[TowerTalk] Erections (Tower)

[David Robbins K1TTT]

You need to do some more reading...  the answer to all your questions
is: build the base per the manufacturer's drawings, or if it's a
non-standard installation, per a good engineer's drawings.


David Robbins K1TTT
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-
> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of K8fu at aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 19:40
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Erections (Tower)
> 
> I've been reading and learning the past few yrs from this great
reflector
> and
> my kudos to Steve for all his hard work and a great source of info.
Now I
> am
> in need of some info and expertise.
> I'm hoping to erect a Hy-Gain 52SS 52' self supporting twr this
Spring.
> The
> twr utilizes a base mounting plate with 12 holes pre-drilled for bolts
to
> be
> set in concrete.
> My questions are to the  length of the bolts to be set in the concrete
to
> provide adequate support, the necessary grade of steel for the bolts,
any
> special
> hints to ensure the maximum cohesion between the bolts and concrete.
and
> the
> grade of concrete needed. I am also curious as to whether fiber mesh
> concrete
> adds significant strength to the mix.
> Mny Tnx.................
> 
> Froggy   K8FU
> Wister, OK
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