What is scaffolding

Scaffolding is a temporary structure used to support a word crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, bridges and all other man made structures.

Types of scaffolding 

        (i) single scaffolding 

       (ii) double scaffolding 

      (iii) cantilever scaffolding 
   
      (iv) suspended scaffolding 

       (v) trestle scaffolding 

      (vi) steel scaffolding 

     (vii) patented scaffolding 


(i) what is single scaffolding 
               Single scaffolding is a generally used for brick masonry and is also called as brick layer's scaffolding. Single scaffolding consists of standard ledgers, putlog etc.
                             

(ii) what is double scaffolding 

                Double scaffolding is generally used for stone masonry also called 

as mason's scaffolding. In stone walls, it is hard to make holes in the wall to support putlogs. So, two rows of scaffolding is constructed to make it strong.

                              

(iii) what is cantilever scaffolding 

                 This a type of scaffolding in which the standards are supported on series of needles and these needles are taken out through holes in the wall. This is called single frame type scaffolding. 

        . When the ground does not having the            capacity to support standard. 

        . When the ground near the wall is to               be free from traffic. 

         . When upper part of the wall is under             construction.

                            

(iv) what is suspended scaffolding 

            In suspended scaffolding, the working platform is suspended from roofs with the help of wire, ropes or chains etc. It can be raised or lowered to our required level. This type of scaffolding is used for repair works pointing, painting etc.

                            

(v) what is trestle scaffolding 

           In trestle scaffolding, the working platform is supported on movable tripod or ladders. This is generally used for work inside the room, such as paintings, repairs etc. Upto a height of 5 m.

                                       

(vi) what is steel scaffolding 

            Steel scaffolding is constructed by steel tubes which are fixed together by steel

couplers or fittings. It is very easy to construct or dismantle. It has greater streng

-th, greater durability and higher fire resistance. It's initial cost is more but it becomes uneconomical in the run.

                          

(vii) what is patented scaffolding 

             Patented scaffolding are made up of steel but these are equipped with special co

-uplings and frames etc. These are ready made scaffolding. 

                           

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