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Re: [TowerTalk] Bearing plate for pier pin foundation?

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Bearing plate for pier pin foundation?
From: K7LXC@aol.com
Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2008 18:13:40 EDT
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In a message dated 10/6/2008 10:46:48 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:

>  Rohn's mechanical drawing of concrete bases for guyed towers  shows a
"bearing plate" on top of the concrete base, apparently concentric  with the
pier pin. I can't find such an article - the only references I  find to a
"bearing plate" are mounting arrangements for a thrust  bearing.
Is this a drawing error?
>  Do I need to place  something between the pier pin base assembly and  the
concrete?


It's a "bearing" plate in that it bears the  weight. There is no bearing in 
there. The plate sits on the concrete pad and  is held laterally by the pier 
pin. 
 
Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH - 
Professional tower services for hams



 



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