Concrete Pillar Monument Overview


Concrete Pillar Monuments

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Mount Commonly Used
Stability
Cost
Install Time
Labor
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Site Impact

e.g. SECO 2072-series

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$500-2,000

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Concrete pillar monuments can vary greatly in design, but are generally simple monuments consisting of reinforced concrete set within a tubular concrete form. The leveling mount and GPS antenna are secured to a stainless steel pin which is anchored within the top of the pillar. The foundation of the pillar can be coupled to exposed bedrock or be a larger mass of concrete set within a pit in soil. The pillar’s ultimate design may vary depending upon availability of building materials, location, site conditions, and project requirements. It is generally simple and easy to construct and can be used just about anywhere. The building materials are commonplace worldwide and typically very inexpensive.


Site TANZ in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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Design and Construction

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Approximate Cost

$500-2000 (depending on materials used)

This cost is for the monumentation only; the antenna mount (e.g. SCIGN mount) is not included.

Required Materials, Tools, etc.

The following is a list of materials and tools needed for a very basic pillar design. More complex pillars may require additional tools and materials.

Mount Commonly Used

Any leveling mount is acceptable. We currently recommend the SECO 2072-series stainless steel mount, which is simple and cost-effective. A SCIGN mount must be used if using a SCIGN radome.


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Article ID: 302
Created: April 14, 2010
Last Updated: April 14, 2010
Author: Beth Bartel

Online URL: https://kb.unavco.org/article/concrete-pillar-monument-overview-302.html