Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-603 - Manual (Page 43)

11. Stiffeners
PNEG-603 4" Commercial Hopper Tank 43
Stiffener Splicing Details
Stiffener Splicing Instructions
1. When installing bottom stiffeners, you may find that in some cases the stiffeners with the base
plates attached will not rest on the foundation (compression element). Shim plates have been
furnished and should be used to fill any gaps between the base plates on the stiffeners and the
compression element.
2. Stiffeners that are 10 gauge through 16 gauge (10, 12, 14 and 16 gauge) have an offset splice,
these stiffeners are offset at the top. (See Figure 11D.)
3. When attaching 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 11E.)
Stiffener Splicing
Figure 11D Figure 11E
WARNING
If shim plates are not used where required, the downward pressure of the stiffeners
will not be transferred directly to the foundation and bin failure could result.