Training | Design of overhead powerlines using TOWERTraining | Design of overhead powerlines using TOWER

PLS TOWER is the industry standard in overhead power line tower design. This course will teach how to model towers using PLS TOWER from start to finish, including library creation, code setup, creating method 1, 2, & 3 structures, allowable swing angles, sketching and reporting, troubleshooting errors and warnings, and tower families.

• Overview of the PLS Suite of Software

• Getting started
  - Preferences
  - Code selection
  - Restoring backup files

• Engineering
  - Components
  - Geometry
  - Loading
  - Checking and running

• Documentation
  - Sketching
  - Reporting

• Troubleshooting
  - Errors and warnings
  - Non convergence

• Tower families

This course is intended for all tower design engineers who currently use or are planning to use PLS TOWER software. The attendees should have a basic understanding of power line design, the process, and concepts involved. The course is focused on the use of PLS TOWER and no prior knowledge of PLS TOWER is required.

The course does not cover the fundamentals of line design or integration into PLS-CADD; however, a separate course is available.

The class costs €2100 + VAT per person. (Two thousand one hundred Euros + VAT).

A registration form is attached to this document. Seats are limited to the first 15 registrants. We must receive your registration and payment to reserve your seat. The completed registration form must be sent to post@efla.no Once the registration form is received, an invoice will be sent to you for payment to secure your attendance. For further information, you can contact viven@efla.no.

Full payment is required prior to the class and must be received in order to reserve a seat. Seats are reserved on a first-paid first-reserved basis and are limited to 15 people. You will receive an invoice after submitting your application.

Payment can be made directly to the EFLA account. Please send proof of payment and we will confirm receipt of your payment and space on the course. The attendee’s name must be used as reference for the payment.

If one batch payment is being done by a company for several attendees, contact EFLA for a reference number to be used for the batch payment. You will be issued an invoice upon registration.

Confirmed registrants who do not participate or who cancel after 31st of March, will forfeit their entire registration fee. EFLA reserves the right to cancel the training session and will refund the entire class registration fee in the unlikely event this happens.

• Practical, hands-on course, conducted in English.
• The course will take the form of a lecture focusing on core concepts of PLS TOWER. Students will be given exercises to follow and complete during the day and will be assisted by the trainers when needed.
• The class will be held from 8:00 AM to 15:30+ PM (Norwegian Time) Tuesday (2025-04-08) through Thursday (2025-04-10).
• Venue: Central Oslo, Norway
• Each day will consist of a short recap followed by a lecture and practical exercises for the delegates to complete.

• A PC meeting the requirements specified on the PLS website.
• PC must be capable of connecting to the internet.
• Ability to access a Google Drive link to download example files and course material which will be distributed prior to the course.

This is a ‘hands-on’ class where attendees will be learning by using PLS TOWER. Each attendee is expected to have the latest version of PLS TOWER. If an attendee does not have the software available, please contact EFLA so we can make a temporary version available for the duration of the course (additional charges may apply).

*Any audio or video recording of the class is strictly prohibited.