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Scaffolding Load Calculation
FreeCalculate loads per standard, check soil bearing capacity and size anchorages per NF EN 12811.
Compliant with NF EN 12811-1
📊Load path per leg
⬇️Vertical load / leg
14,01kN
⚠️ULS combination
25,94kN
💨Wind force / leg
4,69kN
Cumulative self-weight (all levels)
8,4kN
Live load (1 level)
Class 3: 2 kN/m² × 2.8 m²
5,6kN
Ground pressure (150×150 baseplate)
623kPa
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Ground pressure (623 kPa) exceeds bearing capacity (100 kPa). Spreader plate required!
Minimum spreader plate
Area: 1401 cm²
37 × 37cm
Recommended ties (per bay)
1 tie / 24 m² of façade area
3min
Design wind pressure
Zone 2, category IIIa
304Pa
📐 Calculation formulas
Vertical load = Σ(self-weight × levels) + q × S
q = 2 kN/m² (class 3)
S = spacing × width = 2.8 m²
ULS = 1.35 × G + 1.5 × W
Ground pressure = F_vertical / S_platineG = permanent loads (self-weight), q = live load, W = wind force. ULS = Ultimate Limit State.
Standards & regulations
- NF EN 12811-1Facade scaffolds — Performance requirements and design
- NF EN 12812Falsework — Performance requirements and general design
- R408 CNAMTSRecommendation — Assembly, use and dismantling of scaffolding
- Eurocode 1Wind actions on structures
This tool provides indicative estimates. Results do not substitute professional advice. Always verify with current regulations.
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