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Cuplok

Index Cuplok Support

Description Code No Page No

Components

Verticals & Horizontals 271060/90/100/120/127/160 451


Internal Adjustable Braces 279810 / 279820 452
170mm, 150mm, & 75mm Forkhead 279650 / 279653 / 279657 454
Cantilever Frame 1m Deep & 1.5m Deep 279610 / 279615 455
Metriform Drophead &
Drophead Bracing Adaptor 289160 / 446700 456
Guard Post Bracket 279700 457
75mm / 150mm Bracing Forkhead &
Bracing Plate 279510 / 279676 / 279681 458
Bracing Coupler, Jack Brace Type S & L 279710 / 279720 / 279740 459
Beam Bracket 279780 460
Swivel Base Plate 279520 461
Rocking Forkhead 279686 462
Rocking Forkhead 279686 463

Applications

Structures - Height Make-Up 472


Structures - Top & Base Adjustments 472A
Structures - Height Tables for Standard Combinations 472B
Preferred Construction 473
Rows & Towers 474
Typical Arrangement with Timber 475
Details of Bracing 476
Bracing of Jacks & Forkheads 477
Jack Bracing with Bracing Adaptor 478
Use of Cantilever with Forkheads 479
Bracing & Use of Cantilever Frames in 1.8m Wide Bays 480
Use of Beam Bracket in a Structure 481
General Rules for Bracing 553

Our datasheets are for use only in relation to genuine Harsco products and/or products supplied by Harsco. Any unauthorised use in relation to third party products
could give rise to a risk of scaffold collapse, damage, injury or death.
Issue Date
When using these datasheets please bear in mind: 22.03.10
- The datasheets assume that any product combinations will be between genuine Harsco products or products supplied by Harsco unless otherwise expressly stated.
- Overviews and diagrams are for illustrative purposes only and whilst we endeavour to ensure accuracy, we are not responsible for omissions or errors.
- You must ensure appropriate environment and conditions for the particular application. Issue Page
- Due to continuous product development it is important that you only use our current datasheets. These should be read in conjunction with our user guides where available.
- The purchase or hire of Harsco products and/or products supplied by Harsco is subject to the terms of sale or hire applicable at the time and are available on request. B A
The datasheets and their contents are © Harsco Infrastructure 2010.
CUPLOK
Support Verticals & Support
Component
Horizontals

L
1
220

Support Horizontals
48.3 Typ.

190
Horizontal

3
2300

1800

110
Horizontal
1300

800
500 Typ.

80 Typ.

5
400

Weight 11.6kg Weight 9.1kg Weight 6.6kg Weight 4.1kg Weight 2.4kg
Code No. 270233 Code No. 270183 Code No. 270133 Code No. 270083 Code No. 270043

Support Verticals

Specification/Properties: Support Horizontals


Dim 'L' Application Weight Code No
600 Troughs 2.65 kg 271060
900 Waffles 3.73 kg 271090
1000 900 Metriform Panel 4.10 kg 271100
1200 Metriform Beam 4.81 kg 271120
1250 Waffles 5.00 kg 271127
1600 1500 Metriform Panel 6.24 kg 271160
Guidance Notes:
1) For details on 1300, 1800 & 2500 Horizontals see page 2

These data sheets show the extent of the ??????? Product. Not all products are available for hire/sale in all Date: Issue: Page:
countries. Check with your nearest SGB branch.
01.06.06 B 451
Unless otherwise stated, the data contained in this data sheet is expressed in terms of safe working loads

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Date 12/03/98 Page 452

CUPLOK Internal Adjustable Braces

Specification / Properties

Internal Adjustable Braces (Short Brace) Weight 10.8 kg Code no: 279810
Internal Adjustable Braces (Long Brace) Weight 15.1 kg Code no: 279820

Short Brace X (m) 1.2 1.3 1.6 1.2 1.3 1.8 1.6 1.8 1.3
Y (m) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0
L (mm) 1562 1640 1887 1921 1985 2059 2193 2343 2385

Long Brace X (m) 1.6 1.8 2.5 2.5 2.5 Maximum rating 12.5 kN
Y (m) 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.5 2.0 Tension or Compression
L (mm) 2561 2692 2692 2915 3202

Guidance Notes
1) On the adjustable braces, length to be set prior to fixing by positioning the locating pin on the clamp in the
appropiate hole and tightening the nut.
2) Internal adjustable brace introduced in 1983. Replaces Telescopic brace with half couplers in UK.

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Component CUPLOK 170 mm Forkhead, 150 mm


Forkhead, & 75 mm Forkhead
162.0 8.0 150.0

138.0

2 Holes Ø11
98.0

30.0
76.0

Hole Ø10

Ø48.3 1
Ø16

86.0 8.0 200.0


62.0
2 Holes Ø5
95.0

30.0
75.0

Hole Ø10

2
Ø16 Ø48.3
8.0
186.0 200.0
170.0
2 Holes Ø5
100.0

30.0
75.0

Hole Ø10

Ø16 Ø48.3
3

Specification/Properties:
Description Material Finish Weight (kg) Code No
1)150mm Forkhead PlateS275(43A) TubeS235GT Galvanized 3.7 Kg 279653
2)75mm Forkhead PlateS275(43A) TubeS235GT Galvanized 3.9 Kg 279650
3)170mm Forkhead PlateS275(43A) TubeS235GT Galvanized 5.2 Kg 279657

These data sheets show the extent of the Cuplok Product. Not all products are available for hire/sale in all Date: Issue: Page:
countries. Check with your nearest SGB branch.
19.11.07 B 454
Unless otherwise stated, the data contained in this data sheet is expressed in terms of safe working loads

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Date 12/03/98 Page 455

CUPLOK Cantilever Frame 1m Deep &


Cantilever Frame 1.5m Deep

Cantilever Frame 1m Deep


Weight 19.1 kg
Code no 279610
(See Guidance Notes)

Cantilever Frame 1.5m Deep


Weight 20.5 kg
Code no 279615
(See Guidance Notes)

Guidence Notes
1) The permissible loadings given for the Cantilever frames assumes that the bracing requirements given on
page 480 are fulfilled.
2) Permissible point load on any outer socket = 15 kN or U.D.L. on Transom of 8kN, (not both).

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Issue A
Date 07/10/96 Page 456

CUPLOK Drophead Bracing Adaptor

4 Holes 14Ø

Specification / Properties
Drophead Bracing Adaptor Weight 3.6 kg Code no: 289160
Jack Penetration 110 mm S.W.L. = 40kN along vertical axis
For details of Drophead see Metriform data sheets.

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CUPLOK Guard Post Bracket

4 holes 14Ø

Specifications

Guard Post Bracket weight 1.7 kg code no. 279700

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Date 12/03/98 Page 458

CUPLOK 75mm / 150mm Bracing Forkhead & Bracing Plate

150mm Bracing Forkhead

75mm Bracing Forkhead

Bracing Plate

4 holes

Specification / Properties

150mm Bracing Forkhead Weight 4.0 kg Code no: 279681


75mm Bracing Forkhead Weight 4.2 kg Code no: 279676

Bracing Plate Weight 2.4 kg Code no: 279510

Guidance Notes

1) The Spigot Pin Code 279340, cannot be used with the 150mm & 75mm Bracing forkheads or Bracing
Adaptor. To fix forkheads to jack use M8 x 60 bolt and nut.
2) The Bracing Coupler is used to adapt existing forkheads, adaptors and socket baseplates for use with the
jack Brace. See page 459 for more details

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Date 12/03/98 Page 459

CUPLOK Bracing Coupler, Jack Brace Type S & Type L

Black Hex Head Screw M8 x


‘T’ Bolt 30 may be used instead of
rivets.

Bracing Coupler

L Min. = 1277mm

L Max. = 2182mm

Jack Brace Type S

L Min. = 1688mm

L Max. = 2775mm
Jack Brace Type L

Specification / Properties SWL = 6.25kN

Bracing Coupler Weight 0.8 kg Code no: 279740

Jack Brace Type S Weight 6.8 kg Code no: 279720


(For horizontal bays up to 1.8m)
Jack Brace Type L Weight 10.9 kg Code no: 279710
(For horizontal bays up to 2.5m)

Guidance Notes

1) The Bracing Coupler is used to adapt existing forkheads, adaptors and socket baseplates for use with the
jack Brace.

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Date 12/03/98 Page 460

CUPLOK Beam Bracket

View ‘A’

Specification / Properties For safe working loads see page 537

Beam Bracket Weight 6.6 kg Code no: 279780

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Component Swivel Base Plate

180

Ø18 Holes
140

P - Strut SWL (kN)

α Support Support Support


Recommended Max Angle of Rotation = 60° Angle ° Condition 1 Condition 2 Condition 3
See table for strut SWL under various angles 5 57.0 64.0 74.0
and conditions.
10 57.0 64.0 74.0
P
0° 15 57.0 64.0 74.0
Ø16 Holes
20 57.0 64.0 74.0

25 57.0 64.0 74.0


Ø48.3 x 4
35

Tube

30 57.0 64.0 74.0


60°
35 57.0 64.0 69.7
P
46

40 57.0 62.2 62.2


α
149

45 56.6 56.6 56.6

50 52.2 52.2 52.2

55 48.8 48.8 48.8

60 46.2 46.2 46.2


10

Load values in the shaded areas are limited by


shear in the side plates.

Support Condition 1 (For loads up to 57 kN) - Refer to Cuplok data sheet pages 492 to 505
Support Condition 2 (For loads up to 64 kN) - Refer to Cuplok data sheet pages 493 to 506
Support Condition 3 (For loads up to 74 kN) - Refer to Cuplok data sheet pages 507 to 508

Specification/Properties:
Description Material Finish Weight (kg) Code No
Swivel Base Plate Steel Galvanised 4.3 279520
Guidance Notes:
1. It is important to secure the swivel base, for example to a sound timber sole plate, such as a railway sleeper,
with four 5/8” dia x 4” long steel coach screws. Shear on anchor bolts = Psin α
2. The load in the sole plate must be transmitted to a suitable and adequate foundation.
Our datasheets are for use only in relation to genuine Harsco products and/or products supplied by Harsco. Any unauthorised use in relation to third party products
could give rise to a risk of scaffold collapse, damage, injury or death.
Issue Date
When using these datasheets please bear in mind: 29.04.10
- The datasheets assume that any product combinations will be between genuine Harsco products or products supplied by Harsco unless otherwise expressly stated.
- Overviews and diagrams are for illustrative purposes only and whilst we endeavour to ensure accuracy, we are not responsible for omissions or errors.
- You must ensure appropriate environment and conditions for the particular application. Issue Page
- Due to continuous product development it is important that you only use our current datasheets. These should be read in conjunction with our user guides where available.
- The purchase or hire of Harsco products and/or products supplied by Harsco is subject to the terms of sale or hire applicable at the time and are available on request. E 461
The datasheets and their contents are © Harsco Infrastructure 2010.
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Cuplok

Component Rocking Forkhead

200 8 186

100
SWL (See note 2)
Ø10 Holes
228

Ø48.3 Tube

Max Angle of
Rotation = 45°

Secondary Axis

Max Angle of
Rotation = 45°

Primary Axis
Specification/Properties:
Description Material Finish Weight (kg) Code No
Rocking Forkhead Steel Galvanised 6.85 279686
Guidance Notes:
1. The Cuplok Rocking Forkhead replaces a normal forkhead where slabs with sloping soffits have to be constructed.
The design of the forkhead allows the primary timber beams to be sloped along their length and also to be sloped in the
transverse direction, so that the secondary timber beams fully contact the top surface of the primary beams. Thus soffit
formwork which slopes in two directions relative to the grid of the supporting Cuplok structure, may be constructed.
This is achieved by firstly erecting the forkheads to the approximate level required. Primary and secondary timbers for a small
part of the formwork area are placed in position. The base of the forkhead is then sloped to give proper support to the timbers
by rotating the forkhead. Care should be taken to see that the support bar is in full line contact with the underside of the
forkhead.As it is very difficult to calculate exact setting levels for the forkheads, it will probably be necessary to re-level the
support jacks, whilst checking the required levels at the form face. Due allowance should be made for the plywood thickness
if this is not in place at the time. Finally check the setting of the support bar.
2. The SWL of the Rocking Forkhead is governed by the support conditions of the Cuplok.
Support Condition for loads up to 57 kN - Refer to Cuplok data sheet pages 492 to 505.
Support Condition for loads up to 64 kN - Refer to Cuplok data sheet pages 493 to 506.
Support Condition for loads up to 74 kN - Refer to Cuplok data sheet pages 507 to 508.
3. For maximun permissable slopes of the formwork see page 463.

Our datasheets are for use only in relation to genuine Harsco products and/or products supplied by Harsco. Any unauthorised use in relation to third party products
could give rise to a risk of scaffold collapse, damage, injury or death.
Issue Date
When using these datasheets please bear in mind: 22.03.10
- The datasheets assume that any product combinations will be between genuine Harsco products or products supplied by Harsco unless otherwise expressly stated.
- Overviews and diagrams are for illustrative purposes only and whilst we endeavour to ensure accuracy, we are not responsible for omissions or errors.
- You must ensure appropriate environment and conditions for the particular application. Issue Page
- Due to continuous product development it is important that you only use our current datasheets. These should be read in conjunction with our user guides where available.
- The purchase or hire of Harsco products and/or products supplied by Harsco is subject to the terms of sale or hire applicable at the time and are available on request. A 462
The datasheets and their contents are © Harsco Infrastructure 2010.
Cuplok

Component Rocking Forkhead

To be read in conjunction with page 462

Intersection of slope angles must lie within the shaded area


Max Slope Along Secondary Beam Axis (β)


0° 1° 2° 3° 4° 5° 6° 7° 8° 9° 10°
Slope Along Primary Beam Axis (α)

Guidance Notes:
The maximum permissible slopes of the formwork can be checked using the graph above.
After the grid layout of the Cuplok support scaffold has been established, the slopes in two directions at
right angles,along the grid lines can be ascertained.
Note that the primary bearers must run in the direction of maximum slope.
The slope on the primary beam axis (α) and the secondary beam axis (β) are plotted on the graph, and
the point of intersection must lie within the envelope for the arrangement to be satisfactory.
Our datasheets are for use only in relation to genuine Harsco products and/or products supplied by Harsco. Any unauthorised use in relation to third party products
could give rise to a risk of scaffold collapse, damage, injury or death.
Issue Date
When using these datasheets please bear in mind: 22.03.10
- The datasheets assume that any product combinations will be between genuine Harsco products or products supplied by Harsco unless otherwise expressly stated.
- Overviews and diagrams are for illustrative purposes only and whilst we endeavour to ensure accuracy, we are not responsible for omissions or errors.
- You must ensure appropriate environment and conditions for the particular application. Issue Page
- Due to continuous product development it is important that you only use our current datasheets. These should be read in conjunction with our user guides where available.
- The purchase or hire of Harsco products and/or products supplied by Harsco is subject to the terms of sale or hire applicable at the time and are available on request. A 463
The datasheets and their contents are © Harsco Infrastructure 2010.
Applications
Issue A
Date 12/03/98 Page 472

CUPLOK Support Structures - Height Make Up


Top surface of
Forkhead
forkhead

jack

horizontal

Spigotless vertical

horizontal

Total Number of verticals


Vertical Spigotless Spigoted
length
1.30 1.80 2.30 1.00 2.00 3.00
(m)
1.30 1 - - - - -
Sipgoted 1.80 - 1 - - - -
vertical 2.30 - - 1 - - -
brace 2.80 - 1 - 1 - -
3.30 1 - - - 1 -
3.80 - 1 - - 1 -
4.30 - - 1 - 1 -
4.80 - 1 - - - 1
5.30 - - 1 - - 1
5.80 - 1 - - 2 -
6.30 - - 1 - 2 -
6.80 - 1 - - 1 1
7.30 - - 1 - 1 1
7.80 - 1 - - - 2
jack 8.30 - - 1 - - 2
8.80 - 1 - - 2 1
9.30 - - 1 - 2 1
9.80 - 1 - - 1 2
10.3 - - 1 - 1 2
Bottom surface
baseplate
of Baseplate

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CUPLOK Support Structures - Top and Base Adjustments

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Date 12/03/98 Page 472B

CUPLOK Support Structures -


Height Tables for Standard Combinations

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Date 12/03/98 Page 473

CUPLOK Support Structures - Preferred Construction


Front Elevation Side Elevation

A
A

Spacing of Verticals

Section A - A

Guidance Notes
1) The most satisfactory type of structure is built by having continous lines of horizontals in both directions, as this
automatically gives accurate setting out of the verticals. This is particulary important when using Cuplok to
support the Metriform System.
2) Suitable horizontals are available for most purposes, as detailed on Data Sheet page 451.
3) Plan bracing is helpful to square up the intial verticals during erection, available Plan Braces being shown on
Data Sheet page 6.
4) The load carrying capacity of the structure depends upon the spacing of the verticals and various other factors
as shown in the Guide for Designers, pages 491 onwards.
5) Various combinations of verticals and jacks can be used to achieve different overall heights, as shown on Data
Sheet page 472. A spigotless verticals must always be used at the top so that a jack can be inserted.
6) When very long runs are to be constructed, consideration should be given to dividing the structure into smaller
sections, to avoid the build-up of adverse tolerances, either in the Cuplok or in the Formwork System.

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Date 12/03/98 Page 474

CUPLOK Support Structures - Rows and Towers


Front Elevation Side Elevation With Ledger Braces

Front Elevation Side Elevation With Ledger Braces

A A

Section ‘A’ ‘A’

Guidance Notes
1) In special circumstances, where access is required through the support structure, rows of legs can be built as
shown in the diagram. In this case ledger bracing is required across each row.
2) Similarly, individual towers can be built, (for irregular spacing both directions). Such towers will have to be
ledger braced in both directions and a plan brace may be necessary to keep the tower square. Again, care
should be taken in the design of taller structures, paying particular attention to the overturning of the towers.
3) For rows and towers horizontal lacing should be used at vertical intervals of not less than 4 times the minimum
base dimension. This may be from Cuplok Ledgers if the spacing is suitable, or otherwise with tube and fittings.
If cantilever brackets are used, these must be loaded last and there must be sufficient weight on the main
structure to ensure stability.

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Issue A
Date 12/03/98 Page 475

CUPLOK Support Structures - Typical Arrangement with Timber

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CUPLOK Support Structures - Details of Bracing

Front Elevation Side Elevation

B A A

Horizontal
F.S.
Brace

Brace

N.S.

Vertical

Section A - A View B

Guidance Notes
1) Diagonal Braces (for sizes see Data Sheet page 452) are fixed to the ledgers as shown, as close to the node
point as possible. The gap between the side of the brace and the node point should not be greater than 50mm.
2) The bracing should be put in immediately after each lift has been erected.
3) The amount of bracing required should be calculated, but a minimum amount of bracing always has to be used.
This requires one complete brace from the top to the bottom lacing level, on each row of standards, once in 7
bays, in each direction.
4) The correct detailing of head and base jack bracing is shown on pages 477 and 478.
5) Methods for calculating the amount of diagonal bracing are shown in the Guide for designers, pages 491
onwards.

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Issue A
Date 12/03/98 Page 477

CUPLOK Support Structures - Bracing of Jacks and Forkheads


Front Elevation

Cuplok Horizontal

A - Detail of Forkhead Bracing

B - Detail of Base Jack Bracing

Spigotless Vertical

T & F brace

Cuplok Horizontal
T & F brace
Guidance Notes
1. Height adjustment has to be carried out before the bracing is put on. Alternatively, jack braces can be used instead of Tube
& Fittings. See pages 458 and 459 for details.
2. In general, jack bracing should be avoided wherever possible, by designing the structure so that only the smallest jack
extensions are required at top and bottom. The extension of the jack at the top, and the bottom, should be balanced, to give
equal load carrying capacity, as shown on Data Sheets 491 onwards. Where jack bracing is necessary, it should be made
using the details shown in these diagrams.
3. If the formwork is continuous and with rigid connections between members, then forkhead lacing should not be required.
4. When forkhead or base jack bracing is required, then shortbridle tubes should be used to provide a connection for the
bracing. The use of the SGB Mark 3A right-angle coupler is recommended.

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Issue A
Date 12/03/98 Page 478

CUPLOK Support Structures - Jack Bracing with


Bracing Adaptor

‘A’ ‘A’

Cuplok Bracing Adaptor


Ledger

‘A’ ‘A’ Screw Jack


Detail of Top Jack Bracing
Tube & Fitting
Brace

Spigotless
Intermediate
Vertical
Bracing

Guidance Notes
1. Height adjustment has to be carried out before the jack bracing is put in.
2. The bracing adaptor is normally used on top of the jack where Metriform or W/T Dropheads are required. It may
also be used with timber formwork where there is a particularly long jack extension, but note that there is no
provision for a forkhead.
3. The bracing adaptor allows lacing with Cuplok horizontals. Tube and fitting are needed for the bracing only. The
use of Swivel Couplers for bracing should be avoided wherever possible and the use of the SGB Right-angle
Mark 3A Coupler is recommened, because of its higher load carrying capacity.
4. Alternative, jack bracing can be used at the base, see pages 458 and 459 for details.

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Issue A
Date 12/03/98 Page 479

CUPLOK Support Structures - Use of Cantilever


with Fork Heads

Forkheads

Internal Brace

Cantilever Frame

Horizontals
Spigotless Standard

Guidance Notes

If the cantilever frame is used, the horizontals must be placed as shown in the figure above. The bracing details
are explained on page 480

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CUPLOK Support Structures - Bracing and use of Cantilever


Frames in 1.8m Wide Bays

Internal Bracing to Additional Internal


resist horizontal forces Bracing to support Top
Cantilve Frame adjustment

Cantilever
Frame

Verticals

Horizontals

Internal
Bracing

Base
Adjustment

Guidance Notes:
1) When the 1.5m cantilever frames are used, to full capacity (i.e. with a 15 kN point load) two additional braces
must be used. When the end point load is 11 kN or less, only one brace need be used as shown in the diagram.
2) When the 1m cantilever frames are used to full capacity, two additional braces must be used. When the 1m
cantilever frames are used and the end point load is 7.5 kN or less, only one additional brace need be used.
3) These additional braces are to cater for the horizontal forces imposed on the structure by the loads applied to
the cantilever bracket.
4) If possible, the structure should be loaded from the centre outwards, particularly where cantilever brackets are in
use. If, for some very special reason, the cantilevers have to be loaded first, then special attention must be paid
to the stability of the structure against overturning.
5) The above bracing requirements are for 1.8m wide bays. If the bay width is decreased, the load ratings for the
various bracing systems given above will also decrease.

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Issue A
Date 12/03/98 Page 481

CUPLOK Support Structures - Use of Beam Bracket


in a Structure

Beam Bracket -
Spigotless may also be used
Standard with short horn
uppermost

Horizontal

The Beam Bracket is detailed on page 460.

Loading details page 537

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Issue A
Date 12/03/98 Page 553

CUPLOK Support - General Rules for Bracing

All Cuplok Support Scaffolds have to be adequately stiffened. This is usually done with diagonal
bracing, but can also be done by fixing the horizontal lacing against movement at every level by
tying to walls or columns, if necessary combined with plan bracing. The amount of diagonal
bracing required should be calculated, but a minimum of one brace for every 7 bays, in every
row, in both directions is required. The bracing should run from the top to the bottom horizontal in
a continuous diagonal line. This is preferable to the zig - zag or parallel bracing in one bay,
which has previously been recommended, as it reduces the additional load in a leg due to the
horizontal loading.

Jack bracing at the top and the bottom is only provided if required by calculation. It is preferable
to try and eliminate this bracing for economic reasons, but if this cannot be done, bracing to take
the full horizontal loading must be provided. Care should be taken to position the braces on legs
which will be loaded during concreting. When floors are concreted in bays, braces should be
positioned so that at least one brace occurs under each poured section.

Diagonal bracing is normally carried out with the purpose made braces. They are fixed to the
horizontals by an integral end coupler locked by a wedge bolt or the snap on type. If more than
one line of diagonal bracing is required in a panel, then it is recommended that alternate lines of
braces be sloped in opposite directions, as shown in the diagram. It is preferable that braces in
adjacent panels should also be alternated in direction, as shown by the dashed lines in the
diagram.

The maximum Safe Working Axial Loads of the braces in tension or compression depends on the
type of brace used.

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