Structural Analysis
Today’s fast-paced wireless communications industry demands rapid decision making from wireless carriers seeking prime antenna locations and from site owners seeking to maximize earnings through colocation. LBA’s specialized technologies can give you the edge you need. In just two weeks, LBA can complete a detailed structural analysis and foundation assessment of any tower. Future colocation analysis on the same tower takes only one week.
- A complete report - We provide you with AutoCAD drawings, a summary of existing and proposed antennas, site photos, a detailed summary of findings, and knowledge of past reports on the given tower.
- TIA/EIA and local/state standards conformance - We determine this through two kinds of computer modeling of all relevant properties, such as mast bending, tower twist, and maximum stress in windy and icy weather.
- Annual inspection and maintenance - We simplify this increasingly critical part of tower ownership with an annual checklist, site photos, and the ability to correct most deficiencies at the time of inspection.
- You can depend on LBA to meet your needs in the most rapid, accurate, and complete manner available.
- Additional Services:
- Site design
- Site acquisition
- Open, short, and load sweep testing
- RF Compliance
- Antenna and coax installation
- Environmental studies
- AM Detuning
- AM Colocation
Foundation
Wizard™ -
Dispersive Wave Testing
Foundation Wizard™ dispersive wave testing is a revolutionary technology for
testing the depth and structural integrity of tower foundations. Unlike soil excavation,
Foundation Wizard™ tests provide data for accurate structural analysis without compromising
the foundation, soils or tower grounding components. Foundation Wizard™ testing makes site
assessments complete and expedites your evaluation of tower earning potential.
APPLICATIONS
- Any tower where construction documents are not available or construction methodology is unknown.
- Real estate transfers or site audits with due diligence requirements.
- Existing towers being considered for colocation opportunities or equipment retrofitting.
ADVANTAGES
- Earning potential can be rapidly assessed.
- Load bearing soils are not disturbed.
- Tower service is not disrupted.
- Major defects in foundation (breaks, voids and deterioration) are easily identified.
- Destructive core drilling of slabs and pile caps is avoided.
- Individual piles can be analyzed where access to the top or edge of the pile is available.
| Fast | Accurate |
| Foundation testing requires only a few hours where top surface is exposed. | Range of possible error is only –3% to +6% for concrete structures. |
| Timely | Complete |
| Evaluation of sites prior to acquisition identifies and averts problems and potential for down-time. | Multiple configurations and construction materials (concrete, timber and steel) can be tested. |
Foundation Wizard™ Technical Information
For more information, call 800-522-4464.
3400 Tupper Drive (27834),
P.O. Box 8026
Greenville, North Carolina 27835
800-522-4464 / 252-757-0279 / Fax 252-752-9155
Email: Lbagrp@Lbagroup.com
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