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A Scaffolding System strengthened with Organic Prestressing – the first of a new Generation of Structures

2007; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 17; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2749/101686607782359092

1683-0350

Pedro Pacheco, Antonio J. Guerra, Pedro Castro Borges, Hugo Coelho,

Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete

The first full scale application of a movable scaffolding system strengthened with an organic prestressing system (OPS) is briefly described. The main characteristics of the steel structure and of the OPS technology are presented and significant aspects of the equipment's structural behaviour are given. The advantages of this innovative solution are established. Results prove that this control system enables the design of lighter scaffolding systems, reducing their service deflection at the same time.