Any ideas or tips would really help!!

gurldiesel · Mar 16, 2012

my boyfriend bought a american steel span 30x40 "p" style 18 ft tall and the erection guide talks about the doors etc. i dont understand what the major malfunction is about raising the arches and how they will stay without bending or tweaking the metal. anyone have an "idea" or "easiest" way to erect this dang thing?

shortthrow50 · Mar 16, 2012

hahaha. you said erection and erect:laughing:

SPYDERLK · Mar 16, 2012

shortthrow50 said:
hahaha. you said erection and erect:laughing:

SO WHAT. ... OP, welcome to the forum. As far as I know that building is to be erected on a slab that has bolts in the proper positions to accept the upright beams. Then the 2pc bolted together arch is lifted and bolted to the upright beams. Manipulation can be done with a tractor/loader, but usually a machine with a person platform boom is used. Makes it much easier.
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powerpace · Mar 16, 2012

Make sure you rent something heavy enough to carry the weight. Some of the steel erectors around here either use a crane or two jib lift for arches. Depending on the size. The instructions should have recommendations for safe erection. Some kit builders will include the weight of each piece. Eighteen feet doesn't look like much when it's a line on the ground but it seems twice that when it's in the air.

TGS · Mar 16, 2012

you can go here and look at the pictures as how they are doing it
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MasseyWV · Mar 16, 2012

The description is a little vague, and "american steel span 30x40 "p" style 18" sounds like a steel beam, but after a quick Google search, I managed to determine that the OP is referring to a steel building.

Otherwise, the OP's post is full of words and phrases that one could have all sorts of fun with, but I'll play nice.

cmyoung2 · Mar 16, 2012

First, find the instructions:thumbsup: If it is anything like the US Steel building, make sure the foundation is level and square. Mine fits into a channel that keeps the bottom in place. Put the sections together on the ground if you can lift the whole section. If not, it is possible to put half up at a time. Scaffolding, on wheels is big help. put the bolts in loose, tighten after the building is complete. Mine is 25x40, 13 ft high, and I had no problems, just 1 or2 guys helping part of the time. I actually put the first two bows up by my self, no power equipment. Wouldn't do that part again, but it is possible if the wind is not blowing. If you think the US Steel plans would help, pm and I will scan them for you

gengine · Mar 16, 2012

Welcome to the forum!
In the Army, we built similar buildings. The Air Force bent the steel on site, and it was up to us to put them together. We put three spans together, then stood it up. Put three more together, then stood them up and bolted to the first three. Did that until they were up and then started the walls. Good luck!