Structural engineering question
I have a tent on order, canvas, 20' long by 12' wide. I need to make the bracings and support.
Problem: Ridge length is 20'
Problem: Main vertical ridge uprights are 11' minus height of the ridge itself.
Problem: Must be able to be eye-proofed for Ren-Faires
Problem: My current vehicle can transport a maximum length of 7'.
Tentative solution: Cross bolts and brackets on sectional supports.
My idea was to get 2x4s for the main ridge and 3x3 posts for the uprights, 2x2s for the other supports (which aren't included in this problem, as they're only 7') For each section, 6-7' as indicated, cut a mitered section that can be bolted together length ways and bracketed together to keep from torquing. Nuts for the bolts will be inset in the wood and the heads on the other side as well, in order to allow for a wood plug to be inserted if necessary. Connections for the brackets themselves would be inset nut and bolt construction as well, and for the 11' uprights, the bracket/bolt connection would be covered with eye-proofing cloth or some other covering. I'm planning on using 1/2" bolt and nut combinations for the main uprights, 3/16" or 1/8" bolt and nut combo for the brackets. Total weight of tent would be approximately 200 pounds, supported from the ridge by 3 uprights, and along each edges by 12 side poles and 3 fly poles (total).
Question: Would the construction technique I describe effectively minimize the significantly lessened structural strength of having to cut through the wood supports? What potential problems might I encounter recessing nuts and bolts?
Problem: Ridge length is 20'
Problem: Main vertical ridge uprights are 11' minus height of the ridge itself.
Problem: Must be able to be eye-proofed for Ren-Faires
Problem: My current vehicle can transport a maximum length of 7'.
Tentative solution: Cross bolts and brackets on sectional supports.
My idea was to get 2x4s for the main ridge and 3x3 posts for the uprights, 2x2s for the other supports (which aren't included in this problem, as they're only 7') For each section, 6-7' as indicated, cut a mitered section that can be bolted together length ways and bracketed together to keep from torquing. Nuts for the bolts will be inset in the wood and the heads on the other side as well, in order to allow for a wood plug to be inserted if necessary. Connections for the brackets themselves would be inset nut and bolt construction as well, and for the 11' uprights, the bracket/bolt connection would be covered with eye-proofing cloth or some other covering. I'm planning on using 1/2" bolt and nut combinations for the main uprights, 3/16" or 1/8" bolt and nut combo for the brackets. Total weight of tent would be approximately 200 pounds, supported from the ridge by 3 uprights, and along each edges by 12 side poles and 3 fly poles (total).
Question: Would the construction technique I describe effectively minimize the significantly lessened structural strength of having to cut through the wood supports? What potential problems might I encounter recessing nuts and bolts?