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KSP SHAFT PLATFORM
4.
Solutions
4.1.
MAIN PLATFORM SUPPORTS
When climbing with KSP platforms, it is necessary to
provide supports for the platforms on the wall. This
support can be created by leaving a cavity in the wall
where brackets can rest (BOX-OUT solution) or fixing
an articulated bracket on the wall with embedded
cone, (
FOLDING
BRACKET solution).
*In box-out solution, the platform, with the
GRAVITY PAWL BRACKETS placed at the end of the
main walers, is supported on the cavities previously
made in the wall.
When lifting the platform, the pawls fold and leave the
cavity (a), returning to their original position when
meeting the next cavity (b). Finally, the platform is
lowered and left resting on the concrete cavities (c).
(a)
(b)
(c)
For fair face concrete, making cavities in the wall may
not be accepted. The box-out solution is mainly used
for elevator shafts or hollow piers.
The stability of the platform should always be
verified in the worst case (platform moved to the top
against one of the sides).
*In case of using the folding brackets
solution; there is not any folding element in the
platform. The FOLDING BRACKET
is the element
including a hinged plate where the platform is
supported.
When lifting the platform (a), this hits and lifts the
hinged plate of the Folding bracket (b). The plate
drops and finally the platform can be rested on this
plate (c).
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
It is very important to guarantee a
minimum support of 50mm
