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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower installtion question
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists@subich.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 09:39:49 -0500
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I'd start by checking with an ARRL Volunteer Consulting Engineer.
The generic aluminum tower may be problematic if you do not have
specifications on the material.

BTW, I would never bury aluminum in concrete, find or make an
appropriate base section/stubs.

73,

  ... Joe, W4TV


On 2015-01-16 9:15 AM, bcarling@cfl.rr.com wrote:
Many thanks for the explanation, Joe.

In considering whether to forge ahead, do you have any suggetsions about 
finding some help
making the claculations for this? It's a no name brand aluminum tower, 3 
sections each 8
feet long. 2-3 feet woul dbe burie din concrete, and about 4 feet of HD steel 
mast out the top.

Brian

On 16 Jan 2015 at 8:29, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:


Seminole County, FL was 100 MPH based on the old "fastest mile"
standard.  Without finding a new chart that uses "peak gust",
139 MPH would seem to be equivalent.  Requiring the calculations
or a PE certification for building permit is within reason under
PRB-1.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2015-01-16 7:50 AM, bcarling@cfl.rr.com wrote:
Greetings,

My local city Building Department wants me to prove that my proposed (24 foot) 
tower
installation with a 3 element beam for 17m & 12m can withstand 139 mph winds 
before they
will issue a permit.

Does this sound even remotely reasonable and compliant with PRB-1 ?

Thanks for your views - Brian Carling AF4K

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