Types of Scaffolding and the process of use in a construction site

It is important to remember that scaffolds are structural elements designed to provide height support to materials, workers or tools on construction sites or constructions. In this regard, the diversity of scaffold types is significant.

Functional Classification of Scaffolding

1. Work scaffold: Used on construction sites to support tools and the workers themselves.
2. Safety scaffold: Used to protect specific areas on a construction site.
3. Service scaffold: Designed to facilitate the movement of materials and workers using walkways and ladders.
4. Scaffold for public use: Removable structures used for short periods of time for pedestrians and the general public.
5. Cimbras, apexes, shoring: Temporary structures that support structural elements under construction.
6. Covered enclosures: Removable structures that act as roofs for materials and people.
7. Other structures: Those that are not included in the above categories, such as towers for sets and concerts or advertising screens.

Other Types of Scaffolding

Classification by type of manufacture

1. Traditionally manufactured, manually.
2. Prefabricated in series.

Classification according to the predominant material of its structure

1. Wooden scaffold.
2. Metal scaffold.
3. Mixed scaffold.
4. Fiber scaffold.
5. Bamboo scaffolding (commonly used in Asia).

Classification according to your form of support

1. Self-lifting platform scaffold.
2. Simple support scaffold.
3. Anchored scaffold.
4. Flying scaffold.
5. Hanging scaffold.

Classification according to use

1. Indoor scaffolding.
2. Facade scaffold.
3. Structural scaffold.
4. Scaffold for circulation.
5. Scaffold for public events.

Classification according to your system

1. Simple double right foot scaffold.
2. Tubular scaffolding.
3. Modular multidirectional metal scaffolding.
4. Hanging scaffold.
5. Self-lifting platform scaffold.

Process of using scaffolding

Source: Layher