Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:33:09 -0400
I see this as a safety issue and doing things differently than the manufacturers design and limits is risky, even if they do design in a substantial CYA safety factor. Changes can cost your insurance
Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:42:14 -0400
On 10/16/2014 8:30 AM, john@kk9a.com wrote: I think that the concern (on towertalk) is that guying adds compression to the tower legs. All of the self supporting towers that I have seen have stronger
No you didn't read it correctly Roger. His opinion was exactly as stated, that a guy system could be designed for a (existing) self supporter that would favorably impact the load rating. Maybe only a
Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 01:28:41 -0400
On 10/16/2014 9:29 PM, Steve Maki wrote: No you didn't read it correctly Roger. His opinion was exactly as stated, that a guy system could be designed for a (existing) self supporter that would favor
We have discussed this subject many times before and it appears to be a waste of time as some folks have completely forgotten that SELF SUPPORTING TOWERS CAN BE GUYED. Thirty seven years of guying se
And I'm going to stick with a specif statement as what you have is an opinion. "Never guy a self supporting tower unless you have the installation engineered" or the manufacturer's blessings. You onl
Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 00:19:51 -0400
That was not the subject, the subject was adding guys to an existing tower. (5) up to 132 feet is enough added proof, and besides it is manufacturer approved. Didn't I say, "If manufacturer approved,
Author: Hans Hammarquist via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 14:55:58 -0400
You are right, Doug When it comes to structures like towers you have to take in consideration the buckling effect. Just an extreme example; a long steel wire cable has no strength in compression but
When it comes to structures like towers you have to take in consideration the buckling effect. Just an extreme example; a long steel wire cable has no strength in compression but all its strength in
Well said Stan. Off Topic, but I remember 40 years ago, riding around Fayetteville drinking jug wine with you, Rick, and Holly. Better days. Ed WA5RHG Stan Stockton <mailto:towertalk%40contesting.com