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OpenTower Designer

Starting at

$4,477.00 USD

Telecom tower structural analysis and design software 

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BENEFITS

Telecom tower analysis and design Confidence

Model, analyze, and validate telecom tower structure with code compliance and scenario-based design workflows.
A 3D lattice telecommunications tower structure modeled in OpenTower Designer, displaying steel framing, climbing ladders, and top antenna arrays.

  • Perform code-compliant tower analysis

    Perform structural analysis using current industry standards to verify tower performance and meet regulatory requirements with confidence.

  • Modernize legacy tower models

    Import legacy tower data and update models to validate performance and extend asset lifecycle.

  • Compare tower design scenarios

    Evaluate existing and proposed configurations to validate structural impact before deployment.

PRICING OPTIONS

Exclusive pricing options

OpenTower Designer

Engineering software for structural tower modeling, analysis, and code-compliant design workflows.

Starting at

$4,477.00 USD

12-month Virtuoso subscription

Includes 1 license and 2 Keys for training or services

  • Design towers, connections, and foundations
  • Compare as-is and proposed scenarios
  • Perform code-compliant structural analysis
  • Import legacy tower models and data
  • Generate detailed engineering reports

More details

Telecom tower structural modeling 

  • Create detailed 3D models of telecom towers and structural attachments 
  • Precisely position equipment, mounts, and feedlines on tower structure 
  • Track tower design changes using layered modification controls 

Tower scenario and design comparison 

  • Compare as-is and proposed tower configurations 
  • Apply hierarchical modification layers for controlled design changes 
  • Evaluate structural impact before field deployment 

Global code compliance & structural analysis  

  • Perform telecom tower analysis using current TIA and global standards 
  • Support updated international codes, including CSA S37:24 
  • Automatically generate wind, ice, and seismic load cases 
  • Verify member capacity and structural performance 

Connection and foundation design 

  • Define bolt patterns and assess connection efficiency 
  • Account for connection effects in member calculations 
  • Design tower foundations and guy support points 

Processor: 

  • Intel Core i7 or similar 

Operating System:

  • Windows 10 x 64

Memory: 

  • 16 GB minimum, 32 GB recommended

USER STORIES

Real stories. Real results.

Realistic visualization improves tower analysis

Johnson Broderick Engineering used OpenTower Designer to replace black-box tools with visual models that support multi-variable simulation and foundation checks.

A close-up of a telecommunications tower with multiple antennas.

Scenario workflows reduce rework and save time

Tower Engineering Professionals used OpenTower Designer’s layered modification and scenario tools to compare multiple code and loading combinations without rebuilding models.

Scenario workflows reduce rework and save time

FAQS

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Telecom tower analysis software is used to model, analyze, and validate the structural performance of towers under various loading conditions. Engineers use it to verify compliance with design standards, assess capacity, and support the design and modification of tower structures. 

OpenTower Designer integrates with OpenTower iQ to connect engineering analysis with digital twin data. Tower models and design outputs can be used within a broader asset management and planning workflow to support more informed decisions across the tower lifecycle. 

OpenTower Designer is used to model, analyze, and validate telecom tower structures. Engineers use it to perform structural analysis, compare design scenarios, verify code compliance, and confirm the impact of proposed modifications before deployment. 

OpenTower Designer supports current TIA and international design standards, including updated regional codes such as CSA S37:24. Engineers can configure load cases and verify member capacity, connections, and foundations against applicable requirements. 

Yes. OpenTower Designer allows engineers to compare as-is and proposed configurations using layered design modifications. Engineers can evaluate structural impact and confirm compliance without rebuilding models from scratch. 

Yes. OpenTower Designer allows engineers to bring existing tower models and historical data into a modern, graphics-enabled engineering environment. This enables validation, updates, and scenario analysis without recreating projects from scratch. 

OpenTower Designer is built for structural engineers, tower design firms, consultants, and infrastructure teams responsible for tower modeling, compliance validation, and upgrade assessments 

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