[TowerTalk] Anchor Bolt Grade Suitable for Tower Base?
Richard (Rick) Karlquist (N6RK)
richard at karlquist.com
Wed Sep 14 00:18:10 EDT 2005
> I am installing an LM-470 and prefer to use a base plate for the tilt
> base that was designed for retrofit to an already existing concrete pad
> and anchor bolts. The base plate takes three 1-1/2" anchor bolts, which
> will be 27-36" long. I have purchased 10 feet of 1-1/2" threaded rod
> that meets ASTM specification A307A,B or C. Apparently, the stuff is
> known as "common" threaded rod and is the lowest strength available. Is
> this rod suitable for this application?
>
> Tnx and 73,
>
> Joe
> K2XX
It seems to me that the strength of the concrete limits the safe load
you can put on anchor bolts to a low enough value that ordinary steel
is good enough for the bolts.
Rick N6RK
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