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SPECIAL GROUNDING (EARTHING) SITUATIONS CHAPTER 4: EXTERNAL GROUNDING (EARTHING)<br />

COMMUNICATION A SITE<br />

See Table 4-8 on page 4-94 <strong>for</strong> proper<br />

conductor sizing based on length.<br />

UFER GROUND<br />

FIGURE 4-69 EXAMPLE OF SOILLESS GROUND SYSTEM<br />

AREAS OF AVAILABLE SOIL<br />

NOTE: The concept of drilling holes in solid rock to insert a ground rod surrounded by a grounding electrode<br />

encasement material is generally considered to be ineffective <strong>and</strong> should not be used without additional<br />

grounding electrode system components. Solid rock is no more conductive in a hole than on the surface.<br />

Radial grounding conductors encased in a grounding electrode encasement material, such as conductive<br />

concrete, would be more effective <strong>and</strong> more economical.<br />

4.11.5 SAND, CORAL, OR LIMESTONE ENVIRONMENTS<br />

Sites with very high soil resistivity, such as <strong>sites</strong> with s<strong>and</strong>, coral <strong>and</strong> limestone, may require special<br />

grounding (earthing) techniques in order to achieve an effectively grounded site. Some options to help<br />

achieve an effectively grounded site are as follows:<br />

• Consult with Motorola Engineering or other engineering firm.<br />

• Installation of concrete-encased electrodes as part of new construction. See “Concrete-Encased<br />

Electrodes” on page 4-20.<br />

• In addition to the building <strong>and</strong> tower ground rings, installation of radial grounding conductors with<br />

vertical ground rods throughout the available property. Install radial grounding conductors <strong>and</strong> rods<br />

as specified in this chapter. Encasing all components in a grounding electrode encasement material<br />

can further increase the effectiveness of the grounding electrode system.<br />

• Installation of electrolytic ground rod systems instead of st<strong>and</strong>ard ground rods. See “Electrolytic<br />

Ground Rods” on page 4-16.<br />

• In addition to the building <strong>and</strong> tower ground rings, installation of a grounding electrode grid system<br />

throughout the site. See “Sites With Limited Space <strong>for</strong> the Grounding (Earthing) Electrode<br />

System” on page 4-90.<br />

4-96 68P81089E50-B 9/1/05

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