[TowerTalk] Calculations

[Phil Camera]

Another reason most permitting bodies want PE or SE stamps from one who 
is licensed with the local state is that that person should have more 
thorough and working knowledge of the local soil conditions.  The soil 
varies so widely from state to state, one can not expect an engineer in 
CA to have a working knowledge of the clay conditions in IL or the rock 
in MA or the sand in FL.  Just because the foundation will theoretically 
hold up the tower, "typical" soil is assumed when performing these 
calcs.  The local engineer will merely apply their knowledge of local 
soil conditions.  So all should expect to have to obtain a stamp from a 
local engineer for a permit and you may want it yourself, for peace of 
mind.  Phil  KB9CRY


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> A jurisdiction asking for calculations by a PE are likely to want them 
> to be "wet sealed."
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> There are "wet" seals (where the PE's seal is applied to a drawing or 
> a calculation), and "dry" seals (where you submit a copy