A ground-mounted guyed tower is a tall steel structure designed with vertical columns and guy wires. It is primarily made from structural steel columns and features multiple sets of guy wires around its perimeter to ensure balance, reinforcement, and stability.

Key Characteristics:

• Non-Self-Supporting Design: The tower relies on guy wires for stability and cannot support loads independently. The guy wires are pre-tensioned during construction to enhance the tower’s rigidity.
• Wind Pressure Considerations: The design wind pressure is established based on relevant load standards.
• Height Range: Typically designed for heights between 20 meters and 30 meters.

Advantages:

• Cost-Effective: Utilizes lightweight components that are easy to install.
• Simplicity: Fewer components and bolted connections facilitate relocation and reuse.

Disadvantages:

• Large Footprint: Requires significant ground space.
• Limited Load-Bearing Capacity: Not suitable for heavy loads.
• Reliability Concerns: Lower reliability compared to self-supporting towers.
• Installation Challenges: Difficulties in installing and maintaining guy wires.
• Anchor Point Requirements: High demands for secure anchor points.
• Complexity in Relocation: Numerous components and joints make relocation and reuse challenging.

Ideal Applications:

• Best suited for open mountainous regions, rural areas, and locations with minimal aesthetic considerations.

Construction Timeline:

• Tower Installation: 1 to 3 days.
• Foundation Construction: 25 to 30 days.

Foundation Types:

• The choice of foundation depends on geological conditions. Common foundation types for guyed towers include:
  • Guyed Foundations: Anchor plate foundations and rock anchor rod foundations.
  • Tower Body Foundations: Independent foundations and pile foundations.