Temporary Works Design Calculator

Design scaffolding, formwork, and shoring per BS 5975, OSHA 1926, and AS 3610. Calculate loads, wind forces, concrete pressures, member capacities, and tie forces.

BS 5975 · OSHA 1926 · AS 3610

Design Parameters

Standard

Works Type

Scaffolding Parameters

Duty Class

Height (m)

Bay Length (m)

Bay Width (m)

Number of Lifts

Wind Speed (m/s)

Sheeted Scaffold

Design Results

PASS

Imposed Load

2.00 kN/m²

Dead Load

2.50 kN/m²

Total Load

4.50 kN/m²

Wind Load

0.049 kN/m²

Member Force

5.85 kN

Member Capacity

20.0 kN

Tie Force

0.20 kN

Tie Spacing

4.0 m

Utilization

Standard Leg29.3%

Notes

Duty class: General Purpose (2 kN/m2)
Wind speed: 20 m/s, Cf = 0.2
Wind pressure: 0.049 kN/m2