[Fourlanders] tower question

[Rogers, Ron]

Yes, fastening a self supporting tower to another structure, radically
reduces the specified concrete base requirements, depending on the tower
size, the structure it is being attached to, the height above ground it
is being attached, and the estimated tower loading. 

I don't have access to the calculations right now but there was quite a
discussion a few years ago on the Repeater Owner's reflector about this
sort of thing and I will go back to see if I can locate any info.

What size is your tower, at what height could you attach it to a
structure, and what is your estimated tower loading (antennas, etc.) do
you anticipate ??

I have erected multiple towers in my career from 30' to 200', some in
concrete and some not, some guyed, some heavily guyed, some not guyed,
etc. 

So each situation is influenced by multiple considerations.


Ron 
WW8RR


-----Original Message-----
From: fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Kim Hensley
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 1:43 PM
To: fourlanders at contesting.com
Subject: [Fourlanders] tower question

Guys,

Anybody in the group a civil engineer, or have access to one?

I have a Universal aluminum tower, self-supporting.  In one sense the
foundation needed is not substantial, but at the same time I would like
to see if I could reduce it.

If I would attach the tower to house, how might that affect the
foundation?

73!

...Kim - WG8S
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