>> If I should ever lose a top guy wire or its anchor, should I expect
>>to have the tower collapse instead of bending?
> Interesting question. According to the information that I've seen, a
>guyed tower will fall typically within a circle around its base approximately
>30% of its height. It doesn't "fall over" because it is constrained, or
>tethered, by the remaining guy wires. Talk about a pile of scrap...
>
> BTW, this probably shoots the heck out of tower building set-back
>regulations.
So, what happens to a self-supporting tower when it decides to fall? Does
it typically stay within that 30% of height... or will my future tower hit
my neighbor's house? (just planning my answers when the neighbors start
asking once I do choose a tower and put it up)
- Scott KA9FOX
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