I've seen discussion on the importance of selecting the correct material for a mast. I don't recall ever seeing a discussion on the ratio of mast in the tower versus above the tower. I have a 2" x 0.
I do not have a mechanical engineering background, however since no one else has answered your post I will give it a try. I believe that 1/3 in the tower and 2/3 above the tower works fine for most m
I of course know nothing about this as I am not a Civil PE or a Structural Steel geek... but your concern is not simple.. 1. is overturning moment.. 2. #1 is dependent upon the load on the exposed ma
It depends on what the mast has to do as far as material. I only use DOM where I consider it necessary, otherwise I use structural steel tubing. My whole array is on structural steel tubing. The thru
Scott, I have no background or technical knowledge on this subject; however, I have the same mast that you have. It is mounted in a heavy duty 71 ft motorized tower with about 7 ft inside the tower (