[TowerTalk] Guy Anchor Failure

[LYN Williams]

n4kg@juno.com wrote:
> 

> Lyn,  you neglected to indicate the FAILURE  MODE.
> 
It appeared to me that both failures were probably due to the shaft
being too short or the screw too small for the type of soil -or both-,
so the anchor worked looser with changing soil moisture over time.

> Did the SHAFT corrode?  If so,  how would a concrete
> anchor be less susceptible?

Neither shaft appeared to be corroded to the danger point. 

> Proper size selection IS important!
> 
It apparently WAS important, but my concern is that a larger size
would only have delayed the danger until corrosion could do the deed. 

With an achor properly protected in concrete, I think corrosion would
be retarded as compared to an anchor in direct contact with soil.

Lyn, W4WDN

Lyn, W4WDN

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