Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1095 - Manual (Page 52)

6. Installation
52 PNEG-1095 FCDL 4.00" Corrugation Externally Stiffened Grain Bin
Stiffener Splicing Details
Stiffener Splicing Instructions
1. In some cases, the bottom stiffeners with the base plates attached will not rest flush on the foundation
due to unlevel concrete or other conditions. Shim plates have been furnished and should be used to
fill any gaps between the base plates on the stiffeners and the concrete.
2. Stiffeners that are 10 gauge through 16 gauge (10, 12, 14, 16 gauge) have an offset splice, these
stiffeners are offset at the top. (See Figure 6J.)
3. When attaching the tops of 5 gauge stiffeners to the bottom of 5 gauge or 8 gauge stiffeners or the
tops of 8 gauge stiffeners to the bottom of 8 gauge or 10 gauge stiffeners, use a separate splice plate
(FC-42076).
(See Figure 6K on Page 53.)
Figure 6J
CAUTION
If shim plates are not used where required, the downward pressure of the
stiffeners will not be transferred directly to the foundation and bin damage or
failure could result.
Typical offset joint (10, 12, 14, 16 gauge)
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