Russell C Burnham
Engineers at Genessee St, Kansas City, MO

License number
Colorado 26232
Issued Date
May 8, 1989
Renew Date
Jun 1, 2007
Expiration Date
May 31, 2009
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
1540 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO 64102

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Purlin Bracing System For Metal Building Roof

US Patent:
2008028, Nov 20, 2008
Filed:
May 17, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/749821
Inventors:
Clifford M. Robinson - Blue Springs MO, US
Russell C. Burnham - Kansas City MO, US
Assignee:
BUTLER MANUFACTURING COMPANY - Kansas City MO
International Classification:
E04D 15/00
US Classification:
52410
Abstract:
A purlin bracing system for metal building roof includes braces which have pairs of tabs extending from one end. A brace is arranged perpendicular to a purlins, and its tabs are inserted through slots in the central web of the purlin. Another brace is then applied on the opposite side of the purlin, and headed pin is dropped through aligned holes in the tabs to secure them on opposite side of the purlin's central web. No tools or special fasteners are required.