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1 I N T R O D U C T I O N One system with extensive applications.Megashor is an ultra high-duty modular propping system designed for axial loads of up to 1000kN. 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 60 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...

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 1000kN 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 of our appl i cations Client: National Engineering. Project: Olympic Stadium, Sydney, Australia. Client: Transfield Bouygues JV. Project: Airport Link Tunnel, Tympan Wall, Sydney, Australia. Client: Nevilifts Ltd....

3 F E A T U R E S & B E N E F I T S Eight strut sizes, ranging from 15mm to 5400mm, 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 Superslim Soldiers provide restraint to Megashor and are available in nine lengths from 10mm to 3600mm. This gives ultimate flexibility when planning the sizes of towers and centres of props, therefore minimising the need for custom made equipment. A unique 1000kN axial load capacity and high axial stiffness ensures that Megashor will...

F E A T U R E S & B E N E F I T S 4 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. Client: Skanska. Project: Bridge over...

5 T E C H N I C A L Hole Pattern Typical Section Megashor Legs Code Description Weight (Kg) MSX15400 Megashor Leg 5400mm 301.54 MSX14500 Megashor Leg 4500mm 253.7 MSX12700 Megashor Leg 2700mm 159.18 MSX11800 Megashor Leg 1800mm 111.90 MSX10900 Megashor Leg 900mm 64.62 MSX10450 Megashor Leg 450mm 44.58 MSX10270 Megashor Leg 270mm 29.92 MSX10090 Megashor Leg 90mm 21.70 MSX10012 Megashor End Plate 9.4 5400mm 2700mm 1800mm 900mm 450mm 270mm 90mm 15mm Section Properties Cross Sectional Area: 58.45 cm2 I xx: 5981 cm4 I yy: 4289 cm4 r xx: 10.14 cm r yy: 8.56 cm Self Weight: 0.542 kN/m Z xx: 443...

Screw Jack Code Description Weight (Kg) MSX10011 Megashor Jack 410 - 620mm 59.10 AWL: 550 kN - 1000 kN depending on extension. Please refer to Megashor Technical Data Sheets C O M P O N E N T S 6 Fixed and Adjustable Braces Code Description Weight (Kg) MSX10003 Flat Brace 60 x 8mm per metre 4.0 MSU10001 Flat Brace 60 x 8mm Alteration – MSX10034 Vernier Brace Short Outer Galv 7.59 MSX10033 Vernier Brace Short Inner Galv 5.31 MSX10005 Vernier Brace Long Inner Galv 11.5 MSX10006 Vernier Brace Long Outer Galv 11.0 MSU10003 Megashor Plan Brace Cleat 14.5 AWL: When attached to Megashor Legs = 40...

Rocking Head For connecting components at an angle to Megashor Shafts up to a maximum tilt angle of 45 degrees. Code Description Weight (Kg) MSX10026 Megashor Rocking Head 180mm 46.12 AWL: Please refer to Megashor Technical Data Sheets Brace Plate For spreading loads and connecting braces. Code Description Weight (Kg) MSU10002 Megashor Brace Plate 60.51 Jack Plate For spreading loads in connections between Megashor Shafts and Jacks (loads over 680 kN) and between Jacks and Rocking heads (loads over 400 kN). Code Description Weight (Kg) MSX10021 Megashor Jack Plate 26.3 Header Beams Code...

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. Effective Length metres Vertical Megashor Axial SWL xx Axis x y y x y e e e e y x x Compressive Safe Working Load kN Design and Loading Data Designs are carried out to standards of BS5975: Code of practice for Design of Falsework. 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Effective Length metres Vertical Megashor Axial SWL yy Axis Compressive Safe...

www.rmdkwikform.com A member of Interserve Plc. Megashor - Issued January 2010 Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to change, alter or modify any detail, design, weight, dimension or code without prior notice being given. The arrangements of equipment shown in photographs may have been assembled by others and therefore not reflect current best working practices or legislation requirements Australia RMD (Australia) Pty. Ltd. PO Box 169, Melrose Park, South Australia, 5039. Tel: +61 8 8179 8200 Fax: +61 8 8179 8201 Email: rmd.australia@rmdformwork.com Hong...