Foundation engineering is a complex step because tower stability begins far below ground level. It involves the use of a rotating helical screw blade, known as an auger, which is attached to a drilling rig. The auger is driven into the ground, and as it rotates, it removes the soil or rock, creating a hole. FO-VC2 JOINT USE - VERICAL MIDSPAN CLEARANCES 48. Structural Standards for antennas and their supporting structures are outlined in ANSI/TIA-222. These set of standards comply with the International Building Code (“IBC”) while providing guidance for the procurement, design parameters, and maintenance and condition assessments of these antenna. The drilled pier foundation design is used for monopoles, self supporting and guyed towers. They are also referred to as drilled footings, drilled piers, drilled shafts, caissons and bored piles.