000 K-Span-Construction-Guide

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INTRODUCTION OF K SPAN SYSTEM AND BUILDING GUIDANCE
Automatic Building Machine

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K-SPAN BUILDING
K-SPAN building (fig.9-8)are a new form of construction. The intended uses of these buildings
are for open storage; however, these building can be designed for use as office spaces, hangars,
supple buildings, medical facilities, and more permanent structures. It is a self- contained, metal
building manufacturing plant(Automatic Building Machine) mounted on a trailer, forming a type of
“mobile factory”. There are two types of K-SPAN building machines, as shown in figures 9-9 and
9-10: the MIC 120 and the MIC 240 (Super Span). An interesting aspect of this machine is that it can
be easily transported by air anywhere in the world. The ABM System has already been certified for
air transport by the U.S. Air Force in C-130, C-141, and C-5 aircraft.
K-SPAN Buildings
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Operating Instructions
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Training
Training personnel in the operation of all related K-SPAN equipment is essential. The formal
training of K-SPAN construction is held at both NCRs. Crew members and leaders, once trained, can
instruct other members of the crew in the safe fabrication and erection of a K-SPAN. Each regiment
has personnel certified by LARGE SPAN GROUP Industries to instruct this training.
The training provided to you is not to be taken as the absolute and only way to construct the
K-SPAN. As in the case of most construction procedures, there are several different ways to
accomplish the task. Crew size, experience, and type of equipment available may alter the way you
perform the task; however, you should achieve the same end results. Table below shows the
personnel and skills required to erect this building.
PERSONNEL SKILL REQUIREMENTS
ENGINEER (Not required on a full-time basis)

May be required to engineer and design foundation and special applications
PROJECT Oversees all phases of construction including machinery transportation and operations.
MANAGER OR Maintains working knowledge of all tools, equipment, and building construction.
CREW LEADER Must also be familiar with the ABM machinery.
Knows and enforces all SAFETY rules and regulations
TRUCK/CRANE Loads material onto machine and transport equipment.

OPERATOR Places arched panels on foundations.
Tows machinery between jobsites.
Make sure machinery is in proper working order and is certified in crane operation.
Complies with all SAFETY procedures.
WELDER Must have a working knowledge of welding, cutting, and fabrication of light steel.
Must be familiar with welder/generator operations and maintenance.
CONSTRUCTION Successfully undergoes special training on the ABM machine (training should be
MECHANIC conducted by either the REGIMENTs or by the MANUFACTURE).
Must be thoroughly familiar with the “OPERATING MANUAL.”
GENERAL Should be familiar with general construction techniques.

LABORER Must OBEY all safety rules and regulations.
To determine the amount of laborers (fig. 9-11) required for the job, divide the weight
of steel by 50.
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Operating Instructions
The main component of the K-SPAN system is the trailer-mounted building machine (fig. 9-12).
This figure shows the main components of the trailer and general operating instructions. The primary
position of the operator’s station is located at the rear of the trailer. The crew member selected for
this position must have a thorough understanding of the machine operations and manuals. From that
position, the operator controls all the elements required to form the panels. The operator must remain
at the controls at all times. From the placement of the trailer on site to the completion of the curved
panel, attention to detail is paramount as with all aspects of construction.
As you operate the machine, you will be adjusting the various machine-operating components.
Adjustment for the thickness, the radius, and the curving machine MUST be made according to the
manuals. Do not permit shortcuts in adjustments. Any variations in adjustments, or disregard for the
instructions found in the operating manuals, will leave you with a pile of useless material or an
inconsistent building.
Trailer-mounted machinery
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Foundation
The design of the foundation for a K-SPAN building depends on the size of the building
(MIC120 or MIC240), the existing soil conditions, and the wind load. The foundation must be
approved by a certified engineer.
The foundations for the buildings are easy to construct when you have the right equipment and
crew. The roof and wall loads are transferred to the foundation through the base of each arch.
Therefore, all loads are uniformly carried down each sidewall by continuous strip footing. The
foundations are more economical than foundations of more convention buildings.
The concrete forms and accessories provide sufficient material to form the foundations for a
building 100 feet long by 50 feet wide. When a different configuration is required, forms are
available from LARGE SPAN GROUP.
The actual footing construction is based, as with all projects, on the plans and specifications. The
location of the forms, the placement of steel, and the psi (pounds per square inch) of the concrete is
critical. The building panels are welded to the angle in the footer before concrete placement. Because
of this operation, all aspects of footer construction must be completely checked for alignment and
squareness. Once concrete is placed, there is no way to correct errors.
As mention above, forms are provided for the foundation. Using table 9-4 as a guide, figure 10-13
gives you a simple foundation layout by parts designation. As noted in figure 9-13, the cross pipes
are not provided in the kit. They must be ordered when the project is being planned and estimated.
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Foundations
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Building Erection
With the placement of the machinery and forming of the building panels in progress, your next
considerations are the placement and the weight-lifting capabilities of the crane. Check the
weight-lifting chart of the crane for its maximum weight capacity. This dictates the number of panels
(recommend 5/ABM 120 and 3/ABM240) you can safely lift at the operating distance. As with all
crane operations, attempting to lift more than the rated capacity can cause the crane to turn over.
Attaching the spreader bar (fig.9-14) to the curved formed panels is a critical step; failure to clamp
the panels tightly can cause the panels to slip and fall with potential harm to personnel and damage
to the panels. With the guide ropes attached (fig 9-15) and personnel manning these ropes, lift the
panels for placement. When the panels are lifted, lift only as high as necessary, position two men at
each free and to guide the panels in place, and remind crew members to keep their feet from under
the ends of the arches. You must never attempt to lift sets of panels in winds exceeding 20 mph.
Place the first set of panels on the attaching angle of the foundation and position them so there
will be room for the end-wall panels. After the first set of panels are positioned, clamp them to the
angle, plumb with guide ropes, and secure the ropes to previously anchored stakes. Detach the
spreader bar and continue to place the panel sets. Seam each set to the standing panels before
detaching the spreader bar.
After about 15 panels (three sets) are in place, measures the building length at both ends (just
above forms) and at the center of the arch. This measurement will seldom be exactly 1 foot per panel
(usually slightly more), but should be equal for each panel. Adjust the ends to equal the center
measure. Panels are flexible enough to adjust slightly. Check these measurements periodically during
building construction. Since exact building lengths are difficult to predict, the end wall attaching
angle on the finishing end of the building should not be put in place until all panels are set.
After the arches are in place, set the longest end-wall panel in the form, then plumb and clamp
it in place. Work from the longest panel outward and be careful to maintain plumb.
When all the building panels are welded to the attaching angle (fig. 9-16) at 12 inches on center, you
are ready to place the concrete. When the concrete is placed, remember it is extremely important that
it is well-vibrated. This helps eliminate voids under all embedded items. As the concrete begins to
set, slope the top exterior portion of the concrete cap about 5 inches (fig. 9-17) to allow water to
drain away from the building. The elevation and type of interior floor are not relevant as long as the
finish of the interior floor is not higher than the top of the concrete cap.
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Building Erection
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Guide rope diagram

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Building foundation concept

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Concrete foundation
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Construction Details
The K-SPAN building system is similar to other types of pre-engineered or prefabricated
buildings in that windows, doors, and roll-up doors can be installed only when erection is completed.
When insulation of the building is required, insulation boards (usually 4 by 8 feet) maybe of any
semirigid material that can be bent to match the radius of the building. The insulation is installed
using clips, as shown in figure 9-18.
When the integrity of the end-wall panels is continuous from the ground to the roof line, the end wall
become self-supporting. The installation of windows (fig. 9-19) and aluminum doors (fig. 9-20)
presents no problem since the integrity of the wall system is not interrupted. The installation of the
overhead door (fig. 9-21) does present a problem in that it does interrupt the integrity of the wall
system. This situation is quickly overcome by the easily installed and adjustable (height and width)
doorframe package that supports both the door and end wall. This doorframe package is offered by
the manufacture.
Construction Details
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Aluminum window installation

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Aluminum door installation

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Overhead doorframe
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Finish of Project
When all the panels are in place and secured to the base angle, the next step is optional. Apply a
rubberized coat of paint to the base of the panels (interior/exterior) to a height slightly above the
finish concrete. This gives added protection to the mental panels exposed to the concrete.
Finally, place the concrete (fig. 9-22) into the above grounded foundation forms. Take care not
to slash excessive amounts of concrete above the rubberized paint line.
Figure 9-23 shows the fundamental steps in constructing a K-SPAN from start to finish.
Finish of Project
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Steps in K-SPAN construction

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ABM240
There is another type of K-SPAN building, actually referred to as a Super Span by LARGE SPAN
GROUP, the ABM240. Actual construction of the ABM240 is the same as that for the ABM120
(K-SPAN). It can use heavier coil stock and is a larger version. Figure 9-24 shows the difference
between the two. Figure 9-25 shows the differences in crew size due in large part to the heavier
gauge steel required by the ABM240.
Keep in mind that the information provided in this section on the K-SPAN building is basic. During
the actual construction of this building, you must consult LARGE SPAN GROUP’s complete set of
manuals.
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ABM System 120 and 240 comparison chart

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Chart for determining crew size for ABM 240

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TOWERS AND BUNKERS

TOWERS are framework structures designed to provide vertical support. They may be used to
support another structure, such as a bridge, or they may be used to support a piece of equipment,
such as a communication antenna or for a lookout post or weapon mounts. Since the prime purpose
of a tower is to provide vertical support for a load applied at the top, the compression members,
providing this support, are the only ones that require high-structural strength. The rest of the
structure is designed to stiffen the vertical members and to prevent bending under load. Primarily,
the bracing members are designed to take loads in tension and are based on a series of diagonals.

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LARGE SPAN GROUP

INTRODUCTION OF K SPAN SYSTEM AND BUILDING GUIDANCE

Automatic Building Machine

PERSONNEL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

ENGINEER (Not required on a full-time basis)

TRUCK/CRANE Loads material onto machine and transport equipment.

GENERAL Should be familiar with general construction techniques.

Guide rope diagram

Building foundation concept

Aluminum window installation

Aluminum door installation

Steps in K-SPAN construction

ABM System 120 and 240 comparison chart

Chart for determining crew size for ABM 240

TOWERS AND BUNKERS

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