Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-4105 - Manual (Page 89)

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 101 ,
Assembling Purlin Number 2, page 99 , Assembling Purlin Number 3, page 97 , Assembling Purlin Number
4, page 95 , Assembling Purlin Number 5, page 92 , and Assembling Purlin Number 6, page 91 .
Figure 7-12 Location of purlins for a 90 ft (27.4 m) and 105 ft (32 m) diameter bins
A Location of purlin number 1 (CTR-0096) D Location of purlin number 4 (CTR-0102)
B Location of purlin number 2 (CTR-0098) E Location of purlin number 5 (CTR-0103)
C Location of purlin number 3 (laminated) (CTR-
0101) F Location of purlin number 6 (CTR-0104)
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