MODULAR SEGMENT OF A TOWER

摘要

There is provided a modular segment for a tower which provides additional strength and resistance against deflection due to wind forces and/or weight caused by ice accumulation on the support guy wires. The modular segment has an elongated member and two fasteners mounted in a distal manner on the elongated member, each fastener having at least two fastening points. The modular segment also has at least one tension element mounted on the elongated member, transversally to the elongated member and between the fasteners. Each tension element is provided with at least two anchor points evenly distributed around the elongated member. The modular segment is also provided with at least two wires, each being connected between the corresponding fastening points via the anchor points so as to be evenly distributed around the elongated member. Each of the wires is mounted under tension by means of the at least one tension element.