While the final layer of DSS-36s pedestal was being poured, false works supported the pedestal room roof/base of the antenna from below. While the completed pedestal cures, very little construction can be carried out. The pedestal of DSS-36 contains 1200 cubic meters (42377 cubic feet) of concrete weighing 2880000 kg (6349313 lbs.), enough to…
While the final layer of DSS-36s pedestal was being poured, false works supported the pedestal room roof/base of the antenna from below. While the completed pedestal cures, very little construction can be carried out. The pedestal of DSS-36 contains 1200 cubic meters (42377 cubic feet) of concrete weighing 2880000 kg (6349313 lbs.), enough to fill 210 trucks.