[TowerTalk] Distributed tower loads

[Gary Johnson]

Hello TT experts. I'm looking for guidance on how you estimate wind load capacity of a tower when multiple antennas are distributed at various elevations, in addition to top-mast mounting. Short of a full finite-element simulation, perhaps there are simple formulas or spreadsheets that might provide a rough estimate when selecting tower and antenna combinations. I haven't found much so far. Clearly, the Big Guns have worked all this out.
 
This is for long-term planning and dreaming purposes. I live in a CC&R community, but hope to retire in a few years and move to a rural QTH, state T.B.D.  Last time I had a tower I was a teenager! So for now, I save my money, read everything I can get my hands on, and give myself lots to look forward to. This TowerTalk group is a phenomenal collection of experts. Very impressive indeed, and I sure appreciate all the wisdom.
 
73,
Gary, WB9JPS
Livermore, CA