Owner`s manual

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015885 rev 10-00
FOUNDATION NOTES:
1. The foundation site should be well drained and free of vegetation and/or debris.
2. Foundation(s) should be on undisturbed soil or engineered compacted backfill.
3. A soil and foundation (Geotechnical) investigation should be conducted for each site to
confirm the soil bearing capacity .
4. Foundation Design is based on an allowable soil bearing capacity of 3,500 psf.
5. The concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi. at 28 days.
6. Concrete should be allowed to cure 7 days before beginning the tank assembly and 28 days
before filling the bin.
7. Concrete should be kept level to ±1/8" in 10' and 1/2" across the diameter. High spots or
debris should be removed prior to setting the bin.
8. Anchor bolts need to be properly located based on the chart, found on page 19 of this
manual, in order to keep the tank round.
9. All reinforcing rod for concrete reinforcement shall conform to ASTM A615, Grade 60.
10. Rebar should lap a distance equal to (24 * Rebar Dia.). Minimum allowable lap is 18"
- i.e: #6 Rebar has a diameter of 6/8" =.75" * 24=18" or an 18" lap.
11. Estimates for Rebar do NOT include allowances for the lap.
12. Foundation details in this manual are to be considered general in nature and are intended
only as a guide. It is the owner’s responsibility to provide an appropriate site and
foundation design for the adequate support of the grain bin. MFS/YORK/STORMOR
assumes no responsibility for results arising from these suggestions.
13. Fig. a below depicts a typical support pad for aeration. The dimensions should work for most
applications, but may vary depending on the manufacturer of the fan and transition.
AERATION TYPICAL SUPPORT PAD
a
aeration fan
wire mesh
varies
varies
4”
base of bin