DESCRIPTION

Structural steel analysis and design of a 110 feet high space truss and corresponding reinforced concrete mat foundation for a High voltage transmission tower subject to un-symmetric cable tension, ice, wind and high seismic loads in South America. A trial and error method was required to find the right dimensions for the tower base and right geometry for the tower body.
No information has been communicated about the status of the project.

Location:  General Mills Plant, West Chicago, IL