Jim, sounds like you got your permit approved, congrats. Now the fun part
really begins.
>1. What type of beam should be used?
Depends on your guying specs, get a PE.
>2. Where can a satisfactory I-beam be procured inexpensively?
>(Pre-owned, perhaps?)
Scrapyards, try RT135 in Framingham, or rt16 in Everett.
>3. What kind of contractor puts them in?
Pick one in your area, try DJ Morris at 4432599, tell him I sent you.
>4. How deep should the I-beam be placed in the ground versus the
>height above ground?
Get a PE
>5. What is a maximum practical height (I am thinking between 6 and 16
>feet) above ground?
Depends on how much mud you want to pour, Get a PE
>6. Should the I-beam be embedded in concrete?
Always, get a PE
>7. What should be expected in the way of cost for the materials? Cost
>of installation?
Get a PE, then look around for I beam.
>8. Are there standard tables that indicate strength of this kind of
>I-beam installation, which could be used to compare with the Rohn
>concrete anchor strength tables (to show the Building Inspector)
Get a PE
These are all engineering questions best not answered over email from the
reflector. I have already given you some basic engineering specs that show
your tower is overloaded with what you want to put on it, get a PE and
don't mess around. Do it by the book-you don't need more neighbor problems.
Scott
KA1CLX
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jim K1IR
>jimi@designet.com
>Sudbury, MA
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