SECTION D
Tieing and Bracing
Quantities and location of ties, guys and bracing will vary
depending upon the scaffold size, weight, shape and load
conditions. The following general guidelines indicate minimum
bil-jax requirements and are not all inclusive. When design-
ing scaffolds with unique conî‚¿gurations or special loading
conditions, consult with bil-jax engineering or a professional
structural engineer prior to design î‚¿nalization.
NOTE:
Proper access and platform toeboards are required
on all scaffolds. These items have been eliminated
from the illustrations in this section for clarity pur-
poses only.
When designing a square or rectangular scaffold, bil-jax rec-
ommends a horizontal diagonal be included in the base de-
sign. This horizontal diagonal will aid the erector in providing
a square scaffold.
bil-jax tube and clamp components may be substituted for
systems scaffold bracing members or horizontal diagonal
members. When doing so, the load capacity of these com-
ponents and their effect on the completed scaffold must be
considered.
Assure ties, standoffs or guys are located at runner and bearer
levels only.
