Assembling the 4-Leg Tower Section (Chevron Bracing)
The following assembly procedure can be used for any section with 2-bays of chevron bracing. A similar
procedure can be used for assembling the different sizes of chevron braced 4-leg tower sections.
What You Should Know
You will assemble two completed sides (front and rear) and connect them together to complete the 4-leg
section. Assemble the braces starting from the top working towards the bottom. Square the tower section
and tighten all hardware before stacking.
1. Insert the strut (2) between the shear plates located at the top of the columns (1) and connect them
using bolts (3) and nuts (4).
2. Assemble the two gusset plates (5) to the strut (2) using bolts (3) and nuts (4).
3. Assemble the two diagonal braces (6), aligning the top of each brace to the gusset plates (5) and
the bottom to each column (1) using bolts (3) and nuts (4).
Figure 5-2
Chevron bracing – top strut
1
Weld Column
4
Nut
2
Strut
5
Gusset Plate
3
Bolt
6
Diagonal Tube
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2-Leg and 4-Leg Towers
