[TowerTalk] Rohn base specs

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/15/2011 7:22:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
towertalk-request at contesting.com writes:

>  Looking at the Rohn base specs, I am quite surprised at  the 
requirements,
assuming I read it right.  For a base, without  piers, the specs call for a
14'-3" X 14'-3" X 4' concrete base ( 30.1 cubic  yards).

>  To me that seems like considerable over  kill.


    Umm, so you're an engineer who has calculated the  relative forces to 
arrive at that conclusion? I suggest you follow the LXC  Prime Directive to 
"DO what the manufacturer says" in order to construct a  reliable and safe 
installation. 
 
Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
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