This PAN is intended to provide information from a holistic perspective on some of the design considerations for antenna supporting structures, by pointing out that the key reason these structures exist is to support the network infrastructure deployed upon them. While there are various reasons as to why a structural engineer may assess a “failing capacity ratio (i.e., the proposed load exceeds what the code allows for a design event), this PAN focuses on two primary categories of failures: Structural Failure and Network Performance Impacts. The PAN also provides considerations and guidelines for structural engineers to consider when communicating with their End User customer for the benefit of all involved.

 

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