Base Construction
The main foundation
consists of a large block of high-strength concrete. High
tensile steel foundation rods are set into the concrete and
are attached to and through the foundation
base plate. The base plate includes the hinge-pin attachment,
which is used to raise and lower the turbine.
The base foundation consists of approximately 16.5 m3
of strong-mix concrete (35 Newton) which should be prepared
and poured in one load.
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It is vital to ensure that base plate is completely level.
The winch anchor foundation consists of a 1.5 m x 1.5 m x 1.2
m cube or equivalent. It should be located on the opposite
side of the base plate to the hinge pin attachment and placed
exactly in line with the centre of the base plate,
perpendicular to the line of the hinge brackets.
Allow plenty of time for the foundation to set and harden
fully before erecting the turbine. We recommend a hardening
period of at least 3 weeks.
A full detailed
specification is contained in the files below.
