[TowerTalk] Guy Effects

[David Robbins K1TTT]

In all likelihood it will be pulled over by the other two sets of guys.


David Robbins K1TTT
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-
> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Dale Martin
> Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 16:23
> To: Tower Talk Reflector
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Guy Effects
> 
> 
> I looked in the archives, but did not see.....
> 
> Given that a properly EHS guyed 70' Rohn 25g tower has it's guys adjusted
> to
> 400lbs tension, what is the effect on the tower when one leg set of guys
> is
> suddenly removed?
> 
> I've wondered and thought and worried about it -- not that it might
> happen,
> but ya never know.
> 
> What, indeed, will happen?
> 
> 73,
> Dale, kg5u
> 
> 
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