[TowerTalk] Weak Link in Guy System?

[Dale L Martin]

> Overengineering isn't always safe. For example, suppose you use
> guy wire rated at 20,000 lbs. on a Rohn 25. Follow the rules and
> tighten to 10%. The downward forces from the increased guy
> tensions could cause the tower to buckle in between guys. (the
> numbers are for illustrative purposes only, not calculated to buckle
> the tower).
>

Barry,

Wouldn't you just tension for the spec'd cable (e.g., 400 lbs for a 4,000 lb
cable) and not for the larger cable being used?

73,
dale, kg5u



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