
4
Scaffold Introduction and Guideline_TUV
Precautions For Moving
Wind speed and wind load
Effect of Wind Loads on the Tower
Wind Description
Beaufort Scale
Beaufort No
Speed
(m.p.h.)
Speed
(m/sec.)
Medium Breeze
Strong Breeze
Gale Force
Raises dust and
loose paper,
Twigs snap off.
Large branches in
motion,
Telegraph wires
whistle.
Walking is difficult
4
6
8
8-12
25-31
39-46
4-16
11-14
17-21
The acceptable wind speed for the free standing tower is 17mph.
If the wind speed reaches 25mph the tower should be tied in to a rigid structure.
At 40mph, the tower should be dismantled.
“User should pause work on the tower when the wind speeds over
7.7metres per second (17m.p.h).”