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CUPLOK Access - Introduction
The following data sheets apply to genuine SGB Cuplok Access scaffolding. The data has been calculated using a
3D computer model developed using the finite element structural package ANSYS. System imperfections,
inclinations, force coefficients and wind loads used in the model have been taken from the draft European code of
practice pr EN 12811:1998 and ENV 1993-1-1:1992. Three wind load cases have been considered.
Calculations have been carried out on a basic scaffold structure with 2m lifts, 2.5m x 1.3m bays, 8 bays long, with
every lift boarded. All verticals are grade 50c and the jacks are universal jacks with an average jack extension of
340mm (1/2 extension). The systems investigated were unsheeted, sheeted and netted, with 1 working lift, i.e. one
and a half loaded lifts in accordance with pr EN 12811:1998. All systems were considered with and without hop-up
brackets. In all cases either the system leg load capacities for both the inner and outer standards or the
average of the two must not be exceeded. Separate load tables are given for systems with and without foot ties.
When foot ties are not used, ledger bracing is required (see individual load tables for brace quantities required). For
unsheeted scaffolds data is given for systems both with and without plan bracing; for clad scaffolds plan bracing is
always required.
Data is given for the following configurations, in the form of maximum number of lifts (for a fully boarded scaffold),
maximum leg load and tie load data:
System Foot ties Plan Bracing Tie pattern Facade Openings Page ref.
With foot ties With plan bracing 4.0m
Unsheeted Without plan bracing 6.0m Open (o) p.56 - 68
Without foot ties With plan bracing 8.0m or Closed (c)

(Ledger braced)
With foot ties With plan bracing
Sheeted 2.0m Open (o) p.69 - 75
(Ledger braced)
With foot ties With plan bracing
Netted 2.0m Open (o) p.76 - 82

(Ledger braced)
All loads given are safe working loads following the requirements of pr EN 12811:1998.
For individual loading requirements the leg load capacities given in the tables may be used.
General requirements are given on pages 50 - 52 and must be followed.
Tables comparing the new data with previous data can be found on pages 86 - 88.
For all cases not mentioned in the data sheets, please contact your local SGB design office. It is permissible to
refer to 57 kN rating falsework leg loads, using external leg capacities when the structure is fully braced.
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CUPLOK Access - General Requirements
The data on the following pages are calculated according to the conditions below.
1) Every lift is boarded with scaffold boards, and if hop-ups are used they are also on every lift. According to pr EN
12811:1998 if more than one level is provided with decking, an additional load of 50% must be taken to act at
the platform above or below the working platform, hence the system was loaded with one and a half loaded lifts.
2) Every lift is:- 2.0m x 2.5m bays and 1.3m wide; the leg load data may be used for smaller bay sizes but not for
larger bays. Platform loading is based on a loading area of 2.5m x 1.3m.
3) Three wind load conditions were considered:
1. HD 1000 is used as a guide for condition 1:
Dynamic pressure for working wind = 200 N/m2

Dynamic pressure for maximum wind = 600 - 770 N/m2 (0 - 24+ m height)
According to CP 3: Chapter V: Part 2 1990, the equivalent basic wind speed for the maximum wind pressure of 600
– 770 N/m2 ≡ 50 - 57m/s. This wind loading covers Scotland.
2. For condition 2 wind pressures were taken as:

Dynamic pressure for maximum wind was calculated in accordance with CP 3: Chapter V: Part 2 1990 with the
basic wind speed of Vb = 46 m/s, covering the Manchester area, and with wind factors: S1 = 1, S2 = 0.6 at
ground level and S2 = 0.93 at a height of 24 m and S3 = 0.77.
3. For condition 3 wind pressures were taken as:

Dynamic pressure for maximum wind was calculated in accordance with CP 3: Chapter V: Part 2 1990 with the
basic wind speed of Vb = 40 m/s, covering the London area, and with the wind factors the same as those used
for condition 2 above.
4) pr EN 12811:1998 and ENV 1993-1-1:1992 are used as a guide for
- Open (o) or closed (c) facade

- Sheeting or netting
- Imperfections (out-of-straightness of verticals)
- Inclinations (verticals out of plumb).
5) The main platform is loaded to the capacity of the hop-up brackets

i.e.:- 1 boarded or no hop-ups = 3 kN/m2
2 boarded = 1.5 kN/m2
3 boarded = 0.75 kN/m2
If the required platform loading is different from the above, the leg load data may be used to check the
requirements are within the system capacity (NOTE: the loading on the hop-up brackets must not exceed the
values stated above).
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6) No more than one loaded level of hop-up bracket is permitted between lifts at any one time. Only the 3 board
hop-up bracket may be used between lifts to satisfy the minimum width requirements for a working platform.
7) All verticals are grade 50c and all jacks are universal. If grade 43c verticals are used, the calculated leg loads
may be used but must be reduced by 30%.
8) Average jack extension is assumed to be at 1/2 extension. i.e. 340 mm. (Jack extension is the height from the
ground to the bottom of standard.)
9) Tie tubes must be connected to both inside and outside standard or ledger and within 300 mm of a node point
(see point 11 below). Right angle couplers must be used for the connection. On the end verticals the tie pattern
must be doubled unless a return in the building of at least 3 bays is present.
10) Tie loads normal and parallel to the facade are given for each system (+ compression force, - tensile force).
These forces do not need to be considered simultaneously. Note that for some cases tie loads differ at the base
/ plan brace location. Ties of appropriate ratings must be used.
11) If ties are only connected to inside standard or ledger, V-Ties must be used at a frequency of 1 in 5 bays. A
description of V-Ties can be found on page 83. V-Tie loading data are given in the tie loading tables on the
following pages.
12) For unsheeted scaffolds if a tie is removed for any reason the scaffold must be plan or ledger braced back to
adjacent ties (see figures 10 and 11). The maximum distance between braced ties is 7.5 m horizontally and 12
m vertically for an 8 m tie pattern, 7.5 m horizontally and 10 m vertically for a 6 m tie pattern, and 7.5 m
horizontally and 8 m vertically for a 4 m tie pattern. Assume load from missing tie is evenly distributed to
adjacent ties. Design ties to appropriate (higher) rating.
13) Ties must not be removed on sheeted / netted scaffolds unless plan and ledger bracing is used and tie loads
are checked. The maximum distance between braced ties is 5 m horizontally and 6 m vertically for 2 m and 4m
tie patterns.
14) Face bracing must be used in 1 bay in 8. At least 2 bays must be braced if the structure is greater than 4 bays.
Bracing in the end bays should be avoided.
15) A foot tied structure signifies that the first level of ledgers and transoms is positioned in the first cup on the
standards. Where foot ties are not used, standards must be ledger braced. See individual load tables for the
frequency of bracing required.
16) For clad scaffolds, plan bracing is required in every lift, at a frequency of 1 bay in 8. This may be positioned in
the same bay as the face bracing; bracing end bays should be avoided.
17) The loads given in the tables apply to scaffolds which are tied at the top. For unsheeted scaffolds the structure
may extend up to 2 lifts above the last tied level provided these lifts are ledger braced (see figure 9).
18) Sheeted and netted scaffolds must be tied at the top. On dismantling, remove sheets / netting before removing
ties.
19) For the 4m tie pattern, if the pattern is NOT staggered the leg load capacity must be reduced by 30%. All other
tie patterns MUST be staggered.
20) It is permissible to mix tie patterns in conjunction with unsheeted or sheeted structures providing the allowable
loads are not exceeded for each individual case. At the boundary height where the tie pattern changes the
lower tie pattern should extend two lifts into the next tie pattern zone.
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21) For all configurations considered, the systems were analysed with wind loads both normal to the facade and
parallel to the facade, and for the working condition (i.e. working wind with 100% imposed loading) and the
maximum wind load condition (i.e. maximum wind with 50% imposed loading). The following key is applicable
to the tables which give the maximum number of lifts, and indicates which of the analysed conditions was the
critical case:
− Numbers underlined: system failure due to maximum wind condition (i.e. maximum wind with 50%
imposed load of 1.5 working lifts);
− Numbers not underlined: system failure due to working wind load condition (i.e. working wind with
100% imposed loading of 1.5 working lifts);
− Letter p: system failure due to wind loading parallel to the facade;
− Letter n: system failure due to wind loading normal to the facade.
22) According to pr EN 12811:1998 force coefficients (cf) for a netted structure, where data from a wind tunnel test
are not available, should be taken as:
- cf = 1.3 normal to the facade
- cf = 0.3 parallel to the facade
23) According to pr EN 12811:1998 force coefficients for a sheeted structure should be taken as:
- cf = 1.3 normal to the facade
- cf = 0.1 parallel to the facade

:
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CUPLOK Access – Figures
Figure 1: 8m Tie Pattern Figure 2: 6m Tie Pattern
Figure 3: 4m Tie Pattern Figure 4: 2m Tie Pattern
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Figure 5: Cuplok structure with foot ties, Figure 6: Cuplok structure with foot ties,
without plan bracing. with plan bracing.
Figure 7: Cuplok structure without foot ties, with Figure 8: Cuplok structure without foot ties,
alternate standards ledger braced. with every standard ledger braced.
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Figure 9: Ledger Bracing at Top of Structure,

when structure extends up to 2 lifts above last tied level.
(Unsheeted scaffolds only)
Maximum PLAN VIEW

vertical distance
between ties *
6m Tie
Pattern Maximum horizontal
distance between ties:
* Unsheeted: - Unsheeted: 7.5m;
8m tie pattern: 12m; - Sheeted / netted: 5m.
6m tie pattern: 10m;
4m tie pattern: 8m.
Sheeted / Netted:
4m & 2m tie patter: 6m.
Figure 10: Ledger Bracing when Figure 11: Ledger Bracing when
ties missing vertically. ties missing horizontally.
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CUPLOK Access - Unsheeted
The following tables relate to unsheeted scaffolds. For tie patterns see figures 1, 2 and 3. Refer to general
requirements on pages 50-52.
Wind case 1 (600-770 N/m2) Figure Page

No.
Table 1.1. Unsheeted, with foot ties, with or without plan bracing : Maximum number of lifts 5, 6 57
Table 1.2. Unsheeted, with foot ties, with or without plan bracing: Maximum leg load 5, 6 57
Table 1.3. Unsheeted, with foot ties, without plan bracing: Maximum tie loads 5 58
Table 1.4. Unsheeted, with foot ties, with plan bracing: Maximum tie loads 6 58
Table 1.5. Unsheeted, without foot ties, with ledger bracing, with Maximum number of lifts 7,8 59
plan bracing:
Table 1.6. Unsheeted, without foot ties, with ledger bracing, with Maximum leg load 7,8 59
plan bracing:
Table 1.7. Unsheeted, without foot ties, with alternative standards Maximum tie loads 7 60
ledger braced, with plan bracing:
Table 1.8. Unsheeted, without foot ties, with every standard ledger Maximum tie loads 8 60
braced, with plan bracing:
Wind case 2 (280-670 N/m2)
plan bracing:
plan bracing:
2
Wind case 3 (210-500 N/m )
plan bracing:
plan bracing:
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Table 1.1. Wind Case 1: Maximum allowable number of lifts (fully boarded structure).
MAX. NO. OF LIFTS
Hop-up Type 4m Tie Pattern 6m Tie Pattern 8m Tie Pattern
With Plan 18 (o) 11 (0) 9 (0)

No Hop-ups Bracing 18 (c) 12 (c) 13 (c)
Without Plan 9 (o/c) 8 (o/c) 8 (o/c)

Bracing
With Plan 15 (o) 10 (o) 8 (o)

1 Bd. Hop-up Bracing 16 (c) 11 (c) 11 (c)

Bracing
With Plan 18 (o) 11 (o) 9 (o)


Bracing
With Plan 18 (o) 12 (o) 10 (o)


Bracing
Table 1.2. Wind Case 1: Maximum allowable leg loads (or the average of the outside and inside leg loads can
be used).
MAX. LEG LOAD (kN)

4m Tie Pattern 6m Tie Pattern 8m Tie Pattern
Hop-up Type Outside Inside Outside Inside Outside Inside
With Plan 24.7 (o) 20.6 (o) 18.1 (o) 15.3 (o) 16.5 (o) 14.0 (o)
No Hop-ups Bracing 24.7 (c) 20.6 (c) 19.8 (c) 16.6 (c) 19.8 (c) 16.6 (c)
Without Plan 16.5 (o/c) 14.0 (o/c) 15.6 (o/c) 13.4 (o/c) 15.6 (o/c) 13.4 (o/c)
Bracing
With Plan 22.3 (o) 22.6 (o) 17.3 (o) 17.9 (o) 15.6 (o) 16.3 (o)
1 Bd. Hop-up Bracing 23.1 (c) 23.4 (c) 18.1 (c) 18.6 (c) 18.1 (c) 18.6 (c)
Bracing
With Plan 20.6 (o) 24.3 (o) 14.9 (o) 17.7 (o) 13.2 (o) 15.8 (o)
Bracing
With Plan 19.4 (o) 25.0 (o) 13.6 (o) 17.7 (o) 12.0 (o) 15.6 (o)
Bracing
Note : No Plan Bracing (wind parallel to the facade participates the failure)
With Plan Bracing (wind perpendicular to the facade participates the failure)
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Table 1.3. Wind Case 1: Maximum tie loads for a structure with no plan bracing (tension and compression).
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)
Normal Tie V-Tie Normal Tie V-Tie Normal Tie V-Tie
Tie Normal Paralle At At Normal Paralle At At Normal Paralle At At

Position l Anchor Raker l Anchor Raker l Anchor Raker
Fixing Fixing Fixing
At base 4.1 (o) 1.1 5.7 (o) 1.6 5.3 (o) 2.5 9.0 (o) 3.7 5.7 (o) 2.9 10.0(o) 4.3
/plan (o/c) (o/c) (o/c) (o/c) (o/c) (o/c)
brace 2.3 (c) 3.9 (c) 2.5 (c) 6.2 (c) 2.7 (c) 7.0 (c)
The other 4.1 (o) 0.5 4.8 (o) 0.7 5.3 (o) 0.6 6.2 (o) 0.9 5.7 (o) 0.6 6.6 (o) 0.9
locations (o/c) (o/c) (o/c) (o/c) (o/c) (o/c)
2.3 (c) 3.0 (c) 2.5 (c) 3.4 (c) 2.7 (c) 3.6 (c)
Table 1.4. Wind Case 1: Maximum tie loads for a structure with plan bracing (tension and compression).
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

At base 4.3 (o) 1.1 5.9 (o) 1.6 5.3 (o) 2.0 (o) 8.3 (o) 3.0 (o) 5.7 (o) 3.0 (o) 10.3(o) 4.6 (o)
/plan (o/c) (o/c)
brace 2.3 (c) 3.9 (c) 2.3 (c) 1.0 (c) 3.3 (c) 1.0 (c) 2.7 (c) 2.0 (c) 5.8 (c) 3.1 (c)
At other 4.3 (o) 0.5 5.0 (o) 0.7 5.3 (o) 1.0 6.8 (o) 1.5 5.3 (o) 1.4 7.5 (o) 2.2
2.3 (c) 3.0 (c) 2.3 (c) 3.8 (c) 2.7 (c) 4.9 (c)
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MAX. NO. OF LIFTS
With EVERY 15 (o) 11 (o) 4 (o)
standard ledger
No Hop-ups braced 15 (c) 12 (c) 8 (c)
With alternate 10 (o) 9 (o) N/A (o)
standards ledger
braced 11 (c) 9 (c) N/A (c)
With EVERY 14 (o) 9 (o) N/A (o)
standard ledger
1 Bd. Hop-up braced 14 (c) 10 (c) 6 (c)
standards ledger
standard ledger
2 Bd. Hop-up braced 18 (c) 11 (c)) 7 (c)
standards ledger
braced 13 (c) 11 (c) N/A (c)
standard ledger
3 Bd. Hop-up braced 20 (c) 12 (c) N/A (c)
standards ledger
braced 14 (c) 11 (c)) N/A (c)
be used)..
MAX. LEG LOAD (kN)

With EVERY 22.3 (o) 18.6 (o) 18.1 (o) 15.3 (o) 11.5 (o) 10.1 (o)
standard ledger
No Hop-ups braced 22.3 (c) 18.6 (c) 18.9 (c) 16.0 (c) 15.6 (c) 13.4 (c)
With alternate 17.3 (o) 14.7 (o) 16.5 (o) 14.0 (o) N/A (o) N/A (o)
standards ledger
braced 18.1 (c) 15.3 (c) 16.5 (c) 14.0 (c) N/A (c) N/A (c)
With EVERY 21.4 (o) 21.8 (o) 16.5 (o) 17.1 (o) N/A (o) N/A (o)
standard ledger
1 Bd. Hop-up braced 21.4 (c) 21.8 (c) 17.3 (c) 17.9 (c) 13.1 (c) 13.9 (c)
standards ledger
standard ledger
2 Bd. Hop-up braced 21.5 (c) 25.3 (c) 14.9 (c) 17.7(c) 10.7 (c) 13.0 (c)
standards ledger
standard ledger
3 Bd. Hop-up braced 21.1 (c) 27.2 (c) 13.6 (c) 17.7 (c) N/A (c) N/A (c)
standards ledger
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Table 1.7. Wind Case 1: Maximum tie loads for a structure where every standard is ledger braced
(tension and compression).
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

At base 4.6 (o) 1.9 7.5 (o) 2.9 6.7 (o) 3.5 (o) 12.0(o) 5.3 (o) 6.0 (o) 4.3 (o) 12.5(o) 6.5 (o)
(o/c) (o/c)
2.3 (c) 5.2 (c) 2.7 (c) 1.8 (c) 5.5 (c) 2.8 (c) 2.2 (c) 2.4 (c) 5.9 (c) 3.7 (c)
The other 4.3 (o) 0.5 5.2 (o) 0.9 6.7 (o) 1.0 8.3 (o) 1.6 6.0 (o) 0.7 7.1 (o) 1.1
2.3 (c) 3.2 (c) 2.7 (c) 4.3 (c) 2.2 (c) 3.3 (c)
Table 1.8. Wind Case 1: Maximum tie loads for a structure where alternate pairs of standards are ledger braced
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

At base 5.0 (o) 1.2 7.0 (o) 2.0 7.1 (o) 3.5 (o) 12.5(o) 5.4 (o) N/A (o) N/A (o) N/A (o) N/A (o)
(o/c) (o/c)
2.3 (c) 4.3 (c) 3.2 (c) 1.5 (c) 5.5 (c) 2.3 (c) N/A (c) N/A (c) N/A (c) N/A (c)
The other 5.0 (o) 0.5 5.8 (o) 0.8 7.1 (o) 1.0 (o) 8.7 (o) 1.6 (o) N/A (o) N/A (o) N/A (o) N/A (o)
locations (o/c) (o/c)
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MAX. NO. OF LIFTS
With Plan 18 (o) 11 (o) 11 (o)


Bracing
With Plan 15 (o) 10 (o) 10 (o)


Bracing
With Plan 17 (o) 13 (o) 12 (o)


Bracing
With Plan 19 (o) 14 (o) 13 (o)


Bracing
be used).
MAX. LEG LOAD (kN)

With Plan 24.7 (o) 20.5 (o) 18.9 (o) 16.0 (o) 18.9 (o) 16.0 (o)
Bracing
With Plan 22.3 (o) 22.6 (o) 17.3 (o) 17.9 (o) 17.3 (o) 17.9 (o)
Bracing
With Plan 20.6 (o) 24.3 (o) 16.5 (o) 19.6 (o) 15.7 (o) 18.6 (o)
Bracing
With Plan 20.3 (o) 26.1 (o) 16.1 (o) 20.9 (c) 15.3 (o) 19.8 (o)
3 Bd. Hop-up Bracing 20.3 (c) 26.1 (c) 16.9 (c) 21.9(c) 16.1 (c) 20.9 (c)
Bracing
With Plan Bracing (wind perpendicular to the facade participates the failure
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MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

At base 3.9 (o) 1.0 5.4 (o) 1.5 4.7 (o) 1.3 6.7 (o) 2.0 4.9 (o) 1.4 7.1 (o) 2.2
brace 1.2 (c) 2.7 (c) 1.3 (c) 3.3 (c) 1.4 (c) 3.6 (c)
The other 3.9 (o) 0.5 4.7 (o) 0.8 4.7 (o) 0.5 5.5 (o) 0.8 4.9 (o) 0.7 6.0 (o) 1.1
1.2 (c) 2.0 (c) 1.3 (c) 2.1 (c) 1.4 (c) 2.5 (c)
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

At base 4.4 (o) 1.8 7.1 (o) 2.7 4.7 (o) 1.3 (o) 6.7 (o) 2.0 (o) 4.9 (o) 1.8 (o) 7.7 (o) 2.8 (o)
/plan (o/c) (o/c)
The other 4.4 (o) 0.7 5.5 (o) 1.1 4.7 (o) 0.5 5.5 (o) 0.8 4.9 (o) 0.7 6.0 (o) 1.1
1.3 (c) 2.4 (c) 1.3 (c) 2.1 (c) 1.4 (c) 2.5 (c)
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MAX. NO. OF LIFTS
standard ledger
standards ledger
standard ledger
standards ledger
standard ledger
standards ledger
braced 13 (c) 11 (c) N/A (c)
standard ledger
3 Bd. Hop-up braced 20 (c) 14 (c) N/A (c)
standards ledger
braced 14 (c) 12 (c) N/A (c)
be used).
MAX. LEG LOAD (kN)

standard ledger
standards ledger
standard ledger
standards ledger
standard ledger
standards ledger
standard ledger
3 Bd. Hop-up braced 21.1 (c) 27.2 (c) 15.3 (c) 19.8 (c) N/A (c) N/A (c)
standards ledger
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MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

(o/c) (o/c)
2.1 (c) 3.3 (c) 2.5 (c) 1.3 (c) 4.5 (c) 2.0 (c) 2.6 (c) 1.4 (c) 3.7 (c) 2.1 (c)
The other 3.5 (o) 0.8 4.7 (o) 1.2 4.7 (o) 0.7 5.8 (o) 1.1 4.8 (o) 1.0 6.3 (o) 1.5
2.1 (c) 3.3 (c) 2.5 (c) 3.6 (c) 2.6 (c) 4.1 (c)
Table 2.8. Wind Case 2: Maximum tie loads for a structure where alternate pairs of standards are ledger braced.
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

At base 4.4 (o) 1.8 7.3 (o) 2.9 4.8 (o) 2.3 (o) 8.3 (o) 3.5 (o) N/A (o) N/A (o) N/A (o) N/A (o)
(o/c) (o/c)
The other 4.4 (o) 0.7 5.5 (o) 1.1 4.8 (o) 0.8 6.1 (o) 1.3 N/A (o) N/A (o) N/A (o) N/A (o)
locations (o/c) (o/c) (o/c) (o/c)
2.3 (c) 3.4 (c) 2.7 (c) 4.0 (c) N/A (c) N/A (c) N/A (c) N/A (c)
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MAX. NO. OF LIFTS
With Plan 18 (o) 11 (o) 11 (o)


Bracing
With Plan 15 (o) 10 (o) 10 (o)


Bracing
With Plan 17 (o) 13 (o) 12 (o)


Bracing
With Plan 19 (o) 14 (o) 13 (o)


Bracing
be used).
MAX. LEG LOAD (kN)

With Plan 24.7 (o) 20.5 (o) 18.9 (o) 16.0 (o) 18.9 (o) 16.0 (o)
Bracing
With Plan 22.3 (o) 22.6 (o) 17.3 (o) 17.9 (o) 17.3 (o) 17.9 (o)
Without Plan 18.9 (o/c) 19.4 (o/c) 16.5 (o/c) 17.1 (o.c) 16.5 (o/c) 17.1 (o.c)
Bracing
With Plan 20.6 (o) 24.3 (o) 16.5 (o) 19.6 (o) 15.7 (o) 18.6 (o)
Bracing
With Plan 20.3 (o) 26.1 (o) 16.1 (o) 20.9 (c) 15.3 (o) 19.8 (o)
3 Bd. Hop-up Bracing 20.3 (c) 26.1 (c) 16.9 (c) 21.9(c) 16.1 (c) 20.9 (c)
Bracing
With Plan Bracing (wind perpendicular to the facade participates the failure
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MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

At base 2.9 (o) 1.0 4.5 (o) 1.6 3.5 (o) 1.1 5.2 (o) 1.7 4.8 (o) 1.2 6.6 (o) 1.8
brace 1.8 (c) 3.4 (c) 1.1 (c) 2.8 (c) 1.4 (c) 3.2 (c)
The other 2.9 (o) 0.5 3.6 (o) 0.7 3.5 (o) 0.5 4.3 (o) 0.8 4.8 (o) 0.5 5.6 (o) 0.8
1.8 (c) 2.5 (c) 1.1 (c) 1.9 (c) 1.4 (c) 2.2 (c)
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

/plan (o/c) (o/c)
The other 2.9 (o) 0.5 3.7 (o) 0.8 3.5 (o) 0.5 4.3 (o) 0.8 4.7 (o) 0.5 5.5 (o) 0.8
1.3 (c) 2.1 (c) 1.4 (c) 2.2 (c) 1.4 (c) 2.2 (c)
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MAX. NO. OF LIFTS
standard ledger
standards ledger
standard ledger
standards ledger
braced 10 (c 8 (c) N/A (c)
standard ledger
2 Bd. Hop-up braced 18 (c) 12 (c) 8(c)
standards ledger
braced 13 (c) 11 (c) N/A (c)
standard ledger
standards ledger
braced 14 (c) 12 (c) N/A (c)
be used).
MAX. LEG LOAD (kN)

standard ledger
standards ledger
standard ledger
standards ledger
standard ledger
standards ledger
standard ledger
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MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

(o/c) (o/c)
2.0 (c) 3.2 (c) 2.3 (c) 1.3 (c) 4.3 (c) 2.0 (c) 2.8 (c) 1.4 (c) 5.0 (c) 2.2 (c)
The other 3.3 (o) 0.8 4.5 (o) 1.2 4.4 (o) 0.6 5.3 (o) 0.9 4.5 (o) 1.0 6.1 (o) 1.6
2.0 (c) 3.2 (c) 2.3 (c) 3.2 (c) 2.8 (c) 4.4 (c)
Table 3.8. Wind Case 3: Maximum tie loads for a structure where alternate pairs of standards are ledger braced
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

(o/c) (o/c)
2.1 (c) 4.1 (c) 1.1 (c) 1.0 (c) 2.6 (c) 1.5 (c) 1.6 (c) 1.3 (c) 3.6 (c) 2.0 (c)
The other 3.4 (o) 0.7 4.6 (o) 1.2 3.5 (o) 0.5 4.3 (o) 0.8 5.0 (o) 0.5 5.8 (o) 0.8
2.1 (c) 3.3 (c) 1.1 (c) 1.9 (c) 1.6 (c) 2.4 (c)
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CUPLOK Access - Sheeted
The following tables relate to sheeted scaffolds. For tie patterns see figures 3 and 4. Refer to general requirements
on pages 50-52. Note if scaffold is ledger braced, every standard is braced. All sheeted scaffolds must be plan
braced.

No.
Table 4.1. Sheeted, with foot ties, with plan bracing : Maximum number of lifts 6 70
Table 4.2. Sheeted, with foot ties, with plan bracing: Maximum leg load 6 70
Table 4.3. Sheeted, with foot ties, with plan bracing: Maximum tie loads 6 70
Table 4.4. Sheeted, without foot ties, with ledger brace, with plan Maximum number of lifts 8 71
bracing :
Table 4.5. Sheeted, without foot ties, with ledger brace, with plan Maximum leg load 8 71
bracing :
Table 4.6. Sheeted, without foot ties, with ledger brace, with plan Maximum tie loads 8 71
bracing :
Wind case 2 (280-670 N/m2)
bracing :
bracing :
bracing :
Wind case 3 (210-500 N/m2)
bracing :
bracing :
bracing :
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Table 4.1. Wind Case 1: Table 4.2. Wind Case 1:

Maximum allowable number of Maximum allowable leg loads (or the average of
lifts (fully boarded structure). the outside and inside leg loads can be used).
MAX. NO. OF LIFTS MAX. LEG LOAD (kN)
2m Tie 4m Tie 2m Tie Pattern 4m Tie Pattern
Pattern Pattern
Hop-up Type Outside Inside Outside Inside
No Hop-ups 34 (n) 11 (n) 40.5 33.0 18.2 15.3
1 Bd. Hop-up 32 (n) 9 (n) 38.0 37.7 16.5 17.1
2 Bd. Hop-up 32 (n) 10 (n) 34.7 40.4 14.0 16.7
3 Bd. Hop-up 26 (p) 9 (p) 26.9 34.5 11.1 14.6
Table 4.3. Wind Case 1: Maximum tie loads.
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)
2m Tie Pattern 4m Tie Pattern
Normal Tie V-Tie Normal Tie V-Tie
% Openings: Tie Normal Paralle At At Normal Paralle At At

Position l Anchor Raker l Anchor Raker
Fixing Fixing
0% At the - 3.4 1.5 - 5.8 2.4 - 3.5 3.3 - 8.5 5.0

base and
(closed) at the top
+ 7.2 + 9.6 + 12.0 + 17.0
The other - 2.2 0.9 - 3.7 1.5 - 3.5 3.3 - 8.5 5.0
locations
+ 7.2 + 8.7 + 12.0 + 17.0
100% At the ± 7.2 1.5 ± 9.6 2.4 ± 12.0 3.3 ± 17.0 5.0
base and
(open) at the top
The other ± 7.2 0.9 ± 8.7 1.5 ± 12.0 3.3 ± 17.0 5.0
locations
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Pattern Pattern
No Hop-ups 31 (n) 11 (n) 37.2 30.4 18.2 15.3
1 Bd. Hop-up 28 (p) 9 (n) 34.7 34.5 16.5 17.1
2 Bd. Hop-up 28 (p) 10 (n) 31.4 36.6 14.0 16.7
3 Bd. Hop-up 25 (p) 9 (p) 26.1 33.4 11.1 14.6
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

Fixing Fixing
0% At the - 3.4 1.5 - 5.6 2.2 - 3.5 3.7 - 9.2 5.7

base and
(closed) at the top
+ 10.0 + 12.2 + 15.0 + 20.7
The other - 2.2 1.0 - 3.8 1.6 - 3.5 3.7 - 9.2 5.7
locations
+ 7.8 + 9.4 + 15.0 + 20.7
100% At the ± 10.0 1.5 ± 12.2 2.2 ± 15.0 3.7 ± 20.7 5.7
base and
(open) at the top
The other ± 7.8 1.0 ± 9.4 1.6 ± 15.0 3.7 ± 20.7 5.7
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Pattern Pattern
No Hop-ups 39 (n) 16 (n) 44.6 36.2 23.1 19.2
1 Bd. Hop-up 37 (n) 14 (n) 42.1 41.7 21.4 21.8
2 Bd. Hop-up 34 (n) 16 (n) 39.7 46.1 19.8 23.4
3 Bd. Hop-up 36 (n) 17 (n) 36.8 47.1 18.6 24.0
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

Fixing Fixing
0% At the - 3.2 1.2 - 5.0 1.8 - 5.0 2.0 - 8.2 3.2

base and
(closed) at the top
+ 6.5 + 8.3 + 12.0 + 15.2
The other - 1.8 0.6 - 2.8 1.0 - 2.2 2.0 - 8.2 3.2
locations
+ 6.5 + 7.5 + 12.0 + 15.0
100% At the ± 6.5 1.2 ± 8.3 1.8 ± 12.0 2.0 ± 15.2 3.2
base and
(open) at the top
The other ± 6.5 0.6 ± 7.5 1.0 ± 12.0 2.0 ± 15.2 3.2
locations
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Pattern Pattern
No Hop-ups 31 (p) 16 (n) 37.2 30.3 23.1 19.2
1 Bd. Hop-up 28 (p) 14 (n) 34.7 34.5 21.4 21.8
2 Bd. Hop-up 29 (p) 16 (n) 32.2 37.6 19.8 23.4
3 Bd. Hop-up 28 (p) 15 (p) 29.4 37.6 16.9 21.9
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

Fixing Fixing
0% At the - 3.2 1.2 - 5.1 1.9 - 5.2 2.2 - 8.6 3.4

base and
(closed) at the top
+ 7.0 + 8.9 + 14.0 + 17.4
The other - 1.8 0.7 - 3.0 1.2 - 2.2 2.2 - 5.6 3.4
locations
+ 6.4 + 7.6 + 14.0 + 17.4
100% At the ± 7.0 1.2 ± 8.9 1.9 ± 14.0 2.2 ± 17.4 3.4
base and
(open) at the top
The other ± 6.4 0.7 ± 7.6 1.2 ± 14.0 2.2 ± 17.4 3.4
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Pattern Pattern
No Hop-ups 39 (n) 17 (n) 44.6 36.2 23.9 19.9
1 Bd. Hop-up 36 (n) 15 (n) 42.1 41.7 22.3 22.6
2 Bd. Hop-up 34 (n) 17 (n) 39.7 46.1 20.6 24.3
3 Bd. Hop-up 37 (n) 19 (n) 37.6 48.1 19.4 25.0
Table 6.3. Wind Case 1: Maximum tie loads
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

Fixing Fixing
0% At the - 3.0 0.9 - 4.4 1.4 - 2.4 1.7 - 5.1 2.7

base and
(closed) at the top
+ 5.0 + 6.4 + 11.0 + 13.7
The other - 1.6 0.6 - 2.5 0.9 - 2.4 1.7 - 5.1 2.7
locations
+ 5.0 + 5.9 + 11.0 + 13.7
100% At the ± 5.0 0.9 ± 6.4 1.4 ± 11.0 1.7 ± 13.7 2.7
base and
(open) at the top
The other ± 5.0 0.6 ± 5.9 0.9 ± 11.0 1.7 ± 13.7 2.7
locations
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Pattern Pattern
No Hop-ups 31 (p) 16 (n) 37.2 30.3 23.1 19.2
1 Bd. Hop-up 28 (p) 16 (n) 34.7 34.5 23.1 23.4
2 Bd. Hop-up 29 (p) 19 (n) 32.2 37.6 22.3 26.2
3 Bd. Hop-up 28 (p) 20 (n) 29.4 37.6 21.1 27.1
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

Fixing Fixing
0% At the - 3.0 0.9 - 4.5 1.5 - 2.4 1.8 - 5.2 2.8

base and
(closed) at the top
+ 5.5 + 7.0 + 11.0 + 13.8
The other - 1.6 0.6 - 2.7 1.1 - 2.4 1.8 - 5.2 2.8
locations
+ 5.5 + 6.6 + 11.0 + 13.8
100% At the ± 5.5 0.9 ± 7.0 1.5 ± 11.0 1.8 ± 13.8 2.8
base and
(open) at the top
The other ± 5.5 0.6 ± 6.6 1.1 ± 11.0 1.8 ± 13.8 2.8
locations
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CUPLOK Access - Netted
The following tables relate to netted scaffolds. For tie patterns see figures 3 and 4. Refer to general requirements
on pages 50-52. Note if scaffold is ledger braced, every standard is braced. All netted scaffolds must be plan
braced.

No.
Table 7.1. Netted, with foot ties, with plan bracing : Maximum number of lifts 6 77
Table 7.2. Netted, with foot ties, with plan bracing: Maximum leg load 6 77
Table 7.3. Netted, with foot ties, with plan bracing: Maximum tie loads 6 77
Table 7.4. Netted, without foot ties, with ledger brace, with plan Maximum number of lifts 8 78
bracing :
Table 7.5. Netted, without foot ties, with ledger brace, with plan Maximum leg load 8 78
bracing :
Table 7.6. Netted, without foot ties, with ledger brace, with plan Maximum tie loads 8 78
bracing :
Wind case 2 (280-670 N/m2)
bracing :
bracing :
bracing :
Wind case 3 (210-500 N/m2)
bracing :
bracing :
bracing :
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Pattern Pattern
No Hop-ups 34 (n) 7 (p) 40.5 33.0 14.0 12.1
1 Bd. Hop-up 32 (n) 6 (p) 38.0 37.7 13.1 13.9
2 Bd. Hop-up 28 (p) N/A 31.4 36.6 N/A N/A
3 Bd. Hop-up 10 (p) N/A 12.0 15.6 N/A N/A
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

Fixing Fixing
0% At the - 3.4 3.5 - 8.6 5.2 - 3.5 4.5 - 10.1 6.6

base and
(closed) at the top
+ 7.2 + 12.4 + 11.0 + 17.6
The other - 2.2 2.2 - 5.6 3.4 - 3.5 2.2 - 6.9 3.4
locations
+ 7.2 + 10.6 + 11.0 + 14.4
100% At the ± 7.2 3.5 ± 12.4 5.2 ± 11.0 4.5 ± 17.6 6.6
base and
(open) at the top
The other ± 7.2 2.2 ± 10.6 3.4 ± 11.0 2.2 ± 14.4 3.4
locations
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Pattern Pattern
No Hop-ups 29 (p) 7 (p) 35.5 29.0 14.0 12.1
1 Bd. Hop-up 26 (p) 6 (p) 33.0 32.9 13.1 13.9
2 Bd. Hop-up 25 (p) N/A 27.3 31.9 N/A N/A
3 Bd. Hop-up 13 (p) N/A 15.3 19.8 N/A N/A
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

Fixing Fixing
0% At the - 3.4 3.0 - 7.8 4.4 - 3.5 4.7 - 10.5 7.0

base and
(closed) at the top
+ 10.0 + 14.4 + 12.0 + 19.0
The other - 2.2 2.2 - 5.4 3.2 - 3.5 2.2 - 6.7 3.2
locations
+ 7.8 + 11.0 + 12.0 + 15.2
100% At the ± 10.0 3.0 ± 14.4 4.4 ± 12.0 4.7 ± 19.0 7.0
base and
(open) at the top
The other ± 7.8 2.2 ± 11.0 3.2 ± 12.0 2.2 ± 15.2 3.2
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Pattern Pattern
No Hop-ups 39 (n) 14 (p) 44.6 36.2 21.4 17.9
1 Bd. Hop-up 36 (n) 11 (p) 42.1 41.7 18.9 19.4
2 Bd. Hop-up 32 (p) 8 (p) 34.7 40.4 11.5 13.9
3 Bd. Hop-up 24 (p) N/A 24.4 31.3 N/A N/A
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

Fixing Fixing
0% At the - 3.2 3.0 - 7.6 4.4 - 5.0 5.0 - 12.4 7.4

base and
(closed) at the top
+ 6.5 + 10.9 + 12.0 + 19.4
The other - 1.8 1.8 - 4.4 2.6 - 2.2 2.2 - 5.4 3.2
locations
+ 6.5 + 9.1 + 12.0 + 15.2
100% At the ± 6.5 3.0 ± 10.9 4.4 ± 12.0 5.0 ± 19.4 7.4
base and
(open) at the top
The other ± 6.5 1.8 ± 9.1 2.6 ± 12.0 2.2 ± 15.2 3.2
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Pattern Pattern
No Hop-ups 31 (p) 11 (p) 37.2 30.3 18.1 15.3
1 Bd. Hop-up 28 (p) 8 (p) 33.8 33.7 15.6 16.3
2 Bd. Hop-up 28 (p) 10 (p) 30.6 35.7 14.0 16.7
3 Bd. Hop-up 26 (p) N/A 26.9 34.5 N/A N/A
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

Fixing Fixing
0% At the - 3.2 2.8 - 7.2 4.0 - 5.0 3.6 - 10.5 5.5

base and
(closed) at the top
+ 7.0 + 11.0 + 11.0 + 16.5
The other - 1.8 1.8 - 3.6 2.8 - 2.2 1.5 - 4.4 2.2
locations
+ 6.4 + 9.2 + 11.0 + 13.2
100% At the ± 7.0 2.8 ± 11.0 4.0 ± 11.0 3.6 ± 16.5 5.5
base and
(open) at the top
The other ± 6.4 1.8 ± 9.2 2.8 ± 11.0 1.5 ± 13.2 2.2
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Pattern Pattern
No Hop-ups 39 (n) 13 (p) 44.6 36.2 20.6 17.3
1 Bd. Hop-up 36 (n) 11 (p) 42.1 41.7 18.9 19.4
2 Bd. Hop-up 34 (n) 10 (p) 39.7 46.1 14.0 16.7
3 Bd. Hop-up 27 (p) 8 (p) 28.5 36.6 10.3 13.5
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

Fixing Fixing
0% At the - 3.0 2.0 - 6.0 3.0 - 2.4 3.4 - 7.4 5.0

base and
(closed) at the top
+ 5.0 + 8.0 + 10.0 + 15.0
The other - 1.6 1.1 - 3.2 1.6 - 2.4 1.5 - 4.6 2.2
locations
+ 5.0 + 6.6 + 10.0 + 12.2
100% At the ± 5.0 2.0 ± 8.0 3.0 ± 10.0 3.4 ± 15.0 5.0
base and
(open) at the top
The other ± 5.0 1.1 ± 6.6 1.6 ± 10.0 1.5 ± 12.2 2.2
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Pattern Pattern
No Hop-ups 31 (p) 11 (p) 37.2 30.3 18.1 15.3
1 Bd. Hop-up 28 (p) 10 (p) 33.8 33.7 17.3 17.9
2 Bd. Hop-up 28 (p) 10 (p) 30.6 35.7 14.0 16.7
3 Bd. Hop-up 26 (p) 9 (p) 26.9 34.5 11.1 14.6
MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

Fixing Fixing
0% At the - 3.0 2.0 - 6.0 3.0 - 2.4 3.6 - 7.9 5.5

base and
(closed) at the top
+ 5.5 + 8.5 + 10.0 + 15.5
The other - 1.6 1.1 - 3.2 1.6 - 2.4 1.5 - 4.6 2.2
locations
+ 5.5 + 7.1 + 10.0 + 12.2
100% At the ± 5.5 2.0 ± 8.5 3.0 ± 10.0 3.6 ± 15.5 5.5
base and
(open) at the top
The other ± 5.5 1.1 ± 7.1 1.6 ± 10.0 1.5 ± 12.2 2.2
locations
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CUPLOK Access – V-Ties
In the absence of ties being fully connected to both standards, V-ties are required to give lateral (sideways) support
to the CUPLOK structure. This allows all other ties on the structure to be connected to the inside standard only.
A minimum of 1 V-tie per 5 bays is required for every lift containing ties.
e.g. a 12 bay structure will require 3 V-ties (12/5 = 2.4) for every lift containing ties.
The terms used to describe the tie forces given in the data sheets are further clarified as follows:
PLAN VIEW
V-Tie Normal Ties
FACADE
45.0°
V-Tie Normal Tie

Force in V-Tie at
“raker fixing”.
Force in
normal tie
Force in V-Tie
at anchor.
45.0°
The V-ties are present to give sideways restraint to the structure. It is possible that this restraint may be provided
by another means, for example a scaffold corner return. In this case an engineering judgement should be made to
check that the scaffold corner return will provide an equivalent restraint to the V-tie. The V-ties may then be
replaced by the scaffold corner return, as shown below:
Normal tie
V-ties are still

required at the
“free” end.
Tube & fitting
tied to 3
standards.
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CUPLOK Access - Example

General
The data sheets give allowable safe working loads that may be applied to a CUPLOK structure for various
situations depending on the basic wind and site location of the scaffold structure (according to CP 3: Chapter V:
Part 2 1990) the tie pattern, scaffold cladding and the presence of hop-up brackets.
The “leg load” is the load in the base leg of the structure resulting from the self weight of the scaffold and the
imposed load acting on the structure.
EXAMPLE CALCULATION
A CUPLOK maintenance structure with foot ties is required to the following specification;
Height = 22 m
Lift height = 2 m
Basic wind = 46 m/s (and assuming S1 = 1, S2 = 0.6 at ground level and S2 = 0.93 at a height of 24 m and S3 = 0.77)
Cladding = Unsheeted
Façade porosity = Closed
Fully boarded
One working platform loaded with 3 kN/m2
No hop-ups
Self Weight of the System per Standard per Lift height
Assume 2.5 m bay structure with scaffolds boards on the main deck.
The self weight per standard per lift of the structure is calculated as follows:
Leg Load (kN)
Component Weight (kg) Outside Inside
1 x 2m standard 1 x 11.4 0.11 0.11

1 x 2.5m ledger 1 x 9.4 0.09 0.09
0.5 x 1.3m transom 0.5 x 5.5 0.03 0.03
1 x 1.3m intermediate 1 x 5.5 0.05 0.05
transom
2 x 2.5m guard-rail 2 x 9.4 0.19 0
5 x 0.5 x Scaffold boards 5 x 0.5 x 14.1 0.35 0.35
1 x Toe boards 1 x 14.1 0.14 0
0.96 0.63
Live Loading of the System per Standard

Working area of live load per bay = 2.5 m x 1.3 m per working lift
Outside Inside
2
Without Hop-ups 3.0 kN/m 4.875 kN 4.875 kN
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TOTAL LEG LOADING: Outside Inside
Self weight per lift height = 0.96 kN 0.63 kN

11 lifts required : Total self-weight = 10.56 kN 6.93 kN
Live load per standard (1.5 x 3 kN/m2)1 = 7.312 kN 7.312 kN
Total load per standard = 17.872 kN 14.242 kN
The load data available gives the following options for this structure;
Wind Case 2, No Hop-Ups,

Close facade, with foot ties
Page No. Tie Pattern Outside leg Inside leg
Case 1 61 4m tie pattern with foot ties 18.1 kN 15.3 kN
(Table 2.2) and without plan bracing
Case 2 61 8m tie pattern with foot ties 19.8 kN 16.6 kN
(Table 2.2) and with plan bracing
Therefore, either case may be used. Please refer to pages 50-51 for general rules which apply.
Tie Loads: (Ties are connected to inside and outside standards)
Case 1: For Case 1, ties in the base lift and at the plan brace location must be capable of carrying
(p 62, Table 2.3.) 1.2 kN in compression and tension normall to the facade and 1.0 kN parallel to the facade,
and all other ties must carry 1.2 kN in compression and tension normal to the facade and
0.5 kN parallel to the facade.
Case 2: For Case 2, ties in the base lift and at the plan brace location must be capable of carrying
(p 62, Table 2.4.) 1.4 kN in compression and tension normal to the facade and 1.3 kN parallel to the facade,
and all other ties must carry 1.4 kN in compression and tension normal to the facade and
0.7 kN parallel to the facade.
If ties are connected to inside standards only, V-ties must be used (see Tables 2.3 and 2.4 (p 62) for V-tie loading).
1
Note: If more than one level is provided with decking, an additional load of 50% must be taken to act at the platform above or below the
working platform (prEN12811 : 1998).
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UNSHEETED SCAFFOLDS: Maximum Leg Loads for 4, 6 and 8m Tie Patterns
NEW Data based on average leg load.
54m/s 46m/s 40m/s
No Hop-ups: 4m 6m 8m 4m 6m 8m 4m 6m 8m
OLD 15.2 (o) 11.3 (o) 9.1 (o) 15.6 (o) 12.3 (o) 10.3 (o) 15.6 (o) 12.4 (o) 10.6 (o)
With 15.7 (c) 12.6 (c) 10.8 (c) 15.8 (c) 12.7 (c) 10.8 (c) 15.8 (c) 12.7 (c) 10.9 (c)
Foot NEW With 22.6 (o) 16.7 (o) 15.2 (o) 22.6 (o) 17.4 (o) 17.4 (o) 22.6 (o) 17.4 (o) 17.4 (o)
Ties Plan Bracing 22.6 (c) 18.2 (c) 18.2 (c) 22.6 (c) 18.2 (c) 18.2 (c) 22.6 (c) 18.2 (c) 18.2 (c)
Without 15.2 (o) 14.5 (o) 14.5 (o) 16.7 (o) 16.0 (o) 15.2 (o) 18.2 (o) 17.4 (o) 16.7 (o)
Plan Bracing 15.2 (c) 14.5 (c) 14.5 (c) 16.7 (c) 16.0 (c) 15.2 (c) 18.2 (c) 17.4 (c) 16.7 (c)
OLD Every standard 14.5 (o) 10.0 (o) 5.5 (o) 14.9 (o) 10.7 (o) 7.7 (o) 15.2 (o) 11.2 (o) 9.2 (0)
Without ledger braced 15.5 (c) 11.8 (c) 10.4 (c) 15.6 (c) 11.9 (c) 10.6 (c) 15.6 (c) 12.2 (c) 10.8 (c)
Foot NEW Every standard ledger 20.4 (o) 16.7 (o) 10.8 (o) 20.3 (o) 16.7 (o) 13.7 (o) 20.5 (o) 16.7 (o) 13.7 (o)
Ties braced, plan braced 20.4 (c) 17.4 (c) 14.5 (c) 20.3 (c) 17.4 (c) 14.5 (c) 20.6 (c) 17.4 (c) 14.5 (c)
Alternative standards 16.0 (o) 15.2 (o) N/A (o) 16.0 (o) 15.2 (o) N/A (o) 16.0 (o) 15.2 (o) N/A (o)
ledger braced, plan braced 16.7 (c) 15.2 (c) N/A (c) 16.7 (c) 15.2 (c) N/A (c) 16.7 (c) 15.2 (c) N/A (c)
1 Board Hop-ups: 4m 6m 8m 4m 6m 8m 4m 6m 8m
OLD
With
Ties Plan Bracing 23.2 (c) 18.4 (c) 18.4 (c) 23.2 (c) 18.4 (o) 18.4 (c) 23.2 (c) 18.4 (c) 18.4 (c)
OLD Every standard
Without ledger braced
Foot NEW Every standard ledger 21.6 (o) 16.8 (o) N/A (o) 21.6 (o) 16.8 (o) 13.7 (o) 21.6 (o) 16.8 (o) 13.5 (o)
OLD 10.6 (o) 8.4 (o) 6.0 (o) 12.1 (o) 9.6 (o) 7.2 (o) 13.0 (o) 9.9 (o) 8.0 (o)
With 14.8 (c) 11.5 (c) 9.7 (c) 14.9 (c) 11.7 (c) 9.8 (c) 15.0 (c) 11.9 (c) 9.9 (c)
Plan Bracing 14.5 (c) 13.6 (c0 12.7 (c) 15.3 (c) 15.3 (c) 15.3 (c) 17.3 (c) 16.3 (c) 15.3 (c)
OLD Every standard
Foot NEW Every standard ledger 23.4 (o) 15.4 (o) 9.2 (o) 23.4 (o) 16.3 (o) 11.8 (o) 23.4 (o) 16.3 (o) 12.7 (o)
OLD 10.8 (o) 8.5 (o) 6.1 (o) 12.3 (o) 9.8 (o) 7.3 (o) 13.2 (o) 10.1 (o) 8.1 (o)
With 14.9 (c) 11.6 (c) 9.8 (c) 15.0 (c) 11.7 (c) 9.9 (c) 15.1 (c) 12.0 (c) 10.0 (c)
OLD Every standard
Foot NEW Every standard ledger 24.2 (o) 14.8 (o) N/A (o) 24.2 (o) 16.6 (o) N/A (o) 24.2 (o) 16.6 (o) 11.9 (o)
Ties braced, plan braced 24.2 (c) 15.6 (c) N/A (c) 24.2 (c) 17.6 (c) N/A (c) 24.2 (c) 17.6 (c) 11.9 (c)
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Date 04/17/01 Page 87
CUPLOK Access -Sheeted, Summary table

SHEETED SCAFFOLDS: Maximum Leg Loads for 2 and 4m Tie Patterns
54m/s 46m/s 40m/s
No Hop-ups: 2m 4m 2m 4m 2m 4m
OLD 17.4 N/A 20.9 N/A 23.6 6.8
With
Foot
NEW With 36.7 16.7 40.4 21.1 40.4 21.9
Ties Plan Bracing
OLD Every standard

Foot
NEW Every standard ledger 33.8 16.7 33.7 21.1 33.7 21.1
Ties braced, plan braced
1 Board Hop-ups: 2m 4m 2m 4m 2m 4m
OLD
With
Foot
NEW With 37.8 16.8 41.9 21.6 41.9 22.4
Ties Plan Bracing
OLD Every standard

Foot
OLD
With
Foot
NEW With 37.5 15.3 42.9 21.6 42.9 22.4
Ties Plan Bracing
OLD Every standard

Foot
OLD
With
Foot
NEW With 30.7 12.8 41.9 21.3 42.8 22.2
Ties Plan Bracing
OLD Every standard

Foot
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Date 04/17/01 Page 88
CUPLOK Access -Netted, Summary table

NETTED SCAFFOLDS: Maximum Leg Loads for 2 and 4m Tie Patterns
54m/s 46m/s 40m/s
No Hop-ups: 2m 4m 2m 4m 2m 4m
OLD
With
Foot
NEW With 36.7 13.0 40.4 19.6 40.4 20.6
Ties Plan Bracing
OLD Every standard

Foot
OLD
With
Foot
NEW With 37.8 13.5 41.9 19.1 41.9 19.1
Ties Plan Bracing
OLD Every standard

Foot
OLD
With
Foot
NEW With 34.0 N/A 37.5 12.7 42.9 15.3
Ties Plan Bracing
OLD Every standard

Foot
NEW Every standard ledger 29.6 N/A 33.1 15.3 33.1 15.3
OLD
With
Foot
NEW With 13.8 N/A 27.8 N/A 32.5 11.9
Ties Plan Bracing
OLD Every standard

Foot
NEW Every standard ledger 17.5 N/A 30.7 N/A 30.7 12.8
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Date 04/17/01 Page 49

CUPLOK Access - Introduction

Without foot ties With plan bracing 8.0m or Closed (c)

Without foot ties With plan bracing 4.0m or Closed (c)

Date 017/04/01 Page 50

CUPLOK Access - General Requirements

3) Three wind load conditions were considered:

1. HD 1000 is used as a guide for condition 1:

Dynamic pressure for working wind = 200 N/m2

2. For condition 2 wind pressures were taken as:

Dynamic pressure for working wind = 200 N/m2

3. For condition 3 wind pressures were taken as:

Dynamic pressure for working wind = 200 N/m2

4) pr EN 12811:1998 and ENV 1993-1-1:1992 are used as a guide for

- Open (o) or closed (c) facade

5) The main platform is loaded to the capacity of the hop-up brackets

Date 017/04/01 Page 51

CUPLOK Access - General Requirements

Date 017/04/01 Page 52

CUPLOK Access - General Requirements

− Letter p: system failure due to wind loading parallel to the facade;

− Letter n: system failure due to wind loading normal to the facade.

- cf = 1.3 normal to the facade

- cf = 0.3 parallel to the facade

- cf = 1.3 normal to the facade

- cf = 0.1 parallel to the facade

Date 04/17/01 Page 53

CUPLOK Access – Figures

Figure 1: 8m Tie Pattern Figure 2: 6m Tie Pattern

Figure 3: 4m Tie Pattern Figure 4: 2m Tie Pattern

Date 01/28/00 Page 54

CUPLOK Access – Figures

Date 04/17/01 Page 55

CUPLOK Access – Figures

Figure 9: Ledger Bracing at Top of Structure,

Maximum PLAN VIEW

Date 04/17/01 Page 56

CUPLOK Access - Unsheeted

Wind case 1 (600-770 N/m2) Figure Page

Wind case 2 (280-670 N/m2)

Date 04/17/01 Page 57

With Plan 18 (o) 11 (0) 9 (0)

Without Plan 9 (o/c) 8 (o/c) 8 (o/c)

With Plan 15 (o) 10 (o) 8 (o)

Without Plan 8 (o/c) 7 (o/c) 7 (o/c)

With Plan 18 (o) 11 (o) 9 (o)

Without Plan 9 (o/c) 8 (o/c) 7 (o/c)

With Plan 18 (o) 12 (o) 10 (o)

Without Plan 9 (o/c) 9 (o/c) 8 (o/c)

MAX. LEG LOAD (kN)

Date 04/17/01 Page 58

4m Tie Pattern 6m Tie Pattern 8m Tie Pattern

Normal Tie V-Tie Normal Tie V-Tie Normal Tie V-Tie

Tie Normal Paralle At At Normal Paralle At At Normal Paralle At At

MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)

4m Tie Pattern 6m Tie Pattern 8m Tie Pattern

Normal Tie V-Tie Normal Tie V-Tie Normal Tie V-Tie

Tie Normal Paralle At At Normal Paralle At At Normal Paralle At At

Date 017/04/01 Page 59

MAX. LEG LOAD (kN)

Date 017/04/01 Page 60

MAX. TIE LOADS (kN)