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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1.2 FOUNDATION CHECKING PROCEDURE<br />
Page 7.1-4<br />
Revision: 2<br />
August 2011<br />
<strong>ERECTION</strong> <strong>AND</strong> <strong>SAFETY</strong> <strong>MANUAL</strong><br />
The importance of accurate foundation construction and anchor bolt settings cannot be over-emphasized.<br />
Foundation errors and mislocation of anchor bolts are among the most frequent and troublesome errors made<br />
in metal building construction. The Following procedures and methods, should help to minimize these costly<br />
errors and delays.<br />
TRANSIT<br />
THIS DIMENSION<br />
MUST BE EQUAL<br />
1. To determine that the foundation is square, measure diagonal dimensions to be sure they are of<br />
equal length.<br />
2. To determine that the foundation is level, set up a transit or level and use a level rod to obtain the<br />
elevation at all columns and posts.<br />
3. Carefully check the location of all anchor bolts against the “Anchor BoIt” drawing fumished by<br />
RIGID. All dimension must be identical to assure proper start-up.<br />
Technical information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
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