[TowerTalk] Odd radial field question

[jimlux]

Charlie Gallo wrote:
> Hi Gang, Here is an odd one - I live on a smallish (42x98) lot in
> NYC, and Verticals are an issue because of the problem stringing
> radials.
> 
> My driveway (currently asphalt ) is coming apart, and I'm seriously
> thinking of having a concrete driveway put in.  Now, like a LOT of
> driveway, it'll have steel reinforcing mesh in it.  Do you guys see
> any value in tieing all the mesh panels together electrically
> (passing wires under things like the expansion joints) and making the
> driveway, in effect, one big radial field?  It's by far the largest
> part of the property NOT covered by the house/garage
> 

Actually, based on the reported experience with Ufer grounds, you don't 
have to make any special efforts to bond the mesh sections. The bulk 
concrete connects it well enough.