A ____ is a rigid connection that holds one scaffold member in a fixed position with respect to another member, or building structure.

A ____ is a rigid connection that holds one scaffold member in a fixed position with respect to another member, or building structure.

• A. Brace
• B. Clamp
• C. Bracket
• D. Tie

Answer: (A)

Rigid connections that keep one scaffold member fixed in relation to another are provided by braces. Braces are diagonal members that lock frames together, forming a rigid framework that resists lateral movement and prevents swaying under load or wind. Clamps secure pieces but don’t inherently fix their relative position; brackets are supports attached to a building rather than connections between scaffold members; ties anchor the scaffold to the structure to resist tipping. Because a brace creates a true fixed connection between members, it best describes a rigid, position-holding link between scaffold components.

Rigid connections that keep one scaffold member fixed in relation to another are provided by braces. Braces are diagonal members that lock frames together, forming a rigid framework that resists lateral movement and prevents swaying under load or wind. Clamps secure pieces but don’t inherently fix their relative position; brackets are supports attached to a building rather than connections between scaffold members; ties anchor the scaffold to the structure to resist tipping. Because a brace creates a true fixed connection between members, it best describes a rigid, position-holding link between scaffold components.