Hollow Foundation For Concrete Towers

The hollow foundation solution allows the reception of anchor cables for concrete towers. The tower is anchored trough pre- or post-stressed cables to the foundation.

Even if there are variants where the concrete tower sits directly on a classic slab foundation, most towers have a foundation with a cellar. Cables will be anchored here and the tools to apply the pre- and post-stress loads will be positioned there, too.

The reinforcement design changes a fair amount in comparison to standard gravity foundations. Beside the interior shatter work a special attention has to be paid to the anchoring of the cable heads, were concentrated loads will be introduced massively to the concrete in a very limited space.

Sealing is important

The lower surface of the foundation acts as a ring, therefore the higher weight of the tower help to stabilize the entire structure. Some special attention need the lid, to close the opening on top of the foundation. Special arrangements have to be taken to seal the lower part of the foundation against incoming water.

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