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Ringscaff Instructions
Ringscaff Instructions
Instructions for
erection and use
Modular scaffolding RINGSCAFF
(New design)
Modifications reserved
These instructions for erection and use of the RINGSCAFF modular scaffolding system
are based on the national technical approvals No. Z-8.22-869 and Z-8.22-901
issued by DIBt (German Institute for Civil Engineering).
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Table of contents
1 General remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Special provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 General remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.1 Scope of validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.2 Constructional regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.3 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.4 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.2.1 Erection and use of scaffolding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.2.2 Condition of the components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.3 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.3.1 General remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.3.2 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.3.3 Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.3.4 Tying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.3.5 Guard rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.3.6 Stiffening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.3.7 Decking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.3.8 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.3.9 Verification of stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.3.10 Standard design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.3.11 Divergence from standard designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.3.12 Provisions for verification in individual cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4 Standard designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.1 Free-standing single towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.2 Free-standing single towers with extended base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.3 Tied single towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.4 Surface-oriented scaffolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
45 Facade scaffolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5 Technical approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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1 General
Preliminary advice concerning these instructions for erection and use of the standard designs of the RINGSCAFF
scaffolding system:
In connection with the instructions for erection and use contained herein, please note in particular that scaffolds may
only be erected, dismantled or converted by sufficiently qualified staff and under professional supervision. For the
erection and use of scaffolding we refer to the provisions under the general regulations for occupational health and
safety. As part of the instructions for erection and use contained herein, we provide erectors and users with the
prerequisites for complying with the regulations for occupational health and safety in individual cases on the basis of
our own accident hazard analyses. The technical details given in these instructions for erection and use, which are
intended to assist erectors and users in complying with occupational health and safety regulations, do not constitute
compulsory specifications. Erectors and/or users must prepare their own accident hazard analyses and take all
necessary steps to comply with occupational health and safety regulations according to their own best judgement. Here,
the special conditions of each individual project must be taken into account. The basic requirement in all cases is strict
adherence to the instructions for erection and use contained herein.
Besides this manual for erection and installation, the admission approval for the modular scaffolding system
has to be considered.
To have any questions concerning these instructions answered and to obtain structural analysis verifications in cases of
divergence from the standard designs, please contact:
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1.1 For the standard designs described hereunder, these instructions for erection and use release the erector of
scaffolds from the obligation to verify the suitability of the RINGSCAFF modular scaffolding system by sub-
mitting separate structural analysis verifications. The scaffolding contractor who takes on the job of erecting a
scaffold according to these instructions must ensure strict adherence to the instructions and properly super-
vise the construction of the scaffold.
1.2 This manual is not a substitute for any permits that may be required in connection with construction projects.
1.3 This manual is to be made available to the construction supervisory authorities in the form of a transcript or
Photostat copy upon request.
1.4 Scaffolds are only to be erected by contractors who possess the necessary expert knowledge and experience
in this field, as well as appropriate equipment, and who employ suitably qualified specialists. Erection, con-
version and dismantling of RINGSCAFF modular scaffolds may only be carried out under the supervision of a
qualified professional and by sufficiently qualified personnel specially trained for such tasks, following specific
instructions concerning the project. Throughout all work on scaffolds, the provisions of the occupational health
and safety regulations must be strictly complied with. This manual provides instructions for assembly and
dismantling. If the scaffolding system is used for scaffolds deviating from the designs described in this manu-
al, the deviations must be measurable according to the technical construction regulations and the provisions
of general technical approvals under No. Z-8.22-869 or, if an original RINGSCAFF scaffold is combined with
Layher Allround modular scaffolding, under No. Z-822-901, which must be verified in each individual case. The
scaffolding contractor must test each scaffold upon completion. Scaffolds and parts of scaffolds that are not
yet completed must be barred, marked with a ”no admittance” sign and cordoned off effectively.
1.5 Each time this manual is used, a transcript or Photostat copy of this manual must be readily available on site
where the work is carried out.
1.6 This instruction manual has been compiled without prejudice to the rights of third parties.
1.7 For publication purposes, this manual may only be reproduced in full, including all appendices. Publication of
excerpts is not permissible without prior approval from SCAFOM BV.
1.8 This manual has been compiled according to the current standard of technological knowledge.
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2 Special provisions
The RINGSCAFF scaffolding system consists of prefabricated components as described in Chapter 2.1.4. The
instructions for erection and use of scaffolding systems contained herein apply to work and safety scaffolds,
scaffold towers and surface-oriented spatial scaffolds. This manual regulates the erection, use and dismant-
ling of the above-mentioned scaffolds.
Unless stipulated otherwise below, the generally applicable technical construction regulations apply to the use
of the scaffolding system and to the manufacture of its components.
2.1.3 Design
The RINGSCAFF modular scaffolding system is a scaffolding system consisting of prefabricated components.
It includes individual bars (Standards, transoms/ledgers, vertical and horizontal diagonals with integrated
connecting elements). The standards are equipped with welded dished flanges in intervals of 0.5 m. Ledgers
or transoms, equipped with welded hooks at both ends, are inserted in the flanges and locked into position by
wedges. Vertical and horizontal diagonals equipped with riveted, hinged hooks can also be fitted to the flanges
by means of wedges. Non-system timber planks, system planks with locating spigots made of timber, steel and
aluminium, or system planks with tubular bearers made of steel and aluminium are used to provide the
decking.
2.1.4 Components
The components of this scaffolding system as specified hereunder must comply with the table below con-
cerning design, shape and dimensions as well as material grades and identification.
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Overview and description of the major components in RINGSCAFF modular scaffolding systems
1 Standard
2 Lead-off adapter for standards
3 Threaded base plate
4 Ledger
5 Reinforced ledger
6 Double ledger
7 Vertical diagonal
8 Horizontal diagonal
9 Intermediate ledger
10 Toe board
11 Tie
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Standards
The standards are made from conventional scaffolding tubes and provide the vertical support for the scaffold.
They are equipped with dished flanges in intervals of 500 mm, which serve as joining elements for
transoms/ledgers and diagonals. The standards are equipped with tube joints at the end for connection with
further standards.
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Transoms/ledgers
The ledgers are fastened to the dished flanges by driving in the wedges, and they serve to stabilize both the deck
and the back rail.
Diagonals
Two different types of diagonals are used, one of which is fastened to the dished flange by means of wedges,
while the other is connected to the standard by means of couplers. The diagonals are used to stiffen the scaffold.
Please refer to the instructions on page 16.
Brackets
By means of a bracket fastened to the flange of the
standard, the scaffold can be widened and extended.
Brackets to carry either one or two planks are
available.
double-plank bracket
Part No.: E04RS0015
Weight: 6.7 kg
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Interim ledgers
to carry timber decking
Ladder frames
Steel planks
Steel planks are used as decking on RINGSCAFF modular scaffolds. This decking has a non-slip surface.
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Toe board
The toe board surrounds the sides of the decking level.
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List of components
E04RS0007 RINGSCAFF standard with screw-on tube joint 0.5 m, galvanised 3.0
E04RS0032 RINGSCAFF standard with screw-on tube joint 1.0 m, galvanised 5.4
E04RS0057 RINGSCAFF standard with screw-on tube joint 1.5 m, galvanised 7.7
E04RS0073 RINGSCAFF standard with screw-on tube joint 2.0 m, galvanised 10.0
E04RS0227 RINGSCAFF standard with screw-on tube joint 2.5 m, galvanised 12.4
E04RS0098 RINGSCAFF standard with screw-on tube joint 3.0 m, galvanised 14.8
E04RS0109 RINGSCAFF standard with screw-on tube joint 4.0 m, galvanised 19.3
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E04RS0021 RINGSCAFF steel decking W=315 mm, L=0.73 m, galvanised, with tubular bearings 8.0
E04RS0271 RINGSCAFF steel decking W=315 mm, L=1.065 m, galvanised, with tubular bearings 10.2
E04RS0040 RINGSCAFF steel decking W=315 mm, L=1.09 m, galvanised, with tubular bearings 10.4
E04RS0237 RINGSCAFF steel decking W=315 mm, L=1.40 m, galvanised, with tubular bearings 12.2
E04RS0275 RINGSCAFF steel decking W=315 mm, L=1.50 m, galvanised, with tubular bearings 13.0
E04RS0063 RINGSCAFF steel decking W=315 mm, L=1.57 m, galvanised, with tubular bearings 13.6
E04RS0277 RINGSCAFF steel decking W=315 mm, L=2.0 m, galvanised, with tubular bearings 16.6
E04RS0075 RINGSCAFF steel decking W=315 mm, L=2.07 m, galvanised, with tubular bearings 17.2
E04RS0280 RINGSCAFF steel decking W=315 mm, L=2.50 m, galvanised, with tubular bearings 19.9
E04RS0090 RINGSCAFF steel decking W=315 mm, L=2.57 m, galvanised, with tubular bearings 20.5
E04RS0282 RINGSCAFF steel decking W=315 mm, L=3.0 m, galvanised, with tubular bearings 23.2
E04RS100 RINGSCAFF steel decking W=315 mm, L=3.07 m, galvanised, with tubular bearings 23.8
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Various applications for SCAFOM/RUX system planks within different scaffold groups:
● = applicable ❨●❩ = proven for 6.00 kN/m2; not suitable for partial-surface load acc. to class 6
-- = not applicable ●* = proven for 7.50 kN/m2; not suitable for partial-surface load acc. to class 6
■ = drop-tested
Please note: This table equally applies to RUX-SUPER decking and RUX-VARIANT decking with tubular bearings.
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0.65 m 2 ---
1.00 m 3 ---
1.50 m 4 1
2.00 m 5 1
2.50 m 8 ---
1.00 m 3 ---
1.50 m 4 1
2.00 m 5 2
2.50 m 8 ---
3.00 m 10 ---
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Grade S 10
Timber
4.5 cm
24 and 28 cm
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2.2 Use
BGI 663 or equivalent local accident prevention regulations apply. Scaffolds are only to be erected, converted
or dismantled by persons who are sufficiently qualified and familiar with the design of the scaffolding system.
Erection, conversion and dismantling operations must be permanently supervised. The supervisor’s special
responsibility is also to check the condition of all components in accordance with Chapter 2.2.2.
The contractor must carry out a hazard analysis prior to starting work on scaffolding.
All components must be checked for perfect condition prior to erection. Defective components must not be
used.
2.3 Construction
Components as listed in Chapter 2.1.4 must be used in the erection of scaffolding according to the instructions
contained in this manual. In individual cases, the scaffolding system may be supplemented by steel tubes (to
be connected with couplers) as well as battens and planks. The load bearing capacity of these components
must be checked in each individual case.
2.3.2 Base
The RINGSCAFF modular scaffolding system may only be erected on grounds with sufficient load-bearing capa-
city. Load-distributing supports such as planks, sleepers or structural steel beams must be placed underneath
the scaffold to stabilize it on insufficiently solid ground.
Levelling blocks are necessary when erecting scaffolds on sloping ground. It must be ensured that the base
plates or base jacks rest full-face on the ground to absorb the forces emanating from the scaffold on the
horizontal plane and transmit them to the ground beneath.
For height adjustment, the base jacks can be extended to a maximum of 0.25 m in the standard designs des-
cribed in the following chapters. Extensions above 0.25 m must be verified by separate static analyses in each
individual case.
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2.3.4 Tying
The structural elements for connecting the tie holders to the building are not dealt with in this manual. The user
must ensure that these are capable of safe absorption and distribution of forces emanating from the tie
holders. In the process, vertical forces must not be transmitted. In individual cases, the tie to the building must
be checked by appropriate testing methods and the results recorded in a protocol.
The anchoring loads shown in the standard designs hereunder are <= 5.00 kN, provided that the scaffolds are
erected in front of partly closed facades with a proportion of < 60 % openings. If the scaffolds are erected in
front of open facades, the anchoring loads must be verified by separate calculations in each individual case.
Only technically approved anchoring devices with a sufficient load-bearing capacity can be used . If anchoring
devices without technical approval (e.g. nylon dowels and scaffolding eye bolts) are used, these must be tested
on site with an approved TCU. The load to be tested on each connection should be at least 6.00 kN. A reaso-
nable number of tests must be carried out, depending on the anchorage system. However, a minimum of 20%
of the anchoring devices used must be tested.
In the standard facade scaffolding designs described hereunder, the stiffening tubes of the anchorages must
always be connected to the outer and inner standards by standardized couplers. For the use of anchoring
systems that are connected only to the inner standards, a verification of stability must be carried out in each
individual case. This type of anchoring system is not covered by the standard designs described hereunder.
The specifications according to DIN EN 12810/12811 apply to the guard rails. For these, primarily the com-
ponents specially intended for this purpose must be used. Other components, such as steel tubes connected
by means of couplers, and scaffolding battens and planks can only be used in exceptional cases.
2.3.6 Stiffening
All scaffolds must be stiffened. On facade scaffolds, the outer vertical plane parallel to the facade must be
stiffened by diagonals arranged either continuously or in tower form. In doing so, a maximum of five bays can
be covered by one diagonal. On the foot plate level and on base jacks above the adjustor nut, ledgers must also
be fitted, at least in those bays where a diagonal connects. Where facade scaffolds are appropriately tied and
system decking is used, the insertion of longitudinal ledgers can be dispensed with in bays to which no
diagonals are connected. Facade scaffolds built from RINGSCAFF modular scaffolding components with
non-system timber decking must always be fitted with longitudinal ledgers on decking level. In addition,
horizontal diagonals must be inserted at decking level. Scaffolds with a width of more than 1.07 m must always
be fitted with ledgers at decking level.
Scaffold towers and three-dimensional scaffolding constructions must be stiffened with diagonals in each row of
standards.
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2.3.7 Decking
2.3.8 Identification
The components listed under 2.1.4 may only be used if they are marked with the manufacturer’s symbol plus
the last two digits of the year of manufacture. Components that comply with the instructions in this manual and
were manufactured prior to the publication of this manual without these identification marks may also be used.
The stability of scaffolds erected with the components described in Chapter 2.1.4 must be verified in each
individual case, or a structural type analysis must be submitted. The verification of stability is deemed to have
been provided for the standard designs described in this manual.
Scaffolds are deemed to be of standard design within the scope of these instructions for erection and use if
constructed along the lines illustrated under point 4. They are dimensioned to cope with working loads accord-
ing to DIN EN 12810/12811. The standard designs may only be used without further verification if the actual
working load incurred does not exceed the maximum loads listed under these norms. In the standard designs
described, the working loads have been calculated on the basis of 1.5 scaffolding days simultaneously.
If the scaffolding system is used to build scaffolds that deviate from the standard designs described in this
manual, such divergences must be calculable in accordance with technical construction regulations and
be verified in each individual case. In doing so, other anchoring grids may also be used. Increased loads,
caused by
– an increase in self-weight
– an increase in surfaces exposed to high winds
– increased working loads
must be taken into account down to the ground level plane and up to the tying devices. Moreover, the effect of
builder’s hoists and other lifting gear must be considered unless these operate independently of the scaffold.
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The untied vertical frames, or rows of standards, contained in tied horizontal lifts are held elastically in place
by system planks (decking) to prevent horizontal displacement at right angles to the facade.
At horizontal anchorage spacing of two bay lengths, roughly the same stiffening effect can be obtained by using
movement springs.
At bay lengths < 3.00 m the spring stiffness c, depending on the decking used, is for
Where system planks and longitudinal ledgers are used at deck level, a horizontal spring stiffness of
c = 1.5 kN/cm can generally be assumed for calculation purposes.
Design of the
Design of the breaker plate
connector heads
for ledgers
and diagonals ”K2000+“ ”Version II” ”RINGSCAFF 2005” ”RINGSCAFF 2000”
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System assumptions
The structural system for calculation must be modelled according to Appendix 26. The short bars between the
standard tube and the point of connection as specified here are assumed to be rigid. The indices given hereunder
relate to a local coordinate system, where the x axis represents the ledger axis and the z axis the standard
tube axis (see Appendix 26).
In the verification of the scaffolding system it must be ensured that the moment of deflection in the connections
between ledgers and standards is calculated on the outer edge of the standard tube, and that the eccentric
connection of the vertical diagonal is taken into account according to Appendix 26. The twisting moment around
the standard tube resulting from the horizontal component in the vertical diagonal connection is transmitted by
the node and must be verified in the ledgers.
Only normal forces, transverse shearing forces and moments of deflection may be transmitted in the standard
tube and ledger/transom plane, and in the plane at right angle to this plane only transverse forces may be
transmitted.
If it is not ensured that only components from one system are used in a scaffold, or that the influence of
all components is recorded in detailed calculation and planning documents, the scaffolds must be verified
according to the specifications given below.
Riegelanschluss
In the verification of scaffolds, the design of ledger connections in the plane formed by the standard tube and
the ledger (vertical plane) , with torsion spring connections according to the torsion moments/rotation angles,
(My/)-ratio according to appendix 24 and 25, fig. 1 to 6, must be taken into account.
If the ledger connections are not considered as elastic, the verification of scaffolding systems may be calculated
on the assumption of medium stiffness for the torsion spring, if the following additional verifications are
carried out:
For the most unfavourable combination of loads, the verification of load-bearing capacity in all ledger connec-
tions must be carried out on the assumption of minimum torsion spring stiffness, deviating from DIN 4420 by
inserting the factor yF= 1.15. At the point of the maximum ledger connection moment, marginal values based
on minimum and maximum torsion spring stiffness must be calculated. The calculation of marginal values may
be carried out on simplified, localised systems.
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General verification
In ledger connections it must be verified that the operational load on the connection does not exceed the load
capacities given in the table below:
Interaction requirements
Explanations:
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a) Design ”A”
Is:
Utilization vector in the standard tube in the area of strain on breaker plate
Is = a/b (a, b see fig. 1, with b being derived/calculated from the interaction relation according to fig. 1)
– For 1/3 < Vact <= 0.9 the utilization vector must be calculated taking into account the interaction relation
according to the left side of the equation, column 3, table 7, DIN 4420-1:1990-12, with:
Vact utilization degree compared with shearing force in the standard tube
Vact = VSt/(VSt,R,d)
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with:
mact Utilization degree compared with deflection moment in the standard tube
MSt,R,d Load capacity compared with deflection moment in the standard tube
Mst,R,d = Mpl,d = fy,d • ␣pl • Wel = 175 kNcm
nact utilization degree compared with normal force in the standard tube
NSt,R,d Load capacity compared with normal force in the standard tube
NSt,R,d = Npl.d = fy.d x A = 132 kN
b) Design ”B”
Is Utilization degree in the standard tube in the area of strained breaker plates
= N/fy,d
Explanation:
N=(NSt/ASt)/(MSt/Wel,St)
NSt Normal force load on standard tube
fy.d = 29.1 kN/cm2 (rated value of the elastic limit in the standard tube)
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In the case of combining different internal force variables in ledger connections, the following requirements
must be fulfilled, depending on the design:
a) Design ”A“:
In addition to the above, the bevel seam on the connector head must be verified for:
– the bevel seam between the horizontal ledger and the connector head:
(Nw-6.4)/76.8 + (My,w/110.3) + 兹莥(Vz,w2 + Vy,w2)/48.9 <= 1
– the bevel seam between the U profile and the connector head:
(Nw/71.0) + (My,w/116.4) + max ((Vz,w/58.5); (Vy,w/18.0) <= 1
b) Design ”B“:
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In the entire system the vertical diagonals including their connections must be calculated using a longitudinal
spring with the stiffness according to the table below, depending on the direction of stress forces (tension or
pressure).
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For the vertical diagonals the following verification must be carried out:
Nv / Nv,R,d <= 1
Explanation:
Nv,R,d load capacity of the vertical diagonal compared with tension and/or pressure t
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Breaker plate
If two ledgers or one ledger and one vertical diagonal brace are connected via adjacent holes, the following
verification must be carried out:
A Ledger A
Proportion of interaction
vA VzA/Vz,R,d
Connection of ledgers and/or diagonals by any combination of drillings in the breaker plates:
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LEDGER CONNECTION
VERTICAL DIAGONAL
NODE MOMENTS Mk
AS A RESULT OF DIAGONAL FORCE:
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Please note: the following load capacity figures are permissible values resulting from division of the characteristic
values by 1.65.
1. Ledgers:
2. Reinforced ledgers:
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The erection of scaffolding must be carried out in such a way as to minimize the danger of falling. Prior to
starting work a hazard analysis must be carried out and appropriate steps taken to minimize the danger of
accidents.
It is the task of the person responsible for the assembly and dismantling of scaffolds to take
appropriate measures to prevent accidents and the consequences of such accidents for the lives and
health of the victims, according to the feasibility and suitability of such measures and the actual risk
involved, which provide greatest possible security. Where possible, collective protective measures must
take priority over individual measures.
SCAFOM recommends securing the assemblymen engaged in erecting, dismantling or converting modular
scaffolding against falling by personal safety equipment (PSE).
The PSE may only be fastened to the following components of RINGSCAFF modular scaffolds:
– free-standing individual standards, the bottom joint of which is at least 50 cm below a closed ledger
plane
– Ledgers up to 3.00 m in length, which are connected to two standards, the bottom joints of which are
at least 50 cm below a closed ledger plane
– Ledgers up to 3.00 m in length, which are part of a closed, horizontal, rectangular ledger system
– Toe boards, diagonal braces, planks and tele-ledgers are unsuitable for fastening such devices.
The user is free to choose alternative accident prevention methods, as long as these guarantee an equivalent
degree of safety.
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3.1 Base
The ground must be level and capable of bearing loads. If necessary, load-distributing wooden planks or
sleepers, etc. must be laid. Levelling blocks are required when erecting scaffolds on sloping terrain.
The base jacks must be laid out on the ground at the prescribed longitudinal and transverse intervals, starting
at the highest point of the terrain. Height adjustment is limited to a maximum of 0.25 m (fig. 3-2).
Fig. 3-2
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The lead-off adapters must be fitted onto the base jacks (fig. 3-3).
Fig. 3-3
3.4 Ledgers
Suitable ledgers must be inserted in the breaker plates of the lead-off adapters using their claws, then
securing wedges must be lowered and driven home with strokes on the upper edge of the wedge. The result-
ing base frame must now be levelled off using a spirit level. This is important to ensure trouble-free erection.
A hose spirit level can also be used for levelling (fig. 3-4).
Fig. 3-4
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Slotting in of standards must be staggered diagonally; standard lengths must be chosen so that the standard
joints are level with the ledgers. In scaffolds of up to 3.0 m working height, single-lift standards can be used
(fig. 3-5).
Fig. 3-5
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Connect the next lift of ledgers, lower the locking wedges and drive them home with bouncing strokes.
Fig. 3-6
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The diagonals must be joined to the bays specified in the standard designs hereunder (fig. 3-7).
Fig. 3-7
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The guard rails and partition rails are mounted in the same way as the ledgers. The toe boards must be inserted
between two standard tubes, behind the wedges securing the ledger connection.
3.9 Decking
Either system planks or non-system planks may be used as decking components. They must be laid in such a
way that they can neither teeter nor give way to the side. The planks must be firmly secured against lifting off.
Non-system scaffolding planks must be laid as illustrated below (fig. 3-8):
Planks Ledgers
Planks
Fig. 3-8
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Fig. 3-9
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The standard designs described hereunder are always for metric bay lengths and bay lengths in the 07 category
– Diagonal
– Fitting direction
of the decking
max. H
2.00 m 3.00 m 4.50 m 6.00 m 7.50 m 9.00 m
outdoors
max. H
2.50 m 4.00 m 6.00 m 8.00 m 10.00 m 12.00 m
indoors
Scaffold groups 1 – 6
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– Diagonal
– Fitting direction
of the decking
a – Ledger spacing
b – Overall base width
c – Maximum tower height
to topmost deck level
Ledger/transom to support the decking
as per appropriate load table
max. H
6.00 m 7.50 m 9.00 m 10.50 m 12.00 m 13.50 m
outdoors
max. H
8.00 m 10.00 m 12.00 m 16.00 m 18.00 m 20.00 m
indoors
Scaffold groups 1 – 6
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– Diagonal
– Fitting direction
of the decking
a – Ledger spacing
b – Overall base width
H – Maximum tower height
to topmost deck level
max. H
4.50 m 6.00 m 7.50 m 9.00 m
outdoors
max. H
6.00 m 8.00 m 10.00 m 12.00 m
indoors
Scaffold groups 1 – 6
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– Diagonal
– Fitting direction
of the decking
a – Ledger spacing
H – Maximum tower height
to topmost deck level
Scaffold groups 1 – 6
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– Diagonal
– Fitting direction
of the decking
a – Ledger spacing
H – Maximum tower height
to topmost deck level
Scaffold groups 1 – 6
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– Diagonal
– Fitting direction
of the decking
a – Ledger spacing
H – Maximum tower height
to topmost deck level
Ledger/transom to support the decking
as per appropriate load table
Scaffold groups 1 – 6
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– Diagonal
– Fitting direction
of the decking
a – Ledger spacing
H – Maximum tower height
to topmost deck level
Scaffold group 1 2 3 4 5 6
Attention! The area to be covered by one diagonal is limited to a maximum of five bays.
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Permissible maximum height depending on scaffold group, bay length, scaffold width, anchoring grid
and type of covering:
max. width of scaffold max. bay length Anchoring grid Covering Permissible height in m
0.73 3.07 8.00 uncovered 31.00
0.73 2.57 8.00 uncovered 37.00
0.73 2.07 8.00 uncovered 46.00
0.73 3.07 4.00 uncovered 60.00
0.73 2.57 4.00 uncovered 71.00
0.73 2.07 4.00 uncovered 88.00
0.73 3.07 2.00 uncovered 62.00
0.73 2.57 2.00 uncovered 73.00
0.73 2.07 2.00 uncovered 90.00
0.73 3.07 4.00 net covering 56.00
0.73 2.57 4.00 net covering 65.00
0.73 2.07 4.00 net covering 81.00
0.73 3.07 2.00 net covering 63.00
0.73 2.57 2.00 net covering 74.00
0.73 2.07 2.00 net covering 91.00
0.73 3.07 2.00 tarpaulins 62.00
0.73 2.57 2.00 tarpaulins 73.00
0.73 2.07 2.00 tarpaulins 90.00
max. width of scaffold max. bay length Anchoring grid Covering Permissible height in m
0.73 3.07 8.00 uncovered 26.00
0.73 2.57 8.00 uncovered 31.00
0.73 2.07 8.00 uncovered 41.00
0.73 3.07 4.00 uncovered 55.00
0.73 2.57 4.00 uncovered 65.00
0.73 2.07 4.00 uncovered 82.00
0.73 3.07 2.00 uncovered 57.00
0.73 2.57 2.00 uncovered 68.00
0.73 2.07 2.00 uncovered 85.00
0.73 3.07 4.00 net covering 50.00
0.73 2.57 4.00 net covering 60.00
0.73 2.07 4.00 net covering 75.00
0.73 3.07 2.00 net covering 57.00
0.73 2.57 2.00 net covering 68.00
0.73 2.07 2.00 net covering 85.00
0.73 3.07 2.00 tarpaulins 57.00
0.73 2.57 2.00 tarpaulins 68.00
0.73 2.07 2.00 tarpaulins 85.00
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max. width of scaffold max. bay length Anchoring grid Covering Permissible height in m
1.09 3.07 8.00 uncovered 21.00
1.09 2.57 8.00 uncovered 28.00
1.09 2.07 8.00 uncovered 36.00
1.09 3.07 4.00 uncovered 46.00
1.09 2.57 4.00 uncovered 57.00
1.09 2.07 4.00 uncovered 72.00
1.09 3.07 2.00 uncovered 48.00
1.09 2.57 2.00 uncovered 59.00
1.09 2.07 2.00 uncovered 73.00
1.09 3.07 4.00 net covering 42.00
1.09 2.57 4.00 net covering 53.00
1.09 2.07 4.00 net covering 69.00
1.09 3.07 2.00 net covering 48.00
1.09 2.57 2.00 net covering 59.00
1.09 2.07 2.00 net covering 73.00
1.09 3.07 2.00 tarpaulins 48.00
1.09 2.57 2.00 tarpaulins 57.00
1.09 2.07 2.00 tarpaulins 73.00
max. width of scaffold max. bay length Anchoring grid Covering Permissible height in m
1.09 3.07 8.00 uncovered 13.00
1.09 2.57 8.00 uncovered 20.00
1.09 2.07 8.00 uncovered 29.00
1.09 3.07 4.00 uncovered 38.00
1.09 2.57 4.00 uncovered 49.00
1.09 2.07 4.00 uncovered 65.00
1.09 3.07 2.00 uncovered 40.00
1.09 2.57 2.00 uncovered 51.00
1.09 2.07 2.00 uncovered 66.00
1.09 3.07 4.00 net covering 34.00
1.09 2.57 4.00 net covering 46.00
1.09 2.07 4.00 net covering 62.00
1.09 3.07 2.00 net covering 40.00
1.09 2.57 2.00 net covering 51.00
1.09 2.07 2.00 net covering 66.00
1.09 3.07 2.00 tarpaulins 40.00
1.09 2.57 2.00 tarpaulins 51.00
1.09 2.07 2.00 tarpaulins 66.00
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Pedestrian tunnel: max. width of scaffold 0.65 or 0.73 m, max. bay length <=3.07 m
Scaffold group 3
H = 30.0 m
without brackets
on wall side
H = 20.0 m
with brackets
on wall side
15 lifts
10 lifts
Attention! The area to be covered by one diagonal is limited to a maximum of five bays.
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Scaffold group 4
H = 24.0 m
without brackets
on wall side
H = 10.0 m
with brackets
on wall side
11 lifts = 22.0 m
4 lifts = 8.0 m
Attention! The area to be covered by one diagonal is limited to a maximum of five bays.
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