[Boatanchors] Tower erection

[Bry Carling]

There are many things that you need to consider for such a project. I have been working on one since September of last year that morphed into a much more complicated project than I had planned. I was going to use an old aluminum tower but soon realized it was not strong enough. I kind of had a hunch from the beginning it was going to get complicated. As it turned out we use the same size base that you are describing- 2 1/2 yards of concrete, 3000 PSI with a very substantial rebar frame built inside of it.

Best regards - Brian Carling
 AF4K Crystal Co.
http://af4k.com

Tel: 321-262-5471




> On Jun 30, 2015, at 7:46 PM, Gerry Steffens <gsteffens at bevcomm.net> wrote:
> 
> My son picked up a solid, used 64 foot, free standing Rohn tower.  He lives
> out in the country and is planning multiple uses.
> 
> Research has uncovered that some folks bury one whole tower section as a
> base, with appropriate concrete.  He prefers not to go that direction but
> rather to make a base with irons into the ground.
> 
> A 4 foot by 4 foot by 4 foot concrete mass appears to be a suitable base.
> 
> The question is what methods are used to be certain the tower is true or
> plum?
> 
> Any advice or references appreciated.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Gerry
> 
> 
> 
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