Automating tower geometry and sectional analysis

[giovanniboscu]

Hi everyone,

I'm sharing a small Python utility I've been developing called Continuous Section Field (CSF). It's currently in a beta stage (v0.9.1), and I've used the NREL 5-MW Reference Tower as a test case for geometry discretization.

The tool focuses on:

• Modeling non-prismatic members using ruled surfaces.
• Calculating sectional properties (A, I, Ip) along the tower height.
• Providing a simplified estimation of torsional rigidity ($J$).

I'm making the code available in case it's of interest to anyone working with tower geometry or needing a starting point for sectional analysis. Since it is a beta version, any feedback or suggestions on the approach would be greatly appreciated.

• Repository: giovanniboscu/continuous-section-field
• DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18063426

Thanks!

[andrew-platt]

Thanks for your contribution to the community!

We should add a link to this in our documentation:

• Add link to CSF in documentation