Shoring Scaffold
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Shoring scaffold is the erection of a temporary structure, built either from traditional scaffolding poles or a shoring system, to temporarily support an unsafe structure.
Structures can become unsafe for a variety of reasons but some of the most common scenarios are due to the following:
- Forming openings in walls or enlarging them
- When walls become bulged due to Insufficient tying of walls to floors, roof spread, heavy traffic over time, Heavier loads on floors and rising damp.
- Structural damage to walls due to either heave or subsidence which results in cracking.
- Demolition of an adjacent structure
HSE Guidance Note GS 51 states that the design of any shoring system will be carried out by a chartered civil or structural engineer who is experienced in and understands the type of work being undertaken. Whilst Retention of masonry facades – best practice guide (C579) goes on to say that there must be “ownership” of the scheme at all stages from inception to completion of the whole of the works. An early appointment recommended for facade retention work is that of a suitably qualified and experienced temporary works co-ordinator (TWC). All parties must be aware of their responsibilities under CDM Regulations, which stipulate that all relevant information about the site should be provided by the client.
There are three main types of shoring utilised within the scaffolding industry. These are Dead Shores, Raking Shores, and Flying Shores.
Dead shores
Dead shores are used to support vertical support to walls and roofs, floors, etc when the lower part of a wall has been removed for the purpose of providing an opening in the wall or to rebuild a defective load bearing wall in a structure. The dead shore consists of an arrangement of vertical scaffolding poles topped with adjustable jacks, which are required to support the weight of the structure above and transfer same to the ground on firm foundation below. Sometimes several storeys must be supported in order to achieve the safe transfer of loads to a solid foundation.
Raking Shores
Raking Shores, also known as inclined shores consists of rakers (diagonal braces) that provide lateral support to walls. These scaffolds are typically required when restoring listed buildings, improving the internal structure of a building or the stability of the facade has been compromised. The scaffold is generally required from the start of the demolition/repair work until the completion of the new structure/repairs.
Flying Shores
Flying shores are used as an alternative to raking shores due to the fact that they enable the space directly below them to be accessible and free from obtrusive scaffolding and associated kentledge. They are erected from temporary access scaffolds built below them and work by exerting thrust on opposite walls, very often the party walls of two buildings.
They are called “flying shores” as they appear to be suspended in mid-air, allowing passage under them.
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