OK, I will test that theory and measure which way he falls.
Do I need to place any padding under the estimated direct of fall, or do
we want to test his durability to impact as well?
Kim
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bruce Thivierge [SMTP:bruce_thivierge@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 8:14 AM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Fwd: KYTV, Channel 3 - Springfield, MO -
> Television tower top...
>
>
> From what I understand, when under excessive pressure and strain his
> most
> common failure mode is to collapse in on himself rather than fall over
> like
> a tree ;-)
>
> 73 Bruce W1RJ
>
>
> >
> >As it turns out, I am taking Steve (K7LXC) to lunch on Monday.
> >I will attempt to find out what his "ultimate breaking strength" is
> and
> >report back.
> >
> >Cheers!
> >
> >Kim - K7IM
> >
> > >
> > > Steve wrote:
> > >
> > > >Cheers,
> > > >Steve K7LXC
> > > >Professional tower guy
> > >
> > > Wow - I've never met a professional tower guy before. Is it a
> boring
> > > job?
> > > Are you non-conductive? What is your ? :-)
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>
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