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Riaan

Joined: 03 Feb 2010
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Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 1:57 am Post subject: Arch Hanger

What is your opinion on arch hangers?

Looks like it is more popular in the US.We dont have any, and I am expoloring with the idea to introduce  it in SA.

Thanks 

Riaan

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Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:31 am Post subject: Arch Hanger

Arch hangers are more efficient structure and easier to build than a standard box frame.  One reason they were so prevalent in WW2.  Depending on what they are made of, stand up a long time.  Some of the biggest hangers in the world have paschal arches and are made of wood were build in WW2 and still stand today.  Navy Moffet south of SF is one.  In the early days of the "Yak Club" we were at a national formation clinic in North Plate NB, which had a huge wooden arch hangar that was used to store gliders in WW2.  The engineer who was inspecting it for possible tire down, told me that it was in perfect shape and he was going to recommend that the town continue to use it.

    

   Depending on the size, you lose some wall space because the slop of the arch,  however the arch does hold up better in high winds.  The arches are usually assembled flat on the ground than lifted in place.  The roofing is than nailed, glued or screwed on.  Arches can be made of laminated wood, galvanized metal half round pipe, welded steel,  you name it.  For 4 years I stored aircraft parts in a arched structure made of steel pipe with canvas covering.  I use external plywood sheets for the floor right over the ground.  When done I simply pick up the plywood, took down the canvas, sold the arch frame to a farmer than used it to store his tractor and got my yard back.  Doug Sapp, can tell you many nurseries use arch structure for their hot house or green house.  They very easy to build and in expensive.  They are a number of companies that make them.  You pick the size, pour a concrete slab to fit, bolt it together and your done.  I saw one the size of a 2 car garage assembled in 2 days.

    

   Jim "Pappy" Goolsby

 

 

   

 

 

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