Af Factor Stitch Bolt Stitch Bolt Stitch Bolt
(per face) Ar Spacing Spacing Spacing
Diagonals Horizontals Redundants
ft ft2 in in in in
L1 1 1 1
148.00-96.75
L2 96.75-47.50 1 1 1
L3 47.50-0.00 1 1 1
Note: For pole sections, center of pressure calculations do not consider feed line shielding.
Shielding Factor Ka
Tower Feed Line Description Feed Line Ka Ka
Section Record No. Segment Elev. No Ice Ice
L1 1 Safety Line 3/8 96.75 - 148.00 1.0000 1.0000
L1 2 5/8" Cable (Lights) 96.75 - 148.00 1.0000 1.0000
L2 1 Safety Line 3/8 47.50 - 96.75 1.0000 1.0000
L2 2 5/8" Cable (Lights) 47.50 - 96.75 1.0000 1.0000
L3 1 Safety Line 3/8 0.00 - 47.50 1.0000 1.0000
L3 2 5/8" Cable (Lights) 0.00 - 47.50 1.0000 1.0000
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Load Combinations
Comb. Description
No.
1 Dead Only
2 1.2 Dead+1.0 Wind 0 deg - No Ice
3 0.9 Dead+1.0 Wind 0 deg - No Ice
4 1.2 Dead+1.0 Wind 30 deg - No Ice
5 0.9 Dead+1.0 Wind 30 deg - No Ice
6 1.2 Dead+1.0 Wind 60 deg - No Ice
7 0.9 Dead+1.0 Wind 60 deg - No Ice
8 1.2 Dead+1.0 Wind 90 deg - No Ice
9 0.9 Dead+1.0 Wind 90 deg - No Ice
10 1.2 Dead+1.0 Wind 120 deg - No Ice
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Comb. Description
No.
11 0.9 Dead+1.0 Wind 120 deg - No Ice
12 1.2 Dead+1.0 Wind 150 deg - No Ice
13 0.9 Dead+1.0 Wind 150 deg - No Ice
14 1.2 Dead+1.0 Wind 180 deg - No Ice
15 0.9 Dead+1.0 Wind 180 deg - No Ice
16 1.2 Dead+1.0 Wind 210 deg - No Ice
17 0.9 Dead+1.0 Wind 210 deg - No Ice
18 1.2 Dead+1.0 Wind 240 deg - No Ice
19 0.9 Dead+1.0 Wind 240 deg - No Ice
20 1.2 Dead+1.0 Wind 270 deg - No Ice
21 0.9 Dead+1.0 Wind 270 deg - No Ice
22 1.2 Dead+1.0 Wind 300 deg - No Ice
23 0.9 Dead+1.0 Wind 300 deg - No Ice
24 1.2 Dead+1.0 Wind 330 deg - No Ice
25 0.9 Dead+1.0 Wind 330 deg - No Ice
26 Dead+Wind 0 deg - Service
27 Dead+Wind 30 deg - Service
28 Dead+Wind 60 deg - Service
29 Dead+Wind 90 deg - Service
30 Dead+Wind 120 deg - Service
31 Dead+Wind 150 deg - Service
32 Dead+Wind 180 deg - Service
33 Dead+Wind 210 deg - Service
34 Dead+Wind 240 deg - Service
35 Dead+Wind 270 deg - Service
36 Dead+Wind 300 deg - Service
37 Dead+Wind 330 deg - Service
Maximum Reactions
Location Condition Gov. Vertical Horizontal, X Horizontal, Z
Load K K K
Comb.
Pole Max. Vert 8 45.17 -30.98 -0.02
Max. Hx 20 45.17 30.98 0.02
Max. Hz 2 45.17 0.02 30.94
Max. Mx 2 3171.06 0.02 30.94
Max. Mz 8 3177.38 -30.98 -0.02
Max. Torsion 9 0.70 -30.98 -0.02
Min. Vert 5 33.88 -15.47 26.79
Min. Hx 8 45.17 -30.98 -0.02
Min. H z 14 45.17 -0.02 -30.94
Min. Mx 14 -3171.07 -0.02 -30.94
Min. Mz 20 -3177.13 30.98 0.02
Min. Torsion 21 -0.70 30.98 0.02
Solution Summary
Sum of Applied Forces Sum of Reactions
Load PX PY PZ PX PY PZ % Error
Comb. K K K K K K
1 0.00 -37.64 0.00 0.00 37.64 0.00 0.000%
2 -0.02 -45.17 -30.94 0.02 45.17 30.94 0.000%
3 -0.02 -33.88 -30.94 0.02 33.88 30.94 0.000%
4 15.47 -45.17 -26.79 -15.47 45.17 26.79 0.000%
5 15.47 -33.88 -26.79 -15.47 33.88 26.79 0.000%
6 26.82 -45.17 -15.45 -26.82 45.17 15.45 0.000%
7 26.82 -33.88 -15.45 -26.82 33.88 15.45 0.000%
8 30.98 -45.17 0.02 -30.98 45.17 -0.02 0.000%
9 30.98 -33.88 0.02 -30.98 33.88 -0.02 0.000%
10 26.84 -45.17 15.49 -26.84 45.17 -15.49 0.000%
11 26.84 -33.88 15.49 -26.84 33.88 -15.49 0.000%
12 15.51 -45.17 26.81 -15.51 45.17 -26.81 0.000%
13 15.51 -33.88 26.81 -15.51 33.88 -26.81 0.000%
14 0.02 -45.17 30.94 -0.02 45.17 -30.94 0.000%
15 0.02 -33.88 30.94 -0.02 33.88 -30.94 0.000%
16 -15.47 -45.17 26.79 15.47 45.17 -26.79 0.000%
17 -15.47 -33.88 26.79 15.47 33.88 -26.79 0.000%
18 -26.82 -45.17 15.45 26.82 45.17 -15.45 0.000%
19 -26.82 -33.88 15.45 26.82 33.88 -15.45 0.000%
20 -30.98 -45.17 -0.02 30.98 45.17 0.02 0.000%
21 -30.98 -33.88 -0.02 30.98 33.88 0.02 0.000%
22 -26.84 -45.17 -15.49 26.84 45.17 15.49 0.000%
23 -26.84 -33.88 -15.49 26.84 33.88 15.49 0.000%
24 -15.51 -45.17 -26.81 15.51 45.17 26.81 0.000%
25 -15.51 -33.88 -26.81 15.51 33.88 26.81 0.000%
26 -0.00 -37.64 -6.41 0.00 37.64 6.41 0.000%
27 3.20 -37.64 -5.55 -3.20 37.64 5.55 0.000%
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Phone: (919) 661-6351 Crown Castle TLI
FAX: (919) 661-6350
Compression Checks
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
ADDITIONAL CALCULATIONS
Wind
Results:
Wind Speed 128 Vmph
10-year MRI 75 Vmph
25-year MRI 85 Vmph
50-year MRI 95 Vmph
100-year MRI 103 Vmph
300-year MRI 118 Vmph
700-year MRI 128 Vmph
1,700-year MRI 140 Vmph
3,000-year MRI 149 Vmph
10,000-year MRI 159 Vmph
100,000-year MRI 187 Vmph
1,000,000-year MRI 207 Vmph
Data Source: ASCE/SEI 7-22, Fig. 26.5-1B and Figs. CC.2-1–CC.2-4, and Section 26.5.2
Date Accessed: Thu Jul 11 2024
Site is in a hurricane-prone region as defined in ASCE/SEI 7-22 Section 26.2. Glazed openings need not be
protected against wind-borne debris.
PGA M : 0.084 TL : 8
S MS : 0.23 SS : 0.18
S M1 : 0.15 S1 : 0.069
S DS : 0.15 V S30 : 260
S D1 : 0.097
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Site Info
BU # 805807
Site Name Fernandina Beach
Order # 683752 Rev. 0
Analysis Considerations
TIA-222 Revision H
Grout Considered: No
Iar (in) 2
Applied Loads
Moment (kip-ft) 3178.00
Axial Force (kips) 45.00
Shear Force (kips) 31.00
*TIA-222-H Section 15.5 Applied
Pole Data
58.3" x 0.375" 18-sided pole (A572-65; Fy=65 ksi, Fu=80 ksi)
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