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    Analysis of Antenna Mast Strength

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    This document analyzes the strength of an antenna mast that is 15 feet long with an outside diameter of 2 inches and thickness of 0.25 inches. It has 7 antennas mounted on it at varying heights, with the highest antenna at 7 feet. The wind load and bending stress on the mast are calculated for a wind speed of 90 mph. The bending stress of 68513 psi is below the mast's yield strength of 87000 psi, so the mast is considered safe for this configuration and wind speed.

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    This document analyzes the strength of an antenna mast that is 15 feet long with an outside diameter of 2 inches and thickness of 0.25 inches. It has 7 antennas mounted on it at varying heights, with the highest antenna at 7 feet. The wind load and bending stress on the mast are calculated for a wind speed of 90 mph. The bending stress of 68513 psi is below the mast's yield strength of 87000 psi, so the mast is considered safe for this configuration and wind speed.

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    This document analyzes the strength of an antenna mast that is 15 feet long with an outside diameter of 2 inches and thickness of 0.25 inches. It has 7 antennas mounted on it at varying heights, with the highest antenna at 7 feet. The wind load and bending stress on the mast are calculated for a wind speed of 90 mph. The bending stress of 68513 psi is below the mast's yield strength of 87000 psi, so the mast is considered safe for this configuration and wind speed.

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    This document analyzes the strength of an antenna mast that is 15 feet long with an outside diameter of 2 inches and thickness of 0.25 inches. It has 7 antennas mounted on it at varying heights, with the highest antenna at 7 feet. The wind load and bending stress on the mast are calculated for a wind speed of 90 mph. The bending stress of 68513 psi is below the mast's yield strength of 87000 psi, so the mast is considered safe for this configuration and wind speed.

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    Analysis of Antenna Mast Strength

    Mast Length= 15 ft Antennas Wind


    Outside Diameter= 2 in Drag Force
    Height on Wind Load
    # Coefficient
    Thickness= 0.25 in. Mast Area (LBS)
    Wind Speed= 90 mph 1 7 ft 14.92 ft^2 1.2 371.257344
    Mast Yield Strength= 87000 psi 2
    3
    Total Moment= 36784.34 in-lbs 4
    = 4156.07 nm 5
    6
    Bending Stress= 68513.31 psi 7
    = 472382.66 kPa 8
    9
    Maximum Wind Speed= 101.42 mph 10
    = 163.22 kph Mast 2.5 ft^2 1.2 62.208

    Enter data in the unshaded areas only.

    Mast length refers to the portion of mast protruding beyond the top of the tower.

    The commonly accepted drag coefficient for long cylindrical members like the tubing used
    for the mast and antenna is 1.20. The coefficient for flat plate is 2.0.

    If the yield strength of the mast material is greater than the calculated bending stress, the
    mast is considered safe for this configuration and wind speed.

    Yield Strength is defined as the point at which a material exceeds the elastic limit and will not return to its
    original length or shape if the stress is removed. Typically 35000 to 135000 psi for steel.

    Bibliography:
    The ARRL Antenna Book, 20th Edition, ARRL Inc., Newington, CT, USA. Pages 22-22 & 22-23.

    ac8y@arrl.net

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