The tower shakes in winds of level 6 – what is the cause of this problem?
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When the new tower has no material loaded in it, it shakes at wind speeds of level 6 – is this a problem? If so, what could be the cause of this issue?
There are many possible reasons. The shaking mentioned by the poster needs to be converted into corresponding data in order to facilitate others in helping to determine the issue. If the wind load check passes, then generally there should be no problems.
In any legitimate design firm, it’s normal for the structure to sway under wind speeds of level 6; it also depends on the height and diameter of the tower. You can also check the design specifications for this tower to find out what the wind load is. You can ask the manufacturer of the tower.
No problem. When designing towers, wind load is one of the important parameters that must be taken into account; those who design towers will consider this factor. Additionally, in tower design, the minimum wind rating is level 7 – level 6 is acceptable. If there is no shaking, then there’s no issue.
What a huge tower; if its shaking can be seen, then there’s a problem with the design or with the foundation
The tower does shake, but if the amplitude of the shaking is too large, it will cause problems
1 Wind load considerations must be taken into account in the design of tower equipment; the design parameters for the base, foundation, and bolts are selected based on the wind strength in each region. 2 I don’t know the diameter of your tower; if it is small, there should be a fixed connection between the tower and the frame, so that no problems will arise. If it’s not a diameter issue and the design data is correct, it should be normal. 3 The tower at our facility also sways in strong winds (diameter 2500, height 36 meters)
If it was designed by a reputable design institute, there’s no need to worry; some degree of shaking is normal. It’s likely that adding materials will enhance the tower’s stability and reduce shaking. If it wasn’t designed by a reputable institute, then the shaking might indicate a problem. It’s necessary to consider whether additional intermediate supports should be added, depending on the severity of the shaking.
It’s normal for the tower to sway, but the extent of that swaying can only be felt when you’re on the tower; if the swaying is visible to the naked eye, then there’s a serious problem – there must be a design flaw!
It is normal for the tower to sway slightly in windy conditions; as long as it does not exceed the design values, there is no problem.
When designing towers, wind load is one of the important parameters that must be taken into account. If the wind load assessment is successful, then there are generally no issues
It is normal for level 6 to cause some degree of shaking, which is caused by its own natural vibration frequency and wind loads; this may be due to a high slenderness ratio and high flexibility. As long as the design is sound, there is no need to worry, but if the shaking exceeds the allowable limits, attention should be paid and the cause should be investigated.
Wind force 6: it shakes normally; it would be abnormal if it didn’t shake
I didn’t make it clear at the beginning: our tower has a diameter of 1800 mm and a height of 60 meters; when there is a wind force of level 6, the top of the tower may sway by more than 0.5 meters, and it feels as though you’re on a ship in a windy day.
This is a normal phenomenon. A tower with a height of 1800 meters, being over 60 meters tall, naturally experiences some swaying at its top. Wind loads were taken into account during the design of such towers. Even for towers we design with a height of 1000 meters, around 30 meters tall, there is swaying when standing on their tops, and this happens even when the wind strength is not at level six
How much does it shake? Even towers will sway slightly~ It’s abnormal if they don’t sway at all
Towers generally shake. It depends on what the height and diameter of your tower are Calculations are carried out based on local soil types, wind pressure, seismic loads, whether the tower has a concrete frame, and a range of other parameters such as diameter, tower height, and the tower’s operating weight (SW6 can be used for this); if the calculations pass, then there is no problem. I went to the site and entered a tower over 30 meters tall; it was shaking quite a lot, but it wasn’t a problem because I had seen the calculations.
It is normal for the tower to sway within the allowable deflection range, as there is proof that the stress checks have been passed.