GRISWOLD TOWER SOFTWARE in association with PENN-TECH INTERNATIONAL
introduces
TPT CONTRACTOR©
Twist, Plumb and Tension Reporting Software
The program provides a user friendly, consistent method of recording and reporting the twist, plumb and tension of guyed towers with three (3) faces. The program is designed to be used by owners of the Penn-Tech Tensionmeters and is based on the requirements of TIA-222. Calibration data for each Tensionmeter is provided by Penn-Tech. The calibration data is input by GTS into the program. This makes the program specific to the Penn-Tech Tensionmeter being used in the field.
Capabilities
TPT Contractor© will handle:
TPT CONTRACTOR©
Twist, Plumb and Tension Reporting Software
The program provides a user friendly, consistent method of recording and reporting the twist, plumb and tension of guyed towers with three (3) faces. The program is designed to be used by owners of the Penn-Tech Tensionmeters and is based on the requirements of TIA-222. Calibration data for each Tensionmeter is provided by Penn-Tech. The calibration data is input by GTS into the program. This makes the program specific to the Penn-Tech Tensionmeter being used in the field.
Capabilities
TPT Contractor© will handle:
- 12 levels of guys, with or without torque arms
- 3 rings of guy foundations at different elevations and distances from the tower
- 22 different cable sizes and types
- Twist and Plumb Measurements by either Angular or % of Leg Measurement Methods
- The software only handles towers with 3 faces.
- Twist and Plumb Report in accordance with TIA-222
- Recommended dial reading for Tension Measurements based on tower geometry and temperature at time of measurement
- Screen Shots with all tension data for each cable on the tower
- Tension Report in accordance with TIA-222
- Plan View at each guy level with cable tensions, twist & plumb measurements to assist field crew to better understand how to adjust the tower to correct out-of-tolerance measurements
- Form for tension measurements without tower data
The goal of TPT Contractor is to increase the accuracy of the Twist, Plumb and Tension work being performed by tower contractors working on guyed towers. Each copy of the software contains the calibration data specific to the Penn-Tech Tensiometer being used in the field.
Download a PDF of the TPT Contractor© Training Guide | View Program Overview | View Pricing
Background
TPT Contractor was developed by Bill Griswold, a professional structural engineer, with 37 years of experience and registered in 45 states,. Mr. Griswold is the President & Chief Engineer of Industrial Engineering & Testing Services, known in industry as IETS. Mr. Griswold has been heavily involved in the tower industry for 12 years, helping to develop many of the engineering standards in use today.
This program was developed by Griswold Tower Software of Charlotte, NC. GTS retains all rights to this program and makes no guarantees, written or implied as to the accuracy of this program if not utilized in accordance with the instructions.
Download a PDF of the TPT Contractor© Training Guide | View Program Overview | View Pricing
Background
TPT Contractor was developed by Bill Griswold, a professional structural engineer, with 37 years of experience and registered in 45 states,. Mr. Griswold is the President & Chief Engineer of Industrial Engineering & Testing Services, known in industry as IETS. Mr. Griswold has been heavily involved in the tower industry for 12 years, helping to develop many of the engineering standards in use today.
This program was developed by Griswold Tower Software of Charlotte, NC. GTS retains all rights to this program and makes no guarantees, written or implied as to the accuracy of this program if not utilized in accordance with the instructions.
