In a 3,000 foot deep canyon, on the western edge of the Grand Canyon’s south rim, live the Havasupai Indians. Their home, in the Village of Supai, is considered the most remote community in the lower 48. They also have one of the most unique “multimodal” transportation systems you’ll find. With no cars in their community, foot travel, […]
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Here’s a project we’re proud to be connected with. A cousin to the gondola, this aerial tramway in New York City connects the Upper East Side of Manhattan with Roosevelt Island. The Roosevelt Island Tram carries 100 people (tourists, commuters, students) and takes about five minutes to cross the East River. And the role of […]
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Are your structures compliant with the Standard? The Telecommunications Industry Association’s Structural Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas (TIA-222-G) is the industry guide for design and use of communication structures. Many structures are designed by manufactures to meet a specification without the designer ever seeing the project site or fully understanding the owner’s needs. […]
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The design of telecom infrastructure relies on a thorough knowledge of engineering principals, knowledge of the Standard and a good understanding of the project site. When implementing an infrastructure build-out project, the designer should ask a number of questions. Is the structure on a hill or ridge? What is an appropriate wind speed for the […]
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It is all too common for equipment to be installed on communication towers without a structural analysis being conducted. It is also very common for towers, several decades old, to support equipment that they were never designed to carry. Equipment evolves over time and towers must also evolve. The Telecommunications Industry Association’s Structural Standard for […]
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