You need to do some more reading... the answer to all your questions
is: build the base per the manufacturer's drawings, or if it's a
non-standard installation, per a good engineer's drawings.
David Robbins K1TTT
e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net
web: http://www.k1ttt.net
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-
> bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K8fu@aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 19:40
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Erections (Tower)
>
> I've been reading and learning the past few yrs from this great
reflector
> and
> my kudos to Steve for all his hard work and a great source of info.
Now I
> am
> in need of some info and expertise.
> I'm hoping to erect a Hy-Gain 52SS 52' self supporting twr this
Spring.
> The
> twr utilizes a base mounting plate with 12 holes pre-drilled for bolts
to
> be
> set in concrete.
> My questions are to the length of the bolts to be set in the concrete
to
> provide adequate support, the necessary grade of steel for the bolts,
any
> special
> hints to ensure the maximum cohesion between the bolts and concrete.
and
> the
> grade of concrete needed. I am also curious as to whether fiber mesh
> concrete
> adds significant strength to the mix.
> Mny Tnx.................
>
> Froggy K8FU
> Wister, OK
> Charlies Whiskey......When You Care Enough To Send the Very
> Best..................
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>
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> Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041
with
> any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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