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Contents
1. Purpose
2. Area of application
3. Definitions
4. Procedure
5. Tasks, accountabilities and competences
6. Design and assessment basics and considerations
7. References
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1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to record the procedure that should be followed by Harsco
Infrastructure and AJS to guarantee the integrity of the special scaffolding at all times. Thus striving
for a practical and clear procedure of designs and assessments of special scaffolding for all
parties.
This procedure applies to all offshore locations where Harsco infrastructures, commissioned by AJS,
must design and supply special scaffolding.
Note: The integrity of “standard e.g. normal" scaffolding can always be assessed using the set
standard drawings/calculations and the tables “determination of standard loads” [1] on site.
3.0 Definitions
Standard scaffolding (2): Scaffolding that does not comply with any of the points indicated in
Annexure 1: Standard scaffolding criteria.
Rolling scaffold: Scaffolding equipped with wheels constructed from prefabricated
components according to NEN-EN 1004.
Mobile scaffolding: Scaffolding on wheels with one or more work floors.
Complex scaffolding (2): Scaffolding that falls outside the abovementioned scope of standard
scaffolding.
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Harsco Infrastructure will make drawings of the special scaffolding on which the views, dissections and
details of the constructions to be assembled are indicated. The stand distances, work floors, anchors,
diagonal context are all necessary information for the executing scaffolders. The scaffolding structure
will be assembled using the drawings.
We emphasize that the version number and the date on the standard drawing should correspond.
Scaffolding constructions on offshore platforms in the Dutch Sector of Continental Plat must
comply with the following regulations:
1. Occupational Health Decree: article 3.16, 7.4, 7.4a, 7.6, 7.11a, 7.17c and 7.34
Policy regulation: 3.16, 7.4-4, 7.4-5 and 7.34.
2. NEN-EN 74-1:2005 Couplings, cotter pins and base plates for steel tube scaffolding
3. NENEN 39:2001 Steel tubes for support framework and system scaffolding
4. NEN-EN 12810-1:2003 Wall scaffolding manufactured from pre-fabricated components -
Part 1: Product specifications
5. NEN-EN 12810-2:2004 Wall scaffolding manufactured from pre-fabricated components -
Part 2: Special method of a constructive design
6. NEN-EN 12811-1:2003 Temporary construction site equipment - Scaffolding - Performance
requirements and general design
7. NEN-EN 12811-2:2004 Temporary construction equipment - Part 2: information on materials
8. NEN-EN 12811-3:2002 Temporary construction equipment - Part 3: Load test
9. NEN 6702:2001 TGB 1990 Loads and distortions
10. Mining Act 1964 (153,154)
11. Further Regulations Mining Act 1974 (107)
12. Mining Act Continental Plat (103, 104)
13. Further Regulations Mining Act Continental Plat (107)
Furthermore, the following will be used with the design and assessment of this scaffolding
construction:
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Harsco Infrastructure uses the calculation program "STAB2F" and/or “SCIA ESA PT” for the analysis
of static calculations.
STAB2F is a 2D program used to calculate rod constructions in a level. It is based on the so-called
transfer method where three transfer directions are allowed per junction (X, Z and rotation).
SCIA ESA PT is a 3D program used to calculate rod constructions. Six transfer directions are allowed
per junction (X, Y, Z and rotation x, y, z).
With Harsco Infrastructure, the 2nd order will be elastic-plastic calculated in accordance with the
standards NEN-EN 12811-1.
This means that internal forces and torques are determined according to the Elastic Calculation
method and the rigidity inspection takes place according to the plastic criteria.
The model is drafted using the accompanying drawing.
Stab2F:
The calculation model is drafted based on the following points:
1. Model dimensions as indicated in the relevant drawing.
2. Applying the correct material characteristics, connection springs and geometric
imperfections.
3. The weight of all components standing perpendicular on the calculation model is imported as
junction loads. The weight of the couplings connected on two stands is taken in half per stand.
This also applies for braces, guardrails and side plates.
4. The weight of all couplings and braces, lying on the plane of the calculation model are
imported as a spread load. The weight of the stands is imported in this level as junction loads.
5. The weight of the floor and the load is applied as equal load on the couplings and/or point
loads to the connection with the stands. Here the orientation of the floor part in the plane of
the calculation model is taken into account.
6. With undressed scaffolding the wind load is imported on all components (except stands) as
horizontal point loads at the connection between the stands and the couplings. This point load
is calculated in the height per stroke. The wind load on the stands is imported as a divided
load over the entire length of the stands.
7. With coated scaffolding, a divided wind load on the stands is used for calculation.
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NOTE:
1) The wind pressure on the guardrails causes a negligible torque in the stands. Therefore the wind loads will be
applied as connection load at the intersecting point between the stands and floor couplings.
2) The so-called “splash zone” (from water surface to cellar deck) possible occurring wave and current forces,
are not taken into account.
According to NEN-EN 12811-1 (§10.2.2) geometric imperfections consist of tilt and preliminary
curvature and it should be taken into account in the calculation. Harsco Infrastructure uses the
following values for geometric imperfections for scaffolding calculations:
• Tilting foot spindles with respect to stands: tan(φ) = 0,0135
Relative tilt of stands: tan(φ) = 0,01 (alternately +0,005/-0,005)
• Preliminary curvature of stands: ω0/l = 1/200 = 0,005
With the calculations the preliminary curvature is automatically aligned to the unfavourable side.
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6.4.1 Materials
The applicable stiffness value of the Cuplok junction and loose scaffolding connections are
imported as connection springs in the calculation model.
The following connection springs are used:
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The rigidity and maximum load of the materials and the connection springs is shared by a material
factor. This material factor (γM) is 1,1 (NENEN 12811-1). With γM the imprecision in structure and
composition of the material is taken into account.
When calculating the strength of scaffolding, the following load groups should be taken into
account:
• Tare weight
• Work load
• Wind load
• Particular loads
The tare weight of the components of the construction, or in the relevant cross-section, is included
in the calculations as described in paragraph 6.3.1, whereby:
Own weight tube = 3.9 kg/m
Own weight wood (50mm) = 6 kg/m; 30 kg/m2
The work load on the scaffolding depends on maximum allowed work load indicated on the
scaffolding drawing. This amounts to 1.50 kN/m2 (class 2) or 3.00 kN/m2 (class 4) where the other
work floors may not be loaded simultaneously with the upper work floor
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There are 2 wind loads which should be taken into account, the work wind (to wind force
8 Bft) and the maximum wind force.
The thrust value for the work wind amounts to 0.2 kN/m2 in accordance with NEN-EN 12811-1. For
the maximum wind the thrust value is indicated by the NAM and this amounts to 1.25 kN/m2
It is assumed that these thrust values are constant and therefore does not vary over the height of
the scaffolding construction.
Due to the temporary nature of the scaffolding construction the reduction factor for the extreme
value of the variable load for the wind amounts to (ψt) 0,57.
The wind load on the wind catching surface of the scaffolding construction is determined using
the following formula (NEN 6702):
where:
cdim = Factor that brings the dimensions of the construction works into account.
cindex = Wind form factors. In this case 1,2 of which 0,8 is pressure on the front side and 0.4
suction on the rear end.
ceq = pressure equalizing factor
φ1 = Increasing factor that takes the dynamic influence on the wind in the wind direction on
construction works into account.
pw = Thrust.
A = Considered surface on which the wind load works.
ψt = Correction factor for the reference duration.
Hoist load
The hoist load is a separate load group. With hoist activities an extra dynamic load factor should
be taken into account. This is simulated by increasing the weight of the load to be hoisted by 20%.
Dynamic load
The dynamic effect of a load that is placed horizontally over the scaffolding is modelled by 10% of
the weight of the load as horizontal power.
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According to the standards NEN-EN 12811-1 the calculations should be split in two loads, namely:
• Work wind situation
• Maximum wind situation
With every situation it will be indicated which load groups apply and which load factors should be
applied.
Calculations on strength
Tilting calculations
If the load described above increases the tilting effect, the value “unfavourable” must be used. If
the tilting of the construction is countered by the relevant load the “positive” value is used.
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Calculations on strength
Tilting calculations
1) Percentage of the work load depending on the load class of the scaffolding.
Class 3: 25%
Class 4: 50%
6.7 Testing
1. The materials used, cross-sections and connection springs are reflected with the import details. The
complete cross-section can be seen on the graphic printout.
3. The maximum material use (“Ausnutzung”) is indicated. This may not be more than 1,00.
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4. The bending capacity of the pin connection between 2 cuplock stands is controlled separately
using the maximum occurring torque at locations where such stand-stand connections can be
placed. The bending capacity amounts to 116 kNcm in the extreme limit position, according to
[14].
5. The pressure in the braces assembled in the cross section should be tested manually on the
maximum pressure capacity according to [14].
Stab2F namely does not take the eccentricity that is caused by the connections into account.
SCIA ESA PT does.
The testing of anchor and stand loads by AJS engineering takes place based on the load
capacity and load ability of the construction and/or platforms on which/whereon the special
scaffolding construction is confirmed. They will furthermore verify the assumed considerations
with the model forming of the calculation.
7.0 References
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When none of the following points are relevant it involves a standard scaffolding construction.
When one or more points apply it involves special scaffolding which must be
sketched/calculated.
Criteria
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