[TowerTalk] COUPLE O' QUESTIONS

[K0DAN]

Great info, Jim, I will forward that to my buddy who lives on the big rock (not Alcatraz)!

73

Dan
K0DAN

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jim Lux 
Sent: June 07, 2013 19:21 
To: towertalk at contesting.com 
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] COUPLE O' QUESTIONS 

On 6/7/13 2:28 PM, Steve Jones wrote:
> I have put towers on granite for microwave sites.  The foundation term is a
> "rock anchor", so you need the kind of concrete epoxy approved for rock
> anchors.  Probably need to specify a tensile strength as well, which you
> should have noted on the certified foundation plans.
> 73,
> Steve
> N6SJ

You might also see the term "chemical anchor".

Simpson Strongtie is one brand.
I think Hilti sells one too
Pattex is another