Simplified Scaffold Engineering and Construction is a book that brought together the practical experience of the author which was necessitated by the inability of many field workers not being able to understand easily the scaffold engineering and construction. It is so simple that lay man can pick it up, read it and understand theoretically what scaffolding is all about and have a mental view of it. The objectives of this book include: -To give a better awareness and understanding of the regulations concerning;oThe suitability of materials used to construction scaffolds.oThe manner in which these materials should be erected to form the more common types of scaffolds.oThe correct construction of boarded out platforms, handrails and ladder access.Within the context of this book, Scaffolding is described as a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, bridges and all other man-made structures. Scaffolds are widely used on site to get access to heights and areas that would be otherwise hard to get to.
Simplified Scaffold Engineering and Construction is a book that brought together the practical experience of the author which was necessitated by the inability of many field workers not being able to understand easily the scaffold engineering and construction. It is so simple that lay man can pick it up, read it and understand theoretically what scaffolding is all about and have a mental view of it. The objectives of this book include: -To give a better awareness and understanding of the regulations concerning;oThe suitability of materials used to construction scaffolds.oThe manner in which these materials should be erected to form the more common types of scaffolds.oThe correct construction of boarded out platforms, handrails and ladder access.Within the context of this book, Scaffolding is described as a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, bridges and all other man-made structures. Scaffolds are widely used on site to get access to heights and areas that would be otherwise hard to get to.
