LAYHER TWIXBEAM

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY AND USE

Edition 08.2022
Ref. No. 8116.249

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 CONTENTS
1. Introduction.................................................................................3
2. Basic components.......................................................................6
2.1 Aluminium TwixBeam..................................................................6 subject to country-specific regulations. The user of the products bears
2.2 TwixBeam aluminium insertion beam........................................8
2.3 Swivelling TwixBeam spindle 60................................................9
2.4 TwixBeam spindle strut.............................................................10
2.4.1 TwixBeam spindle strut – example application.......................11
2.5 TwixBeam beam connector.......................................................12
2.6 TwixBeam standard connection................................................14
2.6.1 TwixBeam standard connection – example applications........15
3. Example applications.................................................................16
3.1 Applications in scaffolding construction..................................16
3.2 Applications in industry.............................................................19
3.3 Applications in shoring construction........................................20
4. Components...............................................................................29
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NOTE
The products and assembly variants shown in this document may be
the responsibility for compliance with these regulations. Subject to
local regulations, we reserve the right not to supply all of the products
illustrated here. Your Layher partner on the spot will be happy to pro-
vide advice and answers to all questions relating to the products, to
their use and approvals, or to specific assembly regulations.
The contents of this document relate exclusively to original Layher
scaffolding components. Layher has prepared these contents, in
particular the specifications, representations, directions and recom-
mendations, with the utmost care. Nevertheless, Layher cannot accept
any liability for the correctness, completeness and currentness of the
contents. Where legally permissible, liability shall be excluded unless
Layher is acting with intent. This applies in particular for obvious
mistakes, typing errors, calculation errors and printing errors. Use of
the content shall be at the user's own risk. The scaffolding designs as
shown, the detailed solutions and the intended uses must be under-
stood only as non-binding examples.
Key values for structural verification or information on load-bearing
capacity been prepared by Layher to the best of its knowledge and
belief on the basis of the European dimensioning regulations applica-
ble at the time of going to print, or adopted from other sets of regula-
tions. This information relates to the exclusive use of original Layher
scaffolding components. The users of the scaffolding components
must, whenever assembling scaffolding, prepare and document their
own structural strength calculations, taking into account the design,
the local conditions and the local requirements. The country-specific
and relevant requirements, provisions and regulations applying at the
respective place of use must be checked on the users' own respon-
sibility. If Layher offers loading capacity tables or structural analyses
for defined scaffolding structures or scaffolding components, their
applicability for each individual case must be checked.
1. INTRODUCTION
General
The present document governs the use of the Aluminium TwixBeam
from Wilhelm Layher GmbH & Co. KG of Güglingen-Eibensbach,
Germany, from the design viewpoint. This document cannot cover all
the possible applications. General information is provided.
The Aluminium TwixBeam and its accessories are supplementary
components for Allround Scaffolding. They can be used preferably
for building suspended scaffolding and for bracing of scaffolding.
The hole configuration in the TwixBeams is the same as that used in
the FlexBeam; this permits hybrid beam constructions using both the
TwixBeam and FlexBeam. The TwixBeam is made of aluminium, result-
ing in a lower beam weight when compared with steel components. It
is therefore suitable for structures with particularly difficult assembly
conditions or structures in which the stresses in the supporting struc-
ture must be small due to the structure’s intrinsic weight, for example
scaffolding structures in industry in which the components have to be
passed manually into the inside of the boiler through a small manhole. In
addition, the TwixBeam can be dismantled if necessary and this further
greatly reduces the component weight in the case of manual transport.
The available expansion parts can be used to create either standard or
suspended scaffolding structures in the Layher system dimensions by
passing the standard and support through the rosette.
For Layher Allround Scaffolding (steel) there are already instructions
for assembly and use plus the following general building authority
approvals: Z-8.22-64, Z-8.22-939 and Z-8.22-949. The provisions found
in these approvals for design, and also the instructions for assembly
and use of Layher Allround Scaffolding, must be complied with. The
present document supplements the instructions for assembly and use
of Allround Scaffolding. The basis for Allround Scaffolding approvals
in Germany are German and European standards. Allround Scaffolding
has been approved in many other countries.
Caution: The stability of the scaffolding and supporting struc-
tures must be verified and assured at all times, including in the
assembled state and when they are moved by crane. The employer
responsible for the scaffolding construction work, or a qualified
person appointed by him, must draw up a plan for the assembly,
use and dismantling of the scaffolding, depending on its complex-
ity. The present document and the instructions for assembly and
use of Layher Allround Scaffolding can be used to do so, supple-
mented by detailed specifications for the respective scaffolding.
This plan, with all the instructions it contains, must be available to
the qualified person supervising the scaffolding construction work
and to the employees concerned before the start of such work.
Project-related verifications of stability are required for TwixBeam
scaffolding structures. A detailed list of articles can be found in our
catalogue, and key values for structural dimensioning in our technical
documents.
This document applies exclusively to scaffolding structures in which
only original Layher scaffolding components are used. Original Layher
scaffolding components for Allround Scaffolding are identified with
the conformity mark <Ü> and the abbreviated approval number in
accordance with the requirements of the building authority approvals
Z-8.22-64, Z-8.22-939 and Z-8.22-949.
Visually check all components prior to their use to ensure that they are
in flawless condition. Do not use damaged components. Visually inspect
tools which are used for assembly process (e.g. hammers, ratchets etc.)
for any defects before using them. Do not use damaged tools.
Assembly, alteration and dismantling of Layher
Allround Scaffolding and the TwixBeam compo-
nents involve risk from falls.
The scaffolding erector must ensure that all reasonably predictable
risks to health and safety are recognised during assembly, use and
dismantling of the scaffolding. If any risks are detected, suitable pre-
ventive measures must be taken and checked by the scaffolding erec-
tor. The present document and the instructions for assembly and use
of Allround Scaffolding do not release the scaffolding contractor from
the obligation to conduct his own risk assessment for the respective
location and for the respective working method. If you have any ques-
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 tions about specific applications, please contact your Layher partner.
The scaffolding erector must assess the risks involved (risk assess-
ment) before the start of assembly work, and devise suitable protec-
tive measures from it. This must include risks that arise from both
the use of the scaffolding itself and from the respective working
environment. The result of the risk assessment must be documented.
The measures arising from the risk assessment form the basis for
performing the scaffolding construction work and must be adopted in
the assembly instructions.
The protective measures to be taken are based on the actually existing
risk, on their expediency and on practical possibilities, and depend on:
• the qualification of the employees,
• the type and duration of the activity in the high-risk area,
• the possible fall height,
• the state of the surface onto which the employee might fall,
• the state of the workplace and its access, and
• the local regulations.
Technical, organisational and personnel-related protective measures
can be applied during assembly, alteration and dismantling. The
selection and the ranking of the measures are based on the respective
regulations and on possibilities. Possible measures can, for example,
depending on the assembly situation include the use of qualified
personnel specifically informed about the respective risk situation,
the use of an advance guardrail, or the use of suitable personal pro-
tective equipment (PPE) against falls for scaffolding construction. In
any event, the assembly sequence must be designed such that side
protection is installed at once, so that personnel work predominantly
in secured areas.
If the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) against falls is
intended for scaffolding construction or specified by local regulations
for scaffolding assembly, the attachment points described in the
instructions for assembly and use of Allround Scaffolding must be
used. The suitability of this equipment as a protective measure must
be checked to ensure the required clearance below the attachment
point.
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Also, before scaffolding work starts the contractor must ascertain
whether the intended work area contains any site-related risks arising
from equipment, overhead cables, other work in progress, falling
parts, road traffic or other risks due to burying or subsidence etc., that
might endanger employees.
Assembly, alteration and dismantling of Layher Allround Scaffolding
may only be performed with appropriate protective equipment.
Scaffolding components must not be thrown; instead they must be
passed along in such a way that they cannot slip or be dropped. Check
the use of lifting gear.
After completion of the assembly work and before every use of the
scaffolding, a check must be conducted to ensure it is in good condi-
tion. With regard to the following sections of this document, it must
again be pointed out that scaffolding may only be assembled, altered
or dismantled under the supervision of an expert person by technical-
ly trained employees who have been appropriately and specifically
instructed in this work. To that extent, and with regard to use, we refer
to the requirements of the German occupational safety regulations
applicable at the respective location of the scaffolding. With the pres-
ent document and the instructions for assembly and use of Allround
Scaffolding, we provide the erector and the user, on the basis of our
risk analysis, with advice on how to comply with the requirements
of the respective work safety regulations in the respective assembly
situation.
The details, protective measures and assembly sequences described
in this document and in the instructions for assembly and use of
Allround Scaffolding are intended to help the erector and/or user to
comply with the requirements of the work safety regulations, but are
not mandatory specifications for them. The erector/user must take the
measures needed on the basis of a risk assessment, prepared accord-
ing to the preconditions of the respective work safety regulations, at
his own discretion and exercising all due care and diligence. The spe-
cific features of the individual case must be taken into account here.
It is essential here that in every case the present document and the
instructions for assembly and use of Layher Allround Scaffolding are
complied with. It is again pointed out that all information in these
documents, in particular the key structural values and the attachment
points for PPE to prevent falls, applies only when original Layher
components are used. The installation of components made by other
manufacturers can lead to safety defects and insufficient stability.

The present document and the instructions for assembly and use
of Allround Scaffolding must be available to the qualified person
supervising the scaffolding construction work and to the employees
involved at the start of such work. During assembly, alteration and
dismantling, as well as during use of the scaffolding, the national legal
regulations concerning scaffolding structures and occupational safety
during erection and use of such scaffolding must be complied with.

Inspection and documentation

The scaffolding must, after completion of the assembly work and

before being put into service, be checked by a person qualified to
do so to ensure that it has been correctly assembled and is safe to
use. The inspection must be documented. After completion of the
scaffolding, it is useful to indicate that inspection has been passed
by a clearly discernible identification on the scaffolding itself for the
duration of its use.

The user must check that the scaffolding structure is suitable and safe
to use for its respective application. In particular, it must be checked
whether the scaffolding structure complies with the requirements for
dimensioning and construction planning. If defects are found during
this check, the scaffolding must not be used in those areas where
there are defects until these have been eliminated by the scaffolding
erector. Subsequent alterations to the scaffolding are deemed as
assembly, alteration or dismantling and may only be performed by
technically trained employees. The alterations must be inspected and
approved by the scaffolding erector.

The provisions of the respective work safety regulations must be

complied with.

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 2. BASIC COMPONENTS
2.1 Aluminium TwixBeam

The aluminium TwixBeam (see Figure 1) is made from aluminium and is sists of two U-sections which combine to form a single beam unit
available in the lengths 0.80 m, 1.30 m, 1.70 m, 2.10 m, 2.60 m, 3.10 m, thanks to spacers and bolts, nuts and washers. The overall beam has
3.60 m, 4.60 m, 5.60 m and 6.60 m. It is perforated over its full length a height H = 200 mm and width B = 160 mm. Structural details for the
with two rows of holes with spacing e = 100 mm. The TwixBeam con- TwixBeam are provided in Figure 1.

Means of connection
Cross-section: Hexagonal bolt M20 x 90 mm
Washer ISO 7092 - 20 - 200 HV
Verbindungsmittel
160 Sechskantschraube M20 x 90 mm
ScheibeHexagonal nut- M20
ISO 7092 - 20 200 HV
52 c/>21 Ø 21 TighteningM20
Sechskantmutter torque 80 Nm
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52 Ø 21 Material:
EN AW-6082 T6
fo = 260 N /mm², fu = 310 N /mm²
Sag MRd = 57.1 kNm, shear force VZ,Rd = 226 kN 

Gross cross-section Net cross-section

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(without holes): (with holes):

zs = 10.0 cm zs = 9.7 cm
A = 43.0 cm2 A = 38.0 cm2
ly = 2515 cm4 ly = 2364 cm4
Iz = 112 cm4 Iz = 104 cm4
60 Wel,y = 251.5 cm3 Wnet,y = 230.3 cm3
Wpl,y = 300.5 cm3
Figure 1

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 NOTE
The bolt with securing pin illustrated below is used as the
standard means of connection for the TwixBeam connecting
adapters described in the following. Alternatively, M 20-8.8
bolts according to DIN EN ISO 4014 or DIN EN ISO 4017 with
matching nut can be used. Bolts with matching nut must
always be used for the beam connectors and spacers.
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WARNING
If the tightening torque is below the required value then
this can reduce the load-bearing capacity of the aluminium
TwixBeam.
Use with Allround standards
Due to the clear distance of 52 mm between the two U-sections, it is
possible to pass through Allround standards (Ø 48.3 mm) and mount
the rosette on the top flange of the beam. In combination with the
Allround construction kit, this permits the creation of standard or sus-
pended structures (see Figure 6).

Hybrid beam – combination with FlexBeam

Figure 2: Pin Figure 3: Securing pin Figure 4: Bolt M20 x 90 mm
The size of the opening in the TwixBeam is identical to the cross-sec-
Ø 20 x 113 mm Ø 4 mm nut and washers
Ref. No. 2646.281 Ref. No. 5905.002 Ref. No. 4041.004
tional width of the FlexBeam. In addition, both the FlexBeam and the
TwixBeam have the same 100 x 100 mm hole pattern. This makes it
possible to combine the two beam variants to create a hybrid beam
WARNING consisting of both FlexBeam and TwixBeam.
The intrinisic weight of the TwixBeam (approx. 12 kg/m) must
be taken into account during assembly and when selecting
aids to assembly, in order to rule out any risk of injury due to
NOTE
heavy lifting. When assembling hybrid structures, it is also necessary to
take account of the Instructions for Assembly and Use of the
aluminium FlexBeam.
NOTE
The aluminium TwixBeam is shipped ex-works preassembled
with spacers, bolts, nuts and washers. The tightening torque
of the bolted connection is 80 Nm. If additional spacers are
installed or existing ones are moved, make sure that the bolted
connection is again tightened to 80 Nm. The original position
of the spacers in the as-shipped state can be seen in the
component overview in the appendix to the current document.

Allround
Tightening torque 80 Nm
Standard FlexBeam

Figure 5 Figure 6: Standard or suspended Figure 7: Hybrid beam: TwixBeam

structure with Allround standards and FlexBeam

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 2.2 Aluminium TwixBeam insertion beam
Cross-section: Gross cross-section
50 (without holes):
The TwixBeam insertion beam is made of aluminium and is available in 31 zs = 7.0 cm
the lengths 0.49 m, 0.91 m, 1.27 m, 1.75 m, 2.25 m and 2.75 m. A = 26.5 cm2
16 ly = 628 cm4
lz = 95 cm4
Holes are provided centrally at both ends of the beam. Wel,y = 89.7 cm3
At the top of the beam section, there is a grooved channel which can Wpl,y = 117.1 cm3
be used together with the grooved bolt to provide further fixing capa-
bilities.

70
Ø 22 mm Net cross-section
The TwixBeam insertion beam is intended to connect (with holes):
zs = 7.0 cm

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individual TwixBeams and is primarily used in y A = 24.0 cm2
shoring structures as a system main beam, ly = 627 cm4
see also Section 3.3. 6 lz = 83 cm4

zs
70
z Wnet,y = 89.6 cm3

Figure 9
Figure 8

Material:
EN AW-6082 T6
fo = 260 N /mm², fu = 310 N /mm²
Bending MRd = 22.2 kNm,
Shear force VZ,Rd = 138.4 kN 
WARNING
During installation there is a risk of injuries from crushing.
During assembly and disassembly, also make sure that you do
not insert any fingers in the pinning holes.

Hole configuration of the assertion beam

The holes in the insertion beam are spaced at a distance of 50 mm from one another at both ends. In comparison to and in combination with the
100 mm hole distances in the TwixBeam, this permits a more finely gradated positioning of the insertion beam when used together with the Twix-
Beam.

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 2.3 Swivelling TwixBeam spindle 60

The swivelling TwixBeam spindle 60 can be used as a head jack or a base plate. The height is
adjusted using the spindle nut. The swivelling function also makes it possible to adapt to different
contours, e.g. at inclined slabs.

Head jack Base plate

Figure 12 Figure 13
380

Figure 11

Maximum transmissible compressive force As a base plate, the swivelling TwixBeam spin-
56 NRd = 115 kN dle 60 can either be positioned as required on
16 the TwixBeam or, if required, can be pinned in
place according to the grid dimensions.

The hole distances of 16 mm and 56 mm to the axis permit the changeover from the beam’s
metric hole configuration (hole spacing e = 100 mm) to the “Layher system dimensions”.
Three typical examples of this are presented (see below). Depending on the direction in which
the swivelling TwixBeam spindle 60 is installed, the bays, for example, can be constructed with
Figure 14 lengths 0.73 m, 1.09 m or 1.57 m.

16 700 16 56 1088 56 16 1500 56

732 1200 1572

Metric dimensions: 700 mm Metric dimensions: 1200 mm Metric dimensions: 1500 mm

+ 2 x 16 mm = 732 mm - 2 x 56 mm = 1088 mm + 16 mm + 56 mm = 1572 mm

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 2.4 TwixBeam spindle strut Struts give the basic system extra rigidity, in particular in lattice
structures. The strut is fixed between the individual TwixBeams using
a pin dia. 20 x 113 mm (Ref. No. 2646.281) and securing pin dia. 4 mm
(Ref. No. 5905.002) at each. The TwixBeam spindle strut is manufac-
tured in three variants with different adjustment ranges. One, two or
three rosettes depending on the variant due to the different lengths.
dia. 22 mm
For pinning in the TwixBeam
Depending on the structural requirements, it is also possible to brace
the structure in one section using Allround ledgers and Allround
diagonal braces.

The adaptation of the angle of inclination of, for example, bracket

structures or the adjustment of the height when supports are used
are performed using the spindle nut, which is able to transmit tensile
and compressive forces.
500
Adjustment range

Nd(+) Nd(-)

NRd = ± 54.8 kN

dia. 22 mm
For pinning in the TwixBeam
Figure 16

Ref. No. Designation Adjustment range Number of rosettes

4043.130 Spindle strut 0.90 / 1.30 m 900 – 1300 mm 1
Figure 15
4043.180 Spindle strut 1.20 / 1.80 m 1200 – 1867 mm 2
4043.230 Spindle strut 1.70 / 2.30 m 1700 – 2367 mm 3

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2.4.1 TwixBeam spindle strut– example application

Trussed-beam framework – formwork during bridge construction

Figure 17

The maximum tensile force is limited by the connection between the 4043.130 Spindle strut 0.90 / 1.30 m
tube and spindle nut. Spindle extension [m] 0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40
Effective length [m] 0.90 1.00 1.10 1.20 1.30
Maximum tensile force Compressive force NRd(-) [kN] 77.4* 77.4* 77.4* 77.4* 69.5
ZRd = 54.8 kN
4043.180 Spindle strut 1.20 / 1.80 m
The transmissible compressive force depends on the length of the spin- Spindle extension [m] 0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.67
dle extension and can be found in the tables opposite. Effective length [m] 1.20 1.30 1.40 1.50 1.60 1.70 1.80 1.87
Compressive force NRd(-) [kN] 77.4* 77.4* 77.4* 64.2 54.2 46.5 40.4 36.8

4043.230 Spindle strut 1.70 / 2.30 m

Spindle extension [m] 0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.67
Effective length [m] 1.70 1.80 1.90 2.00 2.10 2.20 2.30 2.37
Compressive force NRd(-) [kN] 66.5 59.8 52.1 44.6 38.6 33.8 29.8 27.5
* Determined by the pin connection to the TwixBeam

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 2.5 TwixBeam beam connector
Hole dia. 21 mm
The TwixBeam beam connector (see Figure 18) permits a bending-
resistant connection of two TwixBeams and is specifically designed for
the intermediate area of the TwixBeam. There is a hole of dia. 52 mm
at each end. This helps differentiate it from the FlexBeam beam con- Figure 18 a
nector and it is also possible to pass a tube of dia. 48.3 mm through it,
for example, as an attachment for crane transport. Hole dia. 52 mm

It should be noted that, as shown in Figure 18 d, the edge distances of

the rows of holes in the two TwixBeam beams are identical as other-
wise there would be an offset between the two TwixBeams in the area
of the joint.

The TwixBeam beam connectors must be inserted at the joint by the

Figure 18 b
same distance into the joined beams. A check hole arranged in the
centre of the TwixBeam beam connector acts as an aid to centring to Check hole
ensure correct installation. The correct position has been reached as
soon as this hole is still just visible at the joint – then the bolts and
nuts are inserted (see Figure 18 c, Figure 18). All eight bolts with nuts
and washers (Ref. No. 4041.004) must be inserted to ensure a bending-
resistant connection.

WARNING
During installation there is a risk of injuries from crushing.
A structural verification of the design of the joint area must
always be performed.
8 bolts with nuts and washers on each side Ref. No. 4041.004 Figure 18 c
(4 parts per side) must be installed.
No pins may be used!

NOTE
The check hole (for centre position) must be visible in the joint.
The TwixBeam beam connector must be installed facing in the
right direction. Pay attention to the edge distance of the holes. Figure 18 d

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Verbindung
The connectionmit 4 Schrauben
is made je as
using 4 bolts per side Seite
showngemäß folgender
in the illustration below: Darstellung:

Shear stress capacity of the face of the Vz, Ed

hole for a bolt M 20 - 8.8
TwixBeam beam connector
Fb,Rd = 89.4 kN
(Ref. No. 4041.001)
MEd
Wilhelm Layher GmbH & Co KG · Gerüste Tri
Ochsenbacher Straße 56 · 74363 Güglingen-
Mehr möglich. Das Gerüst System.

Übertragung der Schnittgrößen im Stoß mit TX-Trägerverbind

Wenn keine Normalkraft wirkt, können im Stoß mit TX-Trägerverbind

Biegemoment und Querkraft im jeweiligen lnteraktionsbereich übertra
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Bolt M20-8.8 TwixBeam aluminium beam
(Ref. No. 4041.004) (Ref. No. 4041.xx0) Figure 19
Bemessungswerte von Biegemoment und Biegemo
Querkraft Gebrauchslas
Scher-Lochleibungsbeanspruchbarkeit einer Schraube M 20 - 8.8
Fb, Rd = the
Transmitting 89,4 kN forces
internal (59,6 kN)joint
in the
V [kN] z,Ed
with the TwixBeam beam connector
Der Klammerwert ist dieV zulässige
MEd [kNm] [kN]
Scher-Lochleibungskraft einer Schraube (gF = 1,5).
z,Ed 150
45.3 0
43.0 38.6 Vz infolge G
40.0 47.1 150
30.0 75.4 Interaction area
20.0 103.7 100 100
10.0 131.9
0 159.9

Maximum normal force

NRd = ± 358 kN* 50 50
* if N acting on its own

10 20 30 40 50 MEd [kNm] 10
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 2.6 TwixBeam standard connection
Cross-section:
The TwixBeam standard connection makes it possible to connect All- Tube dia. 48.3 x 2.9 mm
round components to the TwixBeam. During assembly, the TwixBeam Material:
EN 10219 S460 MH
standard connection is passed between the two U-sections and is fy = 460 N/mm2
pinned using two pins (Ref. No. 2646.281) each secured with a secur- fu = 530 N/mm2
ing pin (Ref. No. 5905.002).

240 (280)

70 (30)
Figure 20

200
Normal force NRd = 145.6 kN
Bending MRd = 107 kNcm
Shear force Vz,Rd = 63.6 kN
30 (70)

Figure 21

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2.6.1 TwixBeam standard connection – example application

Slab formwork with system main beam and integrated Allround side protection

Figure 22

Platform with mounted steel decks (O- and U-version)

Only possible for bay lengths of 1.40 m or metric dimensions

in the longitudinal direction of the beam Figure 23

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 3. EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
The aluminium TwixBeam is suitable for a wide range of applications, in particular due to its compatibility with Allround scaffolding, Shoring TG
60 and the FlexBeam. The following shows a few examples of its possible uses. Possible uses are subdivided into three categories:

• Applications in scaffolding construction

• Applications in industry
• Applications in shoring construction

3.1 Applications in scaffolding construction

Anchoring, e.g. of scaffolding Stairtower suspension

Instead of the logistically more complex possibility of using ballast
weights, scaffolding structures can be anchored using TwixBeams
and threaded rods. This is where the possibility of dismantling the
TwixBeam comes into play. The TwixBeam can be positioned via one
rosette, continuously over two rosettes or can be arranged at the bot-
tommost ledger level.
Due to the many different beam lengths that are available and the
possibility of constructing a continuous beam, it is possible to bridge
practically any opening. Thanks to the TwixBeam’s high load-bearing
capacity and the ability to mount the rosettes of Allround scaffold-
ing structures directly, it is easily possible, for example, to suspend
stairtowers.

Figure 24 Figure 25

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Standard scaffolding structures

Figure 26 a Figure 26 b

Suspended scaffolding structures

The fact that it is possible to pass the standard through the TwixBeam
and mount the rosette on the beam means that suspended scaffolding
structures can also be constructed.

Figure 27

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 Hybrid beam structures in combination with FlexBeam

e.g. variable platform solutions

TwixBeam

FlexBeam

Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30

The size of the opening in the TwixBeam is identical to the cross-sectional width of the FlexBeam. In addition, both the FlexBeam and the TwixBeam
have the same 100 x 100 mm hole pattern. This makes it possible to combine the two beam variants to create a hybrid beam consisting of both
FlexBeam and TwixBeam.

It is possible to connect the two beam systems both horizontally and vertically.

Figure 31
Illustration of the principle

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3.2 Applications in industry
Access is often an important consideration when scaffolding is used in
industrial facilities. For example, when renovating the insides of silos
or boilers, it is necessary to be able to reach the assembly site through
access hatches. Thanks to the ease of dismantling the TwixBeam as
well as to the low weights of the individual parts, this requirement can
be efficiently satisfied.
Figure 32
It is also often necessary to respond to demanding geometrical con-
straints. Thanks to the swivelling TwixBeam spindle, scaffolding struc-
tures can also be erected on sloping ground contact areas (Figure 32).
The possibility of combining TwixBeams and Allround components
means that all the advantages of the modular Allround scaffolding can
be exploited in order to adapt the scaffolding structure to the geomet-
rical specifications.
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 3.3 Applications in shoring construction

Using the TwixBeam as system main beam has considerable advantag-
es compared to conventional timber formwork beams. When combined
with Shoring TG 60, the shoring structures can be considerably opti-
mised in their load absorption, use of material and assembly effort. The
load at the standards is often limited by the H-20 main beams, meaning
that reserve load-bearing capacity in the Shoring TG 60 remains un-
used. The considerably higher load-bearing capacity of the TwixBeam
now means that heavier loads can be transmitted into the scaffolding,
and the high load-bearing capacity of TG 60 optimally used.
system. The time-consuming operations in the joint and edge areas of
the timber beams that were required in the past are now completely
eliminated on-site.
Using the swivelling TwixBeam spindle, sloping slab formwork can be
constructed even without specially sized compensating wedges. The
overall width of 160mm equals the width of two H-20 beams. This
means that the conventional head jacks or cross-head jacks can also
be used in horizontal formwork.

The TwixBeam has a structural height of 200 mm (identical to that of
timber formwork beams). When the 140 mm high insertion beam is
used in the intermediate area of the U-sections, main beams can be
implemented as genuine continuous beams, i.e. bending moments,
shear forces and normal forces can be transmitted at the linking
points. The lightweight individual parts can be easily assembled by
hand (no need for any crane or similar), a benefit that is particularly
valuable when striking the formwork.
The TwixBeam is fully integrated into the Layher system and precisely
fits all bay lengths. If necessary, the insertion beam can be mounted to
project at the ends, permitting the practically continuous adaptation to
the building geometry in edge areas. There is no need to perform de-
tailed planning of the main beams, including the position and design
of joints, because the TwixBeam beam lengths are predefined by the
Overview of the benefits:
• System main beam that matches the Shoring TG 60
(genuine continuous beam)
• Considerably higher resistance to bending and shear forces than is
offered by conventional timber formwork beams
• Cost and material savings because the reserve load-bearing capacity
present in the Shoring TG 60 is used
• Structural height of 200 mm same as that of timber formwork
beams
• No sawing operations on the building site
• Manual assembly without a crane thanks to lightweight
individual parts
• Non-lived and weather-resistant
• Easy adaptation to slopes

System main beam fitting all bay lengths and with variable adjustment at the edge

L = 0.91 L = 1.27 L = 1.75 L = 2.25 L = 2.75 1.70

0.73 1.09 1.57 2.07 2.57

Figure 33

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H-20 double main beam Assembly instructions for the system main beam:
To install the TwixBeam as the system main beam, start by mounting
a TwixBeam L = 1.70 m (Ref. No. 4041.170) with three pre-assembled
spacers centrally and longitudinally aligned with the top TG 60 Frame
on the head jacks of the shoring. Because the TwixBeam is 160 mm
wide, it is possible to use ordinary head jacks, cross head jacks or the
swivelling TwixBeam spindles 60 when doing this.

Figure 34: Usual grid configuration with H-20 timber formwork beams

TwixBeam system main beam

Figure 36

In the case of slab formwork with only a small angle of inclination, a

TwixBeam spindle 60 can be pinned into each of the outermost holes
using pins dia. 20 x 113 mm (Ref. No. 2646.281).

The TwixBeam is levelled by adjusting the spindle extension. Once the

TwixBeam has been aligned, it is necessary to mount the insertion
beams in the area of the intermediate bays.

Figure 35: Elongated grid with TwixBeams for optimising the supporting
structure

Elongated grid compared to H-20 beams

Possibility of reducing the number of standards by approx. 30 %

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 NOTE
The insertion beam must be centrally aligned, i.e. it is nec-
essary to ensure that the distance on both sides is the same.
Figure 37 The insertion beams are inserted in the gap between the alu-
minium U-sections and are initially placed on the horizontally
mounted spacer at the end of the TwixBeam.

NOTE
The construction of the ledger level on the topmost rosette
level ensures precise system dimensions, making it easy to
attach the pins.

The connection to the TwixBeams is ensured using pins (D = 20 mm), in

each case in the outermost hole of the hole configuration at the ends
NOTE
of the insertion beam. The resulting connection between the beams is The insertion beam is installed with the flat side of the section
pull-resistant and the positioning on the spacers ensures that ending facing upwards!
moments can also be transmitted when vertical loads are applied.

Intermediate bay lengths and associated insertion beams NOTE

Refers only to the system main beam with 1.70 m If timber formwork beams are used as cross-beams then it is
long TwixBeams necessary to ensure that these are only used as single-bay
beams in the area of the insertion beams.
0.73 m Alu insertion beam 0.91 m (Ref. No. 4042.091)
1.09 m Alu insertion beam 1.27 m (Ref. No. 4042.127) 2.75
1.57 m Alu insertion beam 1.75 m (Ref. No. 4042.175)
2.07 m Alu insertion beam 2.25 m (Ref. No. 4042.225) 2.25
2.57 m Alu insertion beam 2.75 m (Ref. No. 4042.275)
1.75
1.27
0.91

2.57

2.07

1.57

1.09 Figure 38
0.73

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Load tables full system main beams at slab formwork
NOTE
Assumptions:
The tables consider only the load-bearing capacity and suit-
Concrete weight 25 kN/m³
ability for use of the main beams and cross-beams. The load
Formwork approx. 0.4 kN/m²
at the standards in the adjustment area has initially been
Dummy loads from work operations and additional load for concrete
limited to 60 kN, separate verification must be performed for
accumulation according to DIN EN 12812.
the substructure.
The following tables are provided for the approximate dimensioning and
assignment of the Shoring Towers TG 60. It is assumed that the Twix- The following limit values were chosen to permit the meaningful use of the
Beam beams and associated insertion beams are used as main beams, tables:
the cross-beam level is constructed conventionally using H-20. The Distance of cross-beams: minimum 30 cm, maximum 50 cm
spans of the cross-beams in the tables have been determined for nor- Load at standards in shoring: minimum 30 kN, maximum 60 kN.
mal timber formwork beams H = 20 cm (bending stiffness EI = 450 kNm²,
permissible bending moment Mperm = 5.0 kNm, permissible shear force
Qperm = 11.0 kN). The sagging of the beams has been restricted
in accordance with the flatness requirements in DIN 18202 Table 3,
Line 5 (Unfinished undersides of slabs) or Line 6 (Finished undersides
of slabs).
Covered width of main beam [m]

Slab thickness [cm]

(= Span of cross-beam)
Main beam type

20 22 24 26 28 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 110 120 130 140 150

Total surface load q = formwork + fresh concrete + working operation + concrete accumulation [kN/m²] acc. to DIN EN 12812

6.90 7.40 7.90 8.40 8.90 9.40 10.78 12.15 13.53 14.90 16.28 17.65 19.03 20.40 21.65 22.90 24.15 25.40 26.65 27.90 30.40 32.90 35.40 37.90 40.40

Characteristic standard load [kN]

• • • • • • • • • •   () () () () () () – – – – – – –
Main beam with 2.57-m intermediate bay

1.09
– – – – – – – – – – 32.4 35.1 37.9 40.6 43.1 45.6 48.1 50.6 – – – – – – –
(1.09 m – 2.57 m – 1.09 m – …)

• • • • • • • •     () () – – – – – – – – – – –
1.33
– – – – – – – – 32.9 36.3 39.6 43.0 46.3 49.7 – – – – – – – – – – –
• • • • • •     () () – – – – – – – – – – – – –
1.57
– – – – – – 31.0 35.0 38.9 42.9 46.8 50.8 – – – – – – – – – – – – –
• • • • •     () – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
1.82
– – – – – 31.3 35.9 40.5 45.1 49.7 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
• • •      – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
2.07
– – – 31.9 33.7 35.6 40.9 46.1 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
•      () – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
2.32
– 31.4 33.6 35.7 37.8 39.9 45.8 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
      () – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
2.57
32.5 34.8 37.2 39.5 41.9 44.2 50.7 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
• Uneconomical shoring configuration because load at standards is very low (< 30 kN)
 Verification of load-bearing capacity and flatness requirements as per DIN 18202 Table 3, Line 6 (Finished undersides of slabs) complied with.
() Verification of load-bearing capacity and flatness requirements as per DIN 18202 Table 3, Line 5 (Unfinished undersides of slabs) complied with.

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 Covered width of main beam [m]
Slab thickness [cm]
(= Span of cross-beam)
Main beam type

20 22 24 26 28 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 110 120 130 140 150

Total surface load q = formwork + fresh concrete + working operation + concrete accumulation [kN/m²] acc. to DIN EN 12812

6.90 7.40 7.90 8.40 8.90 9.40 10.78 12.15 13.53 14.90 16.28 17.65 19.03 20.40 21.65 22.90 24.15 25.40 26.65 27.90 30.40 32.90 35.40 37.90 40.40

Characteristic standard load [kN]

• • • • • • • • • • •            – – –
Main beam with 1.09-m intermediate bay Main beam with 1.57-m intermediate bay Main beam with 2.07-m intermediate bay

1.09
– – – – – – – – – – – 30.3 32.7 35.1 37.2 39.4 41.5 43.7 45.8 48.0 52.3 56.6 – – –
• • • • • • • • • – – – – –
(1.09 m – 2.07 m – 1.09 m – …)

          
1.33
– – – – – – – – – 31.3 34.2 37.1 40.0 42.9 45.5 48.1 50.7 53.4 56.0 58.6 – – – – –
• • • • • • •           – – – – – – – –
1.57
– – – – – – – 30.2 33.6 37.0 40.4 43.8 47.3 50.7 53.8 56.9 60.0 – – – – – – – –
• • • • • •         – – – – – – – – – – –
1.82
– – – – – – 31.0 35.0 38.9 42.9 46.9 50.8 54.8 58.7 – – – – – – – – – – –
• • • • •        – – – – – – – – – – – – –
2.07
– – – – – 30.8 35.3 39.8 44.3 48.8 53.3 57.8 – – – – – – – – – – – – –
• • •        () – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
2.32
– – – 30.8 32.7 34.5 39.5 44.6 49.6 54.7 59.7 – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
•         – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
2.57
– 30.1 32.1 34.1 36.2 38.2 43.8 49.4 55.0 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
• • • • • • • • • • • • • •           
1.09
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – 31.3 33.1 34.9 36.8 38.6 40.4 44.0 47.6 51.2 54.8 58.5
• • • • • • • • • • • – – –
(1.09 m – 1.57 m – 1.09 m – …)

          
1.33
– – – – – – – – – – – 31.2 33.7 36.1 38.3 40.5 42.7 44.9 47.1 49.4 53.8 58.2 – – –
• • • • • • • • •            – – – – –
1.57
– – – – – – – – – 31.2 34.0 36.9 39.8 42.7 45.3 47.9 50.5 53.1 55.7 58.3 – – – – –
• • • • • • • •          – – – – – – – –
1.82
– – – – – – – – 32.8 36.1 39.4 42.8 46.1 49.4 52.5 55.5 58.5 – – – – – – – –
• • • • • • •         – – – – – – – – – –
2.07
– – – – – – – 33.5 37.3 41.1 44.8 48.6 52.4 56.2 59.7 – – – – – – – – – –
• • • • • •        – – – – – – – – – – – –
2.32
– – – – – – 33.3 37.5 41.8 46.0 50.3 54.5 58.8 – – – – – – – – – – – –
• • • •        – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
2.57
– – – – 30.4 32.2 36.9 41.6 46.3 51.0 55.7 – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •        
1.09
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 30.1 31.5 33.0 36.0 38.9 41.9 44.9 47.8
• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
(1.09 m – 1.09 m – 1.09 m – …)

          
1.33
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – 31.3 33.1 34.9 36.8 38.6 40.4 44.0 47.6 51.2 54.8 58.5
• • • • • • • • • • •            – – –
1.57
– – – – – – – – – – – 30.2 32.5 34.9 37.0 39.2 41.3 43.4 45.6 47.7 52.0 65.3 – – –
• • • • • • • • • •           – – – – –
1.82
– – – – – – – – – – 32.3 35.0 37.7 40.4 42.9 45.4 47.9 50.4 52.8 55.3 – – – – –
• • • • • • • •           – – – – – – –
2.07
– – – – – – – – 30.5 33.6 36.7 39.8 42.9 46.0 48.8 51.6 54.4 57.3 – – – – – – –
• • • • • • •       – – – – – – – – – – – –
2.32
– – – – – – – 30.7 34.2 37.6 41.1 44.6 48.1 – – – – – – – – – – – –
• • • • • •        – – – – – – – – – – – –
2.57
– – – – – – 30.2 34.0 37.8 41.7 45.5 49.4 53.2 – – – – – – – – – – – –
• Uneconomical shoring configuration because load at standards is very low (< 30 kN)
 Verification of load-bearing capacity and flatness requirements as per DIN 18202 Table 3, Line 6 (Finished undersides of slabs) complied with.
() Verification of load-bearing capacity and flatness requirements as per DIN 18202 Table 3, Line 5 (Unfinished undersides of slabs) complied with.

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Adaptation of formwork in edge areas
The insertion beams can be used to flexibly adapt the length of the
TwixBeams in the edge area of formwork. In this case, the bending-
resistant connection of the insertion beam is established in the inter-
mediate bay of the TwixBeam system main beam by placing it on the
horizontal spacer of the TwixBeam and inserting a pin at the end of the
insertion beam. By choosing the length of the insertion beam and the
pin position, it is possible to bridge almost any edge distance irrespective
of grid dimension.
NOTE
The load-bearing capacity of the projection must always be
verified. Large projections and short overlap lengths should
generally be avoided.
NOTE
Verification of tilting prevention must be performed at projec-
tions at individual beams, e.g. for individual towers!
Figure 39 Figure 40
Figure 41
User table for projecting arm
The maximum possible (visible) projecting arm length LK of the inser-
tion beams connected on one side for the desired related sag can be
read from the following table for the given slab thickness. The table
also contains information on the resulting sag and characteristic loads
at the standards.
NOTE
The pin must always be inserted in the final hole of the inser-
tion beam!
NOTE
During construction, it is important to make sure that the
anchoring length LH of the insertion beam is at least 35 cm
from the pin to the end of the TwixBeam!
WARNING
The projecting arm must not lead to any danger of tipping! It
is absolutely essential to ensure adequate stabilisation of the
shoring tower by means of horizontal anchoring, ballasting or
the main beam itself!
In addition, the structure of the main beam must be designed
in such a way as to ensure that no lifting forces due to
the intrinsic weight or one-sided loads ever occur at the
TwixBeam spindles of the main beam because these spindles
are unable to transmit any tensile forces!
LH ≥ 35 cm LK
Figure 42
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 Slab thickness [cm]
System main beam [m]

20 22 24 26 28 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 110 120 130 140 150

Covered width

Total surface load q = formwork + fresh concrete + working operation + concrete accumulation [kN/m²] acc. to DIN EN 12812
wK ≤ L / …

6.90 7.40 7.90 8.40 8.90 9.40 10.78 12.15 13.53 14.90 16.28 17.65 19.03 20.40 21.65 22.90 24.15 25.40 26.65 27.90 30.40 32.90 35.40 37.90 40.40
Maximum projecting arm length LK [m], maximum sag wK [mm] and characteristic load at standards FS [kN] for the specified related sag L / …
150 LK [m] 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.96 0.92 0.88 0.85 0.82 0.79 0.77 0.74 0.70 0.66 0.63 0.60 0.51
1.09 wK [mm] 3.1 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.6 5.3 6.0 6.7 7.4 8.2 8.6 8.4 7.9 7.3 7.0 6.7 6.3 6.2 5.8 5.4 5.0 4.8 4.6 3.3
300 Fs [kN] 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 22.0 25.0 28.0 31.0 33.0 36.0 38.0 40.0 41.0 43.0 44.0 46.0 48.0 49.0 52.0 55.0 58.0 60.0 60.0
150 LK [m] 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.98 0.92 0.87 0.83 0.80 0.76 0.73 0.71 0.68 0.66 0.64 0.62 0.60 0.59 0.57 0.54 0.51 0.49 0.46 0.44
1.33 wK [mm] 3.1 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.3 4.0 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.5 3.4 3.4 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.5
300 Fs [kN] 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 21.0 23.0 25.0 27.0 29.0 31.0 33.0 35.0 36.0 38.0 39.0 41.0 42.0 44.0 47.0 49.0 52.0 55.0 57.0
150 LK [m] 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.98 0.93 0.89 0.84 0.80 0.77 0.74 0.72 0.69 0.67 0.65 0.61 0.52 0.42 0.34 0.26
1.57 wK [mm] 3.8 4.1 4.5 4.9 5.2 5.6 6.4 7.3 8.2 8.5 7.9 7.4 6.7 6.2 6.0 5.6 5.5 5.2 5.1 4.9 4.6 3.4 2.4 1.8 1.4
300 Fs [kN] 17.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 24.0 27.0 30.0 34.0 37.0 39.0 41.0 43.0 45.0 47.0 49.0 51.0 53.0 54.0 56.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0
150 LK [m] 1.00 1.00 0.98 0.95 0.93 0.90 0.85 0.80 0.76 0.73 0.70 0.67 0.64 0.62 0.60 0.58 0.56 0.54 0.52 0.51 0.47 0.45 0.42 0.34 0.26
1.82 wK [mm] 3.8 4.1 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.0 3.8 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.5 2.4 1.8 1.4
300 Fs [kN] 17.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 22.0 25.0 27.0 29.0 32.0 34.0 36.0 38.0 40.0 42.0 44.0 46.0 47.0 49.0 51.0 54.0 57.0 60.0 60.0 60.0
150 LK [m] 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.89 0.84 0.79 0.75 0.72 0.69 0.66 0.64 0.62 0.58 0.51 0.40 0.31 0.22 0.15 0.09
2.07 wK [mm] 4.5 4.9 5.3 5.7 6.1 6.6 7.6 8.6 8.2 7.4 6.8 6.1 5.7 5.4 5.1 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.1 3.2 2.2 1.7 1.3 1.1 1.0
300 Fs [kN] 21.0 22.0 23.0 25.0 26.0 28.0 32.0 36.0 39.0 41.0 44.0 46.0 48.0 51.0 53.0 55.0 57.0 59.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0
150 LK [m] 0.98 0.95 0.92 0.89 0.86 0.84 0.79 0.74 0.71 0.67 0.64 0.61 0.59 0.56 0.54 0.52 0.50 0.49 0.47 0.45 0.40 0.31 0.22 0.15 0.09
2.32 wK [mm] 4.2 4.1 4.1 3.9 3.8 3.8 3.6 3.4 3.4 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.7 1.3 1.1 1.0
300 Fs [kN] 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 28.0 31.0 34.0 36.0 39.0 41.0 44.0 46.0 48.0 50.0 52.0 54.0 56.0 57.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0
150 LK [m] 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.92 0.86 0.80 0.76 0.72 0.68 0.65 0.62 0.58 0.51 0.44 0.38 0.33 0.23 0.15 0.08 0.01 –
2.57 wK [mm] 5.2 5.7 6.2 6.6 7.1 7.6 8.5 7.6 6.9 6.2 5.8 5.4 5.0 4.7 4.5 4.0 3.2 2.5 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.1 0.9 0.8 –
300 Fs [kN] 24.0 25.0 27.0 29.0 30.0 32.0 37.0 40.0 43.0 45.0 48.0 51.0 53.0 56.0 58.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 –
150 LK [m] 0.93 0.89 0.86 0.84 0.81 0.79 0.74 0.69 0.66 0.62 0.59 0.57 0.54 0.52 0.50 0.47 0.46 0.44 0.38 0.33 0.23 0.15 0.08 0.01 –
1.09 wK [mm] 4.1 3.9 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.6 2.5 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.1 0.9 0.8 –
300 Fs [kN] 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 29.0 32.0 35.0 38.0 40.0 43.0 46.0 49.0 51.0 54.0 56.0 58.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 –
150 LK [m] 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.92 0.85 0.79 0.74 0.69 0.66 0.62 0.57 0.48 0.41 0.35 0.29 0.23 0.18 0.10 0.03 – – –
1.33 wK [mm] 5.9 6.5 7.0 7.6 8.1 8.6 7.6 6.8 6.1 5.6 5.0 4.8 4.4 3.8 2.8 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9 – – –
300 Fs [kN] 27.0 29.0 31.0 33.0 35.0 36.0 40.0 43.0 46.0 50.0 52.0 56.0 58.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 – – –
150 LK [m] 0.88 0.85 0.82 0.79 0.77 0.74 0.69 0.65 0.61 0.58 0.55 0.52 0.50 0.48 0.45 0.41 0.35 0.29 0.23 0.18 0.10 0.03 – – –
1.57 wK [mm] 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.4 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9 – – –
300 Fs [kN] 25.0 27.0 28.0 29.0 30.0 31.0 35.0 38.0 41.0 45.0 48.0 51.0 54.0 57.0 59.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 – – –
150 LK [m] 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.96 0.93 0.85 0.78 0.73 0.68 0.64 0.60 0.50 0.41 0.34 0.27 0.22 0.16 0.12 0.07 – – – – –
1.82 wK [mm] 6.6 7.2 7.8 8.5 7.9 7.7 6.7 5.9 5.4 4.9 4.6 4.2 3.0 2.2 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 – – – – –
300 Fs [kN] 30.0 32.0 34.0 37.0 38.0 39.0 43.0 46.0 50.0 53.0 57.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 – – – – –
150 LK [m] 0.84 0.80 0.78 0.75 0.73 0.70 0.66 0.61 0.58 0.54 0.51 0.49 0.46 0.41 0.34 0.27 0.22 0.16 0.12 0.07 – – – – –
2.07 wK [mm] 3.8 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.2 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 – – – – –
300 Fs [kN] 28.0 29.0 30.0 32.0 33.0 34.0 38.0 42.0 45.0 49.0 52.0 55.0 58.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 – – – – –
150 LK [m] 1.00 1.00 0.97 0.94 0.90 0.87 0.79 0.73 0.68 0.63 0.58 0.47 0.37 0.29 0.22 0.16 0.11 0.06 0.02 – – – – – –
2.32 wK [mm] 7.3 8.0 7.9 7.7 7.2 6.9 5.9 5.4 4.9 4.4 3.9 2.7 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 – – – – – –
300 Fs [kN] 33.0 36.0 37.0 39.0 41.0 42.0 46.0 50.0 54.0 57.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 – – – – – –
150 LK [m] 0.80 0.77 0.74 0.72 0.69 0.67 0.62 0.58 0.54 0.51 0.48 0.45 0.37 0.29 0.22 0.16 0.11 0.06 0.02 – – – – – –
2.57 wK [mm] 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.4 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.5 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 – – – – – –
300 Fs [kN] 30.0 31.0 33.0 34.0 36.0 37.0 41.0 45.0 49.0 53.0 56.0 59.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 – – – – – –

The specifications given in the table are subject to the following limit values: pp
Maximum projecting arm length: LK ≤ 1.0 m, maximum sag: wK ≤ 10 mm, maximum characteristic load at standards: FS ≤ 60 kN
LH see Figure 42
LL HH LL KK

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Other applications
The Layher TwixBeam system can be used to further boost the great
flexibility and efficiency of the Layher Shoring Towers TG 60. In addition,
the sophisticated TwixBeam component concept makes it possible to
open up new areas of application and increase site safety. The fol-
lowing pages present a number of applications for the Layher Twix-
Beam system in combination with the Shoring Towers TG 60 by way of
example.
a) Side protection
Side protection is required in order to safeguard persons on the form-
work level against falling. To make it possible to construct the side
protection using conventional Layher scaffolding components, the
standard connection is used as a transition to the Allround Scaffolding
construction kit. The standard connection is fastened to the TwixBeam
using pins in such a way that it cannot bend. Three-part side protection
can be constructed by connecting normal standards, ledgers and toe
boards. To do this, components in the Layher dimensions are generally
used transversely to the TwixBeam and components in metric dimen-
sions (e.g. 1.40 m or 2.50 m) are used in the longitudinal direction.
Figure 43
b) Bridging in the base area
The ground contact area of shoring is not always perfectly flat. There
are often challenges due to openings or recesses that make it difficult
to support the shoring. One way to counter this problem is to bridge
over gaps using TwixBeams. Their high load-bearing capacity makes it
possible to absorb the loads at the standards of the shoring towers. The
TwixBeam’s low structural height of 20 cm means that only a minimal
adaptation of the spindle lengths in the base area is required. Conven-
tional head jacks or the swivelling TwixBeam spindles can be used for
the connections.
c) Concentrated loads
If high local loads, for example those resulting from wall slabs, have
to be supported, then this can overload the conventional H-20 timber
formwork beams. Thanks to the TwixBeam’s structural height of 20 cm,
it is possible to use the TwixBeam with its higher performance instead
of the H-20 timber formwork beam in such cases.
Figure 44
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 d) Passageways
On building sites, it is often necessary to observe the requirement
for a passageway through the shoring in order to avoid disruption to
normal site operation. Local extensions are possible thanks to the high
load-bearing capacity of the TwixBeams, which lie on TwixBeams across
the entire width of the passageway and span this. The loads are trans-
Passageway
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mitted into the ground by additional frame sections via the TG 60. Here
again, the fact that the structural height is identical to that of con-
ventional timber formwork beams is an advantage because it avoids
geometrical problems.
Concentrated load
Figure 45
4. COMPONENTS

TwixBeam aluminium beam

completely assembled, with spacers, bolts,
nuts and washers

Ref. No. 4041.080

145 500 145
(L = 0.80 m)

Ref. No. 4041.130

145 1000 145
(L = 1.30 m)

Ref. No. 4041.170

145 700 700 145
(L = 1.70 m)

Ref. No. 4041.210

145 900 900 145
(L = 2.10 m)

Ref. No. 4041.260

145 800 700 800 145
(L = 2.60 m)

Ref. No. 4041.310

145 900 1000 900 145
(L = 3.10 m)

Ref. No. 4041.360

145 800 800 900 800 145
(L = 3.60 m)

Ref. No. 4041.460

145 800 900 900 900 800 145
(L = 4.60 m)

Ref. No. 4041.560

145 900 900 800 900 900 900 145
(L = 5.60 m)

Ref. No. 4041.660

145 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 145
(L = 6.60 m)

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 TwixBeam insertion beam TwixBeam spindle strut
Ref. No. 4042.049 L = 0.49 m Ref. No. 4043.130
Ref. No. 4042.091 L = 0.91 m for bay length 0.73 m Ref. No. 4043.180
Ref. No. 4042.127 L = 1.27 m for bay length 1.09 m Ref. No. 4043.230
Ref. No. 4042.175 L = 1.75 m for bay length 1.57 m
Ref. No. 4042.225 L = 2.25 m for bay length 2.07 m
Ref. No. 4042.275 L = 2.75 m for bay length 2.57 m

1.70 – 2.30 m
1.20 – 1.80 m
Swivelling TwixBeam spindle 60, solid TwixBeam beam connector 0.90 – 1.30 m
Ref. No. 4041.002 Ref. No. 4041.001

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TwixBeam standard connection TwixBeam spacer
Ref. No. 4041.003 Ref. No. 4041.000

Bolt M20 x 90 mm
with nut and washers
Ref. No. 4041.004

Pin, dia. 20 x 113 mm Grooved bolt

Ref. No. 2646.281 Ref. No. 4206.003

Securing pin dia. 4 mm Clamping half-coupler

Ref. No. 5905.002 Ref. No. 4750.019 (WS19)
Ref. No. 4750.022 (WS22)

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 Issued 08.2022
Wilhelm Layher GmbH & Co KG Post box 40

Ref. No. 8116.249

Scaffolding Grandstands ladders 74361 Gueglingen-Eibensbach
Germany ID-No. 21103195

Ochsenbacher Strasse 56 Phone +49 (0)71 35 70-0

74363 Gueglingen-Eibensbach Fax +49 (0)71 35 70-2 65
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