Guía para el diseño de torres de transmisión de alto voltaje, utilizando el código ASCE/SEI 10-15

Abstract

This study seeks to contribute to the development of new regulations that allow updating and optimizing the structural analysis of high voltage transmission infrastructure, at the sub and super structure level (Foundation and lattice towers).

This will be achieved through the comparison between transmission towers built on the project El Inga-San Rafael an Ecuadorian 500KV transmission infrastructure and a proposed design following the code; "Design of Latticed Steel Transmission Structures (10-15)", Issued by the "American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE" with linear 3D models considering soil types and the different wind loads.

As object of study, three different types of towers will be used: Terminal retention tower (Heavy), Suspension tower, Angular retention tower (lightweight). This information will provide a regulation so it can be considered in the New Ecuadorian Code of construction (NEC), or for any study that seeks an optimal design for this type of structures.

Considering the momentum of the Ecuadorian electrical industry has registered in recent years and according to the technological development that the country is experiencing, this project also seeks to increasing mechanisms that promote territorial development, with viable technical and economic recommendations for future projects in Ecuador.