Analysis
In this study, we will only concern ourselves with the behavior of the Tower as
a cantilever under the influence of wind (figure 4). As the wind blows, internal forces
develop to resist the tendency of the Tower to tip over on its side. These resisting
internal forces can be characterized as a moment. On the following page, general
equations are presented to calculate the moment and forces in the Tower from wind
(figure 5). Also, an example is provided for the moment calculation at the Second
Platform (figure 6).