[TowerTalk] [Bulk] Re: Guyed + self supporting /2 ??

[Grant Saviers]

True, only on one leg for Rohn 65 brackets, and they should be attached 
at a Z brace weld as shown.  They come with a (not quite a U) u-bolt 
specially made for going around the leg and the 5/8" bracing rods.  
Unobtainium except from Rohn.

The principal is to transfer the horizontal loads to all R65 legs via 
the bracing.  The 25/45/55 Z braces must need the extra strength of the 
guy bracket ("mounts to tower at any horizontal brace" per Rohn).

Grant KZ1W


On 10/15/2014 3:58 AM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> This is not always correct.  My Rohn 65G guy brackets
> http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/roh-ga65gd only attach to one leg.
>
> John KK9A
>
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> To:	towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject:	Re: [TowerTalk] Guyed + self supporting /2 ??
> From:	"Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk at tm.net>
> Date:	Wed, 15 Oct 2014 03:08:40 -0400
>
> <snip>
>
> Guys should NOT attach directly to the tower legs! This weakens the tower,
> by applying a lateral force to only one leg. ROHN has a guy attachment
> saddle that fits AROUND the tower. The saddle absorbs lateral forces,
> while vertical forces are transferred to the tower. Look at the ROHN site
> for proper guy attachment.
>
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