General Steel Buildings Erection Manual - Table of Contents

0.0 SAFETY NOTICE

1.0 FOUNDATION AND BUILDING ANCHORAGE

• 1.1 General Foundation Information
• 1.2 Foundation Checking Procedure
• 1.3 Anchor Bolt Settings

2.0 PRE-ERECTION

• 2.1 Access to Site S.1-4
• 2.2 Unloading Operations S.1-5
• 2.3 Safety S.1-6
• 2.4 Location of Building Parts S.1-7

3.0 UNLOADING HANDLING AND STORAGE

• 3.1 Structural S.1-8
• 3.2 Wall and Roof Panels S.1-9
• 3.3 Unloading S.1-10
• 3.4 Cable Information S.1-11
• 3.5 Structural Framing Precautions S.1-12

4.0 ERECTION OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY STRUCTURES

• 4.1 General Information. S.1-13
• 4.2 Recommended Tools S.1-14
• 4.3 Minimum Recommended Tools S.1-15
• 4.4 Tool Quantity S.1-16
• 4.5 Raising Rigid Frame S.1-17
• 4.6 Lifting Cables and Spreader Bars S.1-18
• 4.7 Completing and Plumbing the First Bay S.1-19
• 4.8 Erecting the Column and Beam Endwalls S.1-20
• 4.9 Wind Bracing Installation S.1-21
• 4.10 Erecting the Remaining Frame S.1-22

5.0 SHEETING

• 5.1 General Information S.1-23
• 5.2 “R” Panel S.1-24
• 5.3 “PBR” Panel S.1-25
• 5.4 “AW” Panel S.1-26
• 5.6 Fastener Installation S.1-28
• 5.7 Aligning the Girts S.1-28
• 5.8 Wall Insulation S.1-29
• 5.9 Roof Insulation S.1-30
• 5.10 Installation of Wall Panel S.1-31
• 5.12 Preparing the Eave S.1-32
• 5.14 Sealing the Sidelap S.1-33
• 5.15 Sealing The Eave S.1-34
• 5.16 Sealing the Endlaps S.1-35
• 5.17 Panel Endlaps S.1-36
• 5.18 Roof Sheeting Sequence S.1-37
• 5.19 Installation of Roof Panels S.1-38
• 5.20 Peak Panel Installation S.1-39
• 5.21 Skylight Installation S.1-40
• 5.22 Tape Sealant Application at Ridge Flashing S.1-41

6.0 FLASHING, GUTTER AND TRIM

• 6.1 Gutter Installation S.1-43
• 6.2 Rake Trim and Peak Box Installation S.1-44
• 6.3 Flashing Caulk and Lap Details S.1-4