measurement, photos, and other things
necessary to do a structural analysis. The field guys are properly
equipped, and had the experience in climbing towers.
If you have concerns about safety then you should consider hiring
tower guys to do the data gathering for your project.
Rainier C. Catubig
CA Structural Engineer
Via iPhone
On Oct 21, 2009, at 2:09 PM, seaint05@lewisengineering.com wrote:
> I've been asked to put a price together for performing a structural
> evaluation of a three legged tower, 40 feet tall. I will probably
> have to
> climb the tower to take some field measurements. Right now I don't
> know
> what equipment is attached to the tower, probably cell or radio
> antennas.
> I'm wondering if someone who may have climbed these things in the past
> could guide me to the appropriate guidelines for safety equipment
> and any
> regulations for potential climbers of steel framed towers. I know
> it is a
> risky endeavor. There is potential for electrocution, etc., among
> other
> dangers.
>
> I would appreciate any insight you all can give.
>
> Rich
>
>
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