Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1095 - Manual (Page 33)

5. Foundations
PNEG-1095 FCDL 4.00" Corrugation Externally Stiffened Grain Bin 33
Stiffener and Sidewall Seam Bolts
2 Stiffeners per Sidewall Sheet
Seams
* At the horizontal seam between 14 gauge and 13 gauge, utilize 5/16" diameter bolts for the
horizontal seam.
** At the horizontal seam, the horizontal seam bolt will attach the stiffener and sidewall sheets.
A 5/16" diameter bolt may be used for this location only for 13 gauge and thicker sidewall sheets.
Figure 5L Standard Sheet Bolting Detail (Viewed from outside of the bin.)
Stiffeners
For splice plates FC-42076 and 12 gauge and their stiffener overlaps, use 5/16" x 1-1/4" bolts for
the stiffener to sidewall connections. 5 Gauge stiffeners will utilize 5/16" x 1-1/4" bolt for stiffener to
sidewall attachment.
Floor Flashing
Use 5/16" x 1-1/4" (S-277) for attaching floor flashing to the sidewall.
Sidewall Gauge Horizontal Seam* Vertical Seam Stiffener to Sidewall** Overlap Seam
15 through 20 5/16" x 3/4" [10] 5/16" x 3/4" [42] 5/16" x 3/4" [20] 5/16" x 3/4" [2]
14 5/16" x 3/4" [22] 5/16" x 3/4" [42] 5/16" x 3/4" [20] 5/16" x 3/4" [2]
10 through 13 3/8" x 1" [22] 3/8" x 1" [42] 5/16" x 1-1/4" [20] 5/16" x 1-1/4" [2]