Composite columns for high-salinity areas

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular composite cylindrical or conical mobile base station (BTS) designed for use in high-salinity environments, resistant to UV radiation and weather conditions in coastal and island areas. Specifically, the composite tower consists of layers of carbon fiber or glass fiber reinforcement combined with a highly ductile matrix material to bond the layers. The invention differs in the matrix material of the load-bearing layers; the material and additives of the high-salinity and UV-resistant layer; the thickness of the layers; the order of layering; the orientation of the reinforcing fiber layers; the diameter and thickness of the modules; the length and taper at the overlapping position of each module ensuring rigid, compression-resistant, bending-resistant, and torsional resistance under the weight of the equipment and strong winds; and a solution for preventing corrosion of the metal accessories of the BTS tower in a high-salinity environment.

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