Is it possible that an above-grade structure could support your tower?
Consider gathering up your tower specifications, antenna load data, any
available engineering data from the tower manufacturer, manufacturer's
technical contact information, your below-grade structural design, and
anything else pertinent. Visit a local structural engineer and ask if he
can do a preliminary feasibility analysis for an above-grade structure, and
provide a proposal for a full design if one is feasible. Would probably
cost you a few hours of his labor at most for the preliminary look.
Judicious use of engineering talent can be a money saver!
73, Sam AE5L
----- Original Message -----
From: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <k8ri-on-towertalk@tm.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 3:11 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Problems
> On 1/7/2011 9:46 PM, Mickey Baker wrote:
>>>> 500' from a building. Is that a law for you?
>> Just a conservative recommendation for amateurs who would try demolition
>> of
>> hard rock with high explosives. No, that doesn't mean it is legal, safe
>> or
>> advisable. Your mileage may very. Explosives are dangerous and should
>> only
>> be used by professionally trained people. Don't try this at home. If you
>> might be pregnant, you shouldn't use explosives.
> Depends on a lot of things. I've used measured amounts of dynamite
> within 5 feet of a building foundation. Didn't break any windows and
> didn't crack the foundation. This was in very heavy and almost rigid
> clay, digging a hole for a fuel tank for their oil fired furnace. A lot
> of quarter sticks sure speeded it up.
>
> I will also add that this was a long time ago.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>
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