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Josh - KB0GUS
----- Original Message -----
From: jtuel@everestkc.net
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2004 9:38 am
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] How much concrete?
> Universal towers are pretty easy to deal with. I just put up a 40
> footer almost by myself.
>
> First, the ammount of concrete depends on the size of the base
> that comes with the tower. I'm sure that for a 70 ft tower you
> will be using a 26 inch base and at Universal's web page
> (www.universaltowers.com) it states that you would need:
>
> 4 cu. yd. concrete in a 4 1/2' x 4 1/2' x 5' deep hole.
>
>
> When you are ready to pour the concrete, all just bolt the first
> 10ft section to the base and set it in the hole. After you pour,
> you will have time to adjust the tower with a level to make sure
> it's plumb. I was very worried about that also, but it turned out
> quite easy.
>
> Any other questions, let me know. Like I said, I just did it.
>
> Josh - KB0GUS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Clary, Steve" <Steve_Clary@URMC.Rochester.edu>
> Date: Thursday, July 22, 2004 8:46 am
> Subject: [TowerTalk] How much concrete?
>
> >
> >
> > Good Morning,
> >
> >
> >
> > I hope I am not duplicating a question, but I would like to have
> > thoughts on
> > how big of a concrete pad I need for my tower project.
> >
> >
> >
> > I am putting up a 70 ft self standing aluminum (Universal
> Tower).
> > Actually,it is a 70ft model, with one of the sections missing,
> for
> > a total of 60 ft.
> > I will wind load it within the manufactures specs, (less than 10
> > Sq. Ft.)
> > It is going to be mounted on a tilting base section.
> >
> >
> >
> > Regular construction in my area requires footings and such to be
> > below the
> > frost line. That requirement is 42 inches.
> >
> >
> >
> > I'm also looking for some known tricks in mounting you base section
> > perfectly level & plumb, so once the tower is attached, it to is
> > level and
> > plumb.
> >
> >
> >
> > I am looking forward to you comments.
> >
> >
> >
> > Have a great day,
> >
> >
> >
> > Steve Clary
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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