[NCARC] Fwd: Re: Towers

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Hi Guys,
 
My previous home was sold to me by a ham who had installed  an 80' Rohn 45 
tower on the property and needed it to be  engineered. I've got the documents in 
front of me.
 
The blueprint was drawn by Empire Laboratories, Inc., "Geotechnical  
Engineering and Materials Testing", PO Box 503, 301 N. Howes, Fort Collins  80522, 
484-0359. It shows an elevation view, guy wire layout, concrete anchor,  and 
concrete base.
 
There's also a plot plan that shows where the tower was to be  located in 
relation to the house, irrigation ditch, lot lines, and county  road.
 
The previous owner applied for and received a variance to build the  tower. 
There's also a building permit signed by the appropriate officials.
 
Hope this helps -
 
73,
Bob
 

Hi,  folks.

Can anyone suggest a PE to Chris (see below) for his tower work  up in 
Estes Park?  I've included his address in the cc: since he's  not on this 
list.

Many thanks,
Kevin Bier, K7VI (ex-KB0EBH in  Greeley)

-------- Original Message --------
Subject:      Re: Towers
Date:     Tue, 03 May 2005 17:32:31 -0600
From:  Chris M <chrism at peakpeak.com>
To:      <UpTheTower at aol.com>



On 12/6/04 7:54 PM,  "UpTheTower at aol.com" <UpTheTower at aol.com> wrote:

> In a  message dated 12/3/2004 1:34:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, Chris M
>  <chrism at peakpeak.com> writes:
> 
>> I think I missed the  window this year, it's been really cold and the 
ground
>> is probably  pretty much frozen now.  I had some back trouble and got
>>  sidetracked with that.  Will pick it up in the Spring.
> 
>  Yeah, it happens.
>> 
>> I don't understand why tower  manufacturers don't get a PE stamp in every
>> state with a drawing  they can supply to everyone that wants to use their
>> tower (pending  soil condition check)
> 
> Uh, it's a cost and liability factor?!?  It's your responsibility to get the
> proper documentation.

Yeah  I get it now.

> 
>>  but I'm sure I can find a  PE
>> eventually.  The two companies I called didn't call back  also needlessly
>> delaying things.
> 
> Going to an  engineering firm will run you $1-2K. Find a local engineering
> buddy to  help you. I can help in this arena.
> 
> Cheers,
>  Steve    K7LXC
> Champion Radio Products
> 

Do  you know anyone local to Colorado?

The firms I have contacted want a  lot.  I know some ME's, but no CE's. The
county requires that someone  who has experience does the plans, so I can't
just get some pre-stressed  concrete CE that designs bridges, the county will
reject it.

I've  got the space marked so as soon as the snow (2 feet) melts I can start
on  it.

Chris