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TYPICAL UNDERHUNG SCAFFOLD ALONG 8.0M WIDE PIPERACK AT

VARIOUS ELEVATIONS
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Scaffold Design Calculations

Calculation Cover Sheet

Objective
To provide analysis & calculations for the design of Typical Slung Scaffold along Pipe Rack at Various Elevations

The Purpose of this calculations is to check the structural adequacy of Scaffolding tubes, couplers & other scaffolding
components as specified in Saudi Aramco CSM II - 2 Scaffolding & GI 8.001.

Codes & References

The Scaffold is designed based on the following specification/Standards
1 Saudi Aramco CSM II - 2 Scaffolding (October 2011)
2 Saudi Aramco General Instructions GI-8.001
3 Manual of Steel Construction -ASD - 9th Edition
4 ANSI/ASSE A10.8 - 2001
5 ASCE 7-05

Calculation Method
Scaffold Design calculations shall be as per the Criteria laid down in Saudi Aramco CSM II - 2 Scaffolding (October 2011)
All calculations are done in SI metric Units.

Design Criteria
Planks shall be checked for permitted spans as per manufacturer's recommendation
Board Bearers shall be checked for Max. Bending & deflection caused due to Load combination (DL+4LL)
Runners shall be checked for Max. Bending & deflection caused due to Load combination (DL+4LL)
Hnager Tubes shall be checked for Max. Tensile caused due to Load combination (4DL+4LL)
Plan Bracing
Couplers shall be checked
connecting for Max.
the various Axial forces
members caused
of the due to
scaffold Wind
shall beLoad only. a Safety Factor 4.0 shall be considered on the SWL
checked,
of the couplers for Gravity Load Analysis & a Safety Factor of 1.6 shall be considered for Wind Load Analysis of Bracing & Tie
members

Assumptions
* Steel Scaffold Tube of 48.3mm Outer diameter with 4mm wall thickness conforming to EN 39 shall be used for all framing members of
Scaffold. The Minimum yield strength of the tube shall be 235 N/mm with a modulus of elasticity of 210,000 Mpa.
The maximum available length of the Scaffold Tube is 6.4m and is available in different shorter lengths as per the job requirements.
A strength increase factor of 1.10 is considered over the minimum yield strength of 235N/mm for tubes, since the value of Minimum
Yield strength of the tube as per attached vendor test report and test conducted by Independent testing company are greater than
430N/mm .e 82% higher (Refer to sheet no. X of the attached Material datasheet and Test results).

* Scaffold Planks shall be LVL Laminated Veneer Lumber, 230mm wide and 38mm thick.
The Safe Bending Capacity of Planks is 1.03 kN.m & EI = 15kNm as per the manufacturer's datasheet determined in accordance with
ANSI A10.8 - 2001 (App C) (Refer to sheet no. X of the attached Material datasheet and Test results).

* All couplers connecting the members of the scaffold shall be conforming to EN 74.

* The scaffolding shall be checked for wind loading, in accordance with ASCE 7-05 and the Saudi Aramco Scaffold Safety Handbook.
* The 3-second gust Basic Wind Speed as specified in SAES -A-112 for site location for 10 year mean recurrence interval per ASCE 7-05
(Table C6-3) shall be considered.
* An Importance factor of 1.0 and Directionality factor of 0.95 shall be used.
* All Tributary wind areas shall be increased an additional 5% to allow for fittings & overlaps.

* The wind load analysis shall be done for the worst case directions with the largest projected area. The wind forces without any
shielding shall be applied to the entire Scaffold Structure including the Toeboards, Handrails, Bracings, Ladder accesses etc.

* The worst case have been considered of wind direction during wind load analysis.
O
.e Wind direction 90 on the largest projected area .e on section of scaffold.

* The scaffold shall not be sheeted at any time

Wind Coeff. of 1.2 is considered for Tubes and 2.0 is considered for Toe Boards normal to the Wind Direction
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Design Parameters:-
Load Rating of scaffold = 1.2 kN/m Light Duty Scaffold

Total No. of Planked Levels at one time = 1 nos.

Max allowed Working lifts at one time = 1 no.

Scaffold Type: Tubes and Coupler Scaffold

Scaffold Tubes : Conforming to EN 39, Part 1, Section 1.1
Outer Diameter = 48.3 mm
Nominal Wall Thichness = 4.0 mm
Inside Diameter = 40.3 mm
Minimum Yield Stress = 235 N/mm
Cross Sectional Area = 3.142 x (OD - ID) = 556.76 mm
4
Radius of Gyration = (OD +ID) = 15.73 mm
4
Scaffold Fittings: Conforming to EN 74

Scaffold Planks : Hyplank Laminated Veneer Lumber

Size:
Width = 230 mm
Thickness = 40 mm
2
Weight = 0.06 kN/m or 0.25 kN/m

Check: Scaffold Planks

Maximum span of Scaffold Plank = 1388 mm
The maximum allowable span of Scaffold Planks, as recommended in CMS II-2 Scaffolding, clause 2.4.3 D, as determined by the
manufacturer in accordance with ANSI A10.8-2001 (Appendix C) = 1800 mm (Worst case span of scaffold planks for 3 persons)
(Refer to sheet no. X of the attached Material datasheet and Test results)
1388 mm < 1800 mm Hence , Scaffold Planks are
Actual Span Permissible span SAFE

Design Check: Board Bearers (@ main platform) See sketh on sheet no. 3.
Maximum Span of Bearer = 1.444 m
Maximum Tributary Width of Bearer = 1.258 m
W kN/m

A 1.444 B

Dead Load on Bearer

D.L of Planks = 0.25 kN/m x 1.26 m = 0.31 kN/m
D.L of Tube = 0.043 kN/m x 1.0 nos. = 0.043 kN/m
Total Dead Load = 0.358 kN/m
Live Load on Bearer
L.L on Bearer = 1.2 kN/m x 1.26 m = 1.51 kN/m
Safety Factor = 4.0
Design L.L = 1.51 kN/m x 4.0 = 6.04 kN/m

Therefore Total Design Load = W = 6.40 kN/m (or 1.87 kN/m, w/out Factor of Safety)

Max. End Reactions = Wxl = 6.40 x 1.444 = 4.62 kN ------------------ A

R(DL+4LL) 2 2 (with safety Factor 4)

Max. Bending Moment = W x l2 = 6.40 x ( 1.444 )2 = 1.67 kNm

M(DL+4LL) 8 8
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Max. End Reactions = Wxl = 1.87 x 1.444 = 1.35 kN ------------------ B

R(DL+LL) 2 2 (without Safety Factor)
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Capacity of Scaffold Tube in Bending

Mf = SIF x Fy x Z

The Values of Yield strength of the tubes as per vendor test report and test
where, SIF = Strength Increase Factor = 1.1 conducted by Independent testing company are in excess of 430N/mm which
is 82% higher than the minimum specified value hence a SIF of 1.1 is
considered.
Refer to page no. X of Material Datasheets and Test Results.

Fy = Minimum Yield Stress = 235 N/mm For tubes conforming to BS 1139, Part 1 Sect 1

Z = Plastic Section Modulus = (OD3-ID3) For 48.3mm OD Tubes with wall thickness 4mm.
6
= 7871.29 mm

Therefore Moment = Mf = 1.1 x 235 x 7871.29

Mf = 2034729.33 Nmm = 2.03 kNm ---------------- Result I

M(DL+4LL) kNm < Mf kNm

1.67 kNm < 2.03 kNm Therefore the End Bearers are
SAFE

Design Check: Board Bearers (Walkway) See sketh on sheet no. 3.

Maximum Span of Bearer = 1.000 m
Maximum Tributary Width of Bearer = 1.388 m
W kN/m

A 1.000 B

Dead Load on Bearer

D.L of Planks = 0.25 kN/m x 1.39 m = 0.35 kN/m
D.L of Tube = 0.043 kN/m x 1.0 nos. = 0.043 kN/m
Total Dead Load = 0.390 kN/m
Live Load on Bearer
L.L on Bearer = 1.2 kN/m x 1.39 m = 1.67 kN/m
Safety Factor = 4.0
Design L.L = 1.67 kN/m x 4.0 = 6.66 kN/m

Therefore Total Design Load = W = 7.05 kN/m

Max. End Reactions = Wxl = 7.05 x 1.000 = 3.53 kN ------------------ C

R(DL+4LL) 2 2 (with safety Factor 4)

Max. Bending Moment = W x l2 = 7.05 x ( 1.000 )2 = 0.88 kNm

M(DL+4LL) 8 8

Maximum Capacity of a scaffold tube in Bending = 2.03 kNm (From Result I, sheet no. 4)

M(DL+4LL) kNm < Mf kNm

0.88 kNm < 2.03 kNm Therefore the End Bearers are
SAFE
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Design Check: Runners (Walkway) See sketh on sheet no. 3.

Maximum Span of Runners = 1.220 m

1.220

P = End Reactions from Bearer above (from C, sheet no. 4) = 3.53 kN (with safety Factor 4)

Maximum Bending Moment on Transom = PxL = 3.53 x 1.22 = 1.08 kNm

4 4

Maximum Capacity of a scaffold tube in Bending = 2.03 kNm (From Result I, sheet no. 4)

M(DL+4LL) kNm < Mf kNm

1.08 kNm < 2.03 kNm Therefore the Runners are
SAFE

Design Check: Coupler connecting the Runner to the Hanger Tube

Considering the largest tributary area per connection:
Length of Runner = 1.220 m
Length of Bearer = 1.450 m
Load transferred from the Runner to the Hanger Tube = Load of Tubes & fittings + Dead Load of Planks + Live Load

Load of Tubes & fittings

Self weight of Tubes
Tubes length Nos. Total
Runners 1.220 m x 1 nos. = 1.22 m
Transoms 1.000 m x 2 nos. = 2 m
Lacing T. 1.000 m x 2 nos. = 2 m
5.22 m
x 0.043 kN/m Weight of scaffold tube per meter
0.22 kN
Allowing 5% extra for Tube over hang, Laps & fittings
Total Load of Tubes & fitting = 0.22 kN x 1.050 = 0.24 kN ------------------ D

2
Tributary area = 1.22 m x 1.45 m x = 1.77 m
Weight of the Planks = Tributary area x Self weight of the Planks
= 1.77 m x 0.25 kN/m = 0.44 kN ------------------ E

Total Dead Load = 0.24 kN + 0.44 kN = 0.68 kN (from D & E )

Live Load
Load Rating = 1.2 kN/m
Total Live Load per Lift = Tributary area x Live Load per m
2
= 1.77 m x 1.2 kN/m = 2.12 kN

Total P(DL+LL) on connection = 0.68 kN + 2.12 kN = 2.80 kN unfactored

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The Runner is connected to the Post using a Right Angle Coupler Class B
SWL in Slip of 90O Coupler Class B = 9.4 kN (SWL as per Table 2.1 shall be reduced to 40% to ensure a safety factor of 4.0)
Therefore, SWL in Slip of a Right Angle Coupler Class B = 9.4 x 0.4 = 3.76 kN
No. of Couplers available = 1
SWL of the connection in slip = 3.76 kN x 1 = 3.76 kN with Safety factor of 4.0

SWL of the connection Load at connection

3.76 kN > 2.80 kN Therefore the Connection is
with safety factor of 4.0 SAFE

P
Design Check: Rakers

Total Load (P) acting on the Raker = Self wt. of Tubes, Boards + Live Load
Self weight of Tubes
Tubes length Nos. Total
Rakers 1.20 m x 1 nos. = 1.20 m
Runners 1.22 m x 1 nos. = 1.22 m
Board Bearers 0.50 m x 2 nos. = 1.00 m
Lacing Tubes 0.50 m x 2 nos. = 1.00 m
4.42 m
(Weight of scaffold tube per meter) x 0.043 kN/m
0.19 kN

Allowing 5% extra for Tube Overage, Laps & fittings

Total Load of Tubes & fitting = 0.19 kN x 1.050 = 0.20 kN ------------------ F

Self weight of Planks on Fully planked levels:

2
Tributary area per Raker = 1.22 m x 0.50 m = 0.61 m
Load due to Planks on boarded Lift = Tributary area x Self weight of the Boards x No. of Lifts
= 0.61 m x 0.25 kN/m x 1 = 0.15 kN ------------------ G

Total Dead Load = 0.20 kN + 0.15 kN = 0.35 kN (From F & G)

Live Load
Live load on Planks on Fully planked levels: Access Loading = 1.2 kN/m
2
Tributary working lift area per Raker = 2.75 m x 0.34 m = 0.94 m
Total Live Load per Lift = Tributary area x Live Load per m x No. of working Lifts
2
= 0.94 m x 1.2 kN/m x 1 no. = 1.12 kN

Total load P(DL+LL) on the Raker under the worst condition

P(DL+LL) = 0.35 kN + 1.12 kN = 1.47 kN

Load in raker = P = 1.47 = 2.08 kN

sin 45o sin 45o
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Checking the capacity of Raker

Maximum Unbraced Length = 2.0 m

Slenderness Ratio KL/r where, K = Constant = 1

L = Effective Length of Member = 2.0 m
r = Radius of Gyration = 15.73 mm = 0.01573 m

Therefore, KL/r = 1 x 2.0 127.15

=
0.01573

Column slenderness ratio separating elastic & Inelastic buckling

2
CC = (2 x 3.142 x E) 4 (Fy x SIF)

2
where, E = Modulus of Elasticity = 210,000 N/mm
2 Properties of EN 39 tubes
Fy = Minimum Yield Strength = 235 N/mm
SIF = Strength increase factor = 1.1 The Values of Yield strength of the tubes as per vendor test
report and test conducted by Independent testing company are in
excess of 430 N/mm which is 82% higher than the minimum
specified value hence a SIF of 1.1 is considered.

Refer to page no. X of Material Datasheets and Test Results.

CC = 2 x 3.142 x 210,000 = 126.6486

235 x 1.1

KL
for < CC
r
Fa = (1- (KL/r)2 ) x Fy x SIF -------- Equation 1
2(CC)2
KL
for > CC
r
Fa = (3.142)2 E -------- Equation 2
(KL/r)2

In this case KL/r = 127.15

& CC = 126.65 .e KL/r > CC

Actual compressive stress = Fa = p2 E -------- using Equation 2

(KL/r)2

2
= 3.142 x 210000 = 128.242 N/mm2
127.15 2
Ag = Cross sectional Area of Scaffold Tube
= 556.7624 mm2 for scaffold tube with 4.0mm wall thickness & 48.3 mm OD

Axial compressive Pf = Ag x Fa
2
capacity of Tube = 556.76 mm x 128.242 N/mm2
= 71400.13 N = 71.40 kN

Factored Capacity Pf 4 4 = 71.40 kN = 17.85 kN ---------------- Result II

of 2.0 m Tube 4 with safety factor 4.0

Applicable Condition: P(D+LL) < Pf 4 4

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Design Check for Raker

Worst Case Axial Load Factored Capacity of Tube
P(DL+LL) < Pf /4
2.08 kN < 17.85 Therefore the Rakers are
With Safety factor 4 SAFE

Design Check: Raker Connection

Total Load acting in the Raker = 2.08 kN

The Raker is connected at both ends using a Right Angle Coupler

Class B and one check coupler

SWL in Slip of 90O Coupler Class B = 9.4 kN (SWL as per CSM II - 2 Scaffolding
Table 2.1 shall be reduced to 40% to ensure a safety factor of 4.0)

Therefore, SWL in Slip of a Right Angle Coupler Class B

= 9.4 x 0.4 = 3.76 kN

No. of Couplers available = 2

SWL of the connection in slip =
SWL of the connection
7.52 kN
with safety factor of 4.0
3.76 kN x 2 = 7.52 kN
with Safety factor of 4.0
Load at connection
> 2.08 kN Therefore the Connection is
SAFE

Design Check: Ladder Beams

Under the worst condition the Ladder Beams in the 13.0m Length will be the most heavily loaded.
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Ladder Beam Shear & Bending Diagram:

Considering Load without Safety Factor, 1.35 kN (from Result B, page no. 3), say 1.4 kN (roundup)
Self-Weight of Ladder Beam (0.13 kN w/ additional 20% for Lacings), 0.16 kN , say 0.2 kN (roundup)
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Max. Bending Moment = 4.64 kNm (positive) and 0.13 kNm (negative), Refer to page no. 9, Shear & BM Diag.
M(DL+LL)

Derivation of Maximum Capacity of Ladder Beam in Bending:

Center Point Load, SWL (for 6.1m Span Ladder Beam) as per page X of Manufacturer Data Sheets & Test Certs. = 10.36 kN

Max. Bending Capacity = P x L = 10.36 kN x 6.1 m = 15.80 kN

4 4

Design Bending Moment on Ladder Beam SWL as per

Ladder Beams Manufacturer's Recommendations
4.64 kNm < 15.80 kNm Therefore the Ladder Beams are
M (DL + LL) SAFE

Max. Deflection (mm) = 0.77 mm As per above value.

Allowed Maximum Deflection shall not exeed 1/60 of the span length (as per CSM II-2, section 2.5.1 I).

Max. unsupported span (mm) = 5600 mm

Therefore, 1/60 of 5600mm = 93.33 mm

Maximum Deflection Maximum Allowed Deflection

0.77 mm < 93.33 mm Therefore the Ladder Beams are
SAFE
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Design Check: Ladder Beam Connection

Max. Load in the Hanger Tube (Max. Reaction) = 4.10 kN Refer to page no. 9, Shear & Bending Moment Diagram.
P(DL+LL)
O
SWL in Slip of 90 Coupler Class B = 9.4 kN (SWL as per CSM II - 2 Scaffolding Table 2.1 shall be reduced to 40% to ensure
SWL in Slip of a Right Angle Coupler Class B = 9.4 kN x 0.4 = 3.76 kN a safety factor of 4.0)
Minimum no. of Couplers provided = 2 nos.
SWL of the connection in slip = 3.76 kN x 2 nos. = 7.52 kN

SWL of the connection Max. Load in Connection

7.52 kN > 4.10 kN Therefore the Connection is
With Safety Factor = 4.0 (Unfactored) SAFE

Checking Capacity of Ladder Beam Splice

Maximum Capacity BM at the joint is limited by the tension in the bottom boom

Tension in bottom boom is governed by the connection detail,

joint is supported using 4 swivel couplers

on either side of the joint and 1 sleeve coupler acting in slip,

SWL from Table 2.1, CSM II-2 Scaffolding =
Note: SWL shall be reduced to 40% to ensure 4 FOS.
hence Maximum Tensile Load is:

(9.40kN x 4 x 0.4) + 3.0kN x 0.4 = 16.24 kN

Maximum BM at joint (Capacity) = Maximum Tensile load x Effective Depth

=( 16.24 kN x 0.305 m ) = 4.95 kNm

Max. Bending Moment (positive) = 4.64 kNm Max. Bending Moment (negative) = 0.13 kNm
M(DL+LL) (Refer to sheet no. 9) M(DL+LL) (Refer to sheet no. 9)

4.95 kNm is greater than the Maximum Bending Moment of 4.64 kNm,
Therefore, Joints are SAFE to install in any points of Ladder Beam's span.
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Design Check: Hanger Tube (worst case)

Max. Load in the Hanger Tube (Max. Reaction) = 4.10 kN Refer to page no. 9,
P(DL+LL) Shear & Bending Moment Diagram.

Therefore, Max. Factored Load in the Hanger Tube = 16.40 kN

P(4DL+4LL)

Checking the Load carrying capacity of the Hanger tube

Max. Permissible Load in tube in Tension = 0.6 x FY x Atube

Fy = Yield Strength of Tube = 235 2

N/mm
Ag = Cross sectional Area of Scaffold Tube = 556.7624 2 for scaffold tube with 4.0mm wall thickness & 48.3 mm OD
mm

Permissible Tensile Load in tube = Pt = 0.6 x 235 x 556.76 = 78503.50 N = 78.50 -------- Result II

Max. Permissible Tensile Load in

Max. Load in Hanger tube Scaffold Tube
16.40 kN < 78.50 kN Therefore Hanger Tubes are
With Safety Factor 4.0 SAFE

Design Check: Hanger Tube Connection to Horizontal Tube

Max. Load in Hanger Tube = 4.10 kN (unfactored Load)

The Hanger Tube is fixed using 2 nos. 90O Class B Coupler and a Check Coupler
SWL in Slip of 90O Coupler Class B = 9.4 kN
(SWL as per CSM II - 2 Scaffolding Table 2.1 shall be reduced to
40% to ensure a safety factor of 4.0)

Therefore, SWL in Slip of a Right Angle Coupler Class B = 9.4 kN x 0.4 = 3.76 kN
No. of Couplers available = 2
SWL of the connection in slip = 3.76 kN x 2 = 7.52 kN
with Safety factor of 4.0

SWL of the connection Load at connection

7.52 kN > 4.10 kN Therefore the Connection is
with safety factor of 4.0 unfactored Load SAFE

Design Check: Short Tube

Load (P) acting on the Short Tubes = End reaction from the Horizontal Tubes = 16.40 kN
Load Combination (4DL + 4LL), see above.
The Horizontal Tube is Placed at a distance of 80mm from the Steel Beam

Maximum BM of the Short tube = 16.40 kN x 0.080 m = 1.31 kNm

Maximum Capacity of a scaffold tube in Bending = 2.03 kNm (From Result I, Page # 4)
4.06 kNm (Double Tubes provided, on top & bottom flanges)

M(DL+4LL) kNm < Mf kNm

1.31 kNm < 4.06 kNm Therefore the Short Tubes are
SAFE
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Design Check: Short Tube Connection to Steel Beam Using Girder Coupler

The short Tubes are connected to the Steel Beam Using a pair of Girder Couplers

Max. Load in each Short Tube due to a Hanger Tube = 16.40 kN (Max. Load P from Single Hanger Tube)
Total no. of Hanger Tubes Provided = 2
Hence Max. load acting at the Girder Coupler Connection = 16.40 kN x 2 = 32.80 kN

Ultimate Caapacity of a Pair of Girder Couplers as per the attached test results = 31.50 kN x 2 pairs = 63.00 kN
Refer to page no. X of Material Datasheets and Test Results.

Ultimate capacity of the connection Actual Load in Short Tube

63.00 kN > 32.80 kN Therefore the Connection is
With Safety Factor = 4.0 SAFE

Calculation of Wind Loads for Bracing.

All the Bracing shall be designed purely for Wind Load only.
Assumption:
1) The scaffold is completely unsheeted.The wind pressure on the scaffold shall be in accordance with ASCE 7-05
2) The worst case for wind analysis is assumed to be when the direction of wind incident normal to the maximum projected area of the
scaffold with no wind shielding considered.
3) It is assumed that no gravity loads are transmitted through the bracing hence we shall design Bracing purely for Wind Loads only
4) Tributary Area shall be increased by 5% for fittings & overlaps etc.

Calculations:-
V= Basic Wind Speed = 165 kph = 45.83 m/s (Jizan Area)
As per the revised recommendations of CSM II-2 Scaffolding, the wind speed for 10 years MRI as per ASCE 7-05 can be used.
Conversion factor for 10 years MRI as per ASCE 7 -05 (Table C6-3) = 0.84
Hence, Wind Velocity = 45.83 m/s x 0.84 = 38.50 m/s

wind velocity pressure = qz = 0.613 Kz Kzt Kd V I (N/m) as per 6.5.10 page 27, ASCE 7-05

where Kzt = Topographic Factor = 1.00 As per Sect 6.5.7.2 for structures with no Topographic Effect
Kd = Directionability Factor = 0.95 As per Table 6-4 page 80 ASCE 7-05
I = Importance Factor = 1.00 As per ASCE 7-05, Page 77, Table 6-1 (Category II)
V = Wind Velocity in m/s = 38.50 m/s
Kz = Velocity pressure exposure co-efficient = as per values indicated in Table 6-3,For exposure Class C Case 2.

Calculation of Wind Velocity Pressure qz

Tabulation of interpolated values of KZ from Height Kz Kzt Kd V I qz = (0.613KZKZtKd V2 I)
Table 6-3 of ASCE 7-05 from Grd m/sec 1000
2
Kz at 24.4.m from grd = 1.210 24.4 1.210 1.0 0.95 38.50 1.0 1.044 kN/m

Design Wind load = F = qz G C f Af kN Equation 6-25,Page 34

Where, qz =wind velocity pressure in kN/m
G = Gust effect Factor = 0.85 As per Sect 6.5.8.1of ASCE 7-05
for tubes Af1 = Projected Area normal to the wind in m = 0.0483 m Diameter of the Tube
for toe/bds Af2 = Projected Area normal to the wind in m = 0.225 m Height of the toe boards
Cf = Wind force coefficient for Toe Boards = 2.00
As per the revised recommendation of Aramco Design Criteria
for Tubes = 1.20
 Title Sheet No.
TYPICAL UNDERHUNG SCAFFOLD ALONG 8.0M WIDE PIPERACK AT
VARIOUS ELEVATIONS
Drawing No.: Prepared By: Checked By: Date: 14 of 15
Saudi Arabia S/20478/1 RevA RHS EMK 16-Oct-17
Scaffold Design Calculations

Design Check: Plan Bracing

Considering the worst case for the effect of wind with wind direction normal to the maximum projected area (1 bay- 6.0m x6.0m) of the scaffold
.e wind normal to the length of scaffold

Effective Area Af1 of scaffold for Plan Bracing

Tubes : length Qty Dia Area
Hangers 2.50 x 46 x 0.0483 = 5.55 m
Runners 6.00 x 6 x 0.0483 = 1.74 m
Guard Rails 6.00 x 4 x 0.0483 = 1.16 m
Plan Bracing 6.00 x 2 x 0.0483 = 0.58 m
9.03 m
Ladder Beam length Qty Dia Area
Chords/Booms 6.00 x 10 x 0.0483 = 2.90 m
Rungs/Steps 0.305 x 100 x 0.0483 = 1.47 m
4.37 m

Total Area of Tubes and Ladder Beams = 13.40 m

Effective Area Af2 of scaffold for Plan Bracing

Toe Boards length Qty Height Area
Toe Boards 6.00 x 2 x 0.23 = 2.76 m

F(wind load) = Wind Force at normal to the length of the Underhung scaffold
=( qz G Cf Af1 + qz G Cf Af2 ) x 1.05
Wind Force on Tubes Wind Force on Toe Boards

Where, qz = wind velocity pressure in kN/m

= 1.044 kN/m for Toe Boards at EL 24.40m from ground
G Gust effect Factor
= = 0.85 As per Sect 6.5.8.1of ASCE 7-05
for tubes Af1 = Projected area of Tubes normal to the wind in m = 13.40 m as calculated above
for toe/bds Af2 = Projected area of Toe Boards normal to the wind in m = 2.76 m as calculated above
Cf = Wind force coefficient for Toe Boards = 2.00
As per recommendation of Aramco Structural Design Criteria
for Tubes = 1.20
Note: the projected areas of Tubes and Toe Boards increased by 5% to allow for fittings, overlaps, overhangs, etc.

F(wind load) = Wind Force at normal to the length of the Slung scaffold
= (( 1.044 x 0.85 x 1.2 x 13.40 )+( 1.044 x 0.85 x 2.0 x 2.76 )) x 1.05

F(wind load) = 20.14 kN

No. of Plan Bracing available (nearby steel structure) in the considered length of the scaffold = 4 nos.

Load shared by each bracing = Total load 4 Nos. of Bracing available

= 20.14 kN 4 4 nos. = 5.03 kN

5.03 kN Max Axial load in each Transverse Brace = 5.03 kN 4 Sin 42O
= 7.52 kN

Plan Brace Factored Capacity of 2.0m Tube = 17.85 kN

(see Result II, page 7)
1.258

P < Pf / 4
42O 7.52 kN < 17.85 kN Therefore the Plan Bracing are
SAFE
Allowable load in the Brace
1.388
 Title Sheet No.
TYPICAL UNDERHUNG SCAFFOLD ALONG 8.0M WIDE PIPERACK AT
VARIOUS ELEVATIONS
Drawing No.: Prepared By: Checked By: Date: 15 of 15
Saudi Arabia S/20478/1 RevA RHS EMK 16-Oct-17
Scaffold Design Calculations

Check: Couplers on Plan Bracing

The Bracing is connected using Right Angle Coupler

SWL of Right Anglr Coupler in Slip as per CSM II - 2 Scaffolding Table 2.1 = 9.4 kN
SWL of coupers shown in Table 2.1 may be used for Wind Loading.

SWL in slip available at the connection = 9.4 kN

Max. Load in Brace due

to Wind loads SWL at connection
7.52 kN < 9.40 kN Therefore the connections are
SAFE