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Megashor is a versatile, heavy duty

support system which can be used in

either single or multiple leg support

applications, both vertically or

horizontally. Megashor can also be

configured into support trusses with

varying depths and spans.

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Design and Loading DataDesigns are carried out to standards of BS5975: Code of practice for Design of Falsework.

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T E C H N I C A L8

For AWL’s in non vertical applications please refer to RMD Kwikform Megashor Technical Data Sheets.

R•M•DKWIKFORMNORTH AMERICA

www.rmdkwikform.com

A member of Interserve Plc.

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european officesUnited KingdomRMD Kwikform,Brickyard Road, Aldridge,Walsall WS9 8BW, UK.Tel: +44 1922 743743 Fax: +44 1922 743400E-mail: [email protected]

Branches

Aberdeen: Tel: 01224 873500 Fax: 01224 899284Bristol: Tel: 01454 322820 Fax: 01454 316548Cardiff: Tel: 029 2037 4521 Fax: 029 2023 8703Coventry: Tel: 024 7661 7155 Fax: 024 7660 2163Glasgow: Tel: 0141 554 7425 Fax: 0141 554 8392Haydock: Tel: 01942 273815 Fax: 01942 273819Huddersfield: Tel: 01484 539311 Fax: 01484 539509Midlands: Tel: 01922 743777 Fax: 01922 743402Rainham: Tel: 01708 552975 Fax: 01708 557048Stockton: Tel: 01642 675915 Fax: 01642 616176Wembley: Tel: 020 8998 1727 Fax: 020 8991 5828

IrelandRMD Kwikform,Ballyboggan Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, Ireland.Tel: +353 1 8302500 Fax: +353 1 8302741E-mail: [email protected]

Branches

Belfast: Tel: +44 28 9038 1771 Fax: +44 28 9038 1328Ballinasloe: Tel: +353 905 42196 Fax: +353 905 42950Cork: Tel: +353 21 496 6188 Fax: +353 21 496 6475

SpainRMD Kwikform Ibérica SA,Paseo del Club Deportivo s/n, Urbanización La Finca, Edif.3, 1O Izda.Somosaguas, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid).Tel: +34 91 5556104 Fax: +34 91 5554745E-mail: [email protected]

PortugalRMD Kwikform,Av. 25 de Abril, 32 - 1 Esq,2870 - 150 Montijo, Portugal.Tel: +351 21 232 86 88 Fax: +351 21 231 57 15E-mail: [email protected]

UAERMD Kwikform,PO Box 5801, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.Tel: +971 6 5534173 Fax: +971 6 5534327E-mail: [email protected]

Branches

Sharjah: Tel: +971 6 5342763 Fax: +971 6 5342164Abu Dhabi: Tel: +971 2 6659798 Fax: +971 2 6655689

QatarRMD Kwikform,PO Box 405, Doha, Qatar.Tel: +974 4600937 Fax: +974 4606427E-mail: [email protected]

internationalofficesAustraliaRMD (Australia) Pty. Ltd.PO Box 169, Melrose Park,South Australia, 5039.Tel: +61 8 8179 8200 Fax: +61 8 8179 8201E-mail: [email protected]

Hong KongRMD Kwikform,Unit B & C, 22/F Easy Tower,609 Tai Nan West Street, Cheung Sha Wan,Kowloon, Hong Kong.Tel: +852 2415 4882 Fax: +852 2413 4797E-mail: [email protected]

IndonesiaRMD Kwikform,Wisma Pondok Indah, 2nd Floor Suite 202B,JL. Sultan Iskandar Muda V-TA,Pondok Indah - Jakarta 12310, Indonesia.Tel: +62 21 769 7488 Fax: +62 21 769 0458E-mail: [email protected]

KoreaRMD Kwikform,9th Floor Dainam Bldg, Nonhyundong 199,Kangnam-ku, Seoul, Korea.Tel: +82 2 545 2484 Fax: +82 2 545 1878E-mail: [email protected]

MalaysiaRMD Kwikform,No.27-3, 3rd Floor, Jalan Dagan SB 4/1,Taman SG Besi Indah, 43300 Seri Kembangan,Selangor Darulehsan, Malaysia.Tel: +60 3 8943 6550 Fax: +60 3 8943 6551E-mail: [email protected]

New ZealandRMD (New Zealand) Ltd.PO Box 22-316, 101-105 Station Road,Otahuhu, Auckland 6, New Zealand.Tel: +64 9 276 5955 Fax: +64 9 276 6732E-mail: [email protected]

PhilippinesRMD Kwikform,Unit 1104, Annapolis Wilshire Plaza,#11 Annapolis Street, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.Tel: +632 724 42 13 Fax: +632 724 42 14E-mail: [email protected]

TaiwanRMD Kwikform,15F-5, No. 75, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Road,Hsi-Chih, Taipei Hsien, 221 Taiwan, R.O.C.Tel: +886 2 2698 7055 Fax: +886 2 2698 1989E-mail: [email protected]

middle eastoffices

ChileRMD Kwikform,Av. Americo Vespucio, 01199,Quilicura, Santiago, Chile.Tel: +56 2 739 0610 Fax: +56 2 739 1246E-mail: [email protected]

south american office

Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to change, alter ormodify any detail, design, weight, dimension or code without prior notice being given.

north americanofficeUSAShore/Form Systems Inc.1306, 16th Avenue East,Palmetto, Florida 34221, USA.Tel: +1 941 729 6888 Fax: +1 941 723 2849E-mail: [email protected]

A P P L I C A T I O N S 2

A versatile modular system with a full

range of accessories, Megashor can be

assembled into props, heavy lifting towers,

frames and trusses. Its 180 kips axial load

capacity provides complete solutions for:

Heavy duty falsework.

Cofferdams.

Bridge launching.

Bearing replacement.

Façade retention.

Travelling slab and tunnel formwork.

Excavation support.

some ofour applications

Client:National Engineering.

Project:Olympic Stadium,Sydney, Australia.

Client:Highways Agency.

Contractor:CSM Joint Venture.

Designer:W.S. Atkins.

Project:M2, Medway Viaduct,

Kent, UK.

I N T R O D U C T I O N1 I N T R O D U C T I O N1

One system with extensive

applications. Megashor is an ultra

high-duty modular propping system

designed for axial loads of up to 180 kips.

But its real strength lies in its versatility.

From heavy lifting towers to travellers for

tunnel formwork, bracing for excavations,

shoring and trusses, Megashor can be

configured for a huge variety of

applications.

Megashor is the outcome of more than 50

years experience gained on major projects

throughout the world. What’s more, our

international network of local offices means

that when you deal with RMD Kwikform,

you talk to people who understand the

working environment, technical difficulties

and the challenges you face.

introducingmegashor

Client:Transfield

Bouygues JV.

Project:Airport Link Tunnel,

Tympan Wall,Sydney, Australia.

R•M•DKWIKFORM

people make thedifference

RMD Kwikform is a powerfulteam comprising the skills,experience and energy of over1200 men and women in 16countries. Totally diverse innationality, culture, languageand background. Totally unitedin the pursuit of customersatisfaction.

Client:Ferrovial, S.A.

Project:M203 Alcaláde

Henares,Madrid, Spain.

Client:Portsimi - SociedadeInternacional de Montagens Industrials.

Project:Jose de Alvalade Stadium,Lisbon, Portugal.

Client:Maeda/Kumagai

Gumi/Yokagawa/Hitachi JV

Project:Ma Wan Viaduct,

Hong Kong.

Client:Hevilifts Ltd.

Project:Haye-on-Wye,Herefordshire, UK.

F E A T U R E S A N D B E N E F I T S3 F E A T U R E S A N D B E N E F I T S 4

Eight strut sizes, ranging from 5/8” to

17’ 8”, plus a full range of accessories

means that Megashor can be

assembled into props, towers and

trusses of almost any length, all

from standard components.

RMD Kwikform Super Slim Soldiers

provide restraint to Megashor and are

available in nine lengths from 3/8” to

12’ 0”. This gives ultimate flexibility

when planning the sizes of towers

and centres of props, therefore

minimising the need for custom

made equipment.

A unique 180 kip axial load capacity

and high axial stiffness ensures that

Megashor will accommodate the

rigours of heavy-duty falsework,

cofferdams, bridge bearing

replacement and façade retention

applications.

Megashor is approved for support

of bridges open to live traffic -

bridge bearing replacement

work can be carried out with

minimum disruption to traffic

flows.

With significant stock levels

available throughout the world,

Megashor is always where you

need it, when you need it,

ensuring a rapid response.

Our quality assured manufacturing

process, using close-tolerance jigs,

ensures consistent and accurate

fabrication, resulting in good

assembly alignment on site,

saving time, onsite

modifications and labour costs.

features and benefits

Client:Skanska.

Project:Bridge over Stakssundet,Stockholm, Sweden.

Client:Thiess Construction Pty Ltd.

Project:Royal AgriculturalShowground,Sydney, Australia.

Client:Totty Construction.

Project:Crispin House,Leeds, UK

Client:Soares de Costa.

Project:Radial de Buraca Highway,Lisbon, Portugal.

Client:Tarmac Bachy JV.

Project:Jubilee Line UndergroundStation,London, UK.

Client:Assiconstroi.

Project:Expo ‘97Tower Foundation,Lisbon, Portugal.

Client:Philipp Holzmann(Thailand) Ltd.

Project:Elevated Roadand Train System,Bangkok, Thailand.

Rocking HeadFor connecting components at an angle to Megashor Shaftsup to a maximum tilt angle of 45 degrees.

Code Description Weight (lbs)

MSX10026 Megashor Rocking Head 63.8

AWL: Please refer to Megashor Technical Data Sheets

Screw JackCode Description Weight (lbs)

MSX10011 Megashor Jack 105.0

Range: 16” - 24”

AWL: 100 kips - 180 kips in compression depending on extension. Please referto Megashor Technical Data Sheets

Brace PlateFor spreading loads and connecting braces.


MSU10002 Megashor Brace Plate 110.0

C O M P O N E N T S 6

Jack PlateFor spreading loads in connections between Megashor Shafts and Jacks (loads over 122 kips) and between Jacksand Rocking heads (loads over 144 kips).


MSX10021 Megashor Jack Plate 58.0

Fixed and Adjustable BracesCode Description Weight (lbs)

MSX10003 Megashor Flat Brace per 3’ 3” 8.4

MSU10001 Flat Brace Alteration –

MSX10006 Brace - Vernier Long Outer 31.9

MSX10005 Brace - Vernier Long Inner 24.2

MSX10034 Brace - Vernier Short Outer 19.8

MSX10033 Brace - Vernier Short Inner 12.1

AWL: When attached to Megashor Legs = 7.2 kips(14.4 kips per pair)

Header BeamsCode Description Weight (lbs)

MSX10010 Megashor Beam - Header 11’ 0” 1445.0

MSX10009 Megashor Beam - Header 3’ 0” 343.0

Other sizes also available.

Hydraulic UnitFor raising, lowering, pre-loading and de-propping.


MSX10017 Megashor Hydraulic Unit 301.0

AWL: 180 kips

Fixed Length Flat Brace

Nuts and BoltsCode Description Weight (lbs)

BNU20011 Bolt/Nut - 3/4” x 21/2” Grade 8.8 0.6

BNU20005 Bolt/Nut - 3/4” x 11/2” Grade 8.8 0.4

BNU16007 Set Pin - 5/8” x 11/2” HT 0.2

BNU16001 Nut - 5/8” Hexagon Plated 0.1

BNU12009 Set Pin - 1/2” x 11/2” Grade 8.8 Plated 0.4

T E C H N I C A L5

Hole Pattern

Typical Section

Megashor ShaftsCode Description Weight (lbs)

MSX15400 Megashor Leg 17’ 9” 695.0





MSX10270 Megashor Leg 10” 77.0

MSX10090 Megashor Leg 31/2” 55.0

MSX10012 Megashor End Plate 22.0

17’ 9”

9’ 0”

6’ 0”

3’ 0”

1’ 6”

10”31/2”5/8”

C O M P O N E N T S 7

Section PropertiesCross Sectional Area: 9.06 in2

I xx: 143.7 in2

I yy: 103 in4

r xx: 3.99 in

r yy: 3.37 in

Self Weight: 37.1 lb/ft

Z xx: 27 in3

Z yy: 18.7 in3

M max xx: 60 kip-ft

M max yy: 40 kip-ft

Mean Compressive Yield Stress: 53.66 ksi

Joint bending moment x-x axis: 38.9 kip-ft

Joint bending moment y-y axis: 30.67 kip-ft

Capacities given are unfactored (allowable working values)

Adjustable Vernier Brace

End Plate

12”

22 dia 8”11”

4” 4”

11”

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3 5/8“ 3 5/8“

4” Plate

13/16“ dia.3/4“ dia.

5/16“ thick plate

7 1/2“

9”

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13/16“ dia.3/4“ dia.

4 1/2“

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Super Slim Soldier LedgersCode Description Weight (lbs)

SSX13600 Super Slim Soldier 12’ 0” 156.0







SSX10090 Super Slim Soldier 31/2” 14.3

SSX10040 End Plate 6.2

105/8“

3 1 /

8“

Note: All imperial dimensions are nominal.

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