Abstract: A sidewalk shed and system includes a plurality of columns and a plurality of major beams. Each column includes one to four column face plate assemblies, based on the application, for attachment to major beams. Each column face plate assembly comprises a column face plate, trapezoidal-shaped top and bottom gussets, and a vertical plate support, which in combination support the column face plate in a spaced-apart relation to a column. Major beam face plates attached to the opposing ends of a major beam releasably engage the column face plate assemblies using fasteners. Minor beams span opposing major beams. The minor beams may support other sidewalk shed structures, such as decking, parapets, lighting, signage, and other scaffolding.

Abstract: A sidewalk shed and system includes a plurality of columns and a plurality of major beams. Each column includes one to four column face plate assemblies, based on the application, for attachment to major beams. Each column face plate assembly comprises a column face plate, trapezoidal-shaped top and bottom gussets, and a vertical plate support, which in combination support the column face plate in a spaced-apart relation to a column. Major beam face plates attached to the opposing ends of a major beam releasably engage the column face plate assemblies using fasteners. Minor beams span opposing major beams. The minor beams may support other sidewalk shed structures, such as decking, parapets, lighting, signage, and other scaffolding.