But! at 80' a 10' turbine has great bending force, this is realy (as usual for towers) a matter for a structual professional.
I suspect the diagram posted was a simplified diagram only, which to me conveyed the posters intent.
If one does not have room for guy wires for an 80' tower, I suspect one does not have room for an 80' tower. People/buildings/dogs etc should at all times reside well away from a tower's reach.
allan down underA life lived in fear is a life half lived.[ Parent ]
Even in light of this consideration, though, A-frame towers would still be worth thinking about for sites where locating the side guys is unfeasible. Ridge tops come to mind, if they aren't too turbulent.
Does anyone actually know what kind of forces turbines of given sizes apply to their towers under given wind loads? This would be handy information to have...[ Parent ]
So treat it like a sign mounted on a tall pole or tower. B-)[ Parent ]
