Scaffolding SWL
Que: How to calculate SWL of Scaffolding?
Ans: Calculation formula for Scaffolding SWL is: –
Scaffold SWL = Dead load + (4 x L)Â
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D = Dead weight Â
L = Live weight / Load
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Dead weight = Scaffold Components weight + Scaffold Platform weightÂ
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Live weight = Person’s weight + Material weight + Tools weightÂ
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For example,
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Dead weight is 200 kg of your scaffolding components and platform. And live load is, 2 (in no’s) workers have to work so their weights are:
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One worker’s weight is 60 Kgs.
Another worker’s weight is 65 Kgs.
Tools weight is 200 Kgs.
Materials weight is 2000 Kgs.
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Putting the above values in formula, then:
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Scaffolding SWL = 200 + [4 x (60 + 65 + 200 + 2000)]
              = 200 + [4 x 2325]
              = 200 + 9300
              = 9500 Kgs
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Therefore, Scaffolding SWL is 9500 Kgs.
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Convert Kgs in Tons, then,
            = 9500/1000
            = 9.5 Tons
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