The deflection is quite easy to calculate with a good level of accuracy given that I'm using a minimum of 10 segments.
I've compared the outputs of my software to Microstran, Mstower, PoleCAD, and POLO - so far all are within 5-10%. The premise of my software is that the analysis and design of...
The reason for calculating the first order natural frequency is to determine whether or not it is below 1.0 Hz and therefore is wind sensitive and therefore requiring specific provisions of AS 1170.2 to be applied. Other than seismic actions - which is outside the scope of my software - I'm not...
I've been doing some reading up on how best to automate natural frequency calculations for cantilevers of arbitrary and non-uniform cross-section. After reading "Structural Dynamics" by Mario Paz as well as an old British Standard for chimneys, it seems that the Rayleigh method might be what I...
Hi guys, long time lurker and a first time poster.
I'm writing some analysis software for Australian codes for steel monopoles. The software splits each pole segment into 10 smaller pieces with their own specific diameters and properties. Design shears and moments are calculated using the...
