V-Deck™ is a high strength, low weight, modular Temporary Works Platform that provides a strong and stable platform for temporary works access. The below information is according to UK standards, we also have this information for USA, Canada, Australia and other markets.
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1. Design & Factor of Safety

   V-Deck is designed to comply with BS 5975:2019 Code of Practice for Temporary Works which includes scaffold, formwork, and temporary works platforms. When designing Temporary Works Platforms, the criteria listed in UK National Annex Eurocode 1 EN1991-1-7 Actions on Structures must be taken into account.

   The Factor of Safety for yield point for temporary works (scaffold equipment) as per BS5975:2019 equipment is 1.65:1 and failure point is 2:1

   The Factor of Safety for V-Deck equipment is a failure of minimum of 3:1 for all components.

2. Inspection Regime

   Work at Height UK Regulations 2005 requires a logged inspection of the working platform every 7 days or less according to conditions.

3. Standards

   The governing standard for V-Deck temporary works platforms is Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) amendments 2018.

   The components utilised in the V-Deck™ System meet the following technical standards:

   • BS EN1004:2020 Class 4

     Mobile access and working towers made of prefabricated elements - Materials, dimensions, design loads, safety and performance requirements.

   • EN12811-1:2003

     Temporary works equipment - Scaffolds. Performance requirements and general design.

   • EN12811-2:2004

     Temporary works equipment - Information on materials.

   • EN12811-3:2002

     Temporary works equipment (Scaffold equipment) - Load testing.

   • BS EN12811-4:2013

     Temporary works equipment - Protection fans for scaffolds. Performance requirements and product design.

   Note:
   LOLER 1998 regulations do not apply to BS5975:2019 Temporary Works Equipment or BSEN 12811-Parts 1-4 Scaffold equipment.
   LOLER does not cover include the design criteria for Temporary Works Platforms as per the above standards.
   LOLER Inspection is only required every six months.
   LOLER Factor of Safety is not applicable to BS5975:2019 Temporary Works (Platforms) or EN1991-1-7 Actions on Structures.

4. Installation

   V-Deck™ is installed by trained personnel who have been trained and certified in accordance with V-Deck™ training procedures. V-Deck™ should be installed in accordance with qualified in IRATA/SOFT/SPRAT or equivalent Rope Access Techniques and/or Work at Height Techniques including scaffold. Reference VTS 1006 OPM V-Deck™ Installers Competency.

• V-Deck™

  • Standard V-Deck™ Lengths are 2m and 3m x 0.6m width.
  • V-Deck™ 2m has UDL of 5kN/m2 and V-Deck™ 3m deck has UDL of 3kN/m2.
  • V-Deck™ Checker Plate Deck can supplied in 1-4m lengths x 0.4-0.6m width.
  • Constructed to BS EN1004:2004 Class 4 UDL 3kN/m² with Factor of Safety 3:1.
  • Point Loading Test on Checker Plate 50mm x 50mm.
  • End Hook Pull Out Load 16kN.
  • UKAS Independently Tested.

• V-Deck™ Handrail System

  • Handrail system exceeds 125kg vertical load and 35kg horizontal load as required by EN12811-3:2003.
  • Handrail system is compatible with steel scaffold tube and fittings.
  • Handrail system is compatible with aluminium scaffold tube and fittings.
  • Handrail system is compatible with system scaffold components.
  • UKAS Independently Tested.

• V-Chains™

  • The intermediate suspension chains are an assembly of the individual components listed below.
  • Standard Suspension Chains are in 7mm chain (Zinc Flake Coated) with lengths of 3m and 5m.
  • Chains may be supplied in diameters of 6-10mm and any length.
  • Master Link Grade 8/10 BS EN1677-4.
  • Chain Connector7/8mm Grade 8/10 BS EN1677-1.
  • Chain 7mm Grade 8/10 BS EN818-2.
  • Clutch 7mm Chain Tested to MBL 77kN.
  • Hook 7/8mm Grade 8/10 BS EN1677-2.

• V-Truss™

  • V-Truss™ standard lengths are 1.2m, 1.8m and 2.4m.
  • V-Truss™ can be supplied in 0.6 - 3.0m lengths.
  • End Plate Tension Pull at 45 deg 25kN, 90 deg 11kN.
  • End Plate Compression Pull at 45 deg 25kN, 90 deg 11kN.
  • End Plate Eyes MBL 103kN.
  • Coded Welded BS EN287 to AWS and ASME IX procedures.
  • UKAS Independently Tested.

• V-Clamp™

  • V-Clamp™ Universal Beam standard flange sizes are:
    1. 100-180mm
    2. 150-250mm
    3. 200-350mm
    4. 300-450mm
    5. 400-600mm
  • V-Clamp™ Universal Beam Mean Break Load 170kN at 0-45deg.
  • V-Clamp™ L Beam standard flange sizes are:
    1. 50-90mm
    2. 60-100mm
  • V-Clamp™ L Beam Mean Break Load 130kN at 0-45deg.
  • V-Clamp™ Bulb Nose Beam standard flange sizes are: 160x9mm to 200x12mm.
  • V-Clamp™ Bulb Nose Beam Mean Break Load 60kN at 0-45deg.
  • Bespoke Clamps are Made to Order and Independently Tested.

• V-Net™

  • Edge and Containment Nets are HTPE Knotted 60mm Mesh.
  • Net Edge Mean Break Load 40kN.
  • Strand Mean Break Load is 500kg.
  • Standard Sizes are 5m x 2m, 10m x 2m, 5m x 5m’
  • Any combination of mesh, strand size and material can be Made to Order.
  • Independently Tested and Certified by DNV.

• V-Deck™ Engineering Design and Uniform Load Capacity UDL kN/m2

  • V-Deck™ is modular in design and thus the UDL capacity may be adjusted simply and quickly from 1kN/m2 to 5kN/m2 as required.
  • Wind Load, tidal and wave loading are additional calculations as per site and location requirements.

Note Important Information
All the components in the V-Deck System are to be used for Work Platforms only.
The use of the components for lifting operations is strictly prohibited.