Fw: [TowerTalk] Re: Tower base hole?

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/7/03 11:29:22 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
rgshauger at myyellowstone.net writes:

> I have noticed many of tower bases designs are being redesigned for larger
>  and deeper bases for the exact same tower model.

    The TIA-222 is the Tower Standard and periodically undergoes revisions as 
do the various building codes; i.e. UBC, etc. 

    Also the different bases could be designed for different windspeeds and 
overturning moments. 
>  
>  Is there a reason for this, other than manufacturing liability issues?

    Tower companies are insurance-driven enterprises. They're reluctant to 
tell you the customer anything. That's why it's almost impossible to get any 
specific non-published info from them and they won't let you talk to any 
engineers. 

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
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