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TDSM25 (Issue No 08)
TDSM25 (Issue No 08)
Mass 25
Mass 25
Technical Ma s s 5 0
M AT 1 25
Sup er p r o p
Data H yd r au li cs
Qu i ckb ri d g e
MU F a l s ew o rk
M U B r id g in g
Sheet Co mp a ct B ri d gi n g
Ba r r i e rG u a rd 80 0
In s tr u m e n ta ti o n
Issue Date: Feb’21 Tel: +44 (0) 1942 725 343 VALIDITY.
Index
Contents 2
1.0 Introduction 3
2.1 Props 4
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Application
This Technical Data Sheet is designed to provide information of sufficient content and detail as to enable engineers,
competent in structural analysis & structural steelwork design to safely design structures incorporating Mass 25.
Design Codes
Mass 25 is a modular system primarily for use in temporary works and as such complies with the following codes:-
BS 449:1969 inc. 1989 Amendment - Specification for the use of Structural Steel in Buildings
BS 5975:2019 - Code of Practice for Temporary Works Procedures and the Permissible Stress Design of Falsework
In addition, it was recognised during the development of Mass 25 that, with regard to material specifications in particular, the
more onerous requirements of the following two codes should be adopted.
BS 5400: Part 3:2000 - Code of Practice for the Design of Steel Bridges
BS 5950: Part 1:2000 and Part 5:1998 - Structural use of Steelwork in Buildings
In the production of this manual, analysis has been carried out to the latest revisions of these codes.
Eurocodes
The equipment is currently being assessed to Eurocodes. Strengths relating to these codes will be published in a future
revision to this document. Please refer to Mabey Hire engineering team for the latest information.
The safe working loads for members & joints given in the Technical Data Sheet are generally based on theoretical values
calculated in accordance with BS 449 & BS 5975 but with additional safety factors applied to ensure a minimum factor of
safety of 2.0.
In many cases full scale laboratory tests have been carried out & compared to the calculated values.
In all cases a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 against the onset of permanent deformation has been established.
All loads are all given as characteristic allowable working loads / strengths i.e. unfactored.
In addition, the stated capacities maintain the factors of safety imposed by BS 5400 & BS 5950.
Product Use
For the handling and use of Mass 25, please refer to the Product User Guide.
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2.1 Props
2.1.1 Details
The Prop unit forms the basis of the Mass 25 System. Props are fabricated from twin 4mm thick cold-formed channel sections
(Material Grade: S420 MC) and are provided with 18mm diameter holes in flanges & end plates to allow connection of Mass
25 Grillage, Bracing and Auxiliary Components using M16 bolts.
Length Weight
Part No.
(mm) (Kg)
FP009 90 7.8
FP018 180 9.8
FP036 360 13.7
FP054 540 18.3
FP090 900 26.7
FP1800 1800 47.6
FP2700 2700 69.1
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Area (cm2) Moment of Inertia (cm4) Section Modulus (cm3) Radius of Gyration (cm)
A Ixx Iyy Zxx Zyy rxx ryy
Nett 23.54 996 684 110 76 6.5 5.4
Gross 26.42 1219 789 135 87 6.8 5.5
Area (cm2) Moment of Inertia (cm4) The weighted average value is for use in
analysis computer software to accurately
A Ixx Iyy
model member axial & lateral deflection.
Weighted Average 25.84 1174 768
For general design purposes the nominal axial capacity is 250kN otherwise refer to Chart A for compressive capacity for a
given effective length of the member. The values below are based on a 2.5m effective length.
Axial Load Eccentricity Eccentricity Using 4No. Bolts Using 6No. Bolts
No Eccentricity 25mm x-x 25mm y-y (Gr. 8.8) (Gr. 8.8)
Axial Load
340 285 250 150 210
Capacity (kN)
Application of the load at the ends of the Props should be through a standard Mass 25 part such as a Grillage Beam, Hinge
Unit or Baseplate. In the absence of this, care must be taken to ensure that the load is applied uniformly over the Prop End
Plate.
Otherwise the capacity may be limited by the local capacity of the End Plate & Channels.
For general design purposes, the nominal bending capacity is 20kNm otherwise refer to Chart B.
Tension Compression
Load on Flange (x-x) kN 50 Refer to Table A
Load on Web (y-y) kN N/A :- No connection holes in the webs
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H o rizo n ta l P ro p X -X (S e lf W e ig h t O n ly)
NB: Capacity may be
250 increased for short Prop
lengths, refer to MH Engineers
for details.
Allowable Compressive Load (kN)
100
Note on Combined Effects
Where appropriate the
combined effects of axial load,
50 bending & local effects must be
considered. Please refer to MH
Engineers where advice is
0
required.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
E ffe c tiv e L e n g th (m )
25.0
20.0
Allowable Bending Moment (kNm)
15.0
10.0
5.0
0.0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Effective Length (m)
Bending X-X Bending Y-Y 4 Bolts X-X 4 Bolts Y-Y 6 Bolts X-X 6 Bolts Y-Y
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Load Case 1 – Single Load / Reaction OR Two Opposite Loads or Reactions, at the Free End Capacity = 125kN
Load Case 2 – Single Load / Reaction OR Two Opposite Loads or Reactions, far from Free End Capacity = 95kN
Load Case 3 – Direct Tension Load Through 4No. Bolts in Prop Flange, far from Free End Capacity = 50kN
Load Case 4 – Direct Tension Load Using Through Bolt Detail with Min. 12mm Plate on the Opposite Flange Capacity = 95kN
Load Case 5 – Max. Shear in Bolts Parallel with Prop Capacity = 75kN
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2.2.1 Details
The Mass 25 Grillage Beams are fabricated from 203x203x60kg/m UC sections (Material Grade: S355 J2).
Beams are provided with 18mm dia. holes in flanges & 22mm dia. holes in end plates to accept Mass 25 Props, Bracing and
Auxiliary Components.
Length Weight
Part No.
(mm) (Kg)
FG001 900 70.0
FG002 1800 132.1
FG003 2520 182.8
FG004 3240 233.5
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Area (cm2) Moment of Inertia (cm4) Section Modulus (cm3) Radius of Gyration (cm)
A Ixx Iyy Zxx Zyy rxx ryy
Nett 66.2 5147 1694 491 165 8.82 4.9
Gross 76.4 6125 2065 584 201 8.96 5.2
Additional Notes:
(Fig. A) Load positioned above a web stiffener. Values based on a bearing length of 180mm.
(Fig. B) Load positioned spanning a bolted joint. Values based on a bearing length of 180mm.
(Fig. C) Load positioned between web stiffeners. Values based on a bearing length of 180mm.
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2.3.1 Details
Truss Braces are fabricated from 80x80x4mm SHS’s (Material Grade: S355 J2) with 15mm thick end plates and allows Mass
25 Props to be built into trusses. The Truss Brace end plates have 18mm dia. Holes.
Part No. Width (W) (mm) Height (H) (mm) Length (L) (mm) Weight (kg)
FB011 1260 1260 1506 21.5
FB013 1440 1800 2029 27.6
Area (cm2) Moment of Inertia (cm4) Section Modulus (cm3) Radius of Gyration (cm)
A Ixx Iyy Zxx Zyy Rxx Ryy
Frame Brace (Nett)
12.0 114 114 28.6 28.6 3.09 3.09
80x80x4mm SHS
Dimensions Capacities
Part No. Width (W) (mm) Height (H) (mm) Y (mm) A (Deg.) Tension (kN) Compression (kN)
FB011 1260 1260 1080 45 71 (106) 106
FB013 1440 1800 1620 51.6 64 (120) 120
(a) The tension capacity can be increased as shown in brackets, if the through bolt/plate detail is used; bearing is taken on
the far flange of the Prop.
(b) Values limited by various factors including Prop web compression, pulling of Prop flange & bolt bearing on Prop flange.
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2.4.1 Details
Frame Braces are fabricated from 90x50x5mm RHS’s (Material Grade: S275 J0) and allows Mass 25 Props to be built into
frames to form towers. All Frame Brace end plates have 18mm dia. holes.
Part No. Width (W) (mm) Height (H) (mm) Length (L) (mm) Weight (kg)
FB001 1980 1620 2178 28.9
Area (cm2) Moment of Inertia (cm4) Section Modulus (cm3) Radius of Gyration (cm)
A Ixx Iyy Zxx Zyy Rxx Ryy
Frame Brace (Nett)
12.7 127 49 28.3 19.7 3.16 1.97
90x50x5mm RHS
Dimensions Capacities
Part No. Width (W) (mm) Height (H) (mm) X (mm) Y (mm) A (Deg.) Tension (kN) Compression (kN)
Additional Notes:
(a) The tension capacity can be increased as shown in brackets, if the through bolt/plate detail is used; bearing is taken on
the far flanges of the Prop.
(b) Values limited by various factors including Prop web compression, pulling of Prop flange & bolt bearing on Prop flange.
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2.5.1 Details
Mass 25 Angle Braces are fabricated from 60x60x6mm RSA’s (Material Grade: S355 J2), with 18mm dia. holes, which bolt to
the Mass 25 Prop flange.
Width Height
Length (L) Weight
Part No. (W) (H)
(mm) (kg)
(mm) (mm)
FA001/S355 1260 N/A 1440 8.2
FA011/S355 1260 1380 2012 11.3
FA002/S355 1620 N/A 1800 10.3
FA012/S355 1620 1740 2521 14.3
Area (cm2) Moment of Inertia (cm4) Section Modulus (cm3) Radius of Gyration (cm)
A Ixx / Iyy Ivv Zxx / Zyy Zvv Rxx / Ryy Rvv
Angle Brace
6.91 22.80 9.44 5.30 3.96 1.82 1.17
60x60x6mm RSA
Note: The above values assume that the Mass 25 prop legs are restrained from rotating on their axes by means other than the
angle bracing e.g. top crosshead, fixed base or other.
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NB: In all cases the bolted connection between the End Fitting & Prop, Grillage Beam or Ground Anchor should be checked
for adequate shear & bearing capacity to resist the applied Prop load.
Load Capacity
Compression = 210kN*
Tension = 85kN
Load Capacity
Compression = 250kN
Tension = 120kN
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Load Capacity
Compression = 220kN
(240kN at half extension)
Tension = 0kN
Load Capacity
Compression = 220kN
(240kN at half extension)
Tension = 0kN
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FF021 TPFP10
M25 / Slimshore Transfer Box M50 / M25 Connector
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Weight Weight
Part No. Description Part No. Description
(Kg) (Kg)
FA001/S355 Horizontal Angle Brace (1260W) 8.2 FF010 Wall Plate 19.7
FA002/S355 Horizontal Angle Brace (1620W) 10.3 FF011 Flat Transfer Plate with Channel 13.8
FA011/S355 Diagonal Angle Brace (1260W) 11.3 FF012 Flat Transfer Plate 11.2
FA012/S355 Diagonal Angle Brace (1620W) 14.3 FF013 350 x 250 x 20mm Baseplate 14.4
FF014 406 x 406 x 20mm Baseplate 27.2
FB001 Frame Brace (1980W x 1620H) 28.9 FF015 Transfer Plate with Channel 14.4
FB011 Truss Brace (1260W x 1260H) 21.5 FF016 Flat Transfer Plate 11.3
FB013 Truss Brace (1440W x 1800H) 27.6 FF017 Transfer Plate 25.9
FF018 Half Scaffold Coupler 50mm 0.6
FF001 Adjustable Pivot End 17.0 FF019 M25 / M50 Waling Plate 2.6
FF002 Adjustable Spherical End 15.0 FF020 M25 Prop / M125 Batten Transfer Plate 8.7
FF002VR Adjustable Spherical End – Vandal Resistant 19.0 FF021 M25 / Slimshore Transfer Box 19.5
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Prop End (FP) to 80 Degree Pivot End (FF006) M16 x 55 Bolt, Nut & Washer
Grillage End (FG) to Grillage End (FG) M20 x 60 Bolt, Nut & Washer
Transfer Plate
Prop End (FP) to M16 x 60 CSK Bolt, Nut & Washer
(FF011/012/013/014/015/016/017)
NB: All bolts are Grade 8.8, Washers to be ordered separately & used under the Nut only, unless stated otherwise by MH Engineers.
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