The method of construction of steel scaffolding is similar to that of brick layer’s and mason’s scaffolding. The primary differences are
- Instead of using timber, steel tube of diameter of 40 m to 60 mm are used
- Instead of using rope lashing, special types of steel couples are used for fastening
- Instead of fixing the standards into the ground, it is placed on base plate
The gap between two standards in a row is generally kept within 2.5 m to 3 m. These standards are fixed on a square or round steel plate (known as Base Plate) by means of welding.
Ledgers are spaced at every rise of 1.8 m. Length of the putlogs are normally 1.2 m to 1.8m.
Advantages of the Steel Scaffolds are as follow:
- It can be erected or dismantled more rapidly in comparison to timber scaffolding. This helps in saving construction time.
- It is more durable than timber. Therefore it is economical in long run.
- It has more fire resisting capacity
- It is more suitable and safe to work at any height.
Post time: Apr-11-2022