Simplified Monopole Tower Reinforcing

Supporting the telecommunication industry’s demand for tower capacity expansion, to meet growth requirements for co-location and data exchange infrastructure, Hutter Trankina Engineering has designed and patented a simplified, cost-effective monopole tower reinforcement scheme.

Construction costs typically under $25K for up to 2 additional carriers

Unobtrusive

Low profile system ideal for zoning-sensitive communities

Incrementally Expandable EXPANDABLE

Upgrade the tower in stages. As the industry expands incrementally, so can your tower. Incremental expansion conserves precious capital expenditures by aligning cash outflows with the pace of growth.  This patented approach to tower reinforcing consists of uniquely shaped, high strength stiffening elements. These elements are attached to three sides of the tower, typically extending to 60% of the tower height. Given their low profile, 1” - 2”, the stiffeners are barely visible from a short distance away. At the base, gusset plates are used to distribute the increased load over the existing base plate.

Case History

Location: Chicago, Illinois market

Tower Owner: Major tower company

The Client owns a strategically located tower near the heart of the city. Existing monopole was built as a single-carrier pole. Client would like to accommodate two additional carriers who are extremely interested in the site.

Hutter Trankina Engineering’s simplified monopole reinforcing.  Low profile/high strength stiffening elements were added to three faces of the tower.  Given the minimal size of the stiffeners, the tower appeared virtually unchanged, which averted any zoning issues.  The stiffeners, which extended 60’ above the base, allowed for the expansion of two additional carriers.

$26K/3 Days

Substantial