[TowerTalk] Guy Anchor Failure

[designserv@ipass.net (LYN Williams)]

n4kg@juno.com wrote:
> 
> Are you suggesting that the concrete be filled to above ground?
> 
Not at all, although that should work well as long as the total
concrete weight and size are big enough for the job. However, if you
scan the archives for "protective coating" you will find a K7LXC
suggestion about protecting galvanized coatings with roofing tar or
other preservatives. 

> Most (concrete) anchor designs in the Rohn catalog show them
> buried underground to obtain the additional holding power of the
> earth. 

Right. Mine are in a huge chunk of concrete with more width than
height in order to have a large surface area supporting a lot of dirt
on top and to provide a large resistance to being dragged through the
undisturbed soil beside the concrete.
 
> The unprotected shaft has the same exposure
> to the earth above as a screw anchor shaft.

Not when coated properly.

Lyn, W4WDN

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