Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-4054G - Manual (Page 88)

Chapter 7: Roof Assembly
Attachment Locations of Purlins to Rafters
Purlins are horizontal members between the rafters that give support to the roof structure. The length of
the purlin determines its location on the A-frame assembly.
The following reference depicts a completely assembled A-frame roof rafter section with X-bracing
installed. For more information, see the following sections:
Assembling Purlin Number 1, page 97 , Assem-
bling Purlin Number 2, page 95 , Assembling Purlin Number 3, page 93 , Assembling Purlin Number 4,
page 90 , and Assembling Purlin Number 5, page 89 .
Figure 7-10 Location of purlins for a 54 ft (16.46 m) diameter bin
A Location of purlin number 1 (CTR-0482) D Location of purlin number 4 (CTR-0485)
B Location of purlin number 2 (CTR-0483) D Location of purlin number 5 (CTR-0515)
C Location of purlin number 3 (CTR-0484)
88 Pneg-4054G 54 Ft Diameter 40-Series Bin