Valmont® Tubular Utility Structures

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A Lighter, Stronger Alternative

Structural strength can come from many places—design, materials, manufacturing. But it can also come from basic physics. For example, the strength and simplicity derived from the circle over its square and rectangular counterparts.

While traditional structural shapes (square and rectangle) have a history of strength and a place in low-profile or low-voltage situations, their complexity and bulk can be unwieldy. However, tubular structures (circular) provide the same strength with significantly less weight, fewer bolts and lower costs.

Valmont’s designers and engineers have determined that tubular structures are especially beneficial for dead ends, those final structures that hold the largest loads. Tubular termination and dead-end structures also offer:

  • Up to 50% lighter weight

  • Generally simpler connections with fewer joints

  • Higher stiffness per pound

  • High torsional rigidity

  • No weak axis bracing

  • Fewer foundations and reduced number of members

  • Faster erection and assembly

  • Easier access

  • Reduces forces from wind

  • More flexibility in design

TUBULAR STRUCTURES VS. STRUCTURAL SHAPES FOR SUBSTATION TERMINATIONS & DEAD ENDS

  • No weak axis bracing

  • Fewer foundations and reduced number of members

  • Faster erection and assembly

  • Reduces forces from wind

  • More flexibility in design

  • Up to 50% lighter

  • Generally simpler connections for fewer joints

  • Higher stiffness per pound

  • High torsional rigidity

  • Easier access

1-Bay A-Frame Design Comparison

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