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999801702 GB Method statement

Doka floor props


Eurex top

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Elementary safety warnings


User target groups Rules applying during all phases of
● This User Information booklet (Method Statement) is the assignment:
aimed at everyone who will be working with the Doka
● The customer must ensure that this product is
product or system it describes. It contains informa-
erected and dismantled, reset and generally used for
tion on how to set up this system, and on correct,
its intended purpose under the direction and super-
compliant utilisation of the system.
vision of suitably skilled persons with the authority to
● All persons working with the product described issue instructions.
herein must be familiar with the contents of this man-
● Doka products are ONLY to be used in accordance
ual and with all the safety instructions it contains.
with the Doka User Information booklets or other
● Persons who are incapable of reading and under- technical documentation provided by Doka.
standing this booklet, or who can do so only with dif-
● The stability of all components and units must be
ficulty, must be instructed and trained by the cus-
ensured during all phases of the construction work!
tomer.
● The functional/technical instructions, safety warn-
● The customer is to ensure that the information mate-
ings and loading data must all be strictly observed
rials provided by Doka (e.g. User Information book-
and complied with. Failure to do so can cause acci-
lets, Instructions for Assembly and Use, Operating
dents and severe (even life-threatening) damage to
Instruction manuals, plans etc.) are available to all
health, as well as very great material damage.
users, and that they have been made aware of them
and have easy access to them at the usage location. ● Fire-sources are not permitted anywhere near the
formwork. Heating appliances are only allowed if
properly and expertly used, and set up a safe dis-
Remarks on this document tance away from the formwork.
● This User Information booklet can also be used as a ● The work must take account of the weather condi-
generic method statement or incorporated with a tions (e.g. risk of slippage). In extreme weather,
site-specific method statement. steps must be taken in good time to safeguard the
equipment, and the immediate vicinity of the equip-
● Many of the illustrations in this booklet show the ment, and to protect employees.
situation during formwork assembly and are
therefore not always complete from the safety ● All connections must be checked regularly to ensure
point of view. that they still fit properly and are functioning cor-
rectly.
● Further safety instructions, especially warnings, It is very important to check all screw-type connec-
will be found in the individual sections of this tions and wedge-clamped joins whenever the con-
document! struction operations require (particularly after excep-
tional events such as storms), and to tighten them if
Planning necessary.

● Provide safe workplaces for those using the form-


work (e.g. for when it is being erected/dismantled, Assembly
modified or repositioned etc). It must be possible to ● The equipment/system must be inspected by the
get to and from these workplaces via safe access customer before use, to ensure that it is in suitable
routes! condition. Steps must be taken to rule out the use of
● If you are considering any deviation from the any components that are damaged, deformed, or
details and instructions given in this booklet, or weakened due to wear, corrosion or rot.
any application which goes beyond those ● Combining our formwork systems with those of other
described in the booklet, then revised static cal- manufacturers could be dangerous, risking damage
culations must be produced for checking, as well to both health and property. If you intend to combine
as supplementary assembly instructions. different systems, please contact Doka for advice
first.
● The assembly work must be carried out by suitably
qualified employees of the client's.

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Erecting the formwork Symbols used


● Doka products and systems must be set up in such The following symbols are used in this booklet:
a way that all loads acting upon them are safely
transferred!

Pouring
☞ Important note
Failure to observe this may lead to malfunc-
tion or damage.

● Do not exceed the permitted fresh-concrete pres-


sures. Excessively high pouring rates lead to form- Caution / Warning / Danger
work overload, cause greater deflection and risk Failure to observe this may lead to material
causing breakage. damage, and to injury to health which may
range up to the severe or even life-threaten-
Striking the formwork ing.

● Do not strike the formwork until the concrete has


reached sufficient strength and the person in charge
Instruction
has given the order for the formwork to be struck!
This symbol indicates that actions need to be
● When striking the formwork, never use the crane to
taken by the user.
break concrete cohesion. Use suitable tools such as
timber wedges, special pry-bars or system features
such as Framax stripping corners.
● When striking the formwork, do not endanger the Sight-check
stability of any part of the structure, or of any scaf- Indicates that you need to do a sight-check
folding, platforms or formwork that is still in place! to make sure that necessary actions have
been carried out.
Transporting, stacking and storing
● Observe all regulations applying to the handling of Tip
formwork and scaffolding. In addition, the Doka Points out useful practical tips.
slinging means must be used - this is a mandatory
requirement.
● Remove any loose parts or fix them in place so that
they cannot be dislodged or fall free! Reference
● All components must be stored safely, following all Refers to other documents and materials.
the special Doka instructions given in the relevant
sections of this User Information booklet!

Regulations; industrial safety Miscellaneous


We reserve the right to make alterations in the interests
● Always observe all industrial safety regulations and of technical progress.
other safety rules applying to the application and uti-
lisation of our products in the country and/or region
in which you are operating.
Instruction as required by EN 13374:
● If a person or object falls against, or into, the side-
guard system and/or any of its accessories, the side-
guard component affected may only continue in use
after it has been inspected and passed by an expert.

Maintenance
● Only original Doka components may be used as
spare parts.

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Eurocodes at Doka
In Europe, a uniform series of Standards known as The widely used "Permissible stress design" (compar-
Eurocodes (EC) was developed for the construction ing the actual stresses with the permissible stresses)
field by the end of 2007. These are intended to provide has been superseded by a new safety concept in the
a uniform basis, valid throughout Europe, for product EC.
specifications, tenders and mathematical verification. The EC contrast the actions (loads) with the resistance
The EC are the world's most highly developed Stand- (capacity). The previous safety factor in the permissible
ards in the construction field. stresses is now divided into several partial factors. The
In the Doka Group, the EC are to be used as standard safety level remains the same!
from the end of 2008. They will thus supersede the DIN
norms as the "Doka standard" for product design.

Ed Rd

Ed Design value of effect of actions Rd Design value of the resistance


(E ... effect; d ... design) (R ... resistance; d ... design)
Internal forces from action Fd Design capacity of cross-section
(VEd, NEd, MEd) (VRd, NRd, MRd)
Fd Design value of an action Rk Rk
Steel: Rd = Timber: Rd = kmod ·
Fd = γ F · Fk γM γM
(F ... force)
Fk Characteristic value of an action Rk Characteristic value of the resistance
"actual load", service load e.g. moment resistance to yield stress
(k ... characteristic)
e.g. dead weight, live load, concrete pressure,
wind
γF Partial factor for actions γM Partial factor for a material property
(in terms of load; F ... force) (in terms of material; M...material)
e.g. for dead weight, live load, concrete pres- e.g. for steel or timber
sure, wind Values from EN 12812
Values from EN 12812
kmod Modification factor (only for timber – to take
account of the moisture and the duration of load
action)
e.g. for Doka beam H20
Values as given in EN 1995-1-1 and EN 13377

Comparison of the safety concepts (example)


Permissible stress design EC/DIN concept The "permissible values" communicated in
Doka documents (e.g.: Qpermissible = 70 kN)
Fyield Rk
115.5 [kN] 115.5 [kN] do not correspond to the design values
Rd gM = 1.1 (e.g.: VRd = 105 kN)!
90<105 [kN]
n ~ 1.65 A
➤ Avoid any confusion between the two!
Ed
90 [kN] ➤ Our documents will continue to state the per-
missible values.
Fpermissible gF = 1.5 Allowance has been made for the following par-
60<70 [kN]
Factual A tial factors:
60 [kN] γF = 1.5
γM, timber = 1.3
γM, steel = 1.1
kmod = 0.9
In this way, all the design values needed in an
EC design calculation can be ascertained from
98013-100

98013-102

the permissible values.

Factual≤ Fpermissible Ed≤ Rd


A Load factor

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Product description
The main features:
Doka floor props ● DIB (German Institute of Construction Engineering)
Doka floor props Eurex top are extendable floor props approval n° Z-8.311-905
made of steel and are compliant with EN 1065. They ● EN 1065-compliant prop
are designed for use as vertical props for temporary ● high load-bearing capacity
structures. - See the section entitled "Permitted prop loads"
A
● numbered pegging holes, for easier height adjust-
ment

C
D
E
F

Tr393-200-01a

● Quick connection:
G Head adapters of various types can be attached in a
crane-handling-safe manner with the spring-locked
H connecting pin
● Drop-out latch:
A Head plate For safety reasons, Doka props have latches to pre-
B Inner tube vent the inner tube sliding out of the outer tube.
C Peg ● special thread geometry, which makes the prop eas-
D Adjusting nut ier to release even when it is under high load
E Toggle lever ● When the prop is pushed in all the way, it still leaves
F Type label a clear 10 cm gap so that the operator's hands are
G Outer tube with impact protector not trapped.
H Baseplate ● elbowed fastening clamps, reducing the risk of injury
and making the props easier to operate
● Galvanised, long-life constructional design
● Impact protector:
Optimum protection against damage when adjust-
ing/setting up the prop using the Plastic mallet 4kg.

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Instructions for assembly and use


Example of use with Dokaflex 1-2-4 Example of use - Doka floor props
Eurex for temporary shoring
When Doka floor props Eurex top are used for tempo-
rary shoring the permitted loads are higher, as indi-
cated in the table from "Permitted prop loads".

☞ The increase in load-bearing capacity applies


only when the head plate and the baseplate are
positioned directly against the slab (use of
formwork panel (A) as packer is permissible).

9720-337-01

You will also find information on correct usage in the in


user information for the individual products, for exam-
ple:
● Dokaflex
● Doka Xtra Tr570-200-01
● Dokamatic table
● Dokaflex table
You will also find information on correct usage
of the Doka floor prop Eurex 20 top 700 inth e
user information document of the same name.

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Legend:
Permitted prop loads Prop class B as per EN 1065
Prop class C as per EN 1065
Use as free-standing construction props in Prop class D as per EN 1065
Prop class E as per EN 1065
accordance with the prop classes defined in
EN 1065
When used in Dokaflex tables and Dokamatic
For permissible loads of Doka floor props for the tables, or as temporary repropping (props
Dokaflex and Doka-Xtra systems, see the appli- restrained).
cable user information documents.

Permitted prop loads [kN] Permitted prop loads [kN]


Eurex 20 top Eurex 30 top Eurex 20 top Eurex 30 top

Prop height
Prop height

[m]
[m]

150 250 300 350 400 550 250 300 350 400 450 150 250 300 350 400 550 250 300 350 400 450

5.5 5.5 30.0


5.4 5.4 32.0
5.3 5.3 34.0
5.2 5.2
5.1 5.1
5.0 5.0
4.9 4.9
4.8 20.0 4.8
4.7 4.7
4.6 4.6
4.5 4.5
4.4 4.4
4.3 4.3
4.2 4.2
4.1 4.1 35.0
4.0 20.6 4.0 30.0
3.9 21.7 3.9 32.0
3.8 22.9 3.8 34.0
20.0 30.0
3.7 24.1 3.7
3.6 25.5 3.6
3.5 26.9 3.5 30.0 40.0
30.0
3.4 20.8 28.5 3.4 32.0
3.3 22.0 30.3 3.3 34.0
3.2 23.4 32.2 3.2
40.0
3.1 20.0 25.0 34.3 30.0 3.1
3.0 26.7 35.0 3.0 30.0 35.0
2.9 28.5 32.1 2.9 32.0
2.8 30.6 30.6 34.4 2.8 34.0
20.0 30.0 40.0
2.7 32.9 32.9 2.7
2.6 20.7 31.1 35.0 2.6 35.0
2.5 22.4 33.6 2.5 30.0
35.0 35.0
2.4 20.0 20.8 24.3 30.0 31.2 2.4 32.0 40.0
2.3 22.7 26.5 34.0 2.3 34.0
35.0
2.2 20.7 24.8 28.9 31.0 35.0 2.2
2.1 22.7 27.2 34.0 2.1
30.0
2.0 25.0 35.0 2.0 40.0
1.9 27.7 30.0 1.9
35.0
1.8 1.8
35.0
1.7 1.7
30.0
1.6 1.6
1.5 1.5
1.4 1.4
1.3 1.3
20.0 25.0
1.2 1.2
1.1 1.1
1.0 1.0

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➤ With the prop upright, use the adjusting nut for preci-
Setup and removal sion adjustment.

Setting up with tripod


Applies only for use as free-standing props. Comply
with the instructions in the applicable user information
document when using the props in combination with a
formwork system.
➤ Roughly adjust the height of the floor prop, using the
fastening clamp.

9720-006

Setting up without tripod


➤ To prevent toppling, use the Supporting head H20
DF to secure intermediate props on the floor form-
9720-006 work (see Dokaflex 1-2-4 or Doka Xtra User Informa-
tion booklets, as applicable).
The pegging holes are all numbered, which makes it ➤ When using props as temporary reshoring, press
easier to adjust the props to the same height. them sufficiently tightly to the underside of the floor
➤ Put up each removable folding tripod. slab so that they cannot topple.
➤ Put the floor prop into the tripod and fix it in place with
the clamping lever. Backing off floor props under load
Before stepping onto the formwork, check again to 1) Use a hammer to back off the adjusting nut.
make sure that the props have been correctly fixed 2) Hold the inner tube with one hand.
in the tripods. 3) Open the fastening clamp to unfix the inner tube.
Guide this by hand while lowering it into the outer
tube.

3
1

9720-006

9720-000

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Do not use as barrier to close off openings.


Possible incorrect usages
Warning!
➤ The uses illustrated below are prohibited, as
are other, similar uses!

Use only perfectly upright and Baseplate must make full-sur-


plumb. face contact with the ground.

9790-209-01

9790-205-01 9790-207-01

Place only on ground of adequate load-bearing strength.


9790-201-01
9790-202-01

Do not attempt to use floor props Do not use anchor rods or


one on top of another. lengths of rebar as substitutes for
the fastening clamps. 9790-212-01
9790-200-01

9790-206-01

Do not use to support formwork Do not use as trenching braces.


panels.
9790-203-01

9790-204-01

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Technical condition
The following quality criteria define the extent of dam-
age permissible in terms of load-bearing strength. Threads
Use is prohibited if damage is beyond these limits. ● must be greased over entire length and action must
be smooth.
Outer tube - inner tube
Inner tube
Head plate or baseplate bent out of shape
● It must be possible to draw the inner tube out of the
● a max. 1 mm outward and outer tube when the two tubes are in the relative
● b max. 3 mm inward is permissible positions in which the holes for the fastening clamp
are aligned.
a

Widening
● of the pegging holes in the inner tube is permissible
up to 2 mm.

9790-208-07

9790-208-04
9790-208-01

Cracks in welds
● Not permissible.
9790-208-02

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Transporting, stacking and storing


Doka stacking pallet 1.55x0.85m
● Ideal for all sizes of floor props, timber formwork
beams, Dokadur panels and formwork sheets.
● Galvanised - stackable - safe to lift by crane.

9720-332-01

Max. load: 1100 kg

Capacity of stacking pallet


Doka floor props
Eurex 20 top 250, 300 und 350 40 pcs.
Eurex 20 top 400 und 550 30 pcs.
Eurex 20 top 700 20 pcs.
Eurex 30 top 250 und 300 40 pcs.
Eurex 30 top 350, 400 und 450 30 pcs.

Follow the directions in the Operating Instruc-


tions!

Bolt-on castor set B


The Bolt-on caster set B turns the stacking pallet into a
fast and manoeuvrable transport trolley.
Suitable for drive-through access openings > 90 cm.

The Bolt-on caster set B can be mounted to the follow-


ing multi-trip packaging items:
● Doka stacking pallets
● Doka accessory box

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[kg] Article n° [kg] Article n°


Doka props
Floor System Components

Doka floor prop Eurex 20 top 150 8.0 586096000 Doka stacking pallet 1.55x0.85m 42.0 586151000
Height: 92 - 150 cm Doka-Stapelpalette 1,55x0,85m
Doka floor prop Eurex 20 top 250 12.7 586086400 Galvanised
Height: 152 - 250 cm Height: 77 cm
Doka floor prop Eurex 20 top 300 14.3 586087400 Max. load: 1100 kg
Height: 172 - 300 cm
Follow the directions in the "Operat-
Doka floor prop Eurex 20 top 350 17.4 586088400 ing Instructions"!
Height: 197 - 350 cm
Doka floor prop Eurex 20 top 400 21.6 586089400
Height: 227 - 400 cm
Doka floor prop Eurex 20 top 550 32.3 586090400
Height: 297 - 550 cm
Doka-Deckenstütze Eurex 20 top
Galvanised
Permitted capacity: 20 kN at any tel-
escoping length, Class D to EN 1065 Bolt-on castor set B 33.6 586168000
(Approval n° Z-8.311-905). Anklemm-Radsatz B
Painted blue
Max. load: 1100 kg

Doka floor prop Eurex 30 top 250 12.8 586092400


Height: 152 - 250 cm
Doka floor prop Eurex 30 top 300 16.4 586093400
Height: 172 - 300 cm
Doka floor prop Eurex 30 top 350 20.7 586094400
Height: 197 - 350 cm
Doka floor prop Eurex 30 top 400 24.6 586095400
Height: 227 - 400 cm
Doka floor prop Eurex 30 top 450 29.1 586119400
Height: 248 - 450 cm
Doka-Deckenstütze Eurex 30 top
Galvanised
Permitted capacity: 30 kN at any tel-
escoping length, Class D to EN 1065
(Approval n° Z-8.311-905).

Removable folding tripod 15.6 586155000


Stützbein
Galvanised
Height: 100 cm

Plastic mallet 4kg 4.5 586097000


Kunststoffhammer 4kg
Blue
Length: 110 cm

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Doka floor props:
Dependable in every usage situation
Doka floor props are the right choice for every usage situation.
They have high load-bearing strength, plus many practical details that help to make handling easier.
You can rent, lease or buy Doka floor props.
At any of the Doka branches in your region.
Why not give us a call?

The Doka Group's central plant at Amstetten, Austria

Doka international
 Doka GmbH

 Josef Umdasch Platz 1, A 3300 Amstetten, Austria


Tel.: +43 (0)7472 605-0, Fax: +43 (0)7472 64430
E-Mail: info@doka.com
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