DESIGN CALCULATIONS

Date: 20/02/2019

Client: Verti-Tech

Title: Wire Banner Frame

Site: Glasgow College of Building & Printing

Calculation No. 7621-1

Drawing No: 7621-1

Prepared By: S.Langan

Checked By: R.Selwa

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 Date: 20/02/2019 Calculation No. 7621-1

Client: Verti-Tech Drawing No: 7621-1

Title: Wire Banner Frame Prepared By: S.Langan Tel: 0800 612 7748
Web: www.psd.uk.com
Site: Glasgow College of Building & Printing Checked By: R.Selwa

CONTENTS PAGE
Page:

2 Contents Page
3 Design load information sheet
4 Design Risk Assessment
6 Design Calculations
General information:
Wind Loads:
Wind Loadings on Banner: (Edge tubes)
Banner fixings:
Load Transfer into anchors:
Steel Cable :
Combined shear and tension check on bolts:
Safety fixings:
Summary:

Design Drawings:

7621-1

Super Stress Analysis:

NA

Appendix:

A Wind data sheet.

B Coeur bolts data sheet.
C 6mm steel cable data sheet.
D

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Client: Verti-Tech Drawing No: 7621-1

Title: Wire Banner Frame Prepared By: S.Langan Tel: 0800 612 7748
Web: www.psd.uk.com
Site: Glasgow College of Building & Printing Checked By: R.Selwa

DESIGN LOAD INFORMATION SHEET

Scaffold Tube

Tube' refers to Type 4 steel galvanised scaffold tube conforming to BSEN39 with a minimum
yield stress of 235N/mm2, an outside diameter of 48.3mm with a wall thickness of 4.0mm.

Selfweight 4.37kg/m ( As NASC TG20:13, Guide to good practice for scaffolding with tube
Moment Capacity 1.12kN.m and fittings)

Axial Load

Effective Length (Le) Safe Axial Load (Pc) ( As NASC TG20:13, Guide to good practice for scaffolding with tube
(M) (kN) and fittings)

1.20 51.90 All Tubes used in this design considered 'As New Tube'
1.40 45.30
1.60 39.20
1.80 33.70
2.00 29.10
2.20 25.30
2.40 22.00
2.60 19.30
2.80 17.10
3.00 15.20

Couplers

Type SWL Selfweight ( As NASC TG20:13, Guide to good practice for scaffolding with tube
(kN) (Kg) and fittings)

Right Angle (Class A) 6.1 1.2

Right Angle (ClassB) 9.1 1.2

Swivel Coupler (Class A) 6.1 1.2

Swivel Coupler (Class B) 9.1 1.2

Sleeve (Class A) 3.6 (T)

Sleeve (Class B) 5.5 (T)

Scaffold Boards
225 x 38mm timber scaffold boards (38-1.2m) ( As NASC TG20:13, Guide to good practice for scaffolding with tube
and fittings)

Moment Capacity 0.475kN.m (Load Applied acts on an individual board)

0.61kN.m (Load Applied is spread uniformly across min of 4 boards)

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Lattice Beams

Ladder Beam Restraints @ 1.2m Centres

Moment Capacity 12.5kN.m
Shear Capacity 12.5kN

Steel Unit Beam Restraints @ 1.2m Centres

Moment Capacity 27.7kN.m
Shear Capacity 15.6kN

Hakitec 750 Aluminium Beam Restraints @ 1.0m Centres

Moment Capacity 41.3kN.m
Shear Capacity 30.6kN
Selfweight 7.5Kg/m

Dessa 780 Aluminium Beam Restraints @ 1.0m Centres

Moment Capacity 38.87kN.m
Shear Capacity 31.66kN
Selfweight 8.1Kg/m

Dessa 1300 Aluminium Beam Restraints @ 1.0m Centres

Moment Capacity 102.76kN.m
Shear Capacity 42.1kN
Selfweight 13.3Kg/m

ASP/UBIX 780 Aluminium Beam Restraints @ 1.0m Centres

Moment Capacity 36.5kN.m
Shear Capacity 30.7kN
Selfweight 6.5Kg/m

Apollo 750 X Beam (Aluminium) Restraints @ 1.0m Centres

Moment Capacity 37.0kN.m Minimum values
Shear Capacity 35.0kN Minimum values
Selfweight 6.7Kg/m

Layher 750 Alumium Beam Restraints @ 1.0m Centres

Moment Capacity 36.8kN.m V' Arrangement
Shear Capacity 17.0kN
Selfweight 6.5Kg/m

Layher 450 Alumium Beam Restraints @ 1.0m Centres

Moment Capacity 13.94kN.m
Shear Capacity 12.32kN
Selfweight 5.1Kg/m

FOR ALL BEAM TYPES - REFER TO MANUFACTURERS INFORMATION FOR MORE DETAILS

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Client: Verti-Tech Drawing No: 7621-1

Title: Wire Banner Frame Prepared By: S.Langan Tel: 0800 612 7748
Web: www.psd.uk.com
Site: Glasgow College of Building & Printing Checked By: R.Selwa

DESIGN RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk Preventive/Control Measures
Hazard Ref Hazard Source Residual Risk
Category (See latest revisions/issue for all standards noted)

Scaffolders must comply with procedures in NASC guidance SG4: as a minimum

precaution. Approved method statement to outline a safe method of erection and
HIGH
1 Working at Height dismantling of scaffold. Consider collective fall prevention measures ahead of personal LOW RISK
RISK fall arrest equipment. Scaffold Contractor to provide approved RAMS as outlined in NASC
guidance SG7:

HIGH Only competent ,trained persons should erect scaffold materials, this falls under the
2 Competence
scaffold contractors area of responsibility . LOW RISK
RISK

The working area to be segregated and the manual handling regulations should be
HIGH
3 Manual Handling adhered to at all times by scaffolders, including correct lifting & lifting aid procedures in LOW RISK
RISK NASC guidance SG6:

Only competent ,trained persons should Erect, Dismantle & Alter scaffold materials in
Erection/Dismantling/A HIGH accordance with NASC guidance SG4:, this falls under the scaffold contractors area of
4
ltering responsibility . Scaffold Contractor to consider protection to public and others during the LOW RISK
RISK
scaffold works, see NASC guidance SG34: and TG20: Operational Guide.

Electricity[man HIGH Only trained/competent persons are to install, use & maintain electrical equipment. The
5
made/natural] installation of earthing is also to be carried out by suitably qualified persons. LOW RISK
RISK

The scaffold contractor should make his own site specific risk assessment with the client
Environmental HIGH
6
Conditions
as whether the scaffold can be used during periods of inclement weather, [wind, rain & LOW RISK
RISK snow].

HIGH Ensure all personnel at site are aware of evacuation procedures/routes off the scaffold,
7 Fire Exposure
clearly sign the fire escape route, consider erection of emergency stair tower exit. LOW RISK
RISK

The design drawings will clearly indicate the loading limitations of the specific scaffold
HIGH which should be adhered to at all times, any deviation must be at the consent of the
8 General Use/Loading
scaffold contractor and/or Prime Scaffold and Structural Designs Ltd. An external LOW RISK
RISK
assessment to be carried out to approve existing structure/foundation suitability.

HIGH All materials must be checked prior to installation and should meet the requirements of
9 Materials
TG20: LOW RISK
RISK
A min. width of 600mm should be maintained on the working platform, free of obstacles
HIGH
10 Obstructions & in accordance with BS EN 12811-1. Ensure clear and safe access is provided for scaffold LOW RISK
RISK erection and dismantling.

Attention must be given to anchor & kentledge details shown on the design drawings.
HIGH
11 Stability Issues Inspection of these two areas must be detailed ensuring correct installation & testing in LOW RISK
RISK accordance with NASC document TG4.

Miscellaneous - written appropriately to the particular site. Public - sites are to be

HIGH
12 Miscellaneous / Public securely fenced off & appropriately protected to best prohibit access by the public to LOW RISK
RISK site. Scaffold Contractor to provide approved RAMS as outlined in NASC guidance SG7:

All aspects of Health & Safety should be addressed by the main contractor in accordance
HIGH
13 Welfare / First Aid with the Health & Safety Act. Site should always have first aiders & kit on site at all LOW RISK
RISK times.

The Following symbol is used on HIGH RISK MEDIUM RISK LOW RISK
Design Drawings to identify where
residual risks remain in the scaffold ACTION TO BE TAKEN TO RISK TO BE NOTED WITHIN
design.
NO ACTION REQUIRED LOW RISK
MITIGATE RISK DESIGN

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Client: Verti-Tech Drawing No: 7621-1

Title: Wire Banner Frame Prepared By: S.Langan Tel: 0800 612 7748
Web: www.psd.uk.com
Site: Glasgow College of Building & Printing Checked By: R.Selwa

1 General information:

Wire banner frame is to be installed to form support to advertising banner at

North Hanover Street Glasgow G2 1EH.
The Banner Frame Design comprises:
Banner Frame (BF) - Steel Cables connected with Eyelets and stainless steel studs to make and
overall frame, attached to existing building.  
Banner – a PVC material, printed with advertisement, that wraps around the BF via Bungees and
Cable Ties through Eyelets. Both eyelets and PVC material are to be built to withstand loads,
and affixed, as stipulated in BFD. Current PVC material is stipulated in BF as 'B3124 Seemee
Supreme Mesh', any alternative to be agreed in advance, with prior consent. 
Bungees – 12mm and/or 10mm bungee cords, designed to take those loads stipulated in the
BFD, which will give as a fail-safe in event of extreme wind.
Cable Ties – 12mm and/or 10mm bungge cords, designed to take loads stipulated in the  
BDF, which will give as a fail - safe in the event of extreme wind.

2 Wind Loads:

Location: 60 North Hanover Street Glasgow G2 1EH

Grid Ref: NS593655
Max Height (Banner): 25.0m
Max Height (From ground): 22.0m

Metspec Design suit used to determine Peak Velocity Pressure.

Peak Velocity Pressure: 0.976kN/m2 Appendix A

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Title: Wire Banner Frame Prepared By: S.Langan Tel: 0800 612 7748
Web: www.psd.uk.com
Site: Glasgow College of Building & Printing Checked By: R.Selwa

Cpe- = 1 (average suction Cpe)

Max design pressure = 0.976kN/m2

3 Wind Loadings on Banner: (Edge tubes)

Banner is to wrap around the additional banner frame as indicated within

the design drawing.

Wind loading acting on Banners: (Max size banner)

confirmed on site once BF is installed)
Area of Banner = 1250.0m2 (50.0m x 25.0m)

Total load = 1220.0kN

Banner is to be installed secured to the outer perimeter using

bungees at Max 300mm spacing's (min 250mm TBC by manufacturer of banner).

Total No. of Bungees: = 150.0m Perimeter

= 500 No. bungees

Max load per Bungee: = 2.44kN

12mm Bungee are to be used - Supplier of Bungee are to ensure the load capacity
of the Bungee is greater than the load stated.

Loading into Eyelets:

Loading in Eyelets is equal to loading in Bungees.

Banner manufacturers are to ensure that the eyelets are produced with
suitable capacity.

4 Banner fixings:

Banner is to be secured to the frame, additional fixings are to be installed along

the intermediate Eyelets of the banner forming anti-bellowing fixings.
These fixings are to be installed loosely (not tensioned).

5 Load Transfer into anchors:

Banner is to be installed using eyelets with COEUR BOLTS drilled into the existing
building façade.

Min No. of fixings to the structure = 72.00 No. anchors

( Fixings to the perimeter of banner)

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Client: Verti-Tech Drawing No: 7621-1

Title: Wire Banner Frame Prepared By: S.Langan Tel: 0800 612 7748
Web: www.psd.uk.com
Site: Glasgow College of Building & Printing Checked By: R.Selwa

Load from banner into anchors = 1220.0kN / 72no

= 17.0kN

SWL of Coeur bolts = 18.0kN Appendix B

18.0kN > 17.0kN OK

6 Steel Cable :

8mm Steel cable is to be installed between anchors.

Steel Cable is to be tensioned using tensioner units.

Max tensile capacity of 6mm Steel cable = 4.09kN Appendix C

Max tension load to be placed in to steel cables = 4.0kN

4.09kN > 4.0kN OK

Shear Check:

Number of anchors (per corners) = 1

Max shear load per anchor = 4.0kN

Allowable shear load per anchor = 25.0kN Appendix B

25.0kN > 4.0kN OK

7 Combined shear and tension check on bolts:

Fs + FT < 1.2
Ps PT

Where

Fs = 4.00 kN FT = 17.00 kN

Ps = 25.00 kN PT = 18.00 kN

=> 4.00 + 17.00 < 1.2

25.00 18.00

=> 1.10 < 1.20

Therefore bolts are ok in combined shear and tension

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Client: Verti-Tech Drawing No: 7621-1

Title: Wire Banner Frame Prepared By: S.Langan Tel: 0800 612 7748
Web: www.psd.uk.com
Site: Glasgow College of Building & Printing Checked By: R.Selwa

8 Safety fixings:

Secure fixings should be made to the top edge of the banner.

Heavy Duty fixings are suggested which support the self weight of the
banner should perimeter bungees fail under extreme wind loadings.

Self weight of PVC = 510 g/m2

Banner area = 1250.00 m2

= 637.50 kg

Secure fixings to be installed every bay

No. of secure connections = 25 No. ties

Self weight load per fixing = 25.50 kg

= 0.26 kN

Allowable shear per bolt = 25.00 kN Appendix B

25.00 kN > 0.26 kN OK

Suitable Caribiner & Strop are to be sourced and installed as detailed in the
design drawing.

9 Summary:

All loads indicated should be used to ensure all banner fixing method use
suitable components with the load bearing capacity indicated.

All bungee, fixings and banner details are to be confirmed by

supplier / manufacturers.

Manufacturers and suppliers of all components are to ensure they

agree with the details and installation assumptions shown.

Refer to design drawing 7621-1

END OF CALCULATIONS

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Client: Verti-Tech Drawing No: 7621-1

Title: Wire Banner Frame Prepared By: S.Langan Tel: 0800 612 7748
Web: www.psd.uk.com
Site: Glasgow College of Building & Printing Checked By: R.Selwa

Appendix A Wind data sheet.

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Client: Verti-Tech Drawing No: 7621-1

Title: Wire Banner Frame Prepared By: S.Langan Tel: 0800 612 7748
Web: www.psd.uk.com
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Appendix B Coeur bolts data sheet.

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Web: www.psd.uk.com
Site: Glasgow College of Building & Printing Checked By: R.Selwa

Appendix C 6mm steel cable data sheet.

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