TYPES OF SCAFFOLDING
Some common types of scaffolding are as follows: Single pole (standard) type scaffolding (Putlog Scaffold) Double pole (standard) type scaffolding (Independent Scaffold) Rolling Scaffolding, Trestle, Mobile Towers, Patented Scaffolding (Mobile Scaffold) Outrigger Scaffolding Swinging (Hanging) Scaffolding Suspended Scaffolding Boatswain’s Chair Single pole type scaffolding (Putlog Scaffold) The upright (vertical poles/Standard) should rest on a strong foundation to support the load without a settlement. They should not be kept more than 3 meters apart. Tubular uprights have steel base plates placed on wooden/steel sole plates. Soft ground should be well rammed and leveled. Fixing like steel bolts, nails of fiber rope of approved size, joint pins and couplers should be properly fitted. For load-bearing right-angled or swivel, couplers must be used. Putlog couplers are useful for putlog members only. Putlog members (horizontal, ledger) must be at least 10-20 cm be inserted in the wal