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Two Ameritech cellular towers in the Chicago, Illinois area were extended approximately 30 ft. in height for improved service. As a result of the additional height, consideration had to be given to the existing foundation anchor bolts' resistance to the greater live load moment. The engineer, Gilfillan Witt & Callahan, chose to install additional anchor bolts into the existing foundation to resist the increased design loads. The system selected was Williams' 1-7/8" dia. 150 KSI ultimate strength Spin-Lock mechanical anchor. The Spin-Lock design allows for the anchors to be installed, tested, and grouted all in the same day. It's ease of installation combined with it's outstanding performance record on tower projects makes the mechanical Spin-Lock anchor one of the most effective anchorage systems on the market today.
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