[TowerTalk] (Repost) Engineering advice on above ground foundation

[Steve Maki]

David Gilbert wrote:

> And what does your gut feeling tell you about the fluidity of the soil 
> under the base since you've never seen it?  That's what will determine 
> whether his tower tips over or not.  It isn't even possible to "do the 
> math" until someone checks out that soil.

Poor soil can be assumed. If it still looks adequate.....

> This whole discussion amazes me.  If any part of ham radio screams for 
> proper engineering, it is tower and antenna installation.  Why would 
> anyone invest that much money in a project involving health and safety 
> (i.e., liability) based upon "gut feel"?

Agreed, but it's already done. Analysis at this point is not "failure 
analysis"

Steve K8LX