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free spac octagon

Posted By: mountains

free spac octagon - 03/25/06 09:42 PM

I am looking for designs/specs for a freespan octagon approx. 30 feet diameter. I have seen one that is 20 foot in diameter which uses a king post as a meeting point for the rafters and metal plating to connect the rafters, eliminating the need for a center post. I am having difficulty in finding an engineer with any interest or knowledge of this area. Any point in the right direction or help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted By: Colton Allen

Re: free spac octagon - 04/10/06 07:49 PM

I just finished cutting a crearspan Octagon that was 33' across. I used a collar tie/tension rod system and a boss pin for the hips to join into.
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