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DCQ10033 - TOPIC 2 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES (Scaffolding)

Scaffolding is a temporary structure used to provide access and a safe working platform for construction workers. There are two main types: putlog scaffolding, which is partially supported by the structure, and independent scaffolding, which does not rely on the structure for support. Scaffolding is made of materials like tubular steel, aluminium alloy, or timber. It consists of standards, ledgers, transoms and other connectors that are assembled using couplers, base plates, pins and other fittings to provide access and a safe working area at height.

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DCQ10033 - TOPIC 2 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES (Scaffolding)

Scaffolding is a temporary structure used to provide access and a safe working platform for construction workers. There are two main types: putlog scaffolding, which is partially supported by the structure, and independent scaffolding, which does not rely on the structure for support. Scaffolding is made of materials like tubular steel, aluminium alloy, or timber. It consists of standards, ledgers, transoms and other connectors that are assembled using couplers, base plates, pins and other fittings to provide access and a safe working area at height.

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SCAFFOLDING

DEFINITION
“A temporary structure from which persons can gain access to a place in order to
carry out building operation”

“ A temporary frame usually constructed from steel or aluminium alloy tubes clipped
or coupled together to provide a means of access to high-level working areas as well
as providing as a safe platform from which to
work.”
FUNCTIONS
• As a working platform - so that the worker can stand on the platform do the work
easily & safely.
• As a platform for placing material & logistic needed by the workers to carry out their
job.
• As a platform and walking passage - scaffolding support the platform that been used
by the worker as their walking path to transport the material & logistic
2 Basic forms of scaffolding
are as follows:
a) Putlog Scaffold (Brick laying)
• Single row of uprights / standards set outside the perimeter of the building.
• It’s a partly supported by the structure.
• The standards are joined together with horizontal members called “ledgers”
• The ledgers are tied to the building with cross members called putlog.
• It is erected as the building rises & mostly used for buildings of traditional
brick construction

b) Independent Scaffold (Masonry)


• It has 2 rows of standards that are tied by cross members called transoms.
• This scaffold doesn’t rely upon the building for support.
• Suitable for use in conjunction with framed structures.
Putlog Scaffold tied into the brickwork using putlogs or
tubes with putlog adaptors.
Independent Scaffold
Among the factors need to be
considered during the design process
of scaffold are as follows:

a) Easier to be erected
b) Strong
c) Light / Not heavy
d) Safe
e) Suitable
f) Passage Link / Passage connecting to other places
Scaffold can be made of the
following material:

a) Tubular steel
b) Tubular aluminium alloy
c) Timber
STEEL SCAFFOLD
• Steel tubes are nearly 3 times heavier than aluminium alloy tubes but are far stronger.
• Longer span can be used since it deflection is approximately 1/3 of aluminium alloy
tubes.

• There 2 types that is :

❖ Galvanized steel tubes


❖ Un-galvanized steel tubes that need special care (painting, varnishing or oil bath
after use)
ALUMINIUM SCAFFOLDS
• Lightweight material.
• But need protective treatment when they are to be used in contact with materials
such as damp line, wet cement & sea water to prevent corrosion to the tubes.
• Coating the tube with bitumastic paint before using it would be a suitable protective
treatment.
TIMBER SCAFFOLD
• Cheap material.
• Extensively used in the developing country.
• Members are lashed together with wire or rope instead of the coupling fittings
used with metal scaffolds.
SCAFFOLD ELEMENTS

a) Standards / “Tiang”
b) Ledger / “belebas”
c) Transom / “Pepat”
d) Double Coupler / “Pengganding Berkembar”
e) Swivel Coupler / “Pengganding Swivel”
f) Putlog Coupler / “Pengganding Putlog”
g) Base Plate
h) Split Joint Pin
i) Reveal Pin
j) Putlog End
a) Double Coupler
• The only real loadbearing
fitting used in scaffolding.
• Used to join ledgers to
standards.

b) Swivel Coupler
• Composed of 2 single
coupler riveted together so
that it is possible to rotate
them & use them for
connecting 2 scaffold tubes
at any angle.

c) Putlog Coupler
• Use solely for fixing
putlogs/transoms to the
horizontal ledgers.
d) Base Plate
• It is used to distribute the load from the foot of a standard on to a sole plate
or firm ground.

e) Split Joint Pin


• A connection fitting used to joint scaffold tubes end to end.
• A centre bolt expands the 2 segments that grip on the bore of the tubes.
f) Reveal Pin
• Fits into the end of a tube to form an adjustable strut.
g) Putlog End
• A flat plate that fits on the end of a scaffold tube to convert it into a putlog.

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