9. Insert the bottom strut (2) into the shear plates located at the bottom of the columns (1) and connect
them using bolts (3) and nuts (4) to complete the third side of 4-leg tower section.
Figure 5-16
Assembling the bottom strut
1
Weld Column
4
Nut
3
Bolt
7
Struct
10.Repeat the above steps for assembling the last side to complete the 4-leg tower section.
NOTE:
Make sure to assemble the diagonal braces in the last side at the opposite direction to the
third side.
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2-Leg and 4-Leg Towers