| To: | "Steve Maki" <steve@oakcom.com>,"towertalk" <towertalk@contesting.com> |
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| Subject: | Re: [TowerTalk] Guying a self-supporting tower |
| From: | "Jim Lux" <jimlux@earthlink.net> |
| Date: | Sat, 9 Apr 2005 21:58:30 -0700 |
| List-post: | <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com> |
> > Guy wire is normally pre-tensioned at 10% of minimum > breaking strength. But the diameter of the guy is chosen in accordance with the expected loads. One wouldn't use 3/4" guy wire on a 100ft tower and tension it to 10% of the breaking strength of 3/4"... _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk |
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