Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-2135 - Manual (Page 35)

8. 2.66" Commercial Tank Stiffener Instructions (Outside Stiffened)
PNEG-2135 Construction Manual for 2.66" Corrugation 135' Diameter Tank 35
2.66'' Corrugation Commercial Stiffeners Splice Details
When installing bottom stiffeners, you may find that in some cases the stiffener with base plate attached
will not rest on the foundation (due to unlevel foundation, etc.). Shim plates have been furnished and
should be used to fill opening between base plate and concrete.
IMPORTANT: 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.
Stiffener Color Code Chart
NOTE: Some colors are different than those used for sidewall sheets.
*NOTE: Only Orange on 1 ring stiffener.
Figure 8C
Stiffener Gauge Color Code Stiffener Gauge Color Code
15 Red/Orange* 6 White
14 Green/Orange* 5 Fluorescent Green
13 Dark Blue 5+12 Gold/Black
12 Black 5+10 Gold/Light Blue
11 Pink 5+8 Gold/Yellow
10 Light Blue 5+5 Gold/Fluorescent Green
9 Purple 5E+5U Ochre/Gold/White
8 Yellow 5E+5E Ochre/Gold/White/Brown