Platform Research Thesis
It began as an investigation in to nonstandard materials for platform construction. As my research proceeded it became clear that a broad comparison of the standard materials did not exist.
At that point the focus of the work pivoted to more standard materials to establish baseline performance for future comparisons of nonstandard materials. The final document is a combination of data document and introduction into why a specific platform or material would be used.
Shows how platforms perform across a four foot unsupported span. Significantly, none of them fail to surpass the temporary structures rating.
Shows how platforms perform across an eight foot unsupported span. Noticeably, many common platforms fail to reach even the residential standard.
Shows how platforms perform across a twelve foot unsupported span. An expansion on how a four foot increase in span can drastically reduce allowable strength for platforms.
Shows how platforms perform across a sixteen foot unsupported span.