[TowerTalk] RE: Tower bolts

[Bob Kellow, W5LT]

The foundation bolts referred to appear to be for attaching a frame building
(house) to its slab or pier foundation. They are made of A36 steel, which is
the lowest grade (yield strength = 36,000 psi [NOT related to the A#]). I
doubt they are suitable as tower foundation attachment, particularly for a
SS tower. 
See www.pirod.com for the good stuff.

Bob, W5LT

-----Original Message-----
From: darrel [mailto:darrel at vanbuer.net]
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 4:27 PM
To: w9ol at billnjudy.com
Cc: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] RE: Tower bolts

I recently bought some anchor bolts for my tubular tower from
http://www.foundationbolts.net/ I'm a computer guy, not a structural
engineer, but they have a well organized site, fairly wide stock and clearly
describe the features of their products and the standards met.  {They do
seem to specialize in real, appropriately rated anchor bolts, not big-box
store mystery bolts.] I expect you can find cheaper bolts (I certainly found
more expensive sources), but prices were OK and what was shipped matched
their descriptions.
    Darrel AK6I