Scaffolding blog

Both EN39 and EN74 are standards for the production of scaffolding steel pipes in European countries. The scaffolding steel pipe is mainly used as a bracket for the fastener-type steel pipe scaffold, which is formed by rolling the hot-rolled strip through the process. The conventional length is 6 me

Selecting ScaffoldingGeneral construction, interior and exterior painting, window washing and roofing are normal applications of scaffolding solutions today. Selection criteria in these areas are based on varying degrees of uniqueness needed for each job.

Scaffolds and scaffolding work guidance materialThe General guide for scaffolds and scaffolding work provides information for persons conducting a business or undertaking on how to manage the risks associated with scaffolds and scaffolding work at a workplace.

Scaffold structures that normally require bespoke designIncludes:all shoring scaffolds (dead, raking, flying)cantilevered scaffolds 1truss-out Scaffoldsfaçade retentionaccess scaffolds with more than the 2 working lifts2buttressed free-standing scaffoldstemporary roofs and temporary buildingssupport scaffoldscomplex loading bays 1mobile and static towers...

Scaffold designIt is a requirement of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 that unless a scaffold is assembled to a generally recognised standard configuration, eg NASC Technical Guidance TG20 for tube and fitting scaffolds or similar guidance from manufacturers of system scaffolds, the scaffold should be designed by bespoke calculation, by a competent person, to ensure it will have adequate strength, rigidity and stability while it is erected, used and dismantled.

The design and counting of scaffolding models can be a time-consuming, tedious process. Scaffold Counter by Avontus assists users in the rapid creation of complex 3D scaffolding models and...