Mechanical Design and Analysis of a Modular, Portable, and Expandable Scaffold for Civil Engineering Applications

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 10

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Ivan Moises Panocca Umiyauri1, Albert Jorddy Valenzuela Inga, Rosali Ramos Rojas, Boris Senin Carhuallanqui Parian

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V12I10P105

How to Cite?

Ivan Moises Panocca Umiyauri1, Albert Jorddy Valenzuela Inga, Rosali Ramos Rojas, Boris Senin Carhuallanqui Parian, "Mechanical Design and Analysis of a Modular, Portable, and Expandable Scaffold for Civil Engineering Applications," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 10, pp. 61-69, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V12I10P105

Abstract:

Civil Engineering Projects requiring work at height require auxiliary structures that integrate safety with portability and easy assembly. This paper presents the case for the design of a modular, portable, and expandable scaffolding system, aimed at optimizing construction tasks in confined or difficult-to-access spaces. The mechanical design and analysis were carried out per VDI 2221 guidelines for the specification, solution generation, and detailed design phases. The 3D design was modeled in Autodesk Inventor 2026 and evaluated using static Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The results show favorable stress distribution and a safety factor greater than 5.0 in the areas under combined loading conditions, validating the structural integrity of the proposed design. This design represents an innovative solution that increases work efficiency, mobility, and safety in urban and rural civil construction environments. Its implementation can reduce prototyping costs, enhance assembly speed, and improve safety in height-related operations, making it a valuable contribution to modern construction practices.

Keywords:

Autodesk Inventor, Design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Modular Scaffolding, Structural Analysis.

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