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PLANT LOCATION COSTUMER JOB UNIT

JAZAN - SAUDI ARABIA SAUDI ARAMCO 240832 A07


PROJECT / UNIT DOC. NO.: A07-ZA-E-7002757_BGH
JIGCC – SULFUR RECOVERY UNlT (SRU) NSH DOC. NO.: A07-NSH-SCAF-CAL-017
- IK-EPC PACKAGE-2 SH. OF REV. A
SUBCONTRACTOR SUBCONTRACTOR CONTRACT NO. SUBCONTRACTOR
NSH CORP. 975964 240832

STRUCTURAL DESIGN CALCULATION

SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD FOR

A07-STR-7105 / 7205 / 7305

GASIFICATION - SULFUR RECOVERY UNIT


PLANT LOCATION COSTUMER JOB UNIT
JAZAN - SAUDI ARABIA SAUDI ARAMCO 240832 A07
PROJECT / UNIT DOC. NO.: A07-ZA-E-7002757_BGH
JIGCC – SULFUR RECOVERY UNlT (SRU) NSH DOC. NO.: A07-NSH-SCAF-CAL-017
- IK-EPC PACKAGE-2 SH. OF REV. A
SUBCONTRACTOR SUBCONTRACTOR CONTRACT NO. SUBCONTRACTOR
NSH CORP. 975964 240832

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SCAFFOLD PLAN COMPLETENESS CHECKLIST

II. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED & DURATION

III. SCAFFOLD DRAWINGS

IV. STRUCTURAL DESIGN CALCULATIONS

V. SUPPORT INFORMATION / TECHNICAL DATA


 
 
 
 
 
 

 
I.
SCAFFOLD PLAN COMPLETENESS CHECKLIST

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SCAFFOLD PLAN COMPLETENESS CHECKLIST
SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD AT A07‐STR‐7105 / 7205 & 7305, SRU, IGCC,  SA Form # 9613
 PKG‐2, JAZAN, SAUDI ARABIA (DRAWING NO.  NSH2017‐CVL‐019) 
Scaffold Location / Description: ______________________________________________________________________
SECTION A: FOR SCAFFOLD OVER 12.2 m (40 ft) TALL, CHECK TO INDICATE IF IN SCAFFOLD PLAN:
Scope of Work
1a √ Brief description of work to be performed from scaffold
1b √ Duration of work
1c √ Exact Location where the scaffold will be erected

Scaffold Drawings
2a √ Height of scaffold shown
2b √ Length and width of scaffold at base shown
2c √ Type of scaffold (tube & coupler, fabricated tubular, system. Etc.) noted
2d √ Light-duty, Medium-duty, or Special-duty load rating noted and used for design of scaffold
2e √ Maximum intended load (personnel, equipment, tools, and materials) per working level noted
2f √ Total number of planked / platformed levels noted
2g √ Maximum number of working level noted
2h √ Tubing size (diameter, wall thickness) and materials specification (including yield stress) noted
2i √ Platform unit type, size, and materials specified
2j √ Drawings adequately show complete construction information and details for the scaffold:
2k √ - Posts, bearers, runners, horizontal (plan) and vertical bracing, etc.
2l √ - Attachments or ties to buildings or other structures
2m √ - Ladders or other access to all working levels
2n √ - Guardrail system locations, dimensions, and top rail, midrail, and toeboard sizes
2o √ - Base support details, including base plates and sills
2p √ Drawn to scale on at least "C" size paper and scale noted on drawings
2q √ Scaffold fully and properly dimensioned
2r √ Plan views shown complete layout of all horizontal members (bearers, runners, horiz. Bracing, etc.)
2s √ Elevation views show complete layout of all vertical members (post, brace, etc.)
2t √ All potential obstructions and references (piping, cable trays, platforms, etc.) shown and cleared
2u √ All areas to remain free of scaffold obstructions shown (roads, corridors, etc.)
2v √ If stair are used, adequate handrails are provided and detail
2w √ Note or signature on drawings to shown they have been checked for accuracy

Other Information
3a √ Manufacturer's specifications and technical data for materials, planks, fittings, etc., included
3b √ Names and contact phone numbers for the proponent organization and scaffolding contractor

SECTION B: FOR SPECIAL SCAFFOLDS - including over 38 m (125 ft) tall - CHECK IF IN SCAFFOLD PLAN:
Structural Calculations
4a √ Design loads, including uniformly distributed and concentrated loads and locations
4b √ Complete design calculations provided verifying "safety factor of 4" for scaffold and all components
4c Calculations verifying foundation and / or existing support structure capacity
4d √ If required, wind load analysis for all critical wind directions as per SAES-A-112
4e Calculation prepared as per SAES-A-204 (including plots if computer program printouts submitted)
4f √ Calculation legible and in English
4g √ Calculation checked and approved by qualified and degreed structural engineer

Support Information / Technical Data


5a √ Load Tables for posts, bearers, planks, etc.
5b √ Coupler Safe Working Loads (SWL)
5c √ Other: Materials Specifications and Testing Result / Certificate Attached

The needed information, shown above, has been verified as being contained within this scaffold plan package by:
Scaffolding Contractor Proponent Loss Prevention
Signature
Print Name Engr. Edmar Obligado
Organization SGB
Date 11/3/2017
Phone Number 543433824
Is this scaffold plan complete (Y/N) Y
 
 
 
 
 
 

II.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK

TO BE PERFORMED & DURATION

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TITLE : SCAFFOLDING SERVICES

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED & DURATION

1. SCOPE OF WORK
1.1. This scope of work is applicable to all Erection and Dismantling of Scaffolding which
being carried out by SGB
1.1.1. The design scaffold plan is for erecting and dismantling scaffolds at Saudi
Aramco Jazan. This scaffolding Design is to be Used as a safe working Platform
(access) to facilitate insulation works & piping erection at A07-STR-7105 / 7205
& 7305 Structure in Jazan IGCC Project Package-2
1.1.2. This Proposed scaffoldings structure grid sizes was supported by the
manufacturer’s specification and data publication. Access stair are shown on the
drawings.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1. It is the responsibility of the “Saudi Aramco Certified Scaffolding Supervisor” to:
2.1.1. Ensure that all Scaffolding Materials are approved for use and in accordance with
GI 8.001 requirements
2.1.2. Ensure that all Scaffold Erector are qualified, prior to carrying out any Scaffolding
Services
2.1.3. Ensure that on Erection and Dismantling of Scaffolds are in compliance with the
client requirements, plans and Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual.
2.1.4. Ensure that daily erected and dismantled scaffold report is correctly completed.
2.1.5. To organize and supervise all scaffold workers, as appropriate.
2.1.6. In-case of discrepancies from drawing and site location, report to the designer or
project in-charge for proper modification.
2.2. It is the responsibility of the “Saudi Aramco Certified Scaffolding Inspector” to:
2.2.1. Carry out the final inspection
2.2.2. Records all faulty installed scaffolds and arrange with the supervisor for
rectification.
2.2.3. Reclassify and sign all erected scaffolds as per the category of usage.

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
3.1. Approved and Issued for Construction drawings on site.
3.2. General Instruction Manual (GI 8.001)
3.3. Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual (SACSM)
3.4. Saudi Aramco Scaffold Safety Handbook (SASSH)

4. DURATION
4.1. Estimated duration to complete the erection required work is Twenty Two (22) days
4.2. Estimated duration to complete dismantling required work is Twenty (20) days

5. EXACT LOCATION WHERE THE SCAFFOLD WILL BE ERECTED.


5.1. A07-STR-7105 / 7205 & 7305 Structure in – Sulfur Recovery Unit, Package 2, Jazan
Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Project (JIGCC), Jazan, Saudi Arabia."
 
 
 

III.
SCAFFOLD DRAWINGS

 
 
 
 
GENERAL NOTES: 19.0 ACCESS OPENING THROUGH WORKING PLATFORMS SHALL BE PROTECTED BY A STURDY
GUARDRAIL SYSTEM WITH A SELF CLOSING BAR (AT TOPRAIL HEIGHT). HINGED COVERS SHALL BE
1.0 REFERENCE CODE & STANDARD
KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WORKING MEN ARE PASSING.
1.1 SAUDI ARAMCO CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANUAL (SACSM)
1.2 SAUDI ARAMCO SCAFFOLD SAFETY HANDBOOK (SASSH) 20.0 UPRIGHT TUBE (PUNCHEON) & BEARERS (TRANSOM) SHALL BE COUPLED TO LADDER BEAM BY
USING RIGHT ANGLE (DOUBLE COUPLER) AND SINGLE COUPLER RESPECTIVELY.
1.3 SAUDI ARAMCO SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SCAFFOLD (G.I. 8.0001

2.0 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON PLANS 21.0 THE GUARDRAIL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING FOR SYSTEM SCAFFOLDING, SHALL BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND,
WITHOUT FAILURE, A FORCE OF AT LEAST 90 kgs (200 lbs) APPLIED IN ANY DOWNWARD OR
3.0 HANGER TUBES, BEARERS (TRANSOM) FALSE UPRIGHT TUBE (PUNCHEON). LEDGERS (RUNNERS) HORIZONTAL DIRECTION AT ANY POINT ON THE TOPRAIL OR EQUIVALENT MEMBER.
& BRACING SHALL BE MADE OF STEEL TO SPECS. EN 10219, EMBOSSED, YIELD STRESS,
Fy=320 MPa, 48.3mm OUTSIDE DIAMETER & 3.2mm WALL THICKNESS 22.0 PERSONNEL SHALL NOT BE ON ANY SCAFFOLD DURING STORM OR HIGH WINDS HAVING
SUSTAINED WINDS MORE THAN 65 KPH (40 MPH)
4.0 WORKING PLATFORM IS DESIGN TO CARRY 25 PSF (120kg/m2) UDL RECOMMENDED FOR
LIGHT DUTY SCAFFOLD STRUCTURE 23.0 ANY SCAFFOLD COMPONENTS THAT IS OBVIOUSLY DAMAGED, EXCESSIVELY CORRODED, DEFECTIVE
OR DOES OR DOES NOT MEET THE APPLICABLE CODES & STANDARDS SHALL BE MARKED WITH
5.0 FITTINGS (COUPLERS) SHALL BE MADE OF STEEL EN 74 SPECIFICATION OR AS PER CSM II-2 BRIGHT FLUORESCENT ORANGE PAINT & IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM SAUDI ARAMCO PROPERTY.
SCAFFOLDING
24.0 THE MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL TRAVEL DISTANCE ON A SCAFFOLD PLATFORM TO THE NEAREST EXIT
6.0 FITTING (COUPLERS, CLAMPS ETC) SHALL BE OF A METAL TYPE APPROVED TO ANSI OR (EX. LADDER) SHALL NOT EXCEED 15m (51ft) , CSM II-2 SCAFFOLD CLAUSE 2.5.7.B.
EQUIVALENT REQUIREMENT. THEY SHALL BE EXAMINED REGULARLY & MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE
THAT MOVING PART ARE SOUND & WELL LUBRICATED AND THAT THREADS ARE NOT STRIPED. 25.0 FOR ACCESS TOWER USE K-STAGE SYSTEM SCAFFOLD STANDARD (POST), BEARER (TRANSOM) &
LEDGER (RUNNER), SHALL BE MADE OF STEEL TO SPECS EN 10219, 48.3mm OUTSIDE DIAMETER.
7.0 WORKING PLATFORMS SHALL BE FULLY DECKED ON TOP WITH TOE BOARDS ALL AROUND & 3.2mm WALL THICKNESS, YIELD STRESS, Fy=320 MPa (AL EMAR LOAD TABLE), EMBOSSED AS
SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF CSM 11-2 SCAFFOLDING PER SUPPLIER SPECIFICATION OR AS PER CSM II-2 SCAFFOLDING.
8.0 WORKING PLATFORMS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH TOP AND MID GUARDRAILS ALL AROUND 26.0 SCAFFOLD FOUNDATION SHALL BE SOUND, RIGID AND CAPABLE OF CARRYING THE SCAFFOLD'S
TOPRAIL HEIGHT SHALL BE 1000mm ABOVE THE LANDING &/OR PLATFORM SELF WEIGHT PLUS THE MAXIMUM INTENDED (LIVE) LOAD WITHOUT SETTING OR DISPLACEMENT.
9.0 VERTICAL LADDERS 400mm WIDE IN STANDARD LENGTH OF NOT MORE THAN 6000mm SHALL BE THE GROUND OR FLOOR ON WHICH A SCAFFOLD STAND SHALL BE CAREFULLY EXAMINED FOR ITS
USED AND SHALL CONFORM TO SAUDI ARAMCO CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANUAL. LADDERS TO BE LOAD BEARING CAPACITY. SAND OR MADE-UP GROUND (FILL) MAY NEED COMPACTING TO ENSURE
THERE ARE NO CAVITIES. TIMBER SILLS (SOLE BOARDS) AT LEAST 225mm (9 in) WIDE BY 38mm
WORKING PLATFORM TO THE LADDER SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITH A SWING ARM. (1 1/2 in) THICK SHALL BE USED TO SPREAD THE LOAD ON SAND. MADE-UP GROUND, ASPHALT,
PAVEMENT, WOODEN FLOORS AND SOFT OR SLIPPERY SURFACE. THE GROUND BENEATH SILLS
10.0 SCAFFOLDING BOARDS & TIMBER BOARDS SHALL BE 38mm x 225mm WIDE LVL PROOF TESTED SHALL BE LEVEL AND COMPACT. A SILL SHALL EXTEND UNDER AT LEAST TWO POST (STANDARD)
SCAFFOLD PLANKS MARK WITH OSHA APPROVED. UNLESS THAT IS NOT FEASIBLE BECAUSE OF UNEVEN OR SLOPING GROUND. IN THIS CASE, SILLS
UNDER INDIVIDUAL POST (STANDARD) SHALL BE AT LEAST 765 mm (30 in) Long.
11.0 LADDERS CLEARANCES & HEIGHTS AS PER CSM 11-3 LADDERS & STEP LADDERS
27.0 ALL SCAFFOLD BEING ERECTED SHALL BE REMAINED FREE FROM OBSTRUCTION.
12.0 SCAFFOLD PLATFORMS SHALL BE CLOSED PLANKED ACCORDING TO CSM II-2 SCAFFOLDING
CLAUSE 2.5.6

13.0 ERECTION:
13.1 SCAFFOLDING SHALL BE ERECTED, ALTERED AND DISMANTLED BY EXPERIENCED MEN
WORKING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CERTIFIED SCAFFOLD SUPERVISOR
13.2 STANDARD SHALL BE SET ACCURATELY IN PLACE AND CHECKED VERTICALLY BY USING A
SPIRIT LEVEL OR BY USING VERTICAL LINES ON THE STRUCTURE
13.3 SCAFFOLDING COUPLERS SHOULD BE TIGHTENED WITH PROPER SCAFFOLDING SPANNERS.
13.4 SCAFFOLD MATERIALS SHALL NOT BE THROWN OD DROPPED FROM HEIGHTS
13.5 STANDARDS FOR TOWER TYPE SCAFFOLD SHALL BE PITCHED ON 15X15cm STEEL PLATE
AND AT LEAST 0.64cm THICK. JOINTS IN STANDARDS (POST) SHOULD BE STAGGERED

14.0 PLANKS SHALL BE SECURED AT BOTH ENDS TO PREVENT VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL
MOVEMENTS BY USING FIBER ROPE, WIRE LASHING OR CLAMP TOE BOARDS. THIS ESPECIALLY
IMPORTANT FOR PLANKS USING FIBER ROPE. WIRE LASHING OR CLAMPS TOE BOARDS IF PLANKS
LESS THAN 1.8m
15.0 ENSURE THE FULL BODY HARNESS WITH SHOCK-ABSORBING LANYARDS ONLY AS APPROVED BY
SAUDI ARAMCO WITH RATED CAPACITY OF 2260 kgs
16.0 SCAFFOLDS & SCAFFOLD COMPONENTS SHALL NOT BE LOADED IN EXCESS OF THEIR LOAD
RATING.

17.0 LADDER BEAM COULD BE SPACED & ADJUSTED TO MORE THAN THE SPECIFIED SPACING IF
REQUIRED, MAINTAIN THE TOTAL TRIBUTARY WIDTH OF 1.35 METERS. IF HANGER TUBES
OBSTRUCT THE BIGGER PIPELINES THEN IT SHALL BE LOWERED AND HANG AT THE
BOTTOM FLANGE OF THE EXISTING STEEL BEAM.

18.0 SCAFFOLD PLATFORMS, LANDING AND WALKWAYS SHALL BE LEAST 675mm (27 INCHES)
(93 PLANKS) WIDE, INCLUDING DURING SCAFFOLD ERECTION, DISMANTLING AND ALTERATIONS.
 
 
 

 
 

IV.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN CALCULATIONS
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Engr. Edmar Obligado Load Rating: LIGHT DUTY Calc. Rev. No
A
Designer Engineer 1.2 kN/m²

STRUCTURAL DESIGN CALCULATION

CLIENT : SNAMPROGETTI / SAIPEM

SITE : INTEGRATED GASIFICATION COMBINED CYCLE (IGCC)

STRUCTURE : A07-STR-7105 / 7205 / 7305

DRAWING No. : NSH2017-CVL-019

DRAWING TITLE : STRUCTURAL DESIGN CALCULATION FOR


SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD AT A07-STR-7105 / 7205 / 7305
GASIFICATION - SULFUR RECOVERY UNIT

DESIGNED BY : Engr. Glenn Aguilar


Designer Engineer
SGB

CHECKED BY : Engr. Edmar Obligado


Designer Engineer
SGB

DATE :

SIGNED AND STAMPED BY

SUBCONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR COMPANY


NASSER S. AL-HAJRI CORP. SAIPEM SAUDI ARAMCO
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Designer Engineer 1.2 kN/m²

TABLE OF CONTENT
SECTION

I. OBJECTIVES

II. PURPOSED

III. CODES and REFERENCES:

IV. DESIGN CRITERIA

V. DESIGNED ASSUMPTIONS:

VI. DESIGN PARAMETERS:

VII. STRUCTURAL DESIGN CALCULATION

A. CHECK FOR SCAFFOLD PLANKS

B. CHECK FOR INTER-TRANSOM (BOARD BEARER - TUBE : CASE 1)

C. CHECK FOR INTER-TRANSOM (BOARD BEARER - TUBE : CASE 2)

D. CHECK FOR LOADING ON RUNNER - LADDER BEAM

E. CHECK FOR LADDER BEAM CONNECTION TO HANGER TUBES

F. CHECK FOR HANGER TUBES

G. CHECK FOR HORIZONTAL TUBES AT TOP and BOTTOM OF STEEL BEAM

H. CHECK FOR HORIZONTAL TUBES CONNECTION TO STEEL BEAM

I. CHECK FOR SPLICE ON LADDER BEAM

J. CHECK FOR DIAGONAL BRACING

VIII. WIND LOAD CALCULATION


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I. OBJECTIVE
To provide design analysis and calculation for the designed of Typical Suspended Tube & Coupler
Dancing Platform along the structures for inspection and access used only.

II. PURPOSE
The Purpose of this designed calculation is to check and verified the safety of the structural adequacy
of scaffold elements like tubes, fittings couplers and others scaffolding components as specified in
"Saudi Aramco Scaffold Safety Handbook" (SASSH), "Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual"
(SACSM) and "G.I. 8.001 issued by Saudi Aramco / and Saipem.

III. CODES and REFERENCES:


The Scaffold is designed based on the following Project Specification / and Standards:
A. G.I. 8.001 : General Instruction for Safety Requirements For Scaffolds
B. SASSH : Saudi Aramco Scaffold Safety Handbook
C. SACSM : Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual
D. BS 5973 : 1993 : COP For Access and Working Scaffold and Special Scaffold Structures
E. in Steel
F. BS 1139 : Metal Scaffolding. Specification for Prefabricated Mobile Access and
Working Tower.
G. BS 2482 : Specification For Timber Scaffold Boards
H. BS5973 : Code of Practice for Access Scaffolds and Special Scaffold Structures in Steel

IV. DESIGN CRITERIA


A. PLANKS shall be checked for permitted spans and deflection
B. INTER-TRANSOM (BOARD BEARER) shall be checked for Maximum Bending and Deflection
caused due to Load combination (D + 4*L)
C. RUNNER (LADDER BEAM) shall be checked for Maximum Bending and Deflection caused due
to Load combination (D + 4*L)
D. PLAN BRACING shall be checked for Maximum Axial Forces caused due to Applied Wind Load.
E. COUPLERS shall be checked for Applied Safety Factor of 40% on SWL of the couplers for Gravity
Load Analysis and Safety Factor of 1.6 for Wind Load Analysis of Bracing and Tie members.

V. DESIGNED ASSUMPTIONS:
A. SCAFFOLD TUBES shall be 48.3 mm Outer Diameter, 3.2mm Wall Thickness, conforming to
EN 10219 shall be used for all framing members of "Suspended Tube and Coupler Scaffold".
The Minimum Yield Strength of the Scaffold Tubes shall be 320 MPa with Modulus of Elasticity
of 210,000 MPa.

B. Scaffold Board shall be as per Project Specification in accordance with BS 2482 : 1981, shall be
at least 225 mm wide and 38 mm thick, and as per BS 5973 table 13 (a)

C. All COUPLERS connecting the members of the scaffold shall be in conformance to BS 1139 or
EN 74

D. LADDER BEAM 300mm Height, 48.3mm outer diameter, 3.2mm wall thickness conforming to
BS EN 10219, Minimum Yield Stress of 320 MPa
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VI. DESIGN PARAMETERS:


Load Rating Of Scaffold = Light Duty
120 kg/m2 (1.2 kN/m2) ( 25 lb/ft2) LL = 1.2 kN/m²

Total No. of Planked Level = 1.0 Level


Max. Allowed Working Lifts = 1.0 Lift

Type of Scaffold = Suspended Tube and Coupler


Type of Scaffold Tubes = Conforming to EN 10219
Outer Diameter OD = 48.3 mm
Nominal Wall Thickness t = 3.2 mm
Inside Diameter ID = 41.9 mm
Minimum Yield Stress Fy = 320.0 MPa
2
Cross Sectional Area A = 453.39 mm
Radius of Gyration r = 15.99 mm
3
Plastic Section Modulus Z = 6,519.8 mm
Unit Weight 4.37kg/m wt = 0.043 kN/m
Strength Increase Factor SIF = 1.0
Modulus of Elasticity E = 210,000 MPa
4
Moment of Inertial I = 115,857 mm

Scaffold Fittings = Conforming to BS 1139 or EN 74


Right-angle Coupler (Double Couplers) = 9.4 kN (RATED SWL)
Adjustable Coupler (Swivel Couplers) = 5.3 kN (RATED SWL)

LVL Scaffold Planks = HyPLANKS Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)


Width = 225.0 mm
Thickness = 38.0 mm
Weight 6kg/m or 25 kg/m2 wp = 0.059 kN/m or 0.245 kN/m
2

V. STRUCTURAL DESIGN CALCULATION


A. CHECK FOR SCAFFOLD PLANKS:

Max. Span of Scaffold Planks L = 1,400 mm

Max. Allowable Span of Scaffold Planks as per


the recommendation in SASSH Section 9.8.1 clause D,
as determined by the manufacturer in accordance
with ANSI A10.8-2001 (Appendix C). LMAX = 1,800 mm
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Designer Engineer 1.2 kN/m²

Loading on Scaffold Planks:


Dead Load (WT OF PLANKS) wp = 0.059 kN/m
Live Load (Light Duty) (Planks Width * LL) LL = 0.270 kN/m

Uniform Factored Load = W D+4*LL Wu = 1.14 kN/m

Maximum Moment = Wu * L2 /8 Mu = 0.28 kN-m

Working Moment of Resistance for 38 x 225


Scaffold Boards as per BS 5973 Table 13 (a) M= 468 N-m or 0.47 kN-m

BENDING MOMENT
Therefore, the proposed hyPLANK used for scaffold 0.28 < 0.47
working platform is structurally sound Safe!!! Actual Allowable

Maximum Allowable Span = (8*M / Wu)1/2 La = 1.813 m

IN NO CASE THE SPAN OF LVL SCAFFOLD PLANKS ARE MORE THAN 1.8m

B. CHECK FOR INTER-TRANSOM (BOARD BEARER - TUBE : CASE 1):

Max. Span of Inter-Transom L= 1.50 m


Max. Tributary Width of Inter-Transom B= 1.40 m (spacing of Inter-Transom)

Dead Load:
D PLANKS = wp * B Dp = 0.343 kN/m
D TUBES = wt * 1 no's Dt = 0.043 kN/m
Total Dead Load WD = 0.386 kN/m

Live Load:
L LIGHT DUTY = LL * B WLL = 1.680 kN/m

Uniform Factored Load = W D + 4*W LL Wu = 7.11 kN/m

Max. End Reactions = W * L / 2 Ru = 5.33 kN (RESULT - 001)

Max. Bending Moment = W * L2 / 8 Mu = 1.999 kN-m (RESULT - 002)


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Capacity of Scaffold Tubes in Bending:


Mf = SIF x Fy x Z Mf = 2.09 kN-m (RESULT - 003)

Check:
Mu Mf Therefore, the proposed scaffold tubes for
2.00 kN-m < 2.09 kN-m Inter-Transom are Safe for Flexural

Check for Deflection of Scaffold Tube (Inter-Transom):


4
Max. Deflection = 5 WL / 384 EI dMAX = 19.25 mm (RESULT - 004)

Allowable Deflection = L / 60 = 25.00 mm

Check:
Max. Deflection D+4L Deflection Allowable Therefore, the proposed scaffold tubes for
19.25 mm < 25.000 mm Inter-Transom are Safe for Deflection

C. CHECK FOR INTER-TRANSOM (BOARD BEARER - TUBE : CASE 2):

OR

Max. Span of Inter-Transom = (2.50-0.152) L= 2.35 m


Max. Tributary Width of Inter-Transom B= 0.45 m (spacing of Inter-Transom)
Dead Load:
D PLANKS = wp * B = 0.110 kN/m
D TUBES = wt * 1 no's = 0.043 kN/m
Total Uniform Dead Load WD = 0.153 kN/m

Live Load:
L LIGHT DUTY = LL * B WLL = 0.540 kN/m

Uniform Factored Load = W D + 4* W LL Wu = 2.313 kN/m

Max. End Reactions = Wu * L / 2 Ru = 2.716 kN


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Max. Bending Moment = Wu * L2 / 8 Mu = 1.59 kN-m

Mf = SIF * Fy * Z = 2.09 kN-m (FROM - 003)

Check:
M D+4L Mf Therefore, the proposed scaffold tubes for
1.59 kN-m < 2.09 kN-m Inter-Transom are Safe for Flexural

Deflection of Scaffold Tube (Inter-Transom):

Max. Deflection = 5 WL4 / 384 EI = 37.6 mm

Allowable Deflection = L / 60 = 39.13 mm

Check:
Max. Deflection D+4L Deflection Allowable Therefore, the proposed scaffold tubes for
37.63 mm < 39.133 mm Inter-Transom are Safe for Deflection

D. CHECK FOR LOADING ON RUNNER - LADDER BEAM

CHECK FOR CAPACITY OF LADDER BEAM IN BENDING:


Mf = SIF x Fy x Z

Where, SIF (Strength Increase Factor) = 1.00 Normal Case


2
Fy (Minimum Yield Stress) = 320 N/mm

Properties of Ladder Beam


OD Outer Diameter 48.3 mm
ID Inside Diameter 41.9 mm
H total height of ladder beam 300 mm
Y1 distance from center (OD-top) to neutral axis 125.85 mm
Y2 distance from center (OD-bot.) to neutral axis 125.85 mm
e Distance from neutral axis to outer Part 150 mm
Fy Standard Specified yield strength of pipe 320 MPa
E Modulus of Elasticity 210,000 MPa

Total Area of Ladder Beam A = 2*pi()*(OD^2-ID^2)/4 906.79 mm²


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2nd Moment of Area (I)


I = ∑ ( Ii + Aidi²) where:
Ii = The Moment of Inertial of the individual segment
about its own neutral axis
Ai = The area of the individual Segment
di = The vertical distance from the centroid of the
segment to neutral axis
Ic = pi()*(OD^4-ID^4)/64
Moment of inertia for one pipe

2nd Moment of area ( I ) = 14593643.75 mm⁴

1st Moment of Area ( Z ) Plastic Modulus = I / e = 97290.96 mm³

Moment Capacity of Ladder Beam Mf = 31.133 kN-m (RESULT - 005)

Uniform Load Capacity due to Flexure Wa = 6.918 kN / m =8Mf /L2

Load Capacity of 6m Ladder Beam Pa = 41.511 kN = W*6

Load Transferred by Inter-Transom to L/B P= 5.330 kN (FROM - 001)


Span of Ladder Beam L= 6.000 m

Equivalent no of Load P Within the Span L


Spacing of inter Transom S= 1.4 m
L/S = 4.29
Total Load on Ladder Beam = P*L/S ƩP = 22.84 kN

Safe Working Load of L/B for 6.0 m span


as per Minimum Yield Stress of EN 10219
Ladder Beam material Pa = 41.51 kN

Check:
Load REQUIRED SWL (Manufacturer) Therefore, the proposed Ladder Beam
22.84 kN < 41.511 kN 6.0 m span length are Safe!!!
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E. CHECK FOR LADDER BEAM CONNECTION TO HANGER TUBES

Maximum Tributary Width B = 1.50 m

Length of Ladder Beam L = 6.00 m


Self Weight of Ladder Beam = 10.4kg / m PLB = 0.61 kN
Weight of Bracing & Fittings = 25% of PLB = 0.15 kN

Weight of Planks = wp * B * L PP = 2.21 kN

Live Load on L/B = LL * B * L = 10.80 kN

Max. Load Acting on the Supports R = 13.77 kN (Unfactored)

The Ladder Beam is Fixed by at least 2 NOS of


Right - angle Couplers on Pair of Hanger Tubes

SWL (In-Slip) for Right - angle Couplers = 9.40 kN


Factor of Safety (FOS = 40% OF SWL) = 0.40
= 3.76 kN

NOS of Couplers Provided on Hangers Tubes = 4.00 NOS

TOTAL SWL IN-SLIP = 15.04 kN

Check:
Therefore, the proposed connection
Max. Load SWL IN-SLIP using 4 double coupler on Ladder Beam to
13.77 kN < 15.040 kN Hanger Tubes is Safe!!!
(unfactored Load) (FOS = 4)
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F. CHECK FOR HANGER TUBES

Load Acting in Hanger Tubes:

Dead Load:
W HANGER TUBES (2) 2.50 m * wt = 0.21 kN
W BEARER (1) 6.00 m * wt = 0.26 kN
W PLAN BRACING 4.00 m * wt = 0.17 kN

5% Extra for Lapping & Fittings = 0.03 kN

Self Weight of Ladder Beam + 10% Fittings PLB = 0.67 kN

Self Weight of Planks PP = 2.21 kN

Total Dead Load D = 3.56 kN

Live Load:
Light Duty Rating = LL * L * B L = 10.80 kN

Total Load (P) on 2 Hanger Tubes D+L P = 14.36 kN (UNFACTORED)


Total Load (P) on 2 Hanger Tubes D+4*L Pu = 46.76 kN (W/ FOS)
Max. Permissible Load of Hanger in Tension, P ALLOW
P ALLOW = 0.6 * Fy * A Pa = 87.05 kN
Applied Factor of Safety = 4.00
Pa / 4 = 21.76 kN

Check:
1 Hanger Tube 1 Hanger Tube Therefore, the Hanger Tubes are
Max. Load P ALLOW Safe!!!
7.18 kN < 21.76 kN
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G. CHECK FOR HORIZONTAL TUBES AT TOP and BOTTOM OF STEEL BEAM

Factored Load Pu From Section F


Total Load (Pu) on the Hanger Tubes D+4*L (one Side)
= 46.76 kN
No of Hanger Tube = 2.00 No's
NOS of Horizontal Tubes = 2.00 No's
Load Acting on Each Side of Horizontal Tubes Pu = 11.69 kN

Max. Distance of Hanger Tubes to Steel Beam = 0.175 m

Max. Bending Moment, M HOR. TUBES = 2.05 kN-m

Mf = SIF * Fy * Z = 2.09 kN-m (FROM - 003)

Check:
M D+4L Mf Therefore, the proposed scaffold tubes for
2.05 kN-m < 2.09 kN-m Horizontal Tubes are Safe for Flexural!!!

H. CHECK FOR HORIZONTAL TUBES CONNECTION TO STEEL BEAM

The Horizontal Tubes are connected to the Steel Beam


using PAIR of DROP FORGED GIRDER COUPLER

Unfactored Load Acting on Each Horizontal Tubes = 7.18 kN From Section F

SWL FOR PAIR GIRDER COUPLER = 30.00 kN


FOS (40% OF SWL) = 0.40

SWL CAPACITY OF PAIR GIRDER COUPLER = 12.00 kN

Check:
Max. Load SWL GIRDER COUPLER Therefore, the proposed connection
7.18 kN < 12.000 kN of Horizontal Tube to Steel Beam using
(unfactored Load) (FOS = 40%) PAIR of Girder / Beam Coupler are Safe!!!
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I. CHECK FOR SPLICE OF LADDER BEAM


Figure

Tributary With of Ladder Beam S= 1.5 m


Span of Ladder Beam L= 5.48 m

Dead Load on Ladder Beam


Weight of Planks = wp * S Wp = 0.368 kN / m
Weight of Inter Transom = wt * S * 4/L Wt1 = 0.047 kN / m
Weight of Bottom Chord = wt * S * 1/L Wt2 = 0.012 kN / m
Weigh of Plan Brace = 2.1 * 2wt / L Wt3 = 0.033 kN / m
Weight of Ladder Beam = 10.4 kg / m Wt4 = 0.102 kN / m
Weight of Fitting = 10% (Wt1+Wt2+Wt3+Wt4) = 0.019 kN / m
Total Dead Load WDL = 0.581 kN / m

Live Load = Light Duty = LL * S WLL = 1.80 kN / m

Unfactored Load W DL + W LL W = 2.38 kN / m

Factored Load =W DL + 4*W LL Wu = 7.78 kN / m

Factored Moment = Wu L2 / 8 Mu = 29.21 kN - m

Allowable Bending Moment on Ladder Beam Mf = 31.13 kN - m (From 005)

Mu = 29.21 kN - m < Mf = 31.13 kN - m SAFE

Shear Load at Support = W L / 2 R = 6.52 kN

Shear Load at Splice = R - W*0.540 Rs = 5.24 kN


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Splice are fixed with 8 double coupler which is


4 double Coupler both side and the couplers are
subject to distortion

As per Load Test Certificate the Lowest


Distortion Load on Double Coupler = 31.00 kN

Safety factor as per Section 39.8.2 BS 5973 = 2

Safe Working Load against Distortion SWL = 15.50 kN

Applied Safety Factor = 40% of SWL SWLa = 6.20 kN

No's of coupler on Splice No's = 4

Rs = 5.24 kN < 4*SWLa = 24.80 kN SAFE

J. CHECK FOR DIAGONAL BRACE

Shear Load at Support R= 6.523 kN

Angle of Inclination ɸ= 55°

Sin ɸ = 0.819

Tension force on Diagonal Brace = R / Sin ɸ T= 7.97 kN

Allowable Tension on Pipe


Ta = 0.6*Fy*A Ta = 87.05 kN

T = 7.97 kN < Ta /4 = 21.76 kN SAFE

Double Coupler 40% of SWL 0.4 SWL= 3.76 kN

T = 7.97 kN < 0.4*SWL*3 = 11.28 kN SAFE


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VIII. WIND LOAD CALCULATION

I. DESIGNED ASSUMPTION
A. The worst case for Wind Analysis is assume to be when the direction of wind incident normal
to the maximum projection area of the scaffold with no wind shielding is considered.
B. The designed of Plan Bracing shall be purely for Wind Load Only
C. Wind Coefficient of 1.20 is considered for Scaffold Tubes and 2.0 is considered for Toe Boards
normal to the Wind Direction.

II. DESIGNED CALCULATION:


3 - sec. Gust Basic Wind Speed for 50 years
as specified in SAES-A-112 Table 1 page 12 of 27
Location : Jazan = 165 km/hr or 45.83 m/sec

As per the revised recommendations of SSH, the


Wind Speed for 10 years MRI as per ASCE 7 - 05
can be used.

Conversion Factor for 10 years MRI as per


ASCE 7 - 05 Table C6 - 7 = 0.84

Wind Velocity = 38.50 m / s

As per ASCE 7 - 05, Page 27, Section 6.5.10


Wind Velocity Pressure, q

2
q = 0.613 * K 1 * K 2 * K 3 * V^ * I (N/m 2 )

K1 = Topographic Factor = 1.00


K2 = Directionability Factor = 0.95
I = Importance Factor = 1.00
V = Wind Velocity = 38.50 m / s
Zg = = 274.3
K3 = Velocity Pressure Exposure Coef. = Varies as per values indicated in Table 6 - 3
page 79, For Exposure Category "C" Case
2 for different heights of node points of
scaffold
Tabulation of Interpolated Values of K3 from
Table 6-3 (page 79) of ASCE 7 - 05
K3 at 22.8 m from ground 1.191 2.01 ( H / zg )2 / 9.5
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Calculation of Wind velocity Pressure, q


Height
K1 K2 K3 V I q = (0.613 * K1 * K2 * K3 * V2 * I) / 1000
from Grd
22.8m 1.00 0.95 1.191 38.50 1.00 1.028 kN/m2

Design Wind Load, F = q * G * Cf * Af (kN)

q = Wind Velocity Pressure (kN/m2) = 1.03 kN/m


2

G = Gust Effect Factor = 0.85 As per ASCE 7-05, Section 6.5.8.1


Af TUBE = Projected Area Normal to Wind = 0.0483 m
Af TOE BOARD = Projected Area Normal to Wind = 0.225 m
Cf TUBE = Wind Force Coefficient = 1.20 As per recommendation of SSH
Cf TOE BOARD = Wind Force Coefficient = 2.00 As per recommendation of SSH

Considering Effective Length for one set of Plan Bracing

Effective Area (Af) of Scaffold For Transverse Bracing:


Length Qty Area
2
Hangers 2.00 10 = 0.97 m
Runners (L/B) 7.50 5 = 3.62 m2
Guard Rails 7.50 4 = 1.45 m2
Bottom Chord 6.00 3 = 0.87 m2
Bearer Tube 6.00 7 = 2.03 m2
Splice Tube 1.50 5 = 0.36 m2
Plan Bracing 2.05 8 = 0.79 m2
Total Af TUBE = 10.09 m2

F TUBE = q * G * Cf TUBE * Af TUBE = 10.58 kN


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Worst area front to Wind Load


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Effective Area (Af) of Scaffold For Plan Bracing:


Length Qty Area
2
Toe Boards 7.50 2 = 3.38 m

F TOE BOARD = q * G * Cf TOE BOARD * Af TOE BOARD = 5.90 kN

F (WIND LOAD) = ( F TUBE + F TOE BOARD) * 1.05 = 17.30 kN

Nos. of Plan Bracing = 8.00 NOS.

Load Shared by Each Plan Bracing = 2.16 kN

Angle of Transvers Brace = 43 deg


Sin (Angle) = 0.682

Max. Axial Load in Each Transverse Brace = 2.16 kN / sin 43


P(WL) = 3.17 kN

Capacity of Plan Bracing


Max. Unbraced Length = 2.05 m

Slenderness Ratio, KL/r


Where: K = Constant = 1.00
L = Effective Length = 2.05 m
r = Radius of Gyration = 15.99 mm 0.01599 m

KL/r = 128.24

Column Slenderness Ratio, CC

2
CC = SQRT [(2 * 3.1416^ * E) / (Fy * SIF)]

4
Where: E = Modulus of Elasticity = 210,000 N/mm
Fy = Minimum Yield Strength = 320
SIF = Strength Increase Factor = 1.00
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CC = 113.815

For
KL/r = 128.24 > CC

2 2
Fa = ∏ E / (kL/r) = 126.02 MPa

Allowable Axial Compressive Load, Pf

Pf = A * Fa
2
Where: A = Cross Sectional Area = 453.4 mm
2
Fa = Axial Compressive Stress = 126.02 N/mm

Pf = 57.14 kN

Check:
P(WL) Pf Therefore, the Plan Bracing are Safe
3.17 kN < 57.139 kN on Wind Load

Check Couplers on Plan Bracing:


The Bracing is connected using Right - angle Coupler
SWL of Right - angle Couplers as per SSH Table II.9.2

SWL RIGHT ANGLE COUPLER = 9.40 kN


As per recommendation of SSH, for Wind
Load Bracing, the SWL of couplers shown
in Table II.9.2 of SSH may be used.
Total WSL (1-nos Right - Angle Couplers) = 9.40 kN

Factor of Safety (FOS) = 1.60

Total SWL for 1 double coupler = 5.9 kN

Check:
P(WL) SWL Therefore, the Plan Bracing connection
3.2 kN < 5.9 kN with double coupler with FOS of 1.6 is safe
V.
SUPPORT INFORMATION / TECHNICAL DATA
1. ACCESS SCAFFOLD STRUCTURAL DESIGN
CRITERIA
2. LVL SCAFFOLD PLANKS
3. COUPLER (FITTINGS) TEST CERTIFICATE
3.1. RIGHT ANGLE (DOUBLE) COUPLER
3.2. SLEEVE COUPLER
3.3. SWIVEL COUPLER
3.4. PUTLOG COUPLER
3.5. GIRDER COUPLER
3.6. BOARD RETAINING COUPLER
4. SAFE WORKING LOAD (SWL) FOR INDIVIDUAL
COUPLER
5. SCAFFOLD TUBE TEST REPORTS
6. OTHER INFORMATIONS : KWICKSTAGE
SYSTEM SCAFFOLD
7. LADDER BEAM
1. ACCESS SCAFFOLD STRUCTURAL DESIGN
CRITERIA
2. LVL SCAFFOLD PLANKS
TEST REPORT
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Date : Nov. 04, 2016
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NASSER SAEED AL-HAJRI CORPORATION


P.O.BOX 495, DHAHRAN AIRPORT 31932, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

The following sample(s) was/ were submitted and identified on behalf of the client as:

Sample Name : LVL SCAFFOLDING PLANK


Sample Number : SHIN161003663CCM
Test Required : Please see the next page(s)
Test Method : OSHA Regulations (Standard-29 CFR)-1926.451
Buyer : NASSER SAEED AL-HAJRI CORPORATION
Date of Receipt : Oct. 18, 2016
Test Period : Oct. 18, 2016 to Oct. 28, 2016
Test result(s) : For further details, please refer to the following page(s)
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Signed for SGS-CSTC Standards


Technical Services (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Joyce Li
Authorized signatory
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Sample information:
Sample Nominal dimension Actual dimension(mm)
Test item
No. (Length × Width × Height) (Length × Width × Height)
Deflection at 25psf
1 5950mm× 225mm×38mm 5950mm×226mm×39.8mm
(Light duty)
Deflection at 50psf
2 3950mm× 225mm×38mm 3950mm×226mm×39.6mm
(Medium-duty)
Deflection at 75psf
3 2500mm× 225mm×38mm 2500mm×225mm×39.3mm
(Heavy-duty)
Deflection at
4 one person-250pounds 3000mm ×225mm×38mm 3000mm×226mm×39.9mm
total
Deflection at
5 two person-500 pounds 2000mm× 225mm×38mm 2000mm×225mm×40.1mm
total
Deflection at
6 three person-750 3950mm× 225mm×38mm 3950mm×225mm×39.5mm
pounds total
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Test results:
Requirement of
Test item Span(m) Test result Conclusion
OSHA
Deflection at 25psf Note 1
3.05 23.42mm ≤50.83mm Pass
(Light duty)
Deflection at 50psf Note 1
2.44 21.33mm ≤40.67mm Pass
(Medium-duty)
Deflection at 75psf Note 1
1.83 11.03mm ≤30.50mm Pass
(Heavy-duty)
Deflection at Note 1
2.44 33.21mm ≤40.67mm Pass
one person-250pounds total
Deflection at
1.83 17.36mm ≤30.50mm
Note Pass
two person-500 pounds total
Deflection at
1.50 13.20mm ≤25.00mm
Note Pass
three person-750 pounds total
Note 1: OSHA Regulations (Standard-29 CFR)-1926.451(f) (16):
Platforms shall not deflect more than 1 / 60 of the span when loaded.
Statement: Unless otherwise stated the results shown in this test report refer only to the sample(s) tested.
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Test photos:
Sample 1:

Before test In test

Sample 2:

Before test In test


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Sample 3:

Before test In test

Sample 4:

Before test In test


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Sample 5:

Before test In test

Sample 6:

Before test In test


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3. COUPLER (FITTINGS) TEST CERTIFICATE
3.1 RIGHT ANGLE (DOUBLE) COUPLER
3.2 SLEEVE COUPLER
3.3 SWIVEL COUPLER
3.4 PUTLOG COUPLER
3.5 GIRDER COUPLER
3.6 BOARD RETAINING COUPLER
4 SAFE WORKING LOAD (SWL) FOR
INDIVIDUAL COUPLER
N . Individual couplers shall comply with the rated safe working loads (SW L)
shown in Table 2.1. This shall be verified from the technical literature
submitted by the manufacturer, as well as by independent sample testing.

O . Applied g rav ity loads (unfactored) shall be less than 40% of the rated SW L
shown in Table 2.1 to ensure a safety factor of four. See Section 2.5.1. For
wind loads in braces, the rated SW L shown in Table 2.1 may be used.

Right-angle coupler, also known


as double or load-bearing Slip along a tube B 9.4 kN (2,100 lb)
coupler (See Figure 2.4)
Adjustable coupler, also known A 5.3 kN (1,190 lb)
as swivel coupler (See Figure Slip along a tube
2.5) B 9.4 kN (2,100 lb)

End-to-end coupler, also known B 3.0 kN (675 lb)


as sleeve coupler (See Figure Tension bending
2.6) B 0.59 kN/m (435 lb/ft)

Bearer coupler, also known as Force to pull the


putlog or single coupler (See tube axially out - 0.53 kN (120 lb)
Figure 2.7) of the coupler
Joint pin (See Figure 2.8) Tension - 0 kN (0 lb)

* N ote: The rated SW L shown is based on a slipping safety factor of only 1.6.

2.4.3 Platform U nits

A. Scaffold platform units shall be solid sawn wood planks, laminated veneer
lumber (LV L) planks, fabricated planks or fabricated platforms. See Figure
2.9. All recommendations by the platform unit manufacturer or the lumber
grading association or inspection agency shall be followed.

B. Solid sawn wood planks shall be of solid sawn timber and shall be 2 x 10
inches (nominal), 2 x 9 inches (rough), 38 mm x 225 mm (basic) or 50 mm
x 225 mm (basic).

C. Solid sawn wood scaffold planks shall be a “scaffold plank” grade and
shall be certified by and bear the grade stamp of the W est Coast Lumber
Inspection Bureau (W CLIB), Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB) or
other lumber-grading agency approved by the American Lumber Standards
Committee (see Certified Agencies and Typical Grade Stamps, published
by the American Lumber Standards Committee).
5 SCAFFOLD TUBE TEST REPORTS
6 OTHER INFORMATIONS : KWIKSTAGE
SYSTEM SCAFFOLD
7 LADDER BEAM

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