The Basic ComponentsUsed In Scaffolding

Adjustable Base PlatesBase plates are the most fundamental parts of a scaffolding. They have the following features:

•Different height adjustable plates

•Self-cleaning round thread structures

•Colour and notch markings for extra protection

Base CollarsThe base collar is used along with the adjustable base plates to form the scaffolding base.

For further construction, the vertical standard is put into the base collar.

StandardsThese are the steel structures that have rosettes for connections.

These are important as they help sustain the whole structure and so they need to be made of steel and also galvanized.

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These are generally guardrails as well as bracing elements.

The lengths of them depend upon:

•Bay length

•Deck type

•Load

Diagonal BracesThese are the cross section bracing components used by scaffolders in Eltham for solid structures.

Since these have wedges, they can brace the whole system together.

ToeboardsThese are kept between the vertical standards for the safety of the workers.

They are generally made of:

•Aluminium

•Wood

•Steel (reduces fire risk & lasts long)

DecksThey are made of aluminium, steel or wood. Nowadays, fibre glass reinforced plastic decks are also used.

These are the components utmost needed for the workers to move about.

You may check this out for more information:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scaffolding

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