CALCULATION FOR PERMISSIBLE LOAD OF EXTERNAL WORKING PLATFORM

Maximum flight of frames ˂ 20 nos.

Loading per frame:-

Frame, 10 x 20 = 200 kg
Cross brace, 2 x 3.0 x 20 = 120 kg
Joint pin, 2 x 0.5 x 19 = 19.0 kg
Jack Base, 2 x 4.9 = 9.8 kg
Tie back, 2.2 x 5 = 11.0 kg
Bracing tube, 1.5 x 1.8 x 2 x 5 = 27.0 kg
Environmental, Netting, etc, assume 20 x 1.8 x 1.7 x 1.0kg/m2
= 61.20 kg

448 kg /OK
= say 4.5kN/frame.

Construction load 1.5kN/m2

1.5 x 1.2 x 0.9 =1.62kN / panel

=3.24kN / frame
Total =(4.5x2)+3.24=12.24kN/frame

Total permissible load 10t = 100kN

Factor of Safety = 100/12.24=8.17>2 OK

1) WIND LOAD / WALL TIE

Basic wind speed, V = 33m/s

Design wind speed, Vs = VS1S2S3 where S1 = 1, S2 = 1 and S3 = 1
= 33m/s

Dynamic wind pressure, q = kVs2 where k = 0.613

= 0.667kN/m2 ˃min is MS1553: 2002, 0.65 kN/m2 – OK

Maximum tension pressure coefficient = -0.5 say

Considering one tie section, i.e. area = 6.8m x 1.8m = 12.2m2
Tension wall tie due to wind load = 0.667 x 12.2 x 0.5 = 4.1Kn

Using M12 Hilti HKD Push – in anchor or equivalent anchor on 25 MPA concrete, the
recommended holding strength against wind load tension is 8.5kN which is OK (˃4.1kN). Please
refer to manufacturer’s recommendation for installation details.

Strength of weld = 0.7 x 115N/mm2 x 4mm = 322N/mm allowable stress per mm, say 4mm
weld.

Therefore for 30 mm (on both sides), strength = 60mm x 322N/mm = 19.3kN /OK
˃4.1kN

Provide wall tie to every frame at alternate floor not exceeding 6.8 m to the RC beams or wall. -
OK
REGULATIONS RELATED TO SCAFFOLD

1. Construction.

a) Every scaffold and every part thereof shall be of good construction; of suitable and
material and of adequate strength for the purpose for which it is used.
b) Sufficient material shall be provided for and be used in the construction of scaffolds.
c) Timber used in the construction of scaffolds shall be of keruing wood or wood of
equal or higher strength.
d) Timber used in the construction of scaffolds shall be rough sawn and shall be sound,
e) Timber used in the construction of scaffolds must have the bark completely stripped
stripped off, and not be painted or treated in any way so that defects cannot be
easily seen.
f) Metal parts used for scaffolds shall be of suitable quality and be in good condition
and free from corrosion or other patent defect likely to affect their strength
materially.

2. Maintenance.

a) Evert scaffold shall be properly maintained and every party thereof shall be kept so
fixed, secured or placed in position as to prevent, as far as is practicable, accidental
displacement.
b) No scaffold or part thereof shall be party dismantled and allowed to remain is such a
condition that it is capable of being used unless either

i) The scaffold continues to comply with these Regulations or

ii) A primmest warning notice in the national language indicating that the
scaffold or part thereof not to be used, is affixed near any point at which the
scaffold or part, as the case may be, is liable to be approached for the
purpose of use.

3. Supervision of work and inspection of material.

a) No scaffold shall be erected or be substantially altered or be dismantled except

under the direct supervision of a designated person.
b) All materials to be used for the construction of scaffold shall be inspected by a
designated person on each occasion before being used

4. Standards, upright, ledgers and putlogs,

a) Standards or uprights of scaffold shall be-

i) Where practicable vertical or slightly inclined towards the building.

ii) Fixed sufficiently close together to secure the stability of the scaffold having
regard to all the circumstances.

b) The displacement of the foot of ay standard or upright shall, unless prevented in

some other sufficient way, be prevented either-

i) By sinking the standard or upright to a sufficient depth into the ground; or