​Shapemaker Engineering Deep Dive Series

​​Episode 1: Understanding Orography Impact on Telecom Towers

​​Orography can significantly influence wind loading and structural behaviour of telecom towers, yet it is often simplified, misunderstood, or ignored in everyday workflows.

​​In the first webinar of the Shapemaker Engineering Deep Dive Series, we take a focused look at orography impact. We connect theory, standards, and practical application to help you understand when orography matters, how it is defined in Eurocode, and how it is handled in Shapemaker.

​This session is designed for both engineers and non-engineers who work with tower models and need confidence in the assumptions behind orography-related inputs and results.

​​What we will cover

​​• Why orography matters and when you should care about it, even if you are not a structural engineer
• A clear, intuitive explanation of what orography is and how Eurocode treats it
• How Shapemaker calculates orography effects and what users need to input or review
• Walkthrough of real-world examples showing how different site conditions affect results
• Common pitfalls and engineering considerations when applying orography factors

​​Speakers

​​Jonas Åsnes Sagild
Motivation and practical perspective from working with tower owners and operators

​​Andrzej Bączkowicz
Senior Civil Engineer at Shapemaker with 17 years of industry experience
Theory, standards, and detailed engineering insights

​​Format

​​• Technical deep dive
• Live walkthroughs and examples
• Engineering focused discussion
• Q&A

​​Who should attend

​• Engineers working with telecom towers
• Non-engineers who model towers or review analysis results in Shapemaker
• Towercos, MNOs, and consultants working with complex sites
• Teams responsible for modelling assumptions, reviews, or decision-making

​​Outcome

​​After the session, you will have a clear understanding of orography impact, how it is defined by standards, and how it is applied in Shapemaker. You will be better equipped to judge when it matters, how to model it correctly, and how it affects your structural results.