NET provides Structural Modification and Reinforcement services designed to restore or fortify areas of weathered or damaged telecom structures. NET also performs a full-climb condition assessment prior to designing or recommending any modification or reinforcement. This level of due-diligence ensures a proper design and implementation.
NET also provides Structural Analysis per: The Structural Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas (TIA-222-G) which requires a structural analysis to be performed when a tower experiences one or more of the following changes:
- Change in appurtenance configuration (includes installation of DTV, FM, or wireless communication antennas)
- Structural modification
- Change in serviceability requirements
- Change in the structure classification to a higher class.
NET provides its clients with a vast array of reinforcement/modification services including:
- Guy wire replacement and initial tension adjustment
- Vertical pipe leg grouting & reinforcing
- Diagonal and horizontal bracing replacement
- Mid-bay redundant bracing installation
- Emergency guy anchor replacement for corroded anchor arms
- Repair of damaged connection gussets
- Replacement of deficient connection bolts with new high strength bolts
- Installation and replacement of torque arms to reduce twist and sway deflections
- Installation of temporary frames to brace damaged tower sections
- Stiffener weldments for monopole base plates
- Modifications to foundations at tower base and guy anchors
- Installation of new sections to extend tower height
- Fabrication of mounting frames for the installation of Digital Television (DTV) antennas