USSR | Special type of guyed masts

Alpha · #1 Posted **Dec 21, 2007, 12:19 PM**

In former Soviet Union, several guyed masts with crossbars were built. The tallest of them stands obviously in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. Some pictures on http://www.radioscanner.ru/forum/ind...=5&topic=31655 .
Were such masts only built in former Soviet Union?

Kelvin · #2 Posted **Dec 21, 2007, 2:12 PM**

The tie is likely to help alter the primary frequency of the cable (and keep it from whipping, whistling, etc. in the wind). I can't think of any guyed masts with that particular arrangement, but you do see some with counter-stays. Similar arrangements are also sometimes applied to cable stayed bridges that experience undesirable excitation.

Alpha · #3 Posted **Dec 21, 2007, 8:32 PM**

Has this type of masts, which were obviously only realized in former Soviet Union a special name? Who is their architect?