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1. [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: fernando@waycom.com.ar (Fernando Ronci); Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2001 17:21:44 -0300; Hi all, I know it would be more appropriate to post this consult on a civil engineering forum. It even has nothing to do with RF, but as many of you have a lot of expertise in the tower building fiel; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-02/msg00020.html (8,089 bytes)
2. [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: SPELUNK.SUENO@prodigy.net (EUGENE SMAR); Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2001 18:09:54 -0500; Fernando: As someone who works in the wireless industry, my advice is have a Professional Engineer design your tower foundation for you. You're engaging in a commercial enterprise, wireless Internet; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-02/msg00022.html (9,093 bytes)
3. [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: Laurent Ferracci <l.ferracci@comeca-group.com>; Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 09:25:28 +0200; Dear OMs, My project is to erect a self supporting tower i bought a few monthes ago. The tower is 13 meters (36 ft) high and weights around 250 Kg. I planned to dig a square hole of 4x4x4 (based on w; /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-05/msg00629.html (8,892 bytes)
4. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: Cqtestk4xs@aol.com; Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 07:09:27 EDT; Yes, you can frame out the hole with wood and then backfill it with dirt. Yes, you can put dirt back in the hole before you pour. You really don't have too much choice now that the hole has been dug.; /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-05/msg00630.html (7,467 bytes)
5. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: kr7x@comcast.net; Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 14:52:53 +0000; Laurent: I appreciate your problem. The best thing to do is to extend the concrete above ground so you can visually monitor the condition of the base concerning rust. I would leave the hole as it is.; /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-05/msg00640.html (11,365 bytes)
6. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: "Tom Martin" <tmartin@chartermi.net>; Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 10:10:34 -0500; Laurent That's a huge base for a 36 foot tower! Of course, it all depends what is installed at the top. My 72 foot self supporting tower, with 3 monobanders, has a 4X4X8 foot base. The cage has 6 J-b; /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-05/msg00643.html (13,637 bytes)
7. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: "Roger K8RI on Tower" <k8ri-tower@charter.net>; Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 16:40:41 -0400; Another reason for doing this is drainage. The top of the concrete should be "crowned" so any water tends to run off. http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/tower14.htm shows a good "crowned" concre; /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-05/msg00654.html (13,715 bytes)
8. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: "Keith Dutson" <kdutson@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 16:07:12 -0500; You know, I have heard this many times and completely agree with the need to crown the base. However, my base is flat as a pancake and there is absolutely no sign of any rust or other damage to the b; /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-05/msg00655.html (14,937 bytes)
9. [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: "Bob Maser" <bmaser@tampabay.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:04:18 -0500; I have a 3x3x3 foot concrete foundation in my front lawn that I have been using for my HyGain HyTower antenna. MY plan is to remove the HyGain and enlarge the foundation to 6x6x4. I have heard that i; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00221.html (7,492 bytes)
10. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: Joe - WDØM <WD0M@centurytel.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:10:45 -0700; Hi Bob, I had a similar issue - and resolved it with epoxy/rock cement and drilling holes using a hammer drill to put 25 rebar rods in place. The difference is that my tower base is all above ground,; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00222.html (8,989 bytes)
11. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: "Gary Schafer" <garyschafer@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:31:20 -0500; For the cost of saving one yard of concrete I would think it would be a whole lot more expensive and work than starting over. 73 Gary K4FMX _______________________________________________ ___________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00226.html (8,968 bytes)
12. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: "Mike Fatchett" <mike@mallardcove.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:58:21 -0700; I don't recall what the self supporting height is for 65 or what it can hold at that height. You didn't say what you were going to put in it. I have a 70ft AN wireless tower and it calls for more con; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00229.html (8,984 bytes)
13. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: "Bob Maser" <bmaser@tampabay.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:27:36 -0500; I'm not worried about saving 1 yard of concrete. I want to put the new tower in the same location as the old one(wife's requirement) and I believe that a yard of hardened concrete weighs too much to; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00230.html (9,861 bytes)
14. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: "Bob Maser" <bmaser@tampabay.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:30:02 -0500; The only thing that would threaten the tower is a hurricane and they give plenty of warning. I am going to put a HyGain 205BA on the tower at the 63 foot level. ______________________________________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00231.html (9,737 bytes)
15. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: K7LXC@aol.com; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:49:57 EST; tower in the same location as the old one(wife's requirement) and I believe that a yard of hardened concrete weighs too much to just pull it out of the hole and start over. Right you are, sir. A yard; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00234.html (7,935 bytes)
16. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: "Blake Bowers" <bbowers@mozarks.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:54:57 -0600; Yep, and its and easy lift for a tow truck even. Dig out next to it with a backhoe, and pluck it out. Repour. Better than risking epoxy. _______________________________________________ ______________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00236.html (8,835 bytes)
17. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: "Bob Maser" <bmaser@tampabay.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:58:15 -0500; Then what do I do with it? Pay the tow truck driver to deposit it in a local dumpster? Can you imagine the surprise when they tried to empty it! _______________________________________________ ______; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00237.html (10,827 bytes)
18. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: Eugene Jensen <eugenejensen@nyc.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:09:52 -0500; Here in NJ the local concrete plant will take and recycle it. Just a thought for you. 73 Gene K2QWD Then what do I do with it? Pay the tow truck driver to deposit it in a local dumpster? Can you imag; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00238.html (11,382 bytes)
19. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: "AA6DX - Mark" <aa6dx@arrl.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:12:13 -0800; As to the epoxy ~~~ I spent a couple days a while back researching that subject, and I have NO qualms using epoxy ... if you get the right one, it provides better adhesion to the J bolt (not used any; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00239.html (9,937 bytes)
20. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations (score: 1): Author: Jim Lux <jimlux@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:36:22 -0800; It's a little trickier than that, but not much. What you're looking for are known in the trade as "chemical anchors". There's several different kinds of adhesives available, depending on what you wan; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00244.html (10,831 bytes)

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