ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Lattice tower

Ok, so imagine you are building a tower to reach the sky, but you want it to be very strong and sturdy like a big tree. So, instead of building it with solid materials like bricks or concrete, you decide to use small pieces of metal that are connected together.

These metal pieces form a pattern that looks like a bunch of triangles all connected to each other. This pattern is called a lattice, which is like a web or net of tiny squares.

When you put all these metal pieces together in the lattice pattern, it creates a really strong tower that can withstand high winds, heavy loads, and other stresses. Plus, it’s much lighter than a solid tower made from one big piece of metal, which makes it easier to transport and install.

So, in short, a lattice tower is a really strong and durable tower made of small metal pieces that are connected together in a lattice pattern to make it light and strong.