Awesome pics, and great progress!
Looking good....
BUT - I have concerns about the legs.
I know you welded the pipes to the bottom of the truss so that it'd be taller. (Who wouldn't want a taller shop) But I'm concerned about the pipes.
In short, you have a tall rigid structure (truss system) put on top of small pipes. Any lateral wind load will try to flex the shop - and the pipes (and welds) are what will flex the most. Over years it may fatigue the pipes/welds.
I'm not a shop builder, so I don't know what's generally acceptable for shops this size. Thoughts?
It'll probably be fine, just my passing thoughts.
Looking good....
BUT - I have concerns about the legs.
I know you welded the pipes to the bottom of the truss so that it'd be taller. (Who wouldn't want a taller shop) But I'm concerned about the pipes.
In short, you have a tall rigid structure (truss system) put on top of small pipes. Any lateral wind load will try to flex the shop - and the pipes (and welds) are what will flex the most. Over years it may fatigue the pipes/welds.
I'm not a shop builder, so I don't know what's generally acceptable for shops this size. Thoughts?
It'll probably be fine, just my passing thoughts.
If you're concerned about rigidity (X-bracing) - you can move the shipping containers adjacent (against) the shop walls and weld brackets to attach the containers to the shop.
The containers would provide some lateral/perpendicular rigidity to the building assembly.
If you do this, you could also pour concrete piers and attach the containers to the piers. ...for added foundation strength.
The containers would provide some lateral/perpendicular rigidity to the building assembly.
If you do this, you could also pour concrete piers and attach the containers to the piers. ...for added foundation strength.
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@-Pjackso i am ok with any thoughts, suggestions or insight. No problems here.
I used the 2 7/8 drill stem with 1/4" wall thickness, not the thinner 3/16" pipe.
This was what people that have built these at 10' spans suggested to be used.
I WENT WITH 8' spans so 20% closer than what others are building chicken truss shops and barns.
I Added cross ties and leg supports and "X" bracing in the trusses. Other don't
Granted I am a bit taller than some but I am hoping it will stay together.
I am thinking about tying into some cemented piers.
The containers are where I was told to put them. I'm Not moving them again since I've already moved them a 2nd time
I used the 2 7/8 drill stem with 1/4" wall thickness, not the thinner 3/16" pipe.
This was what people that have built these at 10' spans suggested to be used.
I WENT WITH 8' spans so 20% closer than what others are building chicken truss shops and barns.
I Added cross ties and leg supports and "X" bracing in the trusses. Other don't
Granted I am a bit taller than some but I am hoping it will stay together.
I am thinking about tying into some cemented piers.
The containers are where I was told to put them. I'm Not moving them again since I've already moved them a 2nd time
Right now it's just storage, but I may eventually close in 1/3 of it for a shop
I am very concerned about the wind and storms we have here and the damage it may cause the structure.
I am thinking of ideas to anchor.
I may temporarilly tie into the nearest container (it weighs 10k lbs)and then pour 6 cement piers and permanently tie in 3 legs on each side of the structure.
