STEEL BUILDINGS FOUNDATION FORMS AND ANCHOR BOLTS
Notch Forming for Metal Building
After the steel building foundation has been designed, careful
planning should be exercised in the metal building construction of
its forms. To the right is an example of the sheeting notch forming
for steel buildings necessary for the accommodation of the metal
building paneling.
It is extremely important that all Anchor Bolts be placed
accurately in accordance with the Anchor Bolt Plan. Before pouring
concrete, study carefully the following general notes d escribing
size, type and position of Anchor Bolts.
Setting Anchor Bolts for Steel Building
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Use ASTM A307 Anchor Bolts or equivalent (not by
Manufacturer).
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The threaded portion of the bolt should be a
minimum of 2-1/2". Anchor Bolts should project 2" minimum above
surface of concrete. (Refer to Anchor Bolt Setting Plan.)
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All Anchor Bolts of steel building should be
held in place with a template (see right) or similar means in
order to remain plumb during the pouring of the concrete. All
templates should be prepared in advance so that they can be
quickly nailed into place. Be sure to clean machine oil from bolts
before placing them in template. The bolt threads should, be
covered or protected from concrete during pouring.
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Air Relief Holes should be drilled in the template
to allow trapped air to escape. When floating concrete, vibrate
until wet concrete appears at top of air relief holes. 
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