HIGH CLEARANCE SCAFFOLD SYSTEMS DURING CONSTRUCTION .2. STRUCTURAL-ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN GUIDELINES

A simplified structural analysis procedure for high-clearance scaffold systems based on a 'set' concept is presented. The validity of this s implified procedure is confirmed by comparing the results with the mor e refined computer model developed in part one of this paper (Engng St ruct. 1996, 18, 247-257). The effect of bamboo cross-braces on increas ing the stiffness of the scaffold system is also investigated. On the basis of the analysis results, a simplified procedure for estimating t he critical loads for scaffold systems and some recommendations for pr actical design are presented. Both the simplified analysis procedure a nd the recommended guidelines have the potential for use by engineers in the actual design of scaffold systems during construction.