Internal Tie Rods
Missing rods, wrong spacing, no grommet so it leaks/rattles
Yellow / Check First3rdBatch 4
What This Helps With
Missing rods, wrong spacing, no grommet so it leaks/rattles
Apprentice words: tie rod
Trade terms: tie rod, internal reinforcement
Check First
Rod locations and spacing per the reinforcement schedule
sealed penetrations
What Not To Do
Add or remove rods without checking the schedule
What can go wrong: Leaving rod penetrations unsealed
Better Foreman Question
Where does the reinforcement schedule put tie rods on this size?
Verify With
Reference type: SMACNA
Source to verify: SMACNA reinforcement schedule; project spec
Safe wording: Concept only; spacing/size is engineered/SMACNA-driven. Mark RED if it's a rated or high-pressure assembly.