Analytical and Experimental Research on Transmission Towers with Simplified Design

This study aims to develop a simplified transmission tower design by reducing the number of structural members and lowering the slope angle of the main posts, all while ensuring safety. Existing towers are often overengineered, resulting in larger structural footprints, which raises concerns about land acquisition and public complaints. To validate the safety of the simplified design, structural analysis and experimental testing were conducted under ten different loading conditions. Nine of these simulated regular service loads without load factors, while the final test employed a Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) to assess failure loads. A comparison of experimental data with structural analysis confirmed that the simplified design effectively withstood the required design loads and maintained structural integrity.