Clearly the foundation is everything when putting up a self supporting
tower. Limestone is very possibly digable for this purpose with right
machine. You should talk to a backhoe guy that has a good size CAT, John
Deere, or Kubota and has done jobs in similar terrain. Assuming you have
the access to get to the site - which can sometime be an issue for the
larger machines. It is amazing what one of those big machines can do for
holes the size of our stuff.
If the guy knows the area, he will typically not waste your time or his if
its not doable. Especially if he has a bit of flexibility to adjust the
spot.
Ed N1UR
Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2019 19:34:57 -0400
From: Charles Lind <cxl24@case.edu>
To: TowerTalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Tower foundation and bedrock
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I have the opportunity to put up a TX-455 tower on the property of my
brother-in-law: 200+ acres and no zoning issues. He says, however, that
there is limestone bedrock about only three feet down. Before I start
Digging pilot holes, is there any advice a how to proceed with providing a
solid foundation if this is the case.
Tnx, Chuck, N8CL
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