[TowerTalk] 50' on 12" slab

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Hello, Mike;

The other responses I see are correct; the balcony must be capable of 
safely supporting the weight of the tower and equipment plus any other 
load that may be on it.  The concrete structure must be capable of 
resisting all bending moments, including the wind loading on the tower 
and equipment. Concrete doesn't resist much bending unless it is 
properly reinforced with material capable of resisting tension.   A 
failure of an architectural feature such as a balcony  may be 
catastrophic.  Get a professional analysis, signed by someone licensed 
to analyze and approve your proposal, to limit your personal liability.

73 de WOØW

Mike Wrigglesworth wrote:

>Hello,
>
>I'm hoping to install a 50' self-supporting tower onto a 12" concrete slab
>that is a balcony on a building within a plant.  The balcony is 17' above
>grade and has a surface 12' x 17'. 
>
>Is this possible or will I need to install a 70' tower in a full foundation
>at grade?
>
>Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
>
>Regards,
>
>Mike
>
>
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