BOOK OF STANDARDS - Design of Temporary Structures Updated 170803

MAKATI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND SOLUTIONS GROUP

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
FORMWORK DEPARTMENT
BOOK OF STANDARDS
DESIGN OF TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
Approved by:
JAIME P. DOMINGO JR.

Building Systems Head, MDC CMSG
V 1.0 © 2016
MAKATI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

1/F, Bonifacio Technology Center
31st Street corner 2nd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City, Metro Manila, 1634 Philippines
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www.mdc.com.ph
BOOK OF STANDARDS CMSG Innovative Technology Division
Design of Temporary Structures FORMWORK DEPARTMENT
DESIGN OF TEMPORARY STRUCTURES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Tower Crane Support ….………………………………………………………………………………………….. 03
II. Derrick Crane Support …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 05
III. Placing Boom Support ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 07
IV. Passenger Hoist Support ………………………………………………………………………………………… 08
V. Staging Area Support ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 09
VI. Material Loading Platform ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
VII. Overhead Safety Protection …………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
VIII. Access & Scaffolding ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16
A. Perimeter Scaffolding ……………………………………………………………………………….…….. 16
B. Anchored to Soil ………………………………………………………………………………..…………….. 16
C. At Elevator Shaft …………………………………………………………………………….……………….. 22
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I. TOWER CRANE SUPPORT

A. I-BEAM
1. I-Beam Section: W14 x 311
❖ Section Properties:
▪ Flange Width, b = 412.24 mm
▪ Flange Thickness, tf = 57.40 mm
▪ Depth, d = 434.85 mm
▪ Web Thickness, tw = 35.81 mm
▪ Area, A = 58968 mm2
▪ Moment of Inertia, I = 1802x106 mm4
▪ Section Modulus, S = 8292x103 mm4
▪ Modulus of Elasticity, E = 200 GPa
▪ Yield Strength (A36), Fy = 248 Mpa
2. If W14 x 311 is not available, use I-Beam Section with Moment of Inertia, I, more than 1,463 x 106 mm4.
3. Allowable Length of I-Beams for Specific Types/Weight of Tower Cranes
Tower Crane Weight 80T 90T 100T
Max. Allowable Clear Span (m) 8.5 m 8.0 m 7.0 m
B. HOOP BARS
1. I-Beams must be fixed to the Slab/Beam using hoop/deformed bars.
▪ Bar Diameter, d = 28 mm
▪ Yield Strength (Gr. 60), Fy = 414 MPa
❖ Notes:
▪ Hoop Bars must be embedded at Beams.
▪ Steel Plate must be provided at each end of I-Beam at least 1 inch thick.
❖ No. of Hoop Bars on each end of I-Beam = 5 pcs (Min)
2. Hoop Bars must be welded
❖ Weld Properties
▪ Weld = E7018 (Full Weld)
▪ Minimum Length, L = 30 mm
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C. SHORING SUPPORTS
1. Shoring Support / Shoring Jack Capacity, P = 10 T
2. Minimum No. of Shoring Supports per Beam = 10 pcs
3. Shoring Jack Spacing, S = 250 mm (Max)
4. Notes:
❖ No. of Supported Levels below the Collar = 3 Floors
❖ For Levels with High Elevations, provide Horizontal Bracings (G.I. Pipes).
▪ G.I. Pipe Properties
 Schedule 40
 Size = 1.5”Φ (Min)
 Connector: Swivel Clamps
❖ Connect two Shoring Jacks, end to end, using Bolts.
▪ Bolt Properties
 No. of Bolts = 2 pcs (Min)
 Specs = A325
 Diameter, d = 5/8”Φ x 3.5”
D. NOTES & REMINDERS

1. Preparation of the Tower Crane and its Supports shall be in accordance to the Equipment Manual.
2. All materials should be in good condition.
3. Separate Design Calculation shall be made if:
❖ Supporting concrete beams have small sections;
❖ Clear span is more than specified allowable; and/or
❖ High Elevation shoring supports are required.
4. Any other deviation from the Minimum Design Requirement shall be subjected to Design Check/Analysis by
CMSG Formwork.
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II. DERRICK CRANE SUPPORT

A. PLATE
▪ 400 mm by 400 mm by 25 mm
❖ Notes:
▪ Plate is required at every base/leg of the Derrick Crane.
B. HOOP BARS
1. Bases/Legs must be fixed to the Slab/Beam using hoop/deformed bars.
▪ Bar Diameter, d = 28 mm
❖ Notes:
▪ Hoop Bars must be embedded at Beams.
❖ No. of Hoop Bars on each end of I-Beam = 5 pcs (Min)
2. Hoop Bars must be welded

❖ Weld Properties
▪ Weld = E7018 (Full Weld)
▪ Minimum Length, L = 30 mm
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C. SHORING SUPPORT
2. Minimum No. of Shoring Supports per Base/Leg:
Level of Support 16T 8T 4T
1st Level 5 pcs 4 pcs 3 pcs
2nd Level 5 pcs 4 pcs 3 pcs
3rd Level 5 pcs 4 pcs 3 pcs

4. Notes:
❖ Each base of the Derrick Crane must be seated on a main beam/girder.
❖ No. of Supported Levels below the floor where Derrick Crane is seated = 3 Floors
 Schedule 40
▪ Bolt Properties
 Specs = A325
 Diameter, d = 5/8”Φ x 3.5
D. TIE-DOWN FOR PULL-OUT

▪ At least 5/8” Φ Wire Rope.
❖ Notes:
▪ Tie-Down is required at every base/leg of the Derrick Crane.
▪ Tie-Down must be drilled through slabs up to next floor below Derrick Crane’s leg.
▪ Tie-Down must be fully tightened.
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E. NOTES & REMINDERS
1. Preparation of the Derrick Crane and its Supports shall be in accordance to the Equipment Manual.
❖ Base/s is/are seated on a slab;
❖ Supporting concrete beams have small sections (intermediate beam);
❖ High Elevation shoring supports are required.
CMSG Formwork.
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III. PLACING BOOM SUPPORT

A. SHORING SUPPORTS
2. Minimum No. of Shoring Supports per Beam = 6 pcs
4. Notes:
❖ No. of Supported Levels below the Collar = 3 Floors
 Schedule 40
▪ Bolt Properties
 Specs = A325
 Diameter, d = 5/8”Φ x 3.5”
B. NOTES & REMINDERS

1. Preparation of the Placing Boom and its Supports shall be in accordance to the Equipment Manual.
3. Any deviation from the Minimum Design Requirement shall be subjected to Design Check/Analysis by CMSG
Formwork.
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IV. PASSENGER HOIST SUPPORT

A. SHORING SUPPORTS
2. Minimum No. of Shoring Supports under the Base of the Mast = 32 pcs
4. Notes:
❖ No. of Supported Levels = 2 Floors
 Schedule 40
▪ Bolt Properties
 Specs = A325
 Diameter, d = 5/8”Φ x 3.5”

1. Preparation of the Passenger Hoist and its Supports shall be in accordance to the Equipment Manual.
❖ High Elevation shoring supports are required; or
❖ Shoring Posts are not allowed at 2 Floors below the base of the Hoist Mast.
Formwork.
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V. STAGING AREA SUPPORT

A. SHORING SUPPORTS
2. Shoring Jack Spacing, S = 1.60 m (Max)
3. Notes:
❖ No. of Supported Levels = 2 Floors
 Schedule 40
▪ Bolt Properties
 Specs = A325
 Diameter, d = 5/8”Φ x 3.5”

1. The Calculation of the Spacing of Shoring Supports is based on the Maximum Allowable Load the Staging Area
can carry – Rebars stacked at a maximum height of 300mm.
3. Overloading must be avoided.
Formwork.
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VI. MATERIAL LOADING PLATFORM

A. STANDARD LAYOUT
1. PLAN
2. Section
1750
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3. Front Elevation
B. MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Steel Members
❖ Yield Strength, Fy = 248 MPa (A36)
2. Shoring Posts
❖ Capacity, Pcap = 3.0 T (Min)
❖ No. Of Shoring Jacks per I-Beam = 6 pcs (Min)
❖ NOTE: Lower Level must also be supported by Shoring Jacks (at least 4 pcs per I-Beam.)
3. Hoop Bars / Embedded Rebar Anchor
❖ Yield Strength, Fy = 414 MPa (Gr. 60)
❖ Diameter, d = 28mm Φ (Min)
❖ No. Of Hoop Bars per I-Beam = 3 pcs (Min)
4. Connections
❖ All connections must be Full Weld (E7018).
C. NOTES & REMINDERS

1. The Platform is designed to carry a Maximum Load of 500 kg/m2.
2. Overloading must be avoided.
Formwork.
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VII. OVERHEAD SAFETY PROTECTION

A. CONCRETE PEDESTAL
1. Compressive Strength, f’c = 3,000 psi
2. Size:
❖ 600mm x 600mm x 600mm for Truss Spans < 20m
❖ 800mm x 800mm x 800mm for Truss Spans ≥ 20m
B. POST
1. Specification: Schedule 40
2. Size: 5” G.I. Pipe

POST CONFIGURATION FOR EVERY TRUSS LENGTH, L
L ≤ 15.0m 15.0m ≤ L < 20.0m 20.0m ≤ L < 22.0m
3. Maximum Allowable Height of Post, H = 5.70 m (from top of pedestal)

❖ Height of more than 5.70 m from top of pedestal must be subject to Checking/Analysis by COSG
Formwork.
4. Post to Pedestal Connection

❖ Plated and Bolted to the Pedestal
▪ 12mm thick MS Plate (500mm x 500mm)
▪ All Bolts shall be 16mm in diameter.
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C. TRUSSES
1. Member Specifications
❖ Top Chord & Bottom Chord (G.I. Pipe)
▪ Specification: Schedule 40
▪ Size: 2”Φ G.I. Pipe
▪ Thickness: 2.8 mm
❖ Web (Deformed Bar)
▪ Yield Strength, Fy = Gr. 60
▪ Diameter, d = 12mm
❖ Knee Brace (G.I. Pipe) – for truss lengths more than 10m.
▪ Specification: Schedule 40
▪ Size: 2”Φ G.I. Pipe
▪ Thickness: 2.8 mm
❖ Connection
▪ All connection shall be Full Weld (E7018).
2. Truss Configuration
Truss
Truss Configuration
Length
TOP CHORD 2”Φ; SCHED 40 G.I. PIPE
BOTTOM CHORD 2”Φ; SCHED 40 G.I. PIPE
WEB BAR 12mm Φ; GRADE 60
KNEE BRACE 2”Φ; SCHED 40 G.I. PIPE
8.0 m
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Truss
Truss Configuration
Length
10.0 m

12.0 m

15.0 m
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Truss
Truss Configuration
Length
18.0 m

20.0 m
D. G.I. PIPE RUNNERS
❖ Specification: Schedule 40
❖ Size: 1.5”Φ G.I. Pipe
❖ Thickness: 2.3 mm
2. Spacing
❖ Running Spacing ≤ 500 mm
3. Connection
❖ All Runner should be connected to the Trusses.
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E. STANDARD LAYOUT
1. Bay Length = 5.00m
❖ Bay Length may be more than 5.00m if there are:
▪ Obstructions such as plants, posts, etc.
▪ Entries or Gates
 In such cases, the new design must subject to Checking/Analysis by COSG Formwork.
❖ The OSP layout should consist of independent frames assembled at every 5-meter bay as shown in
the figure
2. G.I. pipe runners of adjacent frames should be staggered with a clear distance of 5.0 mm – 10.0 mm
3. Concrete Pedestals of adjacent frames should have a clear spacing of 25.0 mm (Max)
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F. NOTES & REMINDERS

2. Separate Design Calculation shall be made if the following are required:
❖ Higher Vertical Clearance;
❖ Truss Length more than 20 m;
❖ Bay length more than 5.00 m; and/or
❖ Canopy Opening.
CMSG Formwork.
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Overhead Safety Protection Perspective
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VIII. ACCESS AND SCAFFOLDING

8.A. PERIMETER/WORKING SCAFFOLDING
A. GENERAL NOTES
1. Height of Scaffolding, H = 25m (Max)
❖ Separate Design Calculation shall be provided if more than 25m scaffolding is required.
❖ G.I. Pipes / H-Frames / A-Frames
❖ Thickness, t = 2.3 mm (Min)
3. Maximum Braced Length, Lb = 1.80m
4. All Frame/Pipe Intersections must be connected by Swivel Clamps.
5. Working Platform
❖ Allowable No. of Working Platform = 3 Levels
❖ Allowable No. of Person per six (6) meter span of platform at a time = 2 persons
H-FRAME SET-UP
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A-FRAME SET-UP
G.I. PIPE SET-UP

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B. BASE JACK
❖ Length: 600mm – 800mm
❖ Maximum exposed length is half of the total length
C. FRAME
1. H-Frame (1.70 meter height x 1.20 meter width)
❖ Sizes of Members: 1.5”Φ Pipe
2. A-Frame (1.70 meter height x 1.20 meter width)

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3. Pipe
D. ANCHORAGE/TIE-IN
❖ Connector: Swivel Clamp
❖ One end connected at every leg with maximum vertical distance of 2 meters or per frame leg
whichever has lesser length. The other end should be connected at concrete column or shoring jack
set up.
E. CROSS BRACE
❖ Sizes of Members:
▪ 1” Φ Pipe for Frames
▪ 1.5” Φ Pipe for Scaffold Pipe
F. JOINT PIN (FOR FRAMES)

❖ Compatible to Frames (H-Frame/A-Frame) used
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G. CONNECTION DETAILS
1. VERTICAL SPLICING
2. HORIZONTAL/DIAGONAL SPLICING
H. PLATFORM
❖ Catwalk with minimum thickness of 1.10 mm
❖ Width of 450 mm
❖ Maximum unsupported length 1.8 meters
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VIII. ACCESS & SCAFFOLDING

8.B. SCAFFOLDING AT ELEVATOR SHAFT
A. GENERAL NOTES
H-FRAME SET-UP
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A-FRAME SET-UP
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G.I. PIPE SET-UP

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B. WORKING PLATFORMS
1. Allowable No. of Working Platforms = 3 Levels
2. Allowable No. of Persons to use each Platform at a time = 2 persons
C. CONNECTION DETAILS
❖ Sizes of Members:1.5”Φ Pipe
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D. SUPPORT AGAINST THE WALLS
1. Use Base Jacks to support the scaffold against the wall at every 1.5m (braced length).
2. Base jacks should be seated on stable, leveled and fixed position

2. The base/foundation should be stable.
3. Tightness of bolts/screws/connections should always be checked.
4. Separate Design Calculation shall be made for the following circumstances:
❖ Scaffolding height of more than 25 m is required.
❖ Ground is unstable.
❖ More than 3 Levels of platforms are required.
CMSG Formwork.
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VIII. ACCESS & SCAFFOLDING

8.C. ACCESS LADDER
A. GENERAL NOTES
❖ Applicable for:
▪ One-Way Access Ladder
▪ Two-Way Access Ladder
❖ Separate Design Calculation shall be made if more than 25m of scaffolding is required.
PLAN VIEW (G.I. PIPE SET-UP)
ELEVATION VIEW (G.I. PIPE SET-UP)

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PLAN VIEW (H-FRAME/A-FRAME PIPE SET-UP)
ELEVATION VIEW (H-FRAME SET-UP)
ELEVATION VIEW (A-FRAME SET-UP)

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B. CONNECTION DETAILS
C. ANCHORAGE/TIE-IN
1. Rebar Specifications for Anchorage to Soil:
❖ Soil Bearing Capacity: 200 KPa and above
❖ Diameter, d = 36 mm
❖ Embedment Length, L = 820 mm (Min)
❖ Number of connection to soil/earth at every 2 frames: 4 anchors to soil/earth
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2. G.I. Pipe Specifications for Tie-in to Existing Structures
❖ Size: 1.5”ΦG.I. Pipe
❖ Connector: Swivel Clamp
D. CONCRETE PAD
1. Concrete Specification:
❖ Strength, f’c = 3000 psi
❖ Dimensions (Min)
▪ L =300 mm , W= 300 mm, D = 100 mm
* Concrete pads are required for scaffolding with height of 10 m and above for access rest on soil.

2. The base/foundation should be stable.
3. Tightness of bolts/screws/connections should always be checked.
4. Separate Design Calculation shall be made for the following circumstances:
❖ Scaffolding height of more than 25 m is required.
❖ Soil is unstable.
CMSG Formwork.
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MAKATI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND SOLUTIONS GROUP

JAIME P. DOMINGO JR.

MAKATI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

DESIGN OF TEMPORARY STRUCTURES

I. Tower Crane Support ….………………………………………………………………………………………….. 03

II. Derrick Crane Support …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 05

III. Placing Boom Support ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 07

IV. Passenger Hoist Support ………………………………………………………………………………………… 08

V. Staging Area Support ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 09

VI. Material Loading Platform ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 10

VII. Overhead Safety Protection …………………………………………………………………………………….. 12

VIII. Access & Scaffolding ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16

A. Perimeter Scaffolding ……………………………………………………………………………….…….. 16

B. Anchored to Soil ………………………………………………………………………………..…………….. 16

C. At Elevator Shaft …………………………………………………………………………….……………….. 22

I. TOWER CRANE SUPPORT

D. NOTES & REMINDERS

II. DERRICK CRANE SUPPORT

2. Hoop Bars must be welded

1st Level 5 pcs 4 pcs 3 pcs

2nd Level 5 pcs 4 pcs 3 pcs

3rd Level 5 pcs 4 pcs 3 pcs

3. Shoring Jack Spacing, S = 250 mm (Max)

D. TIE-DOWN FOR PULL-OUT

III. PLACING BOOM SUPPORT

B. NOTES & REMINDERS

IV. PASSENGER HOIST SUPPORT

B. NOTES & REMINDERS

V. STAGING AREA SUPPORT

B. NOTES & REMINDERS

VI. MATERIAL LOADING PLATFORM

C. NOTES & REMINDERS

VII. OVERHEAD SAFETY PROTECTION

2. Size: 5” G.I. Pipe

3. Maximum Allowable Height of Post, H = 5.70 m (from top of pedestal)

4. Post to Pedestal Connection

TOP CHORD 2”Φ; SCHED 40 G.I. PIPE

TOP CHORD 2”Φ; SCHED 40 G.I. PIPE

TOP CHORD 2”Φ; SCHED 40 G.I. PIPE

D. G.I. PIPE RUNNERS

F. NOTES & REMINDERS

Overhead Safety Protection Perspective

VIII. ACCESS AND SCAFFOLDING

G.I. PIPE SET-UP

2. A-Frame (1.70 meter height x 1.20 meter width)

F. JOINT PIN (FOR FRAMES)

VIII. ACCESS & SCAFFOLDING

G.I. PIPE SET-UP

E. NOTES & REMINDERS

VIII. ACCESS & SCAFFOLDING

PLAN VIEW (G.I. PIPE SET-UP)

ELEVATION VIEW (G.I. PIPE SET-UP)

PLAN VIEW (H-FRAME/A-FRAME PIPE SET-UP)

ELEVATION VIEW (H-FRAME SET-UP)

ELEVATION VIEW (A-FRAME SET-UP)

E. NOTES & REMINDERS

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