ERECTION AND SAFETY MANUAL - Rigid Global Buildings
ERECTION AND SAFETY MANUAL - Rigid Global Buildings
ERECTION AND SAFETY MANUAL - Rigid Global Buildings
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4.4 RAISING RIGID FRAMES<br />
Page 7.1-22<br />
Revision: 2<br />
August 2011<br />
<strong>ERECTION</strong> <strong>AND</strong> <strong>SAFETY</strong> <strong>MANUAL</strong><br />
The intermediate or interior frames nearest the bearing endwall are usually erected fi rst. This bay usually<br />
contains the optional diagonal bracing. The proper completion and plumbing of this fi rst bay, as will be<br />
discussed later, is extremely important to the successful completion of the building.<br />
TEMPORARY<br />
BRACING<br />
BRACED BAY<br />
Although several methods are used to erect rigid frames, it has been found most satisfactory to erect the<br />
columns fi rst, tie them together with the girts and tighten the anchor bolts*. On small spans and short eave<br />
heights, columns can often be set in place by hand without the use of hoisting equipment. Temporary<br />
bracing should always be installed as soon as sections are lifted in place.<br />
* The anchor bolt tension may need to be adjusted to seat the rafter.<br />
ST<strong>AND</strong> COLUMN FIRST<br />
NOTE:<br />
Each worker should be trained to use the safest and most productive erection techniques.<br />
Safety fi rst!<br />
Technical information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
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