Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1400 - Manual (Page 29)

PNEG-1400 WCL Commercial 4" Corrugation Externally Stiffened Grain Bin 29
4. 4" WCL Commercial Tank Stiffener Instructions
4" WCL Corrugation WCL Commercial Stiffener Splice Details
WCL tank stiffeners will be mounted on the outside of the tank.
The non-offset stiffeners that splice with a splice plate, must not overlap. Contact GSI if overlapping is
observed during construction.
When installing bottom stiffeners, the stiffener with base plate attached may not rest on the foundation
(due to unlevel foundation, etc.). If this happens, use the shim plates that are provided to fill any openings
between the base plate and concrete.
Stiffener Color Code Chart
NOTE: Some colors are different than those used for sidewall sheets.
Stiffener Gauge Color Code
15 Red
14 Green
13 Dark Blue
12 Black
11 Pink
10 Light Blue
9 Purple
8 Yellow
5 Fluorescent Green
5+12 Gold/Black
5+10 Gold/Light Blue
5+8 Gold/Yellow
5+5 Gold/White
NOTICE
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.