KM5VI

Excavations for Tower Foundations

Step #1 is Layout.

All Foundations Oriented to True North.

(The Shorter Line Angled to the Right is Magnetic North).

The Only Way to Dig Holes!

LM470 Excavation

Yes - That is a Live Rabbit Down There.

Visit the Wildlife Link for an Amazing Story...

The White Strata (~ 18" down) is Caliche Clay - It's so Hard We Blew the Main Hydraulics on the Hoe!
(But I Don't Have to Worry About Soil Bearing Strength)

W51 Excavation

Oops - Got a Little Carried Away and Over-excavated (right).

MA770 Excavation

Getting Ready to Clean Out the Debris ...

... The Easy Way!

An Air Hammer with a Chissel Bit Works Great for Trimming away Hard Clay.

Closing up the Excavations Until Later

Safety First!