Since when is Rohn 45g at 40 feet free standing??
What wind load??
Steve
KG5VK
On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 5:13 PM Richard (Rick) Karlquist <
richard@karlquist.com> wrote:
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>
> On 7/4/2020 11:24 AM, Hans Hammarquist via TowerTalk wrote:
> > Hi Blake,
> >
> > That would give you an about 4 inch lean at the top. I wouldn't worry
> about that unless you are approaching a limit how much your structure can
> carry, and that wouldn't be a good idea anyhow.
> >
> > Hans - N2JFS
> >
>
> I agree, a 4 inch lean is of no importance in a fixed tower.
> 4 inches out of 40 feet is only about 1/2 degree.
> In a crankup, a lean could possibly make the sections bind
> like they do in a stiff wind. Even this is not a big
> problem if the tower has positive pull down.
>
> 73
> Rick N6RK
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