[TowerTalk] Fw: Re:[AR902Mhz] Tower Installation

[K7LXC@aol.com]

>  However as far as welding goes, rebar CAN be welded, but it  takes a 
special 
technique, and requires some knowledge of the bar material  and the right 
welding rod.  This isn't a "get the old buzz box out and  tack everything 
together" kind of operation.  And, as always with  structural kinds of 
things, you need to talk to your local regulators.  
 
        It's been my experience  that rebar in tower bases isn't usually 
'structural'. It's primary purpose is to  hold the concrete together while it 
cures to prevent cracks in it. Rebar  schedules are in the drawings for each tower 
so be sure to follow them. 
 
    BTW rebar comes in # sizes; i.e. #4, #6, etc. This  refers to 1/8 inch 
increments. For example, #4 is 4/8ths or 1/2 inch; #6 is  6/8ths or 3/4 inch. 
 
Cheers,
Steve   K7LXC
TOWER TECH