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It is formed from individual tubes and joints or, proprietary components.

There are two main types of scaffolding:

Freestanding scaffolds, such as Independent towers,

Independent tied scaffolds, such as independent towers tied to an adjacent structure.

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The most common piece of structure used in scaffolding is the scaffold tube. The tube generally Read about the measures that can be taken by
comes in two thicknesses, 3.2mm or 4mm. The tubes are galvanised due to their exposure to the individuals to protect and minimise exposure to
elements and axial capacity loads are given either as new or used. Capacities of tubes used in outdoor sourced air pollution.
tension are usually limited by the safe slip load capacity of the coupler, which is far lower than the
actual tensile resistance of the tube.
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Scaffolding is designed for its self-weight, ie. the weight of the boards, tubes, guardrails,
toeboards etc. and imposed loads such as wind. The imposed load applied to the scaffolding
depends on its use.

Four classes of loading are available:

Service Class 1 - 0.75 kN/m2 Inspection and very light duty access
Service Class 2 - 1.50 kN/m2 Light duty such as painting and cleaning
Service Class 3 - 2.00 kN/m2 General building work, brickwork, etc.
Service Class 4 - 3.00 kN/m2 Heavy duty such as masonry and heavy cladding

The wind load applied to scaffolding will change depending on whether sheeting or debris nets
are used. The magnitude of the wind load will alter the required capacity of the ties and may
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When scaffolding is tied to a building it uses the permanent structure of the building to provide
stability. The selection of tie positions should be tested and checked before use and the suitability
of the permanent structures composition to carry the ties should be analysed. Crossrail 2

Scaffolding is also braced laterally using faade and ledger bracing.

Workmanship and inspection is vital for the erection and dismantling of scaffolding and must be
undertaken by competent personal under supervision.

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has published TG20:13
(https://www.nasc.org.uk/tg20_13) , a suite of guidance for scaffolding design and operation,
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This includes a software application TG20:13 e-Guide '...making it extremely easy to check
scaffolds for TG20:13 compliance digitally, with user-friendly software which will facilitate printing Architecture of concert stages
and circulation of details of TG20:13 compliant structures by email.' It has been reported that this
could reduce the cost of scaffolding design by 50% (ref Construction Enquirer
(http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2014/02/26/scaffolders-set-to-slash-design-costs-by-half/)
26 February 2014).

At the end of 2013 there were over 14,000 scaffolders in the UK.

The NASC incorporates Company membership only which requires:

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External references
BS5975 (http://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030240690) :2008 + A1:
2001 Code of Practice for Temporary Works Procedures and the Permissible Stress Design
of Falsework (BSI 2011).
The National Access And Scaffolding Confederation (https://www.nasc.org.uk/) (NASC).

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