Richard Boyd wrote:
> >From what I've heard a pier pin base is a more effective way of addressing
> unwanted torque, twisting, stress on welds, etc. in a tower...in severe
> winds let the tower turn as it will on a pier pin. Of course it won't turn
> far with the guys restraining it, but much or most of the torque on the
> stress will be handled harmlessly.
>
> The main and/or only disadvantage of a pier pin base, as I understand it, is
> the necessity of temporary guys during installation of the first few
> sections, until you get to the first permanent guy level. 73 - Rich, KE3Q
>
> As always, I reserve the right to be wrong.
Hi Richard,
I think you've got it right!
73, Kurt
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