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I am putting a mast/tower on the ground – how should I foundation it?
Read more: I am putting a mast/tower on the ground – how should I foundation it?The general rule is that a foundation should not extend below the groundwater level. If the groundwater table is shallow, the most common solution is a foundation slab weighted down with earth fill or shallowly buried precast elements (so-called “mushrooms” from the F series, e.g., those manufactured by Elbud Gdańsk). Cast-in-place slabs are also used in mountainous areas, where just below the ground surface there are…
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How to safely lightning a mast? Basic knowledge.
Read more: How to safely lightning a mast? Basic knowledge.When installing lightning protection for telecommunications masts, three main issues must be taken into account. In our opinion, the best and most cost-effective way to dissipate the electrical charge is through the structure of the mast or lattice tower itself. AluPro products are equipped with a special eyelet in the lowest segment, which allows the entire structure to be connected to the building’s lightning protection system. For painted structures, be sure to remove…
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Mast and Tower Servicing – What Should I Know?
Read more: Mast and Tower Servicing – What Should I Know?Radio masts and towers require regular inspection and maintenance to prevent failures and life-threatening situations. Aluminum masts are corrosion-resistant but susceptible to frost cracking. The condition of guy wires and rope tension should be checked, and regular anti-corrosion inspections of steel structures are also necessary.
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