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2.1 Slings

Lifting, loading and transportation of steel frames shall be accomplished with sufficient care to prevent damage. Frames must be fully supported in either horizontal or vertical planes when being transported. Care must be taken when tying down and lifting wall frames not to put an excessive pressure on joints.

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Slings should be located at equal distances from frame centrelines and be approximately one-third to one-half the frame length apart.
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Take great care not to damage components when maneuvering any materials by hand

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. Damaged components may affect structural integrity so all components should be inspected on arrival to site.

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2 Wall Frame Exposure & Storage

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2.1 On-site storage

Where Wall frames are stored on-site , they should be blocked above the firm ground to protect them from ground water as follows:

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. You can store frames either:

  • vertically
  • horizontally.

Vertical storage

Frames are stored vertically should be supported at the designed support locations

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in a manner that

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prevents tipping or toppling

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as shown in Figure 2.2.1

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Figure 2.2.1 Frames stacked vertically

Horizontal storage

Frames stored horizontally should be supported using blocking at 1.0m to 1.5m centres or as required at joints to prevent bending of the frames as shown in Figure 2.2.2.Image Added

Figure 2.2.2 Frames stacked horizontally 

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