Calculations

Project Number:- A-UAE - 6060-26

Contractor:- Sinopec
Site:- Oil Terminal at Hamriya
Internal Independent Access Scaffold for Jet A-1 Tank
Customer Status

Sinopec International Petroleum Service Corporation For Approval

Site Drawing Ref. Prepared By Checked By
Oil Terminal at Hamriyah Free Zone A-UAE-6060-26 EMK MWR
Job Description Date Page
Internal Independent Access Scaffold for Jet A-1 Tank January 4, 2015 1 of 6

Calculations Cover Sheet

Objectives
To provide analysis & calculations for the design of internal independent access scaffold to tank

The Purpose of this calculations is to check the structural adequacy of Scaffold tubes, couplers and other scaffolding
components as British Standards

Codes & References

THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN USED IN THE PREPARATION OF

THESE DESIGN CALCULATIONS :- ( WHERE APPLICABLE )

TG 20 : 05 Technical Guidance on the use of BS EN 12811-1

BS 5973 : 1993 ACCESS AND WORKING SCAFFOLDS
Table 6 : Mass of Scaffolding Materials
Table 12 : Section Properties of Scaffold Tube
Table 13a : Properties of Scaffold Boards
Table 13b : Properties of Timber other than Scaffold Boards
Table 14 : Maximum Permissible load in Steel Scaffold tube
Table 16 : Safety Coefficients
Table 17 : Safe Working Loads for Individual Couplers & Fittings
BS 5975 : 1996 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR FALSEWORK
BS 449 : PART 2 : 1969 THE USE OF STRUCTURAL STEEL IN BUILDING
BS 6399 : PART 2 : 1996 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR WIND LOADS
BS 6399 : PART 3 :1988 LOADING FOR BUILDINGS
Manufactures data

Calculation Method
Analysis of the Scaffold Structure for Gravity Loads shall be done manually on Microsoft Excel worksheets .

All calculations are done in SI metric Units.

Design Criteria
Scaffold boards shall be checked for permitted spans as per manufacturer's recommendation / British Standards
Transoms shall be checked for Max. Bending & Shear due to dead and Live loads
Ledgers shall be checked for Max. Bending & Shear due to Dead and Live loads
Standards shall be checked for Max. Axial forces due to Dead and Live Loads

Design Considerations
* Access Scaffold to be used for painting & Blasting ie Load Rating of scaffold = 1.5kN/m2
* Access Scaffold will be fully boarded!!
* Max. No. of working platform not to excced 3 at any given one time (Worst Case Senario)
* Scaffold will be butted into existing structure for stability.
* Scaffold shall not be sheeted.
Customer Status

Sinopec International Petroleum Service Corporation For Approval

Site Drawing Ref. Prepared By Checked By
Oil Terminal at Hamriyah Free Zone A-UAE-6060-26 EMK MWR
Job Description Date Page
Internal Independent Access Scaffold for Jet A-1 Tank January 4, 2015 1 of 6

Design Parameters:-

Main Access ( Independent)

Live Load on scaffold (Working Platform) = 1.50 kN/m² Light Duty Scaffold
Max Height of Scaffold = 17.8m
Total No. of Boarded Levels at any one time = 9 Main Access (Worst Case Senario)
Max. No. of Working Lifts = 3 Main Access (Worst Case Senario)

Ladder Access Tower

Live Load on scaffold (Access Platform) = 0.75 kN/m² Access only i.e. Ladder access
Total No. of Boarded Levels at any one time = 9 Access Ladder Tower (Worst Case Senario)
Max. No. of Working Lifts on Access Tower = 4 Access Ladder Tower (Worst Case Senario)

LADDER ACCESS
TOWER

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90
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90 DENOTES TRANSOMS
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@ Max. 1.25m C/C

250
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TYPICAL BAY = 3.8m 25
130 900
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2500 1300

DENOTES
MAKE - UP BAY
RDS
BOA
4.0m BOARDS 1.8m

i) Examining Loads on Scaffold boards

1) Span of Boards = 1.25 m ( Max Span)

2) Width of Boards = 0.225 m

Timber Board

1.25 m

Unit Weight of Board = 0.225 kN/m2

Wt. of Board = 0.225 kN/m2 x 0.225 m = 0.05 kN/m
Live load = 1.50 kN/m2 x 0.225 m = 0.34 kN/m
Design Load = 0.39 kN/m

Max. Bending Moment = W x l2 /8

M = 0.39 x (1.25)2 ./ 8 = 0.063 kNm

Based on BS 5973:1993 page 80

Allowable Bending moment for Timber Scaffold Board
225mm x 38mm Board = 0.468 kNm
Actual < Allowable
0.063 kNm < 0.468 kNm SAFE!
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Site Drawing Ref. Prepared By Checked By
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Job Description Date Page
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ii) Examining Loads on Transoms A ( Independent Scaffold)

1) Span of transom = 1.3 m (Max.)

2) Max Tributary Width of Transom = 1.25 m

1.30 m

Wt. of Board = 0.225 kN/m2 x 1.25 m = 0.28 kN/m

Wt of Transom = 4.37 Kg/m x 0.00981 = 0.04 kN/m
Live load = 1.50 kN/m2 x 1.25 m = 1.88 kN/m
Design Load = 2.20 kN/m

Steel Tube 3.2mm

Length 1.30 m
Beam influence width 1.00 m
Second Moment of Area 11.60 cm^4
Elastic Modulus 210000 N/mm2

APPLIED LOADING
Distributed Loads
Beam influence width 1.00 m
2.20 kN/m² @ 0.000 m --> 2.20 kN/m² @ 1.300 m

REACTIONS (+ve Upward) ... Non-Reversible

1.43 kN @ 0.00 m
1.43 kN @ 1.30 m

RESULTS SUMMARY
Max. Reaction 1.43 kN @ 0.000m
Max. Sag BM 0.46 kNm @ 0.650m Allowable Bending = 1.0kNm ………Ok
Max. Shear Force 1.43 kN @ 0.000m Allowable Shear Force = 36.4kN …..…Ok
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Site Drawing Ref. Prepared By Checked By
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Job Description Date Page
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iii) Examining Loads on Transoms B ( Ladder Access Tower)

1) Span of transom = 2.5 m (Max.)

2) Max Tributary Width of Transom = 0.833 m

1.80 m

Wt. of Board = 0.225 kN/m2 x 0.83 m = 0.19 kN/m

Wt of Transom = 4.37 Kg/m x 0.00981 = 0.04 kN/m
Live load = 0.75 kN/m2 x 0.83 m = 0.62 kN/m
Design Load = 0.86 kN/m

Steel Tube 3.2mm

Length 2.5 m
Beam influence width 1.00 m
Second Moment of Area 11.60 cm^4
Elastic Modulus 210000 N/mm2

APPLIED LOADING
Distributed Loads
Beam influence width 1.00 m
0.86 kN/m² @ 0.000 m --> 0.86 kN/m² @ 2.500 m

REACTIONS (+ve Upward) ... Non-Reversible

1.07 kN @ 0.00 m
1.07 kN @ 2.50 m

RESULTS SUMMARY
Max. Reaction 1.07 kN @ 2.500m
Max. Sag BM 0.67 kNm @ 1.250m Allowable Bending = 1.0kNm ………Ok
Max. Shear Force 1.08 kN @ 2.500m Allowable Shear Force = 36.4kN …..…Ok
Customer Status

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Site Drawing Ref. Prepared By Checked By
Oil Terminal at Hamriyah Free Zone A-UAE-6060-26 EMK MWR
Job Description Date Page
Internal Independent Access Scaffold for Jet A-1 Tank January 4, 2015 1 of 6

iv) Examining Loads on Ledgers

1) Span of Ledger = 2.5 m (Max.)
2) Load acting on ledger from transom - See sketch below

1.4kN

1250 1250
2500

Steel Tube 3.2mm

Length 2.50 m
Beam influence width 1.00 m
Second Moment of Area 11.60 cm^4
Elastic Modulus 210000 N/mm2

APPLIED LOADING
Point Loads
1.40 kN @ 1.25 m

REACTIONS (+ve Upward)

0.70 kN @ 0.00 m
0.70 kN @ 2.50 m

RESULTS SUMMARY
Max. Reaction 0.70 kN @ 0.000m
Max. Sag BM 0.88 kNm @ 1.250m Allowable Bending = 1.0kNm ………Ok
Max. Shear Force 0.70 kN @ 0.000m Allowable Shear Force = 36.4kN …..…Ok

v) Examining Axial Loads on Standard

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WORST LOADED STANDARD

TYPICAL TRAPEZIUM
BAY (INTERNAL)
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900

900

1800 2500
2500 1300 1245
DENOTES
MAKE - UP BAY 4.0m Boards TYPICAL TRAPEZIUM
BAY (EXTERNAL)

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Effective Area of Standard (Boards) = 2.8 m

Wt. of Board = 0.225 kN/m2 x 2.800 m2 x 9 Lifts = 5.67 kN

Wt. of 2.5m Tubes (ledgers) = 8.90 kg x 0.00981 x 21 No = 1.83 kN
Wt. of 1.3m Tubes (ledgers) = 4.89 kg x 0.00981 x 21 No = 1.01 kN
Wt 3.0m Tubes (Bracing) = 10.68 kg x 0.00981 x 10 No = 1.05 kN
Wt 3.0m Standard = 16.60 kg x 0.00981 x 6 No = 0.98 kN
Wt of Couplers = 1.49 kg x 0.00981 x 18 No = 0.26 kN
Live load (Access Tower) = 0.75 kN/m2 x 1.56 m2 x 4 Lifts = 4.68 kN
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Live load (working Platform) = 1.50 kN/m x 1.24 m2 x 3 Lifts = 5.58 kN
Total Axial load = 21.06 kN

Add 10% for Overlaps = 23.16 kN

As per Harsco Datasheets axial load on 2.0m effective length of Cuplok Standard = 33.0kN

:- 23.16 kN < 33.00 kN ACCEPTABLE

 Drawing Notes
Working Platform Maximum Number of Max. Total Number of Total Scaffold
Load rating Working Levels Planked/ Platformed Levels Height 1. Harsco Infrastructure Copyright
2 This drawing is the copyright of Harsco Infrastructure. No unauthorised use, copy or disclosure is to be made
1300 INTERNAL INDEPENDENT SCAFFOLD 1.50kN/m 3 9 17.3m and it is to be returned upon request.The drawing is supplied subject to the company's standard conditions as
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2500 applicable. Harsco Infrastructure reserves the right to amend drawing details and material components subject
130 to stock availability.
1300 0
250 TANK End Standard 2. Basis of Design
0 SHELL This drawing has been prepared from information supplied to us by, or on behalf of the Customer, who should

1300
0 check that we have correctly interpreted his requirements and that all loadings, dimensions, details, erection,
250 pouring and striking sequences etc. are as required and practicable.

6.0m
4.0m
13 The following documents have been used to prepare this scheme:-
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130 00

6.0m
Customer Drawings: 5638-E1-1500-MEQ-DWG-501Rev 0
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Customer Drawings: .
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2.0m
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6.0m
Customer Method Statement: .
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4.0m
TUBE LACING Other Information: .
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6.0m
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25 This drawing has been prepared in accordance with Harsco Infrastructure Equipment Datasheets, Formwork,

2.0m
A Guide to Good Practice (Concrete Society) 2nd Edition, CIRIA Report 108 Concrete Pressure on

6.0m
Formwork, as well as the relevant statutory provisions and Codes of Practice.
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4.5m

4.5m
00 To enable us to complete this drawing, we have allowed for the following:-

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13 Foot Tie .Information as per Action request sheet
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No Sheeting
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6.0m Tie Pattern The Customer is to check and confirm that we have correctly interpreted his requirements.

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The Customer is directed to the Members Area of our website where all the latest Product Datasheets, CAD

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blocks, Animations, and other useful technical information is available to download. Please visit

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Tie tubes must be connected to both inside and outside standard or ledger
13 and within 300mm of a node point. Right angle couplers must be used for this www.harsco-i.com and follow the links for details.
00 TYPICAL connection. On the end verticals the tie pattern must be doubled unless a
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return in the building of at least 3 bays is present.

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SCAFFOLD 3. Applied Loads
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WIDTH Applied loads (unless otherwise indicated) where applicable:-

If ties are only connected to inside standard or ledger, V-Ties must be used
25 at a frequency of 1 in 5 bays.
00 Falsework Self Weight of Concrete
For unsheeted scaffolds if a tie is removed for any reason the scaffold must Self Weight of Formwork
be plan or ledger braced back to adjacent ties. The maximum distance Live Load varies
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ACCESS BRACING between braced ties is 7.5m horizontally and 12m vertically for an 8m tie
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TOWER pattern, 7.5m horiz. and 10m vert. for a 6m tie pattern, and 7.5m horiz. and Formwork Maximum Concrete Pressure allowed .
8m vert. for a 4m tie pattern. Assume load from missing tie is evenly .

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Concrete Type (CIRIA 108) ...............
distributed to adjacent ties.

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Concrete Temperature .
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...............m/hr
BRACING 13 Ties must not be removed on sheeted/netted scaffolds unless plan and
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2000 Standard

2000 Standard
ledger bracing is used and tie loads are checked. The maximum distance
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Access Working Lifts 1 1.5

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DENOTES TIE POSITION between braced ties is 5m horizontally and 6m vertically for a 2m and 4m tie
Level 9 Level 9 Level 9 (6m TIE PATTERN) .
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pattern.
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For a 4m tie pattern, if the pattern is NOT staggered the leg load capacity

MAX. 3 NO WORKING PLATFORM

MAX. 3 NO WORKING PLATFORM

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must be reduced by 30%. All other tie patterns MUST be staggered. Wind Wind loads where applicable, have been calculated in accordance with BS 6399. Max. Design
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2000

2000

2000
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Tu Tu
Wind .
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1500 Standard

1500 Standard
General Rules for Ties to Cuplok

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4. Timber
Level 8 Level 8 Level 8 No timber is supplied by Harsco Infrastructure unless specifically stated. Where Harsco Infrastructure does not
TABLE SHOWING LENGTH OF BRACING TUBES (mm) supply, the design & supply of timber is the responsibility of the Customer. To enable us to complete this

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drawing the following properties (based on Formwork, A Guide to Good Practice), have been allowed for as

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Bay Length (mm)
the Customers
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35 35 Lift Height 2500 1800 1600 1300 1200 1000 900

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2000

2000

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Tu Tu Timber(s):
be b e 2000 3500 3000 3000 2500 2500 2500 2500
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3000 Standard

3000 Standard

3000 Standard
1500 3500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2000 2000 Main bearers .
...................................... Secondary bearers
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1000 3000 2500 2000 2000 2000 2000 1500 Walings .
...................................... Other(s)
Level 7 Level 7 Level 7 Timber Grade allowed .
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Jack Bracing
(Full extension) 3000 2500 2000 2000 2000 1500 1500 Plywood .
......................................with face grain orientated parallel to span.
BRACING Bay Length

2500
Lacing to Internal Beam Brackets 1500 1500 1500
5. Formwork
2000

2000

2000
be be
0 Tu 0 Tu
350 350 THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT ALL HARSCO INFRASTRUCTURE
COMPONENTS THAT COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONCRETE ARE TREATED WITH CHEMICAL
RELEASE AGENT PRIOR TO EACH USE.

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Level 6 Level 6 Level 6
3000 Standard

3000 Standard

3000 Standard
2500

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6. Foundations/Support
BUTTRESS
Unless otherwise noted, no soleplates or other means of spreading the imposed loads are supplied by Harsco
35 35 Infrastructure. Where Harsco Infrastructure equipment is supported, suspended, anchored or tied to an
2000

2000

2000
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Tu Tu existing structure or the ground, the Customer must ensure that the structure or ground is adequate to safely

SCAFFOLD HEIGHT = 17.3m

be be

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support the additional imposed loads.
SCAFFOLD HEIGHT = 17.8m

SCAFFOLD HEIGHT = 17.8m

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TANK HEIGHT = 22m

TANK HEIGHT = 22m

TANK HEIGHT = 22m

7. Modification
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Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 This drawing has been prepared using the Safe Working Loads of the Harsco Infrastructure components

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specified. No alteration to components, assembly, loading or any other aspect must be made without the
expressed written authority from Harsco Infrastructure.
2000

2000

2000
be be
3000 Standard

3000 Standard

3000 Standard
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Tu Tu
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35 35 FACE BRACE
Perpendicular Tubes The Customer is responsible for ensuring all structures remain adequately tied and/or braced to carry the load

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Used to Connect
and ensure stability. No ties or braces are to be removed or altered in any way without the expressed written
Angular Tubes
Level 4 Level 4 Level 4 authority from Harsco Infrastructure. Where Harsco Infrastructure is supplying equipment only, the supply &

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fixing of all necessary ties is the responsibility of the Customer.
Tube Fittings Tube Fittings
Double Coupler

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35 35 Swivel Coupler 9. Temporary Working Platforms
2000

2000

2000
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Tu Tu Unless specifically stated it is considered that any other working platforms (for erection or dismantling

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be be
purposes), will be designed, supplied and fitted by the Customer.
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TANK Cuplok Std.

SHELL
TANK 10. Design Output
Level 3 Level 3 Level 3
SHELL This drawing should be read in conjunction with :-
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3000 Standard

3000 Standard

3000 Standard
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Tu Tu
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Unless indicated otherwise, all loads shown are not factored.
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35 DENOTES TIE POSITION 35

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(6m TIE PATTERN) 23.2
Maximum calculated Leg Load =...............kN
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250
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Lift positions and bracing frequency to be as shown.

Level 2 Level 2 Level 2

m
Cuplok Std. .
Maximum calculated Tie Load =...............kN

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250

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Tie Type :-................................
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35 35 BUTTRESS BAY Tie spacing to be as shown on drawing.

Cuplok
2000

2000

2000
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3000 Standard

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Tu Tu
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Ledger

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Note, method of assessment of loads in tie rods allows for elongation of ties and not continuity. Ref. Formwork,
A Guide to Good Practice 2nd Edition 3.8.2.

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Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Cuplok

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PONTOON PONTOON Unless a specification for tolerance has been provided, deflection has been limited to 1/270th of the maximum
Ledger
span of each member.
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Level 0 Level 0 Level 0 Maximum weight of formwork unit = ................kg

Ledger Connection with Jack

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DECK DECK DECK Maximum weight of table unit = .
................kg
BACK

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PROPPING 13 12. Eccentricity
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BACK BACK All legs are to be erected plumb and loaded concentrically to the general tolerances given in BS5975:2008
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PROPPING PROPPING section 20 "Work on Site" (unless noted otherwise).

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ACCESS

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LADDER 13. Obligation, Responsibilities & CDM

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This drawing constitutes Harsco Infrastructures Risk Assessment in accordance with Regulation 11 of the
current CDM Regulations 2007. The elimination of general risk in the use of temporary works is by use of good
practice. Guidance can be found within relevant Codes, HSE publications and Guides. Wherever possible, risk
is designed out of this proposal during the design process.

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2500 1300 300 2500 1300 300 1300 300 ************DO NOT TAKE RISK ! - IF IN DOUBT, ASK************

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Section A-A Section B-B Section C-C
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SCALE 1:80 SCALE 1:80 SCALE 1:80 This drawing is for

discussion, pricing, and
approval by the customer.
It forms no part of any
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This design has been
checked for loadings, local
and overall stability in
accordance with our

00 All Scaffold Couplers must be tightened up to a

agreement until issued interpretation of the
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13 ** NOTE :- and signed in its customers requirements.

torque of 7 kg.m (50ft.lbs) construction status.

B By : By :
INTERMEDIATE Date : 04/01/2015 Date :
TRANSOMS 00
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Wherever possible, risk is designed-out of this proposal during the design process. Where this is not
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possible, the risk will be minimised and any residual risk will be noted and indicated by the symbol.
TYPICAL TRAPEZIUM
BAY (INTERNAL) DRAWING STATUS
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13 Construction Status fully valid when checked and dated !

00 900 00 DRAWING STATUS

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900 Preliminary drawing
FOR DISCUSSION AND PRICING PURPOSES ONLY - SUBJECT TO CUSTOMERS APPROVAL
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Date Name SINOPEC
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0 1300 Drawn: 04/01/2015 EMK

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C Checked: 04/01/2015 MWR Project:
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2500 1300 1245 Remark: Internal Independed Access Scaffold Jet A-1 Tank
DENOTES
MAKE - UP BAY 4.0m Boards TYPICAL TRAPEZIUM at Oil Terminal at Hamriyah
BAY (EXTERNAL)
Cuplok and Tube & fittings
Abu Dhabi Design Office A part of Harsco Infrastructure
B P.O. Box 7574 Harsco House, Regent Park
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7SG
Tel: +971 (0) 2 5824835 Tel: +44 (0) 844 3358860

INTERNAL ACCESS PLAN LAYOUT - Jet A-1 Tank Fax: +971 (0) 2 5827974 Fax: +44 (0) 1372 381399
E-Mail: info@sgb.co.uk
www.harsco-i.com
SCALE 1:80 CAD-File: Drawing-No.:
6060-26 A-UAE-6060-26 Quebeisi SGB LLC
The following pages are Data Sheets that are referred to in
these calculations being submitted.
 Loadings
Issue A
Date 12/03/98 Page 600

CUPLOK Support - Grade 43 Verticals

Vertical Loads on 1.5m and 2.0m Lifts
The vertical loads given below may be used on Cuplok support verticals when the following criteria is
met:-
1. A scheme drawing is prepared by an SGB International Design Office or by a Customers own
Temporary Works Department.
2. The scheme drawing must be checked by a competent designer other than the original designer.
3. The checking of the completed falsework structure against the scheme drawing is the responsibility of
the Contractor/Customer but the Technical Services Department must be prepared to assist when
necessary.
4. The rules for bracing must be observed.
5. An effective brace must extend from forkhead to base plate level. If braces are terminated within the
structure the vertical component force must be added to all other vertical forces and the total must not
exceed the loads stated.
6. The first and last Cuplok node point in the verticals must be laced with horizontals.
7. The falsework structure must be 4 or more bays long in both directions. Revert to the loads stated on
page 521, if this cannot be achieved.
8. All the vertical loads are applied axially, but see clause 7.3 of BS 5975.
9. Jacks at the head and base level may be loaded to values shown below provided they are fully and
effectively braced against horizontal loads.
Bracing

Bracing satisfies 2 conditions. It provides nodal restraint and resists external forces. Providing the
worst condition is catered for both conditions, satisfied.

This bracing can be provided externally, i.e. by the permanent works, or internally by the Cuplok
bracing system. In any event the bracing system must be capable of restraining 2.5% of the vertical
loads appied horizontally or all the known loads + 1% whichever is greater. Base and top jacks must
be effectively braced in both directions. The direction of the braces must be alternated. A diagonal
brace may be used to support a number of base/top jacks provided the base plate/fork heads are
effectively linked by the ground/formwork.

Guidance Note

For this heavier duty and in particular when new equipment is supplied, it will greatly assist in the
striking of the falsework if the top screw jacks are lubricated. A release tool is also available.

Lift Internal Verticals (kN) External Verticals (kN)

Height (m) 1.8m Horizontals 2.5m Horizontals 1.8m Horizontals 2.5m Horizontals
and below and below
1.5 51.5 50.7 44.0 42.2
2.0 43.7 40.7 35.0 31.7

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 Loadings
Issue A
Date 12/03/98 Page 10 of 10

CUPLOK Support - Grade 43 Verticals

Permissible Loads - General Formwork and all Main Lifts
When jacks are braced, base and top lifts are considered as main lifts

Vertical Top

Vertical Top

First Horizontal Level

one cup down

The permissible load per vertical, when using forkheads or

headplates, are shown on the following pages with separate
graphs for top lifts and base lifts. This information applies
for jacks unbraced. The strength of the jack is automatically
allowed for by reading off against the appropriate value of
extension and horizontal load.

Values are given for the case of the horizontal in the first
cup from the top or bottom of the vertical and for the
horizontal in the second cup. The horizontal in the first cup
is to be preferred. The permissible loads per vertical are
shown on pages to .

The tables below show the permissible loads per vertical for
all main lifts. The values apply regardless of the type of
formwork to be supported and where the maximum length
of bay does not exceed 2.7m.
Permissible Loads per Vertical for Main Lifts in kN
Internal Verticals
Main Lift (m) Vertical Load (kN)
1.00 57.0
1.50 45.0
2.00 33.0
2.50 23.0

External Verticals
Bay Length (mm)
Lift (m) 600 900 1200 1800 2500
1.0 57.0 57.0 57.0 57.0 57.0
1.5 45.0 44.5 43.5 43.0 42.5
2.0 33.0 31.5 30.5 29.0 28.5
Vertical Base

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 CALCULATION INFORMATION SHEET Job No: A-UAE-6060-26
Title: Internal Independent Access Scaffold for Jet A-1 Tank Sheet No: 1 of 2
Prepared by: Date:
EMK 1/04/2015

Customer: Sinopec Checked by: Date:

MWR 1/04/2015
Depot: Hamriyah

Properties of Steel tube Standard scaffold tube in accordance with EN39 / TG20 / BS EN 12811-2
3
Outside diameter = 48.3 (±0.5) mm Zp (S in TG20) = 7.87 cm
3
Wall thickness = 4.0 (+0.47/-0.4) mm Ze = 5.70 cm
Cross sectional area = 5.57 cm2 Allowable BM. = 1.12 kNm
Mass = 4.37 kg/m Allowable shear = 29.85 kN
4 2
I = 13.8 cm Min yield strength = 235 N/mm
r = 1.57 cm Modulus of Elasticity = 210000 N/mm2
Note: All tube will be galvanised therefore take as new.

Properties of Aluminium tube Standard scaffold tube in accordance with BS 1139-1.2 / TG20
Outside diameter = 48.3 (±0.5) mm Zp (S in TG20) = 8.61 cm3
3
Wall thickness = 4.47 (±0.56) mm Ze = 6.18 cm
2
Cross sectional area = 6.15 cm Allowable BM. = 1.33 kNm
Mass = 1.67 (-7.5%) kg/m Allowable shear = 25.52 kN
I = 14.9 cm4 Min yield strength = 255 N/mm2
r = 1.56 cm Modulus of Elasticity = 70000 N/mm2

Allowable tube strut loads (For tube of above properties) – TG20

Effective Safe Axial Safe Axial Effective Safe Axial Safe Axial Effective Safe Axial Load Safe Axial Load
Length Load (Pc) Load (Pc) Length Load (Pc) Load (Pc) Length (Pc) (Pc)
(Le) Steel Aluminium (Le) Steel Aluminium (Le) Steel Aluminium
0.6m 70.9kN 79.3kN 1.8m 33.7kN 17.5kN 3.0m 15.2kN 6.6kN
0.8m 65.0kN 64.8kN 2.0m 29.1kN 14.4kN 3.2m 13.6kN 5.8kN
1.0m 58.6kN 48.9kN 2.2m 25.3kN 12.0kN 3.4m 12.2kN 5.2kN
1.2m 51.9kN 36.5kN 2.4m 22.0kN 10.1kN 3.6m 11.0kN 4.6kN
1.4m 45.3kN 27.9kN 2.6m 19.3kN 8.7kN 3.8m 10.0kN 4.2kN
1.6m 39.2kN 21.8kN 2.8m 17.1kN 7.5kN 4.0m 9.1kN 3.8kN

Scaffold boards Scaffold boards in accordance with BS 2482 / TG20

Standard Super Boards Omega Timber Batten
Width = 225mm 225mm 225mm
Thickness = 38mm (±2mm) 38mm (±2mm) 63mm (±3mm)
Mass per unit length = 6kg/m 6kg/m 10kg/m
Mass per unit area = 25kg/m2 25kg/m2 41kg/m2
Max. Support = 1.2m (+100mm) 1.5m (+100mm) 2.5m
3 3 3
Min. Section Modulus = 47.5cm 47.5cm 132cm
Allowable BM. (1 board) = 0.48kNm 0.63kNm 1.30kNm
Allowable BM. (4 boards) = 0.71kNm 1.01kNm 1.30kNm
Board Overhang - Min = 50mm 50mm 50mm
Board Overhang - Max = 150mm 150mm 250mm

Scaffold Coupler Safe Working Loads Couplers in accordance with EN 74 / TG20 / BS 1139-2.2 / Independent Tests

Slipping force Shear Axial

Right angle coupler (Class A) = 6.10kN

Right angle coupler (Class B) = 9.10kN
Harsco MK3A right angle = 12.50kN
Swivel coupler (Class A) = 6.10kN
Sleeve coupler (Class A) = 3.60kN
Parallel coupler (Class A) = 6.10kN
Putlog (Single) coupler = 0.63kN
Harsco Brace DH = 5.00kN
Spigot pin = 21kN
Adjustable Base / FH = 30kN

P08/083/E1
 CALCULATION INFORMATION SHEET Job No: A-UAE-6060-26
Title: Internal Independent Access Scaffold for Jet A-1 Tank Sheet No: 1 of 2
Prepared by: Date:
EMK 1/04/2015

Customer: Sinopec Checked by: Date:

MWR 1/04/2015
Depot: Hamriyah

Allowable BM. & shear for scaffolding beams.

Chord
Steel Beam Type Centres Maximum Allowable Bending Moment Allowable Shear / Reaction
Unit beam 610mm 27.7kNm (Bolt shear) 20.0kN
Surebeam 305mm 13.5kNm (3m spans and over) 18.0kN
Harsco MKII Soldier 38.0kNm (10.0kNm at joint) 75.0kN

Note: In accordance with permissible stress design (BS 5975) the allowable working stresses for steel can be increased by
25% when the over load is solely due to wind (e.g. for steel components as indicated above in red).

Allowable
Aluminium Chord Maximum Allowable Bending Moment at Various Compression Chord Shear /
Beams Centres Bracing Centres Reaction Harsco Code Numbers
1.0m 1.2m 1.5m 1.8m 2.0m 2.25m 2.4m
068313, 068314,
Harsco (SGB) 068315, 068316,
400 (Coverspan) 400mm 18.6kNm - 11.2kNm - 7.0kNm - - 17.4kN 068318
068604, 068606,
S450 400mm 18.5kNm - 11.2kNm - 7.0kNm - - 12.0kN 068608
Note: When combining Harsco (SGB) 400 (Coverspan) and S450 aluminium beams the lower of values above should be
used.
068402, 068403,
Coverspan 610 610mm - 24.0kNm - 13.0kNm - - 7.9kNm 17.1kN 068404, 068405
068472, 068473,
068474, 068475,
Coverspan 750 750mm - 43.8kNm - - - - 38.4kNm 31.5kN 068476, 068477
4032125, 4032225,
Haki Super 75 702mm - - - - 41.3kNm 41.3kNm - 30.6kN 4032325, 4032625
068621, 068622,
068623, 068624,
DAX 750 Beam 702mm 40.3kNm - - - 27.7kNm - - 38.2kN 068626

Aluminium Beams Self Weight (Beam only) Area IXX IYY

Harsco (SGB) 400
2 4 4
(Coverspan) 4.5kg/m 11.10cm 4484.88cm 29.87cm
2 4 4
S450 4.5kg/m 11.10cm 4481.00cm 29.00cm
2 4 4
Coverspan 610 6.5kg/m 12.30cm 11481.30cm 30.48cm
2 4 4
Coverspan 750 5.9kg/m 12.30cm 17096.63cm 29.53cm
2 4 4
DAX 750 Beam 6.4kg/m 12.30cm 15195.94cm 29.87cm
Note: Secondary bending may need to be checked.

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