The Use of G.I. & B.I. Pipes Scaffold

When is G.I. and B.I. Pipe use?

Normally in the Philippines, Frames Scaffolds (A-Frame, H-Frame, E-Frame) are used instead of Pipes Scaffold. It is because it is cheaper and easily assembled. Even common "carpintero" can assemble it, allowing owners save on labor expense. Erecting pipe scaffolds requires skilled scaffolders.
On the other hand, international standard, specifically use pipes scaffolds rather than frames scaffold for high rise buildings.

Scaffold G.I. (Galvanized Iron) Pipes comes in Sched. 20 or Sched. 40 thickness but engineers recommend to use schedule 40 pipes because of its strength to withstand heavier load.
Specifications usually are the following:

Scaffold Pipe G.I. 1 1/2" diameter x 6m Sched. 40
 also comes in (1m to 5m cut).

For more questions on price and specifications, I suggest you to contact these info: ktcc (+63)
 09332874922, email at:  tabalina.jaone@gmail.com

Shoring Jacks for Formworks

Shoring Jack Scaffold

Shoring Jack is used during pouring cement mix on slabs as support (pangtukod) to the formworks. Usually it is made of high quality B.I. material and can extend up to 5m or more. In our company, we have the following sizes and specifications:

1.70 x 1.50m ( up to 3.10m full extension)
2.00 x 2.00m (up to 3.8m full extension)
2.00 x 3.00m (up to 4.80m full extension)
3.00 x 3.00m (up to 5.60m full extension)

In the Philippines, house building usually uses the 3.10m and 3.80m because average ceiling height is only 3m. Here are some images of shoring jacks.

 

We recommend that for every square meter of area (slab) to support, use 1 piece of shoring jack. So, for example, for 100sqm. of area for slab, use 100pcs. of shoring jack.