>The purpose of the rotation of the plate is to put EQUAL forces on each
>guy wire; rotation of the plate stops when the forces are equal. Thus,
>the smaller guy DOES get a large increase in force, it seems to me!
It would seem to me that the purpose of the plate is not to put equal
forces on the guy wires, but to equalize the directional forces applied to
the anchor.
>But, then, if I KNEW all the answers, I wouldn't be posting the question!
Join the (large) club. I learn something from this great relector every day!
73, Dick
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