[TowerTalk] Guy anchors

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 99-09-18 07:28:47 EDT, w2up@mindspring.com writes:

> If it truly is the case that there is little or no oxygen in the concrete, 
>  why do they tell you to make sure the rebar is competely within the 
>  concrete? If it sticks out, it would only rust/corrode where metal is 
>  in contact with the soil.

      The problem is that the rust will migrate over time so eventually all 
the rebar is rusted and structurally useless. 

Cheers,   Steve    K7LXC
http://www.championradio.com

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