[TowerTalk] TOWER REPAIR QUERY

[T. A. Russell]

CAN  THIS  TOWER  BE  SAVED?

I have a 55 foot TV type tower (12 inches on a side with horizontal
steps every 2 feet) guyed at 25 and 50 ft. with 3/16 inch guy wire.
The legs and steps are 1-1/4 inches in diameter and made of 
galvanized steel.  The bottom section was set 30 inches in the ground.  

Apparently I left a piece of string tied around one leg at the ground
level and this leg has rusted completely through.  It has separated 
approximately 1/8 inch at the break.

Can this leg be braced and supported adequately so as not to 
require dismantling and rebuilding?  If so, how would you suggest
going about it?

de Tom N4KG

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