| Summary: | Installation of antenna masts and towers that have cellular signal transmission equipment
mounted represents a relevant problem in the urban development. Given its density, as well as the
multiplicity of multistory residential and offi ce buildings, masts can be mounted onto existing buildings
and structures. For this purpose, the analysis of a metal mast itself and a ceiling panel on which it is
to rest should be performed in respect of different types of loading. This task is of utmost importance,
since original designs of buildings fail to take account of any supplementary static or dynamic loads.
Numerical and analytical methods are used for the purpose of the analysis. The analysis of cellular
signal transmission masts is performed numerically with the help of a software programme, while the
calculation of the ceiling panel is performed on the basis of a combined scheme. As a result, the authors
demonstrate the safety of installation of high-altitude masts onto existing structures exposed to
varying loads, including wind and ice loads.
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