Check Load to Scaffold Leg Maximum load per leg, F =
16.29 kN
Allowable load per frame = 5 tonnes or 50 kN Allowable load per leg = 25 kN Therefore the scaffold is adequate provided the critical effective length of 1.8m is maintained by providing adequate ties/braces 1.2m
Use 50 x 100 timber at 1200 c/c to prop the formwork Allowable compression parallel to the grain :
8.62 N/mm2
Timber Prop 50 Span L= 0.34 Load/prop = 2nd moment of Area Iy=1041666.7 Radius of gyration ry = 14.4 Effective span Le = 0.3 Le / ry = 23.6
100 deep
wide m
4.17 kN mm3 mm3 m
As per CP23, table 3.7 For short term loads Limiting values of Le/r = 8.62E/ Cgpar = 108.2 > Modification factor K5=