Tower section, tower cap

As important components of tower structures,tower section, tower cap have their own unique structural forms.
一、The structural form of the tower section
The tower section is the basic constituent unit in tower structures,usually divided and assembled according to specific designs.The structural form of tower sections varies depending on the material and purpose,but generally has the characteristics of fixed lower end and free upper end.Here are some common tower section structural forms:
1.Steel tower section:
Mainly using steel materials such as steel pipes,angle steel,round steel,etc.Steel tower sections typically use spatial trusses or spatial rigid frame structures to ensure sufficient rigidity and stability.The tower sections can be connected by flanges or directly welded to ensure the overall structural stability.
2.Reinforced concrete tower section:
Using reinforced concrete materials.Reinforced concrete tower sections may adopt frame,cylindrical or other forms to adapt to different process requirements and foundation conditions.Most of them are on-site pouring construction,but prefabricated components can also be used for assembly.
二、The structural form of the tower cap
The tower cap is located at the top of the tower structure and mainly serves to support and fix the upper structure.The structural form of the tower cap also varies depending on the material and purpose.Here are some common forms of tower cap structures:
1.Steel tower cap:
Mainly using steel materials such as seamless steel pipes,round steel,angle steel,etc.Steel tower caps typically adopt a truss structure,with the main chord and web members connected as a whole through welding or bolts.There are various forms of tower cap structures,including vertical,forward leaning,and backward leaning,to meet different process requirements and aesthetic needs.
2.Reinforced concrete tower cap:
Using reinforced concrete materials.Reinforced concrete tower caps may be assembled using cast-in-place or prefabricated components,with a relatively simple structural form,but still requiring sufficient rigidity and stability requirements.
In tower cranes,the tower cap,as an important component of the slewing support,has a more complex structural form.The tower cap rotary crane rotates the boom through the slewing support on the tower cap.This type of tower cap usually has high stiffness and load-bearing capacity to meet the working requirements of the crane.
In summary,the structural forms of tower sections and tower caps vary depending on the materials and purposes used.When designing and selecting,it is necessary to comprehensively consider factors such as specific process requirements,foundation conditions,and aesthetic needs.