[Boatanchors] Tower erection

[Bill Abate]

Gerry,

You should not approach this design with rule of thumb answers.  Where 
is the tower located?  There are standards that define what the design 
wind speed should be in that locale.  What is the wind area of the 
antennas to be installed?  What are the soil loading ratings?  What is 
the surrounding terrain topography? etc.

Hip pocket engineering is not a good idea.  You may be risking people's 
lives.  Get a professional engineer to design the base and check out the 
tower ratings.

73,

Bill, K3PGB



Gerry Steffens 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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