Site Handbook ME v2

Site Handbook
The arrangements of equipment shown in photographs may have been assembled by others and therefore not reflect current best working practices or legislation requirements
Product information within this handbook is restricted to the principle components and
does not feature the full range. For further information please contact your local RMD
Kwikform branch or refer to our website: www.rmdkwikform.com
Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to change, alter
or modify any detail, capacity, design, weight, dimension or code without prior notice
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Contents
INTRODUCTION
RMD Kwikform 2
Quality Assurance 2
Health & Safety 3
RMD Kwikform Network 4
Engineering Services 5
Customer Service 5
FORMWORK 7
Superslim Soldiers 8
Aluminium Beams 20
GTX Beam 25
Maxima 30
Minima 37
Kwikflex 53
Kwik Column 57
Rapid Ply 60
Ascent F 67
Rapidclimb 73
Tru-lift 79
SHORING & SOFFIT SUPPORT SYSTEMS 85

Alshor Plus 86
Rapidshor 101
Kwikstage Propping 114
Props & Trench Struts 122
Megashor 125
R700 130
Airodek 135
Prop Tableform 147
SAFETY SYSTEMS 153

Ascent S 154
Ultraguard 162
HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES 165

Rapid Bar Tie 166
Anchor Screws 174
Scaffold Fittings 175
APPENDIX 178
Measurement 179
Concrete Volumes 187
Mass Densities 190
Glossary 192
RMD Kwikform Global Contacts 248
INTRODUCTION
RMD Kwikform
RMD Kwikform is a customer driven business
providing innovative and cost effective solutions
for all formwork and shoring requirements.
With a diverse product range and ongoing
technical software development, coupled with
our determination to provide a high quality
service and engineering excellence, we work in
partnership with our customers throughout the
construction cycle to ensure the project finishes
on time and on budget.
For over 65 years, we have provided formwork

and shoring solutions for the construction and
related industries throughout the world, including:
» Commercial Building » Roads

» Civil Engineering » Utilities
» High Rise Buildings » Mining
» Entertainment » Stadiums
» Bridges » Retail
Quality Assurance
RMD Kwikform is accredited to OHSAS18001
Quality Systems, for design, development,
production, installation and servicing.
Our company-wide commitment to quality and our

aim to exceed our customers’ expectations, helps
us to hire and sell a consistently high standard of
construction equipment and provide an exceptional
level of service, which leads to higher customer
satisfaction.
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INTRODUCTION
Health & Safety
Health and safety underpins everything we do.
The designs we produce not only meet customers
construction requirements, they also ensure the
safe erection, movement and dismantling on
site, as well as the safety of the site operatives
throughout the project. All RMD Kwikform staff
are trained on best working practices in regard to
health and safety, and are aware of the companys
Senior Managements commitment to safe
working practices.
All RMD Kwikform equipment is fully supported

with technical data sheets, equipment guidance
notes and application risk assessments to ensure
everyone working with RMD Kwikform equipment
is fully aware of the equipment limits, safe erection
and dismantling and safe transport of equipment
to and from site.
Underpinning all RMD Kwikform operations is

our global Safety Management System, which
all businesses adhere to, so no matter where our
customers are, they are guaranteed maximum,
consistent safety levels when working with RMD
Kwikform.
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INTRODUCTION
RMD Kwikform Network

To maximize the service levels we can provide to our customers, RMD
Kwikform has a network of offices throughout the world, strategically
located to provide local design, sales and equipment supply facilities. The
network ensures we’re only a step away to support on site operations and
respond quickly and effectively to our customers’ needs.
Investors in People
RMD Kwikform is a business built on people. They are what ensure RMD
Kwikform surpasses customer expectations time after time.
Delivering and developing quality through people, irrespective of

environment, culture or service, people make the difference between good
and excellent organisations.
RMD Kwikform Middle East is an accredited Investor in People - Bronze

employer.
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Engineering Services
RMD Kwikform has its design capability spread throughout the region, in
order to maximize local engineering support. With an eye on continuous
improvement, ongoing training and development programs, and best
practice shared throughout our global engineering network, we are able
to provide solutions that are tailored to our customers exact requirements.
Customer Service
Equipment hire is just one of the ways in which RMD Kwikform adds
value. Apart from helping customers to eliminate high capital expenditure,
and the future need to maintain and store redundant equipment, RMD
Kwikform provides a range of support services that support customers
on-site. These include assessment of project needs, assistance with value
engineering, detailed commercial and engineering proposals, engineered
erection drawings, method statements and design calculations and
dedicated site assistance for the duration of the project. Product training
for on site operatives is also provided. All technical recommendations
meet the British Standards for formwork and shoring that are current at
the time of printing.
RMD Kwikform can provide equipment demonstrations, allowing

customers to see our equipment, understand how it works and the
features and benefits they can achieve.
Product Demonstrations
INTRODUCTION RMD Kwikform Site Handbook 5

6 RMD Kwikform Site Handbook FORMWORK
FORMWORK SYSTEMS
Soldiers & Beams
Superslim Soldiers 8
FORMWORK
The definitive formwork primary beam.
Aluminium Beams 20
Versatile, lightweight & durable beam.
GTX Beams
A safe, reliable structural beam. 25
Wall Formwork
Maxima 30
Large panel wall & column formwork system.
Minima 37
Lightweight modular wall and column formwork system.
Kwikflex 53
Flexible curved wall formwork.
Kwik Column 57
Simple column formwork system.
Rapid Ply 60
Versatile, cost effective, modular panel formwork system.
Climbing Formwork
Ascent F 67
Guided climbing formwork system.
Rapidclimb 73
Crane assisted climbing formwork bracket system.
Tru-Lift 79
Self lifting, core forming system.
FORMWORK RMD Kwikform Site Handbook 7

Superslim Soldiers
The Definitive Formwork Primary Beam
The Superslim Soldier is the definitive primary beam for both formwork
and shoring applications, with its unrivalled strength-to-weight ratio,
versatility and range of accessories. Robust and easily assembled into
SUPERSLIM
SOLDIERS
beams of almost any length, the Superslim Soldier can be re-used on site
after site, without modification.
Key Features & Benefits:
Scope: Ten standard lengths, from 90mm to 3600mm, give almost

unlimited scope for assembling beams of virtually any length.
Flexibility: Huge range of standard accessories are designed to reflect
the diverse applications demanded by major projects. Gantries, shoring,
spanning trusses and frames, as well as formwork panels.
Compatibility: Standard fixtures and clamps make it fully compatible with
other RMD Kwikform product ranges and in many cases, with customers’
own equipment.
Versatility: Formwork ties and other components can be fixed virtually
anywhere along the Superslim Soldier’s length, giving complete freedom
to create the optimum design, whatever the application.
Longevity: Robustness to cope with the demands of frequent re-use
means easier assembly and consistently accurate fabrication on-site.

Superslim Soldiers
SUPERSLIM
SOLDIERS
Code Code
Description Weight (Kg)
(Painted) (Galvanised)
SSX13600 SSX93600 Superslim Soldier 3600mm 72.2

SSM11260 SSM91260 Superslim Soldier 1260mm 33.0
SSX10040 - Superslim Soldier End Plate 10mm 2.9
90mm
3600mm
2700mm
1800mm
1260mm
900mm
720mm
540mm
360mm
180mm
21mm dia
137mm
180mm
90mm

Alform to Superslim Soldier Clamp
Used to connect Alform Beams and Superslim Soldiers.
Code Description Weight (Kg)

AFX20015 Superslim Clamp 0.14
AFX20022 M12 Unifix Bolt 0.05
BNX00012 Hex Nut - M12 Gr8.8 0.01
SUPERSLIM
SOLDIERS
GTX to Soldier Clamp

Used to connect GTX Beams to Superslim Soldiers and
Walers.

GTX10001 GTX to Soldier Clamp Mk1A 0.6
Timber Waling Clamp Assembly

For connecting Timber Walers to Superslim Soldiers.

SSM00016 Timber Waling Clamp - Short 0.25
SSM00017 Timber Waling Clamp - Long 0.42
Universal Clamp
Connects Alform Beams to Superslim Soldiers.

SSM00014 Universal Clamp 0.5
SWL Tension = 3kN per Clamp
SWL Slip = 1kN per pair of Clamps

‘B’ Clamp
Used to connect scaffold tube to Soldiers at right angles.

RPX10005 ‘B’ Clamp 0.7
SWL = 3.25kN / pair
SUPERSLIM
SOLDIERS
Slimshor Tube Clamp
The Slimshor Tube Clamp is a swivel fitting and used to
connect scaffold tube to Soldiers at any angle.

SSU10024 Tube Clamp 1.3
SWL = 6.25kNm in slip / each
6-Way Connector
Connects to the base of Superslim Soldiers, enabling
connections at right angles vertically and horizontally.

SSU20666 6-Way Connector 23.0
Anchor Plate 15mm

Secures the end of a Soldier to concrete or masonry.

SSU10036 Superslim Anchor Plate 7.4
SWL = 70kN Tension / 90kN Shear

90° Corner Angle
Allows connection of two Soldiers at a right angle, and/or
the connection of a heavy-duty Push Pull Prop.

SSU10003 Superslim 90° Corner 8.7
SUPERSLIM
SOLDIERS
Pivot Cleat Set

Used as a hinged connector for Soldiers for angles from 55
to 220°.

SSU10028 Pivot Cleat Set 8.8
Corner Pivot
Used to attach Soldiers at right angles and permits limited
rotation. Horizontal Soldier can be tilted up to 15° from the
horizontal.

SSU10019 Corner Pivot 7.3
SWL = 65kN / Pivot
End Plate Adaptor

Allows the connection of a Soldier at right angles along
the length of another Superslim Soldier.

SSM00020 End Plate Adaptor 1.0

Strut Adaptor
The Strut Adaptor is pinned into the Superslim Soldier to
create a fixing point for the Alignment Props.

SSM00006 Strut Adaptor 5.0
SUPERSLIM
SOLDIERS
Strut Adaptor - 90°
The Strut Adaptor 90° is pinned into the Superslim Soldier to
create a fixing point for the Alignment Props when the Soldier
is in a horizontal direction.

SSM00069 Strut Adaptor - 90° 5.0
Prop Spade End Link & Prop Pivot Tube

Connects a heavy-duty Push Pull Prop to the porthole of SSU10004
another Soldier.

SSU10012 Prop Spade End Link 3.1
SSU10004 Prop Pivot Tube 1.8
SWL = 65kN (SWL can be restricted by the length of the Push-
Pull Prop). SSU10012
Tilt Plate
Used to connect a Push Pull Prop to a plane surface
at any angle.

SSU10034 Tilt Plate 4.8
SWL = 100kN

Prop Jacks - Left & Right Hand SSU10008
The Prop Jacks are used to create a heavy-duty raking
shore and alignment props, which connect to backing
members of formwork.

SSU10007 Prop Jack - Left Hand 14.5
SUPERSLIM
SOLDIERS
SSU10008 Prop Jack - Right Hand 14.5
Adjustable Range for Jacks = 405 - 635mm SSU10007

SWL = +/- 100kN
Lifting Plate
For attaching lifting equipment to Superslim Soldier shutters.

SSU10032 Lifting Plate 3.2
SSX10046 Superslim 19mm Pin & R-Clip 0.3
SWL = 30kN / pair
Spreader Beam Adaptor SSU10004

Used to attach and spread chains in lifting applications.

SSX10052 Spreader Beam Adaptor 9.4
SSU10004 Prop Pivot Tube 1.8
SWL = 30kN / unit
SSX10052

Support Plate
Used to support the formwork at the base of the Soldiers.
Support Plates should be fitted to the Soldiers used for
lifting the formwork in lifting applications.

SSX10042 Support Plate 5.3
SUPERSLIM
SOLDIERS
BNX00016 Nut - M16 Hex Gr8.8 0.03
BSX16040 Set Pin - M16 x 40 Gr8.8 0.08
SWL = 10kN
Turnbuckles
Turnbuckles are used to prop, align and
adjust Superslim Soldiers and Walers.
Code Description Colour Weight (Kg)

SSM00912 Short Turnbuckle 1 Orange 7.0
Range: 915 - 1220mm
SSM01417 Superslim Turnbuckle 2 Green 10.6
Range: 1400 - 1710mm
SSM01518 Superslim Turnbuckle 3 Blue 11.3
Range:1520 - 1830mm
SSM01922 Superslim Turnbuckle 4 Brown 13.4
Range: 1915 - 2225mm
SSM02225 Superslim Turnbuckle 5 White 15.0
Range: 2200 - 2510mm
Access Bracket
Used to support a three board wide access platform.
Has integral spigot to accept standard scaffold tube
for tube guardrails or Ultraguard mesh barrier.

SSU10031 Access Bracket 6.7
SWL on the Bracket = 3.2kN UDL

Plumbing Jack
Used to plumb wall forms.

SSM00019 Plumbing Jack 5.2
Range: 70 - 200mm
SUPERSLIM
SOLDIERS
Joint Stiffeners
Increases the tension and bending capabilities of a joint
between Superslim Soldiers.

SSU10010 Joint Stiffener 1.4
BBX16110 Bolt - M16 x 110 Gr8.8 0.2
BNX00016 Nut - M16 Hex Gr8.8 0.03
SWL = 20kNm Bending / 150kN Tension
Porthole Bearing
Enables connection of a tie rod to a Porthole at any angle.

SSX10039 Porthole Bearing 2.0
BTX10017 Hexagonal Nut - 50mm 0.2
SWL = 60kN in Tension

Superslim Soldiers - Single Sided Formwork
Fixed Strut & Adaptor

The Fixed Strut is connected to the horizontal and vertical
Soldiers using 2qty Fixed Strut Adaptors to form the
triangular support frame for the single sided form.
SUPERSLIM
SOLDIERS
SSM00007 Fixed Strut Adaptor 16.0 SSM00007
SSM00008 Fixed Strut 2896mm 39.0
SSM00008
Single Sided Beam

The Single Sided Beam 540mm is used to tie down the
Superslim frames to the previously cast concrete.

SSM10540 Single Sided Beam 540mm 16.0
Single Sided Corner

The Single Sided Corner is connected to the horizontal and
vertical Superslim Soldiers.

SSM00001 Single Sided Corner 30.0
540mm x 540mm

Connection Details
Style A Connection Style B Connection

SUPERSLIM
SOLDIERS
End Plate Adaptor Connecting Angle
Turnbuckle/Push Pull Prop

Lifting Plate Spreader Beam Adaptor
SUPERSLIM
SOLDIERS
Universal Jack Sleeve Plumbing Jack
15mm Bar Tie Connector

Aluminium Beams
Versatile, Lightweight and Durable Beams
Aluminium Beams combine the benefits of strength, lightness and ease

of handling with consistency, versatility and exceptional durability. With an
extensive range of accessories, the beams form a complete system that
ALUMINIUM
BEAMS
can be used for virtually unlimited configurations and applications.
Strength-to-weight ratio: Aluminium beams light and easy to handle; their

unique profiles reduce damage, with the bevelled edges enabling plywood
sheeting to be stripped quickly and easily. They also offer greatly increased
bending and shear resistance, allowing more weight to be supported
across greater spans with less equipment, saving time and costs.
Uniformity: Aluminium beams are always straight, simplifying and
speeding up assembly. They have a consistent cross-section, eliminating
time and cost implications of selecting and hand-finishing timber.
Longevity and durability: Aluminium beams can be re-used a number of
times, providing cost effectiveness.

Alform Beam
Alform 150mm deep beam designed for wall formwork and slab support applications.

AFX11200 Alform 1200mm 6.8
ALUMINIUM
BEAMS
Albeam
Albeam 225mm deep heavy-duty primary beam
for slab support, with a very high bending and
concentrated load capacity.

ABX11800 Albeam 1800mm 14.8

Universal Clamp
This clamp can be used for the following types of
connection: Alform to Superslim; Alform to Alform; Alform
to Albeam.

SSM00014 Universal Clamp 0.14
ALUMINIUM
BEAMS
Alform to Superslim Soldier Clamp

This clamp can be used for the following types of connection:
Alform to Superslim; Alform to Alform.

AFX20015 Superslim Clamp 0.2
AFX20022 M12 Unifix Bolt 0.05
BNX00012 Nut - M12 Hex Gr8.8 0.01
Alform Lok Clamp

Slides onto the base of the Alform Beams and is secured
with 2qty M12 Hex Bolts (included).

AFX20009 Alform Lok Clamp C/W Pin 1.7
Alform Outside Cornerstrap

Used in conjunction with the Alform Lok
Clamp to eliminate the need for additional
props on external corners of wall formwork.

AFX20010 Alform Outside 6.2
Cornerstrap

Alform Beam Clamp Plate
Used to connect Alform Beams to Albeams.

AFX20003 Alform Beam Clamp Plate 0.1
ALUMINIUM
BEAMS
External Corner Bracket
Used to locate Superslim Soldiers at 45° to Alform
Beams.

AFX20005 Bracket - External Corner 2.9
Alform Beam Handrail Post

Attaches either to GTX or Alform Beams. It is secured with
an integral wedge unit.

AFA10025 Handrail Post 9.9

Aluminium Beam Properties
Aluminium Beam Properties Albeam Alform
Moment of resistance xx axis = kNm 25 10
Maximum reaction: end = kN 38.51 403
Maximum reaction: internal = kN 1202 554
Cross sectional area = mm² 3306 1762
ALUMINIUM
BEAMS
Shear rigidity xx axis (GA) = kN 35110 18489

Modulus of elasticity (E) = kN/cm² 6890 6890
Flexural Rigidity xx axis (EI) = kNm² 1468 385
Weight of beam = Kg/m 8.4 5.655
1
Bearing length = 110mm
2
3
4
5
Weight includes timber

GTX Beams
Safe, Reliable Structural Beam
The GTX beam is a structural laminated veneer timber beam for use as
a primary or secondary bearer in a wide range of formwork and shoring
applications. The GTX beam is manufactured using 3mm Radiata Pine
GTX BEAMS
veneer, individually graded for stiffness, arranged in a predetermined
pattern and phenolically bonded for consistent and predictable engineered
performance.
Performance: Engineered design to international design standards (AS/

NZS 4063, AS 3610 and AS 1720.1) produces consistent and long lasting
performance.
Flexibility: Continuous grooves provide on-site flexibility in positioning and
securing formwork to soldiers or primary beams.
Efficiency: Engineered profile and direction of wood fibres provide an
efficient, cost effective, structural beam.
Productivity: Colour flashes to end of beam provides easy identification of
length, increasing site productivity.

GTX Beams
GTX BEAMS
Code Beam Length Colour Code Weight (Kg)

GTM11200 1200mm Purple 6.6
GTM11500 1500mm Light Green 8.0
GTX11800 1800mm Brown 9.9
GTX12400 2400mm Yellow 13.2
GTX13000 3000mm Grey 16.5
GTX13600 3600mm Red 19.8
GTX14200 4200mm White 23.1
GTX14800 4800mm Dark Green 26.4
GTX15400 5400mm Black 29.7
GTX16000 6000mm Blue 33.0
GTX to Soldier Clamp

Connects GTX Beams to Superslim Soldiers.

GTX10001 GTX to Soldier Clamp Mk1A 0.6
GTX to Albeam Connection

Connects GTX Beams to Albeams.

GTM00007 GTX to Albeam Connection 0.5

Superslim to GTX Clamp Plate
Used to connect GTX Beams to Superslim Soldiers. Secured
with M8 Turbo Screws.

SSM00021 Superslim to GTX Clamp Plate 0.5
GTX BEAMS
GTX Cleat
The GTX to GTX Cleat is used to connect primary and
secondary GTX Beams at right angles. Secured in place
with either double headed nails or screws.

GTM00005 GTX to GTX Cleat 0.2
GTM00010 Double Headed Nails 1.0
(Box: 350qty)
Guardrail Post
The Guardrail Post is fixed over the GTX Beam and secured with
Turbo Screws or 2qty M12 x 90 Bolts & Nuts.

GTM00004 GTX Beam - Guardrail Post 8.5

GTX Holder & Spanner
The Holder is used to secure the clamp in position
while tightening the bolts using the GTX Spanner.

GTM20001 GTX Holder 0.6
GTM20002 GTX Spanner 0.4
GTX BEAMS
GTX Restraint Strap

Used in pairs to secure vertical GTX Beams into position.
Fixed using Turbo Screws.

GTX10007 GTX Restraint Strap 0.5
SWL = 12.5kN in tension, per pair
GTX Restraint Unit Assembly

Used in pairs to provide a secure fixing for straight joints
and corner applications. This assembly requires: 2qty
Restraint Units (GTX10006) & 6qty M8 Turbo Screws
(BXX00850).

GTX10006 GTX Restraint Unit Assy 0.7
SWL through the bolt = 20kN

GTX Corner Soldier Clamp
The Corner Soldier Clamp connects Superslim Soldiers
and GTX Beams at the corner in wall formwork
applications. Fixed using 6qty 4 x 40mm Countersunk
Screws.
GTX BEAMS
GTM00009 GTX Corner Soldier Clamp 2.4
Lifting Unit
The Lifting Unit attaches to the end of the GTX Beam and
secured using an M20 x 100 Bolt & Nut in column form
applications.

GTM00011 Lifting Unit 1.9
BBX20100 Bolt - M20 x 100 Gr8.8 0.3
BNX00020 Nut - M20 Hex Gr8.8 0.01
SWL = 12kN
GTX Beam Properties

GTX Beam Properties
Maximum Reaction on a Soldier = 35kN Shear rigidity xx axis (GA) = 3932kN
Maximum Permissible Shear = 25.8kN Flexural Rigidity xx axis (EI) = 186kNm²
Moment of Resistance xx axis = 6.14kNm Weight of beam = 5.5kg/m

Maxima
Large Panel Wall & Column Formwork System
Maxima is a robust, versatile large panel wall formwork system, suitable

for concrete pressures up to 80kN/m². Its wide selection of standard panel
sizes and easy-to-use clamping method combines simplicity and stability
MAXIMA
with significant reductions in cost, time and labour.
Standard Components: A choice of panel sizes ensures virtually any wall

formwork application can be assembled from standard components.
Inclined Forms: Tapered holes within the panels permit form faces to be
inclined by up to 8°, allowing optimum shutter construction.
Safety: Inbuilt safety features ensure maximum safety conditions when
handling Maxima.
Accuracy: A hinged corner unit allows you to shutter and angle from 80 to
257° easily and perfectly accurately.
Clamp Designs: The patented multi-clamp ensures speed of erection. A
single hammer blow is all that is required to set the panels in place.
Safe Crane Handling: Safe and efficient crane handling, with the Maxima
crane hook simply attaching to the panel edge member.
Easy Alignment: Maxima standard and heavy-duty alignment props
complete with extension arms and captive quick heads, allow safe, rapid
alignment and propping
of the basic panel.
Speed of Connections:
Accessories are
connects through slots
in the panel walings,
using a universal
hammer head bolt and
combination tie plate,
allowing fast, easy and
safe connection.

Panels
Maxima Panels are maintenance free, all galvanised, high yield steel
framework supporting 18mm thick phenolic faced plywood. They include
heavy-duty corner castings, top hat sections at 300mm centres and
integral tie rod holes.
Maxima Panels 1200mm
MAXIMA
Area Weight
Code Description
(m²) (Kg)
MXX21203 Panel 1200 x 300mm 0.36 37.6
MXX21204 Panel 1200 x 450mm 0.54 46.5
MXX21206 Panel 1200 x 600mm 0.72 55.6
MXX21207 Panel 1200 x 720mm 0.86 65.5
MXX21209 Panel 1200 x 900mm 1.08 73.0
MXX21212 Panel 1200 x 1200mm 1.44 90.9
Area Weight
Code Description
(m²) (Kg)
MXX22703 Panel 2700 x 300mm 0.81 77.1
MXX22704 Panel 2700 x 450mm 1.22 96.0
MXX22706 Panel 2700 x 600mm 1.62 114.0
MXX22707 Panel 2700 x 720mm 1.94 128.8
MXX22709 Panel 2700 x 900mm 2.43 150.8
MXX22712 Panel 2700 x 1200mm 3.24 187.5
MXX22724 Panel 2700 x 2400mm 6.48 379.4

Area Weight
Code Description
(m²) (Kg)
MXX23303 Panel 3300 x 300mm 0.99 93.2
MXX23304 Panel 3300 x 450mm 1.49 116.0
MXX23306 Panel 3300 x 600mm 1.98 137.7
MAXIMA
MXX23307 Panel 3300 x 720mm 2.38 155.5

MXX23309 Panel 3300 x 900mm 2.97 182.1
MXX23312 Panel 3300 x 1200mm 3.96 226.4
MXX23324 Panel 3300 x 2400mm 7.92 463.3
Maxima Universal Panels

Universal Panels may be used with the top hat sections vertical
at the base of a pour. The multi holes are then used to accept
a tie above the kicker.
Area Weight
Code Description
(m²) (Kg)
MXX31207 Uni Panel 1200 x 720mm 0.86 65.3
MXX32707 Uni Panel 2700 x 720mm 1.94 137.6
Maxima Internal Corners

Plywood faced units used to form the internal corner of walls
at right angles.

MXX61203 Internal Corner 1200 x 300mm 46.0
MXX62703 Internal Corner 2700 x 300mm 94.9

Maxima Hinged Corner
Steel faced units used to form an angled wall corner or where
rotational movement is required to strip the forms. For angles from
80 - 257°.

MXX61230 Hinged Corner 1200 x 300mm 113.5
MAXIMA
MXX62730 Hinged Corner 2700 x 300mm 66.4
Maxima Alignment Prop

Used to plumb, align and initially strip formwork.

MXX10005 Alignment Prop 38.6
Range: 1900 - 3290mm
SWL in tension = 15kN
MXX10006 Alignment Prop HD 60.2

Range: 3170 - 5660mm
SWL in tension = 30kN
Maxima Alignment Rails

Used to align panels and aid crane handling.

MXX10008 Alignment Rail 750mm 8.1
MXX10007 Alignment Rail 1500mm 16.1
Max B.M. = 6.25kNm

Maxima Alignment Rail Corner
Used to align panels at 90° corners.

MXX10009 Alignment Rail Corner 13.8
MAXIMA
Maxima Hammer Head Bolts

The Hammer Head Bolt 230 is used to attach
Alignment Rails to the panel top hat sections. The
Hammer Head Bolt 300 may be used to connect to
the Porthole of the Superslim Soldier.

MXX10014 Hammer Head Bolt 230 0.4
MXX10013 Hammer Head Bolt 300 0.5
SWL = 17kN
Maxima Multi Clamp

For connecting panels together edge to edge and at
external corners.

MXX10017 Maxima Multi Clamp 3.2
SWL = 15kN
Maxima Adjustable Clamp

Used to clamp panels edge to edge and at right angle
corners where a larger infill is required.

MXX10004 Maxima Adjustable Clamp 8.0
Range: 105 - 270mm
SWL = 15kN

Maxima Crane Hook
For lifting single panels and made up formwork with a mass
up to 3000kg.

MXX10010 Maxima Crane Hook 13.3
SWL = 15kN per hook
MAXIMA
IMPORTANT: Refer to Equipment Guidance Notes for safe use.
Maxima Edge Tie Bearing

For attachment of ties at panel edges.

MXX10011 Edge Tie Bearing 2.4
SWL = 12.5kN
Maxima Access Bracket

The Access Bracket is used to provide integral access
for positioning of ties and placing of concrete. Hooks into
waling slots of panels at desired working height and has
integral half couplers to enable connection of scaffold
tube handrails.

MXX10003 Access Bracket 900mm 15.4
SWL = 1.5kN/m² at 1.8m c/c
SWL = 1.0kN/m² at 2.0m c/c
Maxima Ground Plate

A waler plate for tying formwork panels at ground level.

MXX10012 Ground Plate 5 x 12mm 0.7
SWL = 65kN

Maxima Combination Tie Plates
Wing nut with permanently attached base plate.

MXX10043 Tie Plate 15mm 1.2
SWL = 110kN
MXX10021 Tie Plate 20mm 1.5
MXX10043
MAXIMA
SWL = 130kN
Maxima Sealers
Maxima Tie Hole Sealers are used to seal unwanted tie
holes in Maxima Universal panels.

MXX10019 Sealer 0.2
Maxima Tie Plugs

Maxima Tie Plugs are used to fill unwanted tie holes in Standard
Maxima panels.

MXX10022 Tie Plug 0.3

Minima
Lightweight Modular Wall & Column Formwork System
Minima is a robust, versatile modular wall and column formwork panel for
concrete pressures up to 60kN/m2 for walls and 90kN/m2 for columns. The
panels weigh as little as 30kg/m2, allowing most panels to be easily set by
MINIMA
hand. With an extensive range of accessories, Minima has the versatility
to adapt to most building structures, quickly and easily.
Hand Set System: Cranage requirements are minimised, providing

significant savings on construction costs.
Productivity: When panels are clamped together up to 25m² can be lifted
by crane, increasing the productivity of the system.
Time Savings: Minimal ties are required on Minima, reducing tie costs and
construction times.
Clamp Design: Minima clamps are easily tightened without much force,
thus prolonging their working life and reducing the labour requirement to
fix the panels. The clamps also make for easy panel-to-panel connection.
Easy Stripping: Minima inner corners have a 2° stripping clearance,
allowing panels to be easily removed once concrete curing is finished.
Versatility: Internal and external corner panels, including hinged corner
options adds to Minima's versatility in
adapting to most building structures.

Minima Panels
Minima Panels are secured together with clamps to the
MINIMA
framework at the back. They have 4 tie holes incorporated to

accommodate the form ties.
MMX21590
Code Code Description Area Weight

(Plywood) (Composite) (m2) (Kg)
MMX21230 MMX71230 Panel 1200 x 300mm 0.36 18.7
MMX21245 MMX71245 Panel 1200 x 450mm 0.54 24.0
MMX21260 MMX71260 Panel 1200 x 600mm 0.72 29.2
MMX21275 MMX71275 Panel 1200 x 750mm 0.90 33.5
MMX21290 MMX71290 Panel 1200 x 900mm 1.08 38.5
MMX21530 MMX71530 Panel 1500 x 300mm 0.45 22.6
MMX21545 MMX71545 Panel 1500 x 450mm 0.675 26.5
MMX21550 MMX71550 Panel 1500 x 500mm 0.75 32.2
MMX21560 MMX71560 Panel 1500 x 600mm 0.90 31.1
MMX21575 MMX71575 Panel 1500 x 750mm 1.125 35.9
MMX21590 MMX71590 Panel 1500 x 900mm 1.35 41.4
MMX22730 MMX72730 Panel 2700 x 300mm 0.81 38.9
MMX22745 MMX72745 Panel 2700 x 450mm 1.215 45.4
MMX22760 MMX72760 Panel 2700 x 600mm 1.62 53.2
MMX22775 MMX72775 Panel 2700 x 750mm 2.025 60.0
MMX22790 MMX72790 Panel 2700 x 900mm 2.43 69.1
MMM23030 MMM73030 Panel 3000 x 300mm 0.9 38.9
MMM23045 MMM73045 Panel 3000 x 450mm 1.35 44.8
MMM23060 MMM73060 Panel 3000 x 600mm 1.8 51.0
MMM23075 MMM73075 Panel 3000 x 750mm 2.25 57.0
MMM23090 MMM73090 Panel 3000 x 900mm 2.7 63.0

Multi Purpose Panels
The Minima Multi Purpose Panel has 2 continuous horizontal
rows of 50mm tie holes, for use in special applications including
wall offsets, corners with oblique angles and plaster strips.
Code Description Area Weight
MINIMA
(m2) (Kg)
MMX41270 MP Panel 1200 x 700mm 0.84 35.5
MMX41570 MMX41570 MP Panel 1500 x 700mm 1.05 39.2
MMX42770 MP Panel 2700 x 700mm 1.89 60.1
Multi Purpose Panel HD

The Minima Multi Purpose Panel has 3 continuous horizontal
rows of 50mm tie holes, and is reinforced with additional ribs to
support column formwork for concrete pressures up to 90kN/m2.
Code Description Area Weight

(m2) (Kg)
MMM41870 MP Panel 1800 x 700mm 1.26 58.0
Alignment Props
The Minima Alignment Prop aligns and secures single
Minima Panels up to a height of 2700mm.

MMX10017 Alignment Prop - Short 10.9
Range: 1060 - 1310mm
MMX10005 Aligning Prop - Medium 20.5
Range: 1600 - 1850mm
MMX10005 SWL = 8kN on all struts

Hinged Corners
For corners with angles from 60° to 175°. Hinged corner
300mm can only be used as an internal corner, with
adjustment from 60° to 150°. Hinged corner 150mm can be
used as internal or external corner, with adjustment from 90°
to 175°.
MINIMA

MMX51230 Hinged Corner 1200 x 300mm 33.9
MMX51530 MMX52730 Hinged Corner 2700 x 300mm 71.7
Inner Corners
The 90° inner corner, with 2° clearance for easy stripping.

MMX31230 Inner Corner 1200mm 30.6
MMX31230
Minima Wedge Clamp

Connects and aligns Minima panels edge to edge.
Variable width to enable timber infill up to 50mm wide to
be incorporated between panels.

MMX10028 Minima Wedge Clamp 3.4
SWL = 8kN in any direction in the plane of the clamp.

Adjustable Clamp
The Adjustable Clamp permits length adjustment
up to 150mm. Connects panels with a tension and
compression resistant, flush and aligned joint.

MMX10002 Adjustable Clamp 5.0
MINIMA
Minima Aligning Panel Clamp

The Aligning Panel Clamp tightly closes and aligns the
butt joints of the panels without offset in a single cycle.

MMX10003 Aligning Panel Clamp 3.4
Corner Clamp
The Corner Clamp makes an outer corner out of two
standard panels.

MMX10001 Outer Corner Clamp 6.1
Crane Hook
Crane Hooks are used for lifting either single panels or
panels assembled into larger shutters. Two Minima Crane
Hooks are used at all times.

MMX10021 Minima Crane Hook 8.2
SWL = 500kg

Edge Tie Bearing
Used to connect stop end formwork. Can also be used to tie
across the top of the formwork panels, reducing the need for
some consumables.

MMX10023 Edge Tie Bearing 2.4
MINIMA
SWL = 12.5kN
Minima Access Bracket

Connects to Minima Panels and combines with
Ultraguard edge protection system to provide safe
access at height.

MMX10006 Access Bracket 13.4
SWL = 5.0kN evenly distributed, includes self-weight and boards.
Access Bracket Restraint Strap

Used when the Access Bracket is being connected to the
1.8m Multi Purpose panel (MMM41870), due to the differing
profile of the panel.

MMM11000 Access Bracket Restraint Strap 0.6
Ground Plate
Used to anchor the formwork and prevent uplift during
the concrete pour.

MXX10012 Ground Plate 5 x 12 0.7

Minima Waler Components
Used together to aid alignment and provide additional
strength to the Minima system.

MMX10008 Waler 80 6.3 MMX10010
MMX10010 Minima Waler Tie 300mm 0.8
MINIMA
MMX10022 Waler Plate 2.4
MMX10008
Centre Tensioning Bolt

Combines Minima Panels in a tension resistant joint via the hole grid of edge profiles.

MMX10012 Centre Tensioning Bolt 0.9
MMX10014 Centre Tensioning Nut 0.6
Universal Prop Adaptor

Connects the Push Pull Prop to the Column Panel.

MMM20006 Universal Prop Adaptor 2.1
Eye Bolt
Connects to the top rib of the Panel and accepts the crane hook
for moving Panels and assemblies.

MMM11020 Eye Bolt with Lock Nut 0.5

Minima Panels
» Maximum allowable pressure - Walls = 60kN/m2
» Maximum allowable pressure - Columns = 90kN/m2
» Maximum tie load on an individual edge section = 40kN
» Edge profile, Maximum load in tension = 8kN
» Rib profile, Maximum load normal to ply face = 12kN
MINIMA
Minima Accessories
» Minima Waler Tie 300
When engaged in a hole in the panel rib. (Rib limits) = 12kN
For all other applications. = 19kN
» Minima Clamps (MMX10001, MMX10002, MMX10003, MMX10028)
In every direction. = 8kN
» Minima Tension Bolt 190
(Edge profile limits) = 8kN
» Minima MP Bolt and Nut
Minima MP Panel 2700 = 22.2kN
Minima MP Panel 1800 = 15.4kN
» Minima Access Bracket
UDL including self weight of boards. = 5kN
» Minima Alignment Prop Medium and Short = 8kN
» Minima Crane Hook = 500kg

Minima Panel Connections
Panels are connected by either the Minima Clamp (MMX10028) or
the Minima Adjustable Clamp. The Minima Clamp cannot be used on
horizontal joints. Clamping occurs at the panel edges. All clamps should
be located over a panel rib. If the clamps on the vertical joints are not
fixed across the horizontal ribs, the alignment of the panels is likely to be
compromised. Generally two clamps are required at each vertical joint
MINIMA
of each panel and one Adjustable Clamp at each horizontal joint of each
panel.

When different height panels are clamped side by side, ribs may not line
up causing a rib offset. The Adjustable Clamp is capable of clamping
across ribs with a maximum 54mm offset. The Minima clamp is capable of
clamping across ribs with a maximum 30mm offset.
MINIMA
Preferred Tie & Clamp Arrangement
Note:
It is good practice to place the smaller panels at the
bottom of the shutter. Tie requirements or mating
panels may influence this arrangement.

The Minima forms can be extended in height by placing a panel
horizontally.
For specific length extension up to 400mm, a ply and timber make up can
be used.
No ties are required at the very top of the formwork provided that Minima
MINIMA
Adjustable Clamps are used at a maximum of 900mm centres to join the
top to the lower panels. The bottom of each Adjustable Clamp catches
either a vertical or a horizontal rib.

Minima Panel Infill Connections
To construct a specific form length, timber infills may be required. Use a
timber and ply make up to suit a panel depth of 120mm and tie with the
following arrangements:
IMPORTANT: When packer exceeds 50mm thick, Waler Tie Nut 230 must
be used.
MINIMA
Infills up to 50mm
Use the Minima Clamp
(MMX10003) and a Standard
Wing Nut and Flat Bracket
tied through the timber.
Infills 50mm to 150mm

Use the Minima
Adjustable Clamp
(MMX10002) and a
Waler Tie Nut tied
through the timber.

Infills 150mm to 300mm
Use the Waler 80 fastened to the rib of the Minima Panel using two Waler
Tie 300s. A tie is required through the infill. See the arrangement below.
MINIMA
Minima Corner Details
Corner clamps have an integral 20mm packer to create a 100mm over lap
with the 120 deep panels. The corner clamp can be secured to the panel
in two locations to permit a 50mm packer to be introduced. The Adjustable
Clamps should be positioned over a panel rib.
For walls higher than 2700mm, the Minima Panel make-up should always
include a 2700mm high panel on the bottom.
For walls greater than 4200mm, two No. 2700 panels are required at the
bottom.

Typical Corner Connection
MINIMA
Typical Corner with 50mm Packer

Minima Access
The Minima Walkway Bracket can be connected to both vertically and
horizontally orientated Minima panels. In both cases, the Walkway Bracket
is attached to the panel rib and is fixed at the closest position to top of
shutter. Hand rails are constructed using tube and fittings.
When the panel is orientated vertically, the two pins at the end of the
MINIMA
Walkway Bracket locate in holes along the panel rib. Two ‘R'-Clips are
used to secure the Walkway Bracket to the rib.
When the panel is orientated horizontally the twin angles at the end
of the Minima Walkway Bracket locate around the rib and a Superslim
Connecting Pin is used to secure the Walkway Bracket to the rib.
Minima Medium & Short Alignment Prop

The Minima Alignment Prop aligns and secures single Minima Panels up
to a height of 2700mm. The prop comes completely assembled, including
clamps, props and a base unit. The props are usually clamped to the edge
profiles of the panel joints unless special arrangements are required. If
propping must occur at the end panel, a timber packer is required.

Minima Crane Hook (MMX10021)
The Minima Crane Hooks are used for lifting either single Minima panels,
or Minima panels assembled into larger shutters. Two Minima Crane
Hooks are used at all times.
The Minima Crane Hook is engaged around either the top edge of the
vertical panel or side edge of the horizontal panel. The hook is always be
MINIMA
located around a vertical rib, or ribs.
The captive pin needs to be fully engaged through the holes in the panel
ribs before a sling is attached. A pair of suitable slings shall be attached
to the links on the two Crane Hooks. The slings shall be of a length that
ensures that the maximum angle of spread between the two slings is 60°.
2 Vertical Panels
Horizontal Panel

Kwikflex
Flexible Curved Wall Formwork System
Kwikflex is the new articulated, flexible radius wall formwork system.

Assembled in panels specifically designed for forming circular or curved
walls to a minimum radius of 5.0m, suitable for concrete pressures up to
KWIKFLEX
50kN/m2.
Simple: With only three main components - GTX Beams, Adjusters and
Walers - the system is easy and fast to assemble.
Flexible: Proprietary components used in conjunction with 18mm thick
plywood provides system flexibility for reuse and for forming walls from
straight to a minimum radius of 5.0m with ease of adjustment.
Accurate: The simple Long and Short Adjusters allows easy refining of the
forms to the desired radius.
Strong: Walls up to 5.4m in height can be achieved on a single pour,
assisting fast construction cycles.
Clamp Design: A strong connection is provided between panels using the
Reflex Clamp, secured with a single hammer blow.
Adaptable: A full range of accessories including Alignment Props and
Access Platform will accommodate all site requirements and maximise
safety.
Robust: Galvanised components
eliminate corrosion, minimise
maintenance and extends the
lifetime integrity of the system.
Sustainable: Standard packing
members are available for the
outer face, eliminating the need
for timber furring pieces or joinery
work as the system accurately
adjusts to the desired radius.

Primary Waler
Primary Walers act as intermediate members between
GTX Beams and Secondary Walers. Fixed directly to
GTX with 6qty M8 x 50 Turbo Coach Screws.

KFM90001 Primary Waler 9.6
KWIKFLEX
Secondary Waler
The Secondary Waler transfers the load from the
Primary Walers to the tie bars. They connect to the
Primary Waler using the Secondary Waler Retainer.

KFM90004 Secondary Waler 16.5
Secondary Waler Retainer

Used to connect the Secondary Waler to the Primary
Waler.

KFM90005 Secondary Waler Retainer 2.7
Kwikflex Adjusters
Used to set the radius of the panels. The Long Adjusters
are connected to the Primary Walers using the integrated
KFM90002 pins. The Short Adjusters are pinned between the Primary
Walers and the End Rib Angles.

KFM90002 Long Adjuster 5.9
KFM90003 KFM90003 Short Adjuster 2.9

Kwikflex End Angles
End Angles are fixed to both ends of the plywood,
used to connect the panels together.

KFM90006 2440mm End Angle 21.3
KFM90007 1830mm End Angle 16.3
KWIKFLEX
Kwikflex Infill Angle
Infill Angles are provided at vertical shutter joints to
support plywood infills that are wider than 150mm.

KFM90010 Infill Angle 2440mm 17.5
KFM90011 Infill Angle 1830mm 13.0
Kwikflex Reflex Clamp

Used to clamp the two End Angles together at the vertical
panel joint. Maximum possible gap between the panel
ends is 150mm.

RXX30004 Reflex Clamp 4.5
Head Wood Screw

Torx Head Wood Screw is used to connect the plywood to the
GTX Beam.
KFM90009
KFM90008 M6 x 60 Torx Head Wood Screw 0.01
KFM90008 KFM90009 Bit for M6 x 60 Torx Wood Screw 0.01

Push Pull Props
Push Pull Props or Turnbuckles used to plumb and align the panel.
Code Description Range (mm) Weight (Kg)

PRU10001 Push Pull Prop No.1 1810 - 3180 22.0
KWIKFLEX
Prop Connection Bracket

Used to connect Alignment Prop to the Secondary Waler.
Prop Connection Bracket is fixed to the Secondary Waler
with M16 x 125 Column Arm Pin & R-Clip.

CCM30003 Prop Connection Bracket 3.2
CCM30005 Column Arm Pin & R-Clip 0.2
GTX Lifting Unit

A pre-drilled 22mm hole in GTX Beam is required to bolt
the GTX Lifting Unit in position.

GTM00011 Lifting Unit 1.9
BBX20100 Bolt - M20 x 100 Gr8.8 0.3
BBX00020 Nut - M20 Hex Gr8.8 0.01
SWL = 12kN
Access Bracket
Connects to the vertical GTX Beam and combined with
scaffold tube and fittings to allow safe access at height.

CCM30007 Access Bracket - Vertical GTX 10.8

Kwik Column
Simple Column Formwork System
Kwik Column is a simple column formwork system that is easy to erect.
KWIK COLUMN
The plan sizes of columns achievable using the two sizes of adjustable
column arms varies from 200mm to 1000mm. Any plan sizes larger than
these needs to use the end splice unit (to connect column arms end to
end) and through ties as required.
Galvanized Column Arm members:

Improved corrosive resistance giving longevity and improving the general
appearance of the formwork system.
Strength to weight ratio:
The lightweight system provides a robust support to the form easy
handling improves on site productivity.
Adaptable:
The flexible nature of the system allows for most column sizes to be
accommodated using the basic system components.
Accessories:
The system has a full range of accessories to allow for the safe erection
and handling of the forms on site.

CCM20900
Column Arms
Column Arms are galvanised twin channels
that come in two lengths, with male or female
ends. 18mm diameter holes are provided
in the arms for varying column sizes and to
connect the accessories.
CCM10900
KWIK COLUMN

CCM10900 Column Arm Male 0.9m 21.8
CCM11300 Column Arm Male 1.3m 28.3
CCM20900 Column Arm Female 0.9m 17.4
CCM21300 Column Arm Female 1.3m 23.0
Allowable Bending Moment = 13.5kNm
Tie Holder
Tie holders restrains the ties that pass through them at an
angle of 45° across at corners. Connected with Column
Arm Pin & R-Clip.

CCM30001 Tie Holder 1.7
Max Tie Load = 46kN
End Splice Unit

Used to connect Column Arms together for larger
column sizes. 19mm diameter slotted holes allow
15mm dia. rapid ties to pass through at various
positions.

CCM30002 End Splice Unit 4.0

Push Pull Props
Used to align the shutters, connected to the column arm
by Prop Connection Bracket with M16 x 125 Column Arm
Pins & R-Clips.
KWIK COLUMN
PRU10001 Push-Pull Prop No. 1 1810 - 3180 22.0
Prop Connection Bracket

Used to connect the prop to the column panel. Can also used
for lifting the shutters. Connected with M16 x 125 Column Arm
Pins & R-Clips.

CCM30003 Prop Connection Bracket 3.2
Access Brackets
Connects to the vertical member and combined with scaffold tube and fitting to allow
safe access at height. Two brackets available to suit either Alform or GTX Beams.

CCM30006 Access Bracket - Alform Beams 10.1
CCM30007 Access Bracket - GTX Beams 10.8
CCM30006 CCM30007

Rapid Ply
Versatile, Cost Effective Modular Panel Formwork System
Rapid Ply is a versatile, cost effective system of modular wall formwork

system, designed for pressures up to 60kN/m2.
RAPID PLY
Rapid Ply is a proven system, designed to maximise on site efficiency,

whilst maintaining the highest levels of safety.
High Quality Finish:

Panels are inlaid with 12mm phenolic coated plywood or Alkus composite
panel, providing extra long life and a high quality concrete finish.
Speed:
Easily set by hand, Rapid Ply is fast to erect and dismantle with few site
operatives required, saving time and money.
Accuracy:
Slots positioned at 300mm centres for connecting panels together using Rapid
Ply Wedges, which automatically align the panels, saving time. Dual purpose
wedges also increases speed of erection and reduce inventory problems.
Versatile:
With 16 panel sizes available, Rapid Ply can be configured to wide range
of layouts to suit virtually any structure shape.
Robust Frames:
The light but robust panels are
made from high yield steel,
manufactured to exacting
specifications with stiffening ribs at
300mm centres making them more
rigid and less prone to damage.
Productivity:
Panels can be wedge and clamped
together into crane handled panels
if required, increasing productivity.

Rapid Ply Panels
Rapid Ply panels feature high tensile steel frames manufactured to exacting
specifications. The 12mm thick plywood with a heavy-duty phenolic overlay on the
face provided extra long life and a high quality finish to the concrete. Both edges and
back of the ply are sealed to prevent deterioration from moisture. 16 panel sizes are
available ranging from 600 x 600mm to 2400 x 600mm.
RAPID PLY
Code Description Area (m2) Weight (Kg)
RPA22460 Panel 2400 x 600mm 1.44 38.5
RPA22445 Panel 2400 x 450mm 1.08 31.2
RPA22430 Panel 2400 x 300mm 0.72 24.1
RPA21860 Panel 1800 x 600mm 1.08 29.5
RPA21845 Panel 1800 x 450mm 0.81 23.6
RPA21830 Panel 1800 x 300mm 0.54 18.8
RPA21560 Panel 1500 x 600mm 0.90 22.6
RPA21545 Panel 1500 x 450mm 0.675 19.6
RPA21530 Panel 1500 x 300mm 0.45 15.3
RPA21260 Panel 1200 x 600mm 0.72 18.3
RPA21245 Panel 1200 x 450mm 0.54 15.8
RPA21230 Panel 1200 x 300mm 0.36 13.0
RPA20960 Panel 900 x 600mm 0.54 15.0
RPA20945 Panel 900 x 450mm 0.405 13.3
RPA20930 Panel 900 x 300mm 0.27 10.0
RPA20660 Panel 600 x 600mm 0.36 12.4
RPA22460 RPA21860 RPA21230

Hinged Corner Panel
An internal corner for angles between 45° internally and 90°
externally, which can be used as a stopping mechanism.

RPA51800 Hinged Corner 1800mm 20.8
RAPID PLY

RPA51500
Internal Corner Panel

The Internal Corner is a steel panel providing a 150mm x 150mm section
to form an accurate 90° corner.

RPA31501 Internal Corner Panel 1500 x 150 x 150mm 15.7
RPA31201 Internal Corner Panel 1200 x 150 x 150mm 12.5
RPA31500
External Corner Angle

The steel external corner angle is used to connect two standard panels
together to form an external 90° corner.
Code RPA31501
RPA32400 External Corner Angle 2400 x 64 x 64mm 10.1

Filler Channels
Used in panel arrangements where a make-up in closing dimensions
is required. It is made of steel and it is attached to adjacent panels by
wedges at 300mm centres.

RPA21815 Filler Channel 1800 x 150mm 11.8
RAPID PLY
Filler Angles
Filler Angles are used in conjunction with 12mm ply to create panels
of non-standard size.

RPA12400 Filler Angle 2400 x 58mm 5.9

Snap Ties
Manufactured from quality high tensile steel,
crimped back 50mm for easy breakback,
leaving a small clean hole, easily plugged and
hardly visible on the face of the concrete. Sizes
range from 75 - 600mm in 25mm increments.
RAPID PLY

RTA10-- Standard Snap Tie --mm -
eg. Snap Tie 200mm = RTA10200; Snap Tie 550mm = RTA10550
Rapid Ply Wedge

Used in pairs to connect panels together; securing
each end of the Rapid Tie; where joints without ties
are required, such as external corners.

RPA10060 Rapid Ply Wedge 0.05
Rapid Tie Break Off Tool

A tool for breaking the ties by rotation after the concrete
has been cast.

RPX81000 Rapid Tie Break Off Tool 0.5
Podger Bar
For securing panel clamps and the alignment of
slotted holes in panels for fitting wedges.

MNA40170 Podger Bar 0.4

Walkway Bracket
Connects to Rapid Ply Panels and combines with either
Ultraguard edge protection system or tube and fitting to provide
safe access at height.

RPA10065 Walkway Bracket 4.9
RAPID PLY
Push Pull Props
For aligning and plumbing wall formwork.

PRM70015 Prop Short 1820 - 3100mm 19.8
PRM70001 Prop Long 3050 - 5530mm 28.9
Filler Key
This key is an extension wedge and is used across the
50mm wide flexible filler channels to support the Rapid Ties
which pass through the centre of the Flexible Filler Channel.

RPA10050 Filler Key 0.1
Rapid Ply "A" Clamp

Designed to secure and align adjacent panels.

RPX10014 "A" Clamp - Panel to Panel 0.6

Rapid Ply "B" Clamp
Designed to secure and align panels with one waling
tube.

RPX10015 "B" Clamp - Tube to Panel 0.7
RAPID PLY
Rapid Ply "C" Clamp

For securing and aligning panel forms using RSJ
waling.

RPX10016 "C" Clamp - RSJ to Panel 1.0
Universal Tilt Base

The Universal Tilt Base allows a raking shore to be
secured to a suitable foundation or precast panel.

SSA10130 Universal Tilt Base 5.8
Rapid Ply Tubular Wale Connector

The Connector is coupled to the tube waler for a
telescopic Push Pull Prop to be pinned into the
connector. For plumbing and alignment of wallforms.

PRA70005 Tubular Wale Connector 0.9

Ascent F
Guided Climbing Formwork System
Ascent F is a new guided climbing formwork system developed with our

customers to speed cycle times and reduces labour costs.
ASCENT F
Ascent F is fully adaptable to fit all Formwork systems and is suitable
for inclined, stepped, circular or straight surfaces. All necessary safety
features are completely integrated.
Versatile: Can be used with any formwork system to construct piers and
straight or curved walls sloping by up to 20°.
Starts from the first wall lift: The masts are safely extended in-situ -
speeding early construction cycles, reducing labour and saving valuable
site space.
Hydraulic: Can be lifted in high winds, even if no crane is available -
ensuring tight construction deadlines can be met.
Peace of mind for operatives: The highly visible Ascent Latch connects
securely with the Ascent Wall
Brackets. ELEV (Electronic
Latch Engagement Verification)
system further enhances
operator confidence.
Safe manual handling: Pre-
assembly of equipment can
be carried out without cranes
at ground level, enhancing
operative safety.
Simple: Wall brackets can be
pre-mounted on the cast-in
wall anchor before adding the
connecting bolt, making this a
fast job for a single operative.

Masts AGX10002
Connect to form the basis of the climbing structure.
Integral hooks in 2100mm and 1050mm masts allow
temporary linking of masts while being bolted together.

AGX10001 Top Mast 59.9
ASCENT F
AGX10002 Mast 2100mm 67.4

AGX10027 Half Mast 1050mm 33.7 AGX10001 AGX10027
Latch
Assembled between the webs of the Mast and hooks on to
the wall bracket to support the mast.

AGX10022 Latch 8.3
Wall Bracket
Provides a guide for the Ascent masts when the system is
being raised. It is attached to the wall using either Anchor
Cones or Anchor Screws.

AGX10023 Wall Bracket 13.2
Anchor Screw
A reusable item, used to attach the Wall Bracket to the wall,
for walls above 300mm thick.

HTX20005 Ascent Anchor Screw 1.5

Anchor Plate & Cone AGX10028
Used in combination on walls thicker than 250mm.

AGX10028 Anchor Plate 1.1
AGX10021 Anchor Cone M24 x 100 1.4
ASCENT F
AGX10021
Platform Beam Assembly

Used for supporting the main platform
and formwork. Connects to the mast
with a Pivot Pin (AGX10031) & R-Clip
(SSU10011).

AGX10026
AGX10013 Ascent Formwork Rack 25.8
AGX10012 Ascent Formwork Trolley 66.0
AGX10010 Ascent Platform Beam - 2300mm 64.7
AGX10026 Complete Assembly 132.3
Turnbuckle
Used to plumb the formwork.

AGX10039 Ascent Turnbuckle 28.2
Range: 2100 - 3350mm

Platform Beam Strut
Provides support from the Top Mast to the platform beam assembly and is fixed to the
Platform Beam using the Pin and R-Clips.

AGX10011 Platform Beam Strut 26.3
ASCENT F
Bracing Tube
Braces and spaces the masts together at 2500mm centres.

AGX10007 Bracing Tube 2500 x 900mm 9.2
BBX16040 Bolt - M16 x 40 Gr8.8 0.2
BNX00016 Nut - M16 Hex Gr8.8 0.03
Superslim Angled Soldier

Allows the extension of the second platform level to be joined to
the main platform with Guardrail Tube Assembly. It also allows
the third platform Guardrail Tube Assembly to be connected to
the second platform level.

SSX10050 Superslim Angled Soldier 400mm 13.7

15° Guardrail Adaptor
Connects the main platform Guardrail Tube Assembly with
the top of the second platform Guardrail Tube Assembly. It
comes complete with 2qty Spring Clips.

AGX10030 15° Guardrail Adaptor 1.8
ASCENT F
AGX10032 Ascent Ladders
Formwork ladders are used either with the ‘Ascent Vertical
Ladder Bracket’ or the ‘Ascent Inclined Ladder Bracket’ in
order to gain access to different platforms on the Ascent
assembly. Hoop sections can be used to provide safe
access while using ladders.

AGX10032 Vertical Ladder Bracket 13.9
AGX10033 Incline Ladder Bracket 7.6
AGX10033 AGX10034 Formwork Ladder 4000mm 13.4

AGX10041 Formwork Ladder 6700mm 22.2
MXX80008 300mm Hoop Section 7.0
Superslim Adaptor
Enables Superslim Soldiers to be connected at 90° to Ascent
Masts.

AGX10025 Superslim Adaptor 6.2

Electronic Latch Engagement Verification System
(ELEV)
Used to confirm that the Latch is sitting on the Wall Bracket
in the correct position, when moving up from one wall / slab
bracket to the next position.

ASCENT F
AGX10051 ELEV 7.3
Ultraguard for Ascent

Provides safe edge protection on the Ascent Platform. Used with standard Ultraguard
Barriers.

SAX10027 Ultraguard Ascent Guardrail Post 2350mm 14.1
SAX10030 Ultraguard Ascent Stopend Rail Inner 3.5
SAX10031 Ultraguard Ascent Stopend Rail Outer 7.1
SAX10028
SAX10030
SAX10031

Rapidclimb
Crane Assisted Climbing Formwork Bracket System
Rapidclimb provides a crane lifted jump formwork system providing safe,

self contained working levels for economical core construction and multi-
RAPIDCLIMB
lift wall structures. All form types can be accommodated for straight,
curved or inclined walls and forms can be adjusted readily in level and
side to side by +/- 25mm.
Trolley mounted formwork panel:

Retracts the form face up to 700mm, providing space for cleaning and
steel fixing of concrete.
Formwork and access platforms are lifted as one:
Minimises crane support and reduces labour and material costs.
Fine adjustments of the form face can be made during construction:
Provides an accurate
alignment of the form face
vertically and laterally.
Rigid steel construction:
Can handle wall forms up
to 5.4m high.
Trailing platform option:
Any rectification or
finishing activities for
areas below the current
pour can be completed
utilising the form itself.
Anchor accessories can
be reused after each pour:
Reduces material costs
on current and future
construction programmes.

Rapidclimb Bracket Assembly
The main structural component of the system, that supports the form and access
platforms. Two Frames are required for the assembly to ensure even distribution of
loads.

RCX10003 Rapidclimb Frame 163.4
RAPIDCLIMB
RCX10062 Rack & Pinion Trolley 23.3

RCX10063 Trolley Jack 9.9
RCX10062
The Rack & Pinion Trolley is used to pull back
the shuttering by up to 700mm from the poured
wall.
Trolley Jacks are used to adjust the height

of the shutters +/- 25mm.
RCX10063

Turnbuckles
Used to adjust the tilt of the formwork. Connect to the trolley using a M20 x 130mm
Gr8.8 bolt & nut (BBX20130 & BNX00020). The Ascent Turnbuckle has a longer
range of adjustment and can be used for taller pours. Both Turnbuckles connect to the
Soldier using a Pin & R-Clip (SSX10046).
RAPIDCLIMB
RCX10005 Rapidclimb Turnbuckle 14.8
Range: 2815mm +/-140mm
AGX10039 Ascent Turnbuckle 28.8
Range: 2085 - 3365mm
RCX10005
Rapidclimb Wall Bracket

Used to connect the Bracket to the structure. Fixed with an M24
Gr10.9 countersunk bolt to the previously cast in anchor. The
Safety Pin prevents accidental disengagement of the Rapidclimb
Frame from the Wall Bracket.

RCX10007 Rapidclimb Wall Bracket 10.1
RCX10006 Rapidclimb Safety Pin 0.5
BCX24061 CSK Bolt - M24 x 60 Gr10.9 0.3
Rapidclimb Ratchet
Used to tie the Frame to the wall to prevent overturning.

RCX10008 Ratchet Lashing 12m 2.2
RCX10010 Ratchet Lashing 24m 3.4
SWL = 30kN

Rapidclimb 45kN Cone
The Cone is cast into the wall to enable the RCX10012
connection of the Wall Bracket, using an M24

countersunk bolt. It is retrieved after use with
the Extractor Key.
RCX10009
RAPIDCLIMB
RCX10009 Rapidclimb 45kN Cone 1.6

RCX10012 Rapidclimb 45kN Cone Spanner 2.7
Rapidclimb 45kN Anchor

Used in conjunction with the Rapidclimb Anchor Cone to
create a fixing for the Wall Bracket to the poured wall.

RCX10022 Rapidclimb 45kN Anchor 1.6
Rapidclimb Anchor Accessories

Fully recoverable alternative to the Cone for fixing to the wall.

HTX24140 M24 x 140 Anchor Screw 0.8
HTX10015 M24 Extractor Key Head 0.3
HTX10013 Extractor Key Arm 3.6
RCX10012 Rapidclimb 45kN Cone Spanner 2.7

Rapidclimb 45kN Cone Retainer RCX10021
Used to attach the Anchor Cone or Anchor
Screw to the shutter prior to pouring. The
Retainer Key is used to extract the Cone
Retainer from the Anchor Cone after pouring.
RCX10020
RAPIDCLIMB
RCX10020 Rapidclimb 45kN Cone Retainer 0.1
RCX10021 Rapidclimb Cone Retainer Key 0.05
Rapidclimb Shoes
Used to connect Maxima or Minima panels to the
Rapidclimb Trolley Jack.

RCX10060 Maxima Shoe 20.4
RCX10059 Minima Shoe 23.4
RCX10060 RCX10059
Rapidclimb Suspension Tubes

Used to suspend access platforms below the main frame.

RCX10026 Suspension Tube 1.0m 5.1

Rapidclimb Access Transom
Used to join the drop tubes together and support the platform beams.

RCX10024 Suspension Access Transom 10.3
RAPIDCLIMB
Offset Hanging Adaptor

Used with the hanging tubes and access transom to create a
suspended access level.

RCX10018 Offset Hanging Adapter 2.0
Rapidclimb Guard Rail

Ultraguard used as edge protection on Rapidclimb platforms.

SAX11200 Ultraguard Post 2.2
SAX10005 Ultraguard Alu Beam Bracket 4.2
SAX10015 Ultraguard Ext Alu Beam Bracket 5.4
SAX12550 Ultraguard Mesh Barrier 2550mm 17.3
SAX13150 Ultraguard Mesh Barrier 3150mm 25.0

Tru-Lift
Self Lifting, Core Forming System
Tru-Lift is the self lifting, core forming system from RMD Kwikform. Robust
and efficient, Tru-Lift has been designed for speed, forming up to 4.1m in
a single lift. Designed to minimise construction cycle times and maximise
TRU-LIFT
safety, Tru-Lift’s fully boarded top platform is designed to carry the
concrete boom and any additional materials required, ensuring everything
is on hand as it is needed - important when forming at higher floors.
Versatile: All sizes of core walls can be accommodated, maximising the

versatility of the system.
Hydraulics: Controlled lifting of equipment through use of hydraulics
maximising safety and eliminating crane requirements.
Speed: Minimal number of components ensures quick & easy erection,
maximising construction cycle times.
Striking Corners: Unique striking corners allow the quick and easy release
of wall formwork.
Efficiency: Trailing platforms allow
remedial work to previous pours,
maximising efficiency.
Inbuilt Safety: Concrete placement
from top working platform via
ply hatches in the upper deck,
maximising safe working practices.
Fully boarded working platforms
create a safe working area.
Access: External panels supported
off overhead steel beams, easily
retracted, providing safe access for
panel cleaning & rebar fixing.

Trubeam
175 x 50 engineered timber veneer beam
designed for strength and durability. RMD
Kwikform promote and recommend the
use of high strength quality plywood as
facing material for Tru-Lift.
TRU-LIFT
Channel Walers
Standard modulised stock lengths used
as backing members to Trubeam and
designed to support the tie system.
Tie System
Taper Ties are fully recoverable
eliminating the need for sleeve and
cones.
Corner Yoke Assembly

External corners are easily tied between
yoke blocks and bolted to horizontal
channel walers using fast threaded rod.
Hanging Bracket
Adjustable form support bracket head and clamp
plates are bolted into wall support frame facilitating the
connection to the overhead primary beam.

Trolley
Trolley designed to roll along lower flange of the
overhead beam supporting the external form.
TRU-LIFT
Internal Corner
Rigid, flexible and strippable corners
are used depending on the core
profile, in conjunction with corner pins
eliminating to need to dismantle forms
minimising labour time between cycles.
Wall Bracket Assembly

Brackets are bolted into inserts cast
with the previous pour and connected to
the formwork system once in the raised
position.
Jack Bracket Assembly

Supports and houses the hydraulic cylinder. Jack
Brackets are bolted into inserts cast in with the
previous pour and designed to support the formwork
system during the lifting sequence.
Hydraulic Cylinders
Entire formwork system raised in one
single action from the control panel (4.1m)
within 30 - 40 mins. 5.1m achievable using
double action cylinders.

Reservoir & Pump Assembly
Mounted on the panel adjacent to the cylinder
minimising hose length and free from snag.
Pendant switch is also attached to the assembly
by should there be a need to over-ride the raising
sequence from the main control panel.
TRU-LIFT
Control Panel
Usually housed, operated and powered from the
top platform. Levelling can be controlled by gauging
water levels or by laser. Control panel allows
cylinders to be raised in line or independently.
Overhead Steel Beams

Entire formwork system is supported off the
overhead steel beams.
Trailing Platforms
Internal and external platforms provide
easy and safe access during all cycles
of use.

Hanging Stairwell Access
Optional using a modular stair access tower
system supported off the internal platform
allowing accessible egress / ingress from
desired floor level.
TRU-LIFT
Safety Screen
Optional using reinforced PVC sheeting,
strong and puncture resistant, variable
translucence allows 25 - 30% of natural
light through, UV stabilised, welded loops at
regular spacings for securing to the perimeter
framework, fully printable and ideally suited
for advertising, full enclosure providing the
upmost in safety.

SHORING SYSTEMS
Shoring
Alshor Plus 86
Lightweight, 120kN aluminium shoring system.
C-Hook 97
Lifting equipment for crane handling tables.
Rapidshor 101
80kN Heavy-duty galvanised modular steel shoring.
Kwikstage Propping 114
Cost effective propping solution.
SHORING
Props & Trench Struts 122
Quick & easy temporary support.
Heavy Duty Shoring
Megashor 125
Ultra heavy-duty modular system.
R700 130
Heavy-duty modular truss.
Soffit Support
Airodek 135
A lightweight & versatile soffit formwork system.
Prop Tableform 147
Quick and versatile multi storey slab construction.
SHORING RMD Kwikform Site Handbook 85

Alshor Plus
Lightweight, 120kN Aluminium Shoring System
Alshor Plus is a high strength lightweight aluminium Shoring system with

built in safety and productivity features that maximise efficiency for loading
of up to 120kN/leg. This fixed at the head support system provides a high
performance, modern aluminium shoring system, with increased safety
features, improved on-site versatility and greater cost effectiveness.
Lightweight: Ease and speed of use compared with traditional shoring systems.
ALSHOR PLUS
120kN Leg Load: The increased leg load reduces the need for additional
support equipment for most loading conditions, reducing erection and
strike times.
Propping Range: The high leg-load capacity also provides an increased
propping range providing greater versatility in both high and low support levels.
Unique Connections: Unique blade and pocket connection enables
Frames and other accessories
to be located onto legs quickly
and easily.
Jack Extension: The increased
extension range of the Alshor
Plus Jack makes it quick and
easy to obtain the exact soffit
height.
Quick Strike: The Jack’s unique
quick strike facility provides
quick release of the load for easy
disassembly.
Integrated System: Alshor
Plus is designed to minimise
the number of loose parts to
dramatically improve assembly
and disassembly speed.
86 RMD Kwikform Site Handbook SHORING

Legs
Used to carry the loads to the foundation. Safe working loads in compression depend
on restraint conditions. A Spigot is used to locate Alshor Plus legs end to end. When the
joints are put into tension, an Alshor Pin is used to secure the leg components.
ALSHOR PLUS
ASX31500 Leg 1500mm 6.0
ASX32000 Leg 2000mm 7.9
ASX32500 Leg 2500mm 9.8
ASX33000 Leg 3000mm 11.9
ASX34000 Leg 4000mm 15.8
ASX10013 Alshor Plus Spigot 6mm 1.2
BBX16120 Alshor Pin - M16 x 120 Gr8.8 0.3
Jacks
The Short Jack should only be used at the top of the shoring system to
support horizontal primary bearers. The Jack is locked to the leg by the
spring loaded plunger.
The Long Jack incorporates a quick release mechanism which

shortens the jack by 12mm with a single hammer blow to the
Quick Release Collar. The unique swivel base plate on the long
jack allows a combination of 10° and 2.5° of rotation.

ASX10012 Alshor Plus Jack - Long 17.2
Range: 200 - 1250mm
ASX10030 Alshor Plus Jack - Short 11.0
Range: 120 - 750mm

U-Plate 270 x 220 x 6mm
The U-Plate 6mm bolts onto the short jack when a U-Head
is required with adjustment. The U-Plate 6mm is fixed
using 2qty M12 x 40mm Counter sunk bolts and nuts.

ASX10023 U-Plate 4.0
BCX12040 CSK Bolt - M12 x 40 Gr8.8 0.04
BNX00012 Nut - M12 Hex Gr8.8 0.01
U-Head 220 x 10mm

The U-Head incorporates a spigot that locates inside
ALSHOR PLUS
the Alshor Plus leg. It is fixed by a spring retainer that

locates in the cross drilled holes at the end of the leg.

ASX10015 U-Head 4.4
Note: Alshor Pin (BBX16120) must be used in tension applications.
Alshor Superslim Clamp

The Alshor Superslim Clamp is used to connect a
Superslim primary beam to an Alshor Plus U-Head.

ASX10056 Alshor Superslim Clamp 0.7
Base Plate 200 x 170 x 10mm

The Base Plate can be used at the base when adjustment
is not required or at the top when a U-Head is not required.

ASX10011 Alshor Plus Base Plate 10mm 2.9

Bracing Frames
The Bracing Frames incorporate spring loaded
latches which automatically lock under the lugs on
the legs. At the ends of the top and bottom frame
members are steel locating tongues that engage in
the leg lugs.

ASX41200 Frame 1200mm 9.2
ASX41800 Frame 1800mm 12.2
ASX42400 Frame 2400mm 14.5
ASX43000 Frame 3000mm 18.8
ALSHOR PLUS
Top Connection Bottom
of frame Connection
of frame
Ledgers
Ledgers are used to space the Legs apart and support Ladders and Board Bearers.
Web holes near the ends enable scaffold couplers to be connected.

ASX81200 Ledger 1200mm 4.8

Adjustable Jack Braces
Adjustable Jack Braces can be used to brace top jacks in order to increase allowable
working loads. Braces are fitted in a spiral pattern at the top of the tower.

ASX91200 Brace 1200mm - 1800mm 10.5
ASX91800 Brace 1800mm - 2400mm 11.9
ASX92400 Brace 2400mm - 3000mm 13.9
Leg to Leg Brace

ALSHOR PLUS
Used to brace between the Alshor Plus frames in freestanding applications. The
telescopic aluminium body can be fixed to length in multiple positions with a captive
pin.

ASX10050 Leg to Leg Brace 15.1
Handrails
Locate in the lug extrusions with integral spring latches to provide guardrails. The tubes
are painted orange to aid visual checks.

ASX71200 Handrail 1200mm 3.2
Note: Not to be used as supports to board bearers.

Board Bearers
Board Bearers locate over the top chords of Bracing Frames or Ledgers enabling the
support of scaffold boards. Positioned at 1200mm centres or less.

ASX61200 Board Bearer 1200mm 5.7
ALSHOR PLUS
Advancing Handrails
Used with other accessories to enable the erection of Alshor
Plus towers in vertical mode.

ASX10057 Advancing Handrail 1200mm 13.4
ASX10058 Advancing Handrail 1800mm 15.7
Drop Beam Bracket

Enables drop beam support to be provided from the shoring
supporting the main slab area.

ASX10040 Drop Beam Bracket 1.4
SWL = 10kN

Castor Unit
Used to transport Alshor Plus tables on a smooth level
surface. The Castor Unit slips over and positively locates
onto the bottom of the Alshor Plus Long or Short Jack.

ASX10038 Castor Unit 37.5
ASX10039 Castor Unit Handle 8.5
Maximum loading = 800kg; Minimum allowable Jack extension = 350mm
Ladder System
The Ladder System is used to gain access to the integral working platforms. This
ALSHOR PLUS
system comprises;
• A Starter Ladder attached to the lowest frame or to a pair of Ledgers located at
the lowest lug position.
• A Bottom Ladder secured between the Starter Ladder and the floor.
• Other Ladder sections connected above the Starter Ladder.

ASX50002 Starter Ladder 6.7
ASX50001 Bottom Ladder 7.0
ASX51000 Ladder 1000mm 4.8
ASX50002 ASX50001 ASX51500

Single Leg Assemblies
Range 1.95m - 5.25m
5m
4m
3m
2m
ALSHOR PLUS
1m
1.5m 2m 2.5m 3m 4m

Connection Details
A Spigot is used to locate Alshor Plus Legs end to end.
When the joint is in tension (ie. lifting), Alshor Pins are used to connect
the leg components together. The Safe Working Load of this arrangement
is 40kN.
Connection for Alshor Plus Legs

in Crane Handled Applications
M16 Washer
Spigot
(BBX16120)
6mm
M16 Nyloc Nut M16 x 120 Bolt
Note: The Spring Retainer need NOT be

ALSHOR PLUS
removed from any Alshor Plus product in

Spring Retainer order to use the Bolt assembly
Compression Only Tension Arrangement
Jacks
There are two Jacks in the Alshor Plus range, a Long Jack which has a
range of 200 - 1250mm and a Short Jack that has a range of 120 - 750mm.
Both Jacks are constructed from the same hollow aluminium extrusion
which nests closely inside the Alshor Plus Leg and prevents the Jack from
turning. The cut thread is self cleaning with a four start thread to permit
the nut to move 25mm in one turn. A tape measure is set into one of the
several grooves in the profile.
Long Jack
This Jack incorporates a quick release mechanism which shortens the
Jack by 12mm with a single hammer blow to the Quick Release Collar.
The Base Plate incorporates a spherical seating that engages around

the base of the Jack and permits the Base Plate to rotate. This feature
ensures that the leg is concentrically loaded.

A captivated spring loaded plunger locks the jack to the leg.
Jack
12mm Bearing
Locking Spring Release Plate
Plunger Distance
Quick Release
Collar
Screw Collar
Base Plate
Short Jack
ALSHOR PLUS
This Jack should only be used at the top of the shoring system to support
horizontal primary bearers.
The Jack is locked to the Leg by the spring loaded plunger.
Bracing Frames
These frames incorporate spring loaded latches which automatically
lock under the lugs on the Legs. At the end of the top and bottom frame
members are steel locating tongues that engage in the Leg lugs.
Installation is facilitated by the lower tongues being longer than the upper
lugs and these incorporate a step to allow the lower tongues to be partially
engaged first.
Steel Tongue
Leg Lug
Spring Loaded Latch

Handrails
Bracing Frame
Leg Lug
Spring Lock
Steel Tongue with
Spring Lock Vertical Upright on
Bracing Frame
Handrail
Section at Lug
ALSHOR PLUS
Handrail Installed Mid Height of Bracing Frame
Board Bearers
Board Bearers locate over the top chords of bracing frames or Ledgers
enabling the support of scaffold boards. Positioned at 1200mm centres
or less.
Ledger or 1200mm max Board Bearer

Bracing Frame
Planks
Thumb Screw

Folding C-Hook
C-HOOK

The unit is designed to handle falsework tables during rapid turnaround
building construction.
KOOH-C
Geometry Restrictions
The maximum size of table that may be flown using the C-Hook is 7.2m
in either direction. The twin forks are extendable from 3.0m to 4.8m
approximately in 100mm increments to suit the table length.
The unit incorporates two fold out load stabiliser arms. These can be
locked in three positions with the overall widths as the table below shows.
Stabiliser Position C-Hook Width

Folded and Stowed 1420mm
Part Open 2200mm
Fully Open 2800mm
Safe Working Loads

The lifting duty graph for the C-Hook is detailed on page 99 and on the
C-Hook identification plate attached to the vertical member. Lifting duties
vary depending on the position of the centre of gravity of the load relative
to the C-Hook. This depends on two factors as follows:

» The length of the table parallel to the forks; longer tables have a centre of
gravity further out along the forks and hence result in lower lifting duties.
The duty graph is plotted assuming that the forks are fully inserted
beneath the table top up to the vertical C-Hook member and that the
soffit formwork load is even along its length. For arrangements outside
these parameters refer to RMD Kwikform Engineering.
» The proportion of the load carried by each C-Hook fork; if the table
is uniform and rectangular then the centre of the table top can be
accurately set out and marked. Provided the C-hook is centred on these
marks and square to the table, each fork will carry 50% of the load.
Where the table is an odd shape the position of the centre of gravity may
be less certain and allowances should be made for this when checking
the duty of the C-Hook.
C-HOOK
The folding stabiliser arms are rated at a maximum point load on the end
of 500kg. This is not additive to the overall C-Hook rating. The arms are
intended to prevent accidental tipping sideways of the table should the
suspended load be subjected to an impact during crane handling. Do not
position the C-Hook such that the centre of gravity of the table lies outside
of the forks.

Lifting Accessories
Use the C-Hook in conjunction with the RMD Kwikform Chain Assembly.
The assembly consists of two items:
» A 9 tonne capacity master link

attached to a single 5 tonne
capacity fixed length chain 4.2m
long with a shortening clutch.
» A 5 tonne capacity adjustable
chain hoist with 4.25m maximum
length and a 6m long hand chain.
Prior to C-Hook assembly attach

the master link to the crane hook and shorten the fixed length chain to
C-HOOK
approximately 3m. Attach the dead end of the adjustable chain hoist to
the master link. Adjust the length of the chain hoist so that it is extended
to around 3m.
Storage & Transport

The C-Hook is stored and transported in the fully folded position with all
components integral. Transport dimensions are 3.9m x 1.4m wide x 1.0m
high approx. Transport weight = 990kg.
Unload the C-Hook with a crane using the integral D handles to attach four
legged crane slings.
Store unfolded C-Hooks on

flat level ground. C-Hooks
stored on sloping or soft
ground are at risk of falling
over sideways, stow the
stabilising arms and lay
the C-Hook
over on its side.

Rapidshor
80kN Heavy Duty Galvanised Modular Steel Shoring
Rapidshor is RMD Kwikform’s premier galvanised steel shoring system. It

is a safe, robust, easy to use modular system which boasts an impressive
80kN SWL. Its circular rosettes give it the unique ability to tackle skewed
bridge decks. The system has established an excellent pedigree having
been used on thousands of structures worldwide.
Leg Capacity: High leg capacity up to 80kN saves material and labour
costs, with reductions in the number of foundations and formwork primary
RAPIDSHOR
beams.
Modular System: Easy and quick to erect, accommodating sloping ground
and varying slab levels, with regular patterns of snap on braces reducing
both erection and inspection costs and compressing site programme.
Galvanised Finish: Eliminates corrosion, minimises maintenance and
extends the lifetime integrity of the system.
Tilting Head and Bases: eliminates the need for use of timber wedges to
overcome sloping ground and
elevated slabs.
Strength: 60.3mm dia high
grade steel standards and
48mm diameter jacks increase
the strength to weight ratio and
allow greater jack extensions
without bracing.
Cost savings: Obtained from
a reduction in the two main
cost elements of a shoring
system - materials and labour.
This is realised by the reduced
weight of equipment and fewer
number of components.

Standards

RSX41000 1000mm Open Ended 5.4
RAPIDSHOR
RSX10005
Sleeves
Joint Sleeves are used at the joints between Open Ended
Standards and fixed using Rapidshor Sleeve Clips. The
Base Sleeve is shorter and used to connect the Standard
directly to a Base or Head where a Jack is not being used.

RSX10005 Joint Sleeve 300mm 1.5
RSX10010 RSX10010 Base Sleeve 216mm 1.1
Sleeve Clip
The Sleeve Clip quickly connects Sleeves to Standards.

RSX10009 Sleeve Clip 0.1

Rapidshor Bases
Rapidshor Base 165 used either as a fixed base with the Base
Sleeve 216mm, or as an adjustable base when used with the
Rapidshor Jack.

RSX10002 Rapidshor Base 165mm 3.1
RSM10041 Rapidshor Wedge Base 5.5 RSX10002
Rapidshor Brace Heads

Used either as a fixed head with the Base Sleeve 216mm, or as
an adjustable head when used with a Rapidshor Jack. A larger
220mm unit can be provided to accommodate twin primary
RAPIDSHOR
Alform beams.

RSX10003
RSX10003 Rapidshor Brace Head 182mm 6.7
RSX10019 Rapidshor Brace Head 220mm 8.8
Tilt Base
Used either as a fixed base with the Base Sleeve 216mm, or
as an adjustable base when use.

RSX10006 Tilt Base 227mm 7.7
Tilt Head
Comprises of a Rapidshor U Plate (182mm or 220mm) bolted
to a Rapidshor Tilt Base (RSX10006). This is supplied as a
single unit.

RSX10007 Tilt Head 182mm 13.1

Rapidshor Jack
Used at the head or base, the Jack allows between
25mm to 540mm extension. The domed end allows for
slopes of up to 2.5° in any direction.

RSX10004 Rapidshor Jack 6.1
Ledgers
Ledgers have cast ends incorporating locating
holes for the braces and locking wedges for easy
connection to the standard rosette.
RAPIDSHOR

RSX20300 Ledger 300mm 2.2
SWL - the Ledger acting in tension or compression = 20kN
Board Bearers
Used to provide intermediate support to scaffold boards.

SWL = 1.5kN/m2 when used with standard scaffold
boards (BS standards), supported at 1200mm ASX61200

(+100mm tolerance) maximum centres.

Fixed Braces
Each brace has a forging at each end, which contains a shaped pin that snaps quickly
into the Rapidshor Ledger ends.
Code Description End Colour Weight (Kg)

RSX31009 Fixed Brace 900mm x 1000mm Self 4.8
RSX31509 Fixed Brace 900mm x 1500mm Yellow 6.3
RSX31012 Fixed Brace 1200mm x 1000mm Purple 5.4
RSX31512 Fixed Brace 1200mm x 1500mm Pink 6.6
RSX32012 Fixed Brace 1200mm x 2000mm** Blue-Green 9.2
RSX31015 Fixed Brace 1500mm x 1000mm* Blue 6.1
RSX31515 Fixed Brace 1500mm x 1500mm Orange 8.3
RSX32015 Fixed Brace 1500mm x 2000mm** Yellow 7.5
RSX31018 Fixed Brace 1800mm x 1000mm Red 8.0
RAPIDSHOR
RSX31518 Fixed Brace 1800mm x 1500mm Green 9.1
RSX32018 Fixed Brace 1800mm x 2000mm** Black 12.4
RSX31024 Fixed Brace 2400mm x 1000mm White 9.9
RSX31524 Fixed Brace 2400mm x 1500mm Brown 13.0
RSX32024 Fixed Brace 2400mm x 2000mm** Bright Red 14.2
* This brace also fits a 900 x 1500mm bay.
** Sale only.

Adjustable Jack Braces
Adjustable in length to suit the varying
jack extensions. One end contains a key
style pin, which connects to the keyhole
shaped holes in the base / head unit first.
The other end is the same as fitted to the
fixed length braces and is fitted second.
Code Description Range/Pin Centres Weight (Kg)

RSX30001 Brace - Long Adjustable 1530 - 2660mm 11.4
RSX30002 Brace - Short Adjustable 1085 - 1770mm 8.1
RSX30003 Brace - Super Short Adjustable 840 - 1280mm 6.4
RAPIDSHOR
Adjustable Bay Braces

Adjustable Bay Braces can be fixed at
variable lengths using the Rapidstage
Omega Clip, and fixed into the holes within
the Rapidshor Ledgers.

RSM31001 Adjustable Bay Brace Long ME 15.3
RSM31002 Adjustable Bay Brace Short ME 8.3
Cantilever Bracket
The Cantilever Bracket is used at the perimeter of the
shoring, usually to allow for a perimeter access platform.

RSM51009 Fixed Cantilever Bracket 12.5
1000mm x 900mm
RSM51509 Fixed Cantilever Bracket 15.0
1500mm x 900mm

Drop Beam Support
The Drop Beam Support is used for economically supporting drop beams within the
shoring system, eliminating the need for additional shoring at the lower level.

RSX10020 Drop Beam Support 38.4
RAPIDSHOR
Jack Retainer
The Jack Retainer is used either at the head or the base in lifting
applications.

RSM00007 Jack Retainer 2.0
Rapidshor Castor Unit

Used to transport Rapidshor on a smooth level surface. The
Castor Unit slips over and positively locates onto the bottom of
the Rapidshor Base.

RSM10040 Rapidshor Castor Unit 51.7
RSM10039 Castor Unit Handle 8.9

Stair Access
Used to provide access to one or more boarded levels within a Rapidshor structure,
or as an independent stair tower. Stair units available in both steel and aluminium.

RSX70003 Stair Handrail 11.0
RSX70006 Stair Unit - Steel 70.0
RSX70007 Stair Unit - Aluminium 30.0
RSM00005 Stair Top Handrail 21.4
SWL = 2.5kN/m2
RAPIDSHOR
Rapishor Top Stair Unit:

RSM00005
Rapishor Stair Handrail: Rapishor Stair Unit:

RSX70003 Steel - RSX70006
Aluminium - RSM00003

Rapidshor Standards
The Standards are manufactured from high grade steel tube 60.3 O.D. x
3.2mm thick and galvanised. The lug clusters are arranged to allow the
standard to be fitted any way without reduction in capacity.
When the shoring is more than one standard in height the joint in the
standards can be placed anywhere in the height providing there is no
more than one joint between adjacent Ledgers.
Only one standard needs to be connected to the spigot in any joint. If the
shoring is to be crane handled both standards shall be connected to each
spigot.
‘L’
RAPIDSHOR
Lift
Maximum Allowable Load

» For L = 1000mm SWL = 80kN
» Acting in tension (for crane handling only) = 10kN
Rapidshor Jacks
A universal Jack used with all Rapidshor Heads and Bases. Captive spring
buttons aid connection to the Heads and Bases.

Rapidshor Ledgers
All Ledgers are manufactured from 48.3OD x 3.2mm thick wall galvanised
tube with cast ends incorporating locating holes for the braces and locking
wedges for easy connection to the standard lug cluster.
Maximum Allowable Loads

» Maximum allowable Moment of Resistance of tube = 1.02kNm
» JOINT LOADS: The combination of A+B ≤ 20kN
A
» Maximum total vertical load on any circular lug cluster = 40kN

RAPIDSHOR
Bracing Over Multiple Bays

Braces can be placed over multiple bays provided they do not foul on the
lug clusters or joint sleeves on the inner standards.

Double and Reversed Bracing
When braces are used in reversed pairs care should be taken to ensure
that they cross within a bay and not at a node position as the design of the
ledger does not permit ‘dog-leg’ bracing patterns.
RAPIDSHOR
This brace is fixed to rear of ledgers
Skewing the Falsework Grid

Rapidshor may be detailed with the grid skewed to any angle up to 35°.
This feature is useful for falsework to skew bridge decks. Adjacent bays
may be skewed to different angles if necessary although this may prove
awkward for scaffolders to lay out on site.
For skew angles up to 22.5° Ledgers connect to the standard lug clusters
in the normal way with wedges in taper slots at 90° to each other (see
Fig.1). For angles between 22.5° and 35° Ledger wedges are placed in
taper slots adjacent to each other (45° apart - see Fig.2). All ledgers and
braces should be placed at a node before tightening the Ledger wedges.

Effect on Loads to Standards
The load in the standards for a particular grid and slab thickness will be
reduced in comparison to a grid with no skew by the cosine of the skew
angle.
i.e. The load area carried by a standard in a 1.8m square grid (ignoring
continuity) is:
1.8m x 1.8m = 3.24m²
If the grid is skewed to 24° the load area is reduced to:

1.8 x 1.8 x cos 24º = 2.96m²
RAPIDSHOR
Fig 1: Fig 2:
Up to 22.5° 22.5° to 35°
Effect on Braces
For skew grids the bracing planes to the standards are no longer at right
angles to each other. Because of this the safe working loads of the braces
in both directions should be de-rated by the cosine of the skew angle.
Care should be taken whilst detailing any Head or Base Jack bracing.
For skew angles over 10° Adjustable Braces can only be used in one of
the grid directions on the standard as the end pin will not mate with the
ear plates on the Rapidshor Base or Head. If braces are required in both
directions on a single standard use tube and fittings in one of the grid
directions.
For skew angles up to 29° all braces can be connected at a node point in
the usual manner. Over 29° skew, one end of braces should be connected
to the Ledger before the Ledger is joined to the standard.

JOINT BASE SLEEVE
Standards JACK BASE HEAD
Propping SLEEVE SLEEVE CLIP
Height
Min* - Max RSX42500 RSX42000 RSX41500 RSX41000 RSX10004 RSX10002 RSX10003 RSX10005 RSX10010 RSX10009
OE 2500 OE 2000 OE 1500 OE 1000 25-540 165 173 300 214 -
SHORING
1385 - 1875 - - - 1 1 1 1 - 1 1
1885 - 2375 - - 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 1
1950 - 2415 - - - 1 2 1 1 - - -
1950 - 2915 - - 1 - 2 1 1 - - -
Rapidshor Leg Make-Ups
2410 - 3415 - 1 - - 2 1 1 - - -
2910 - 3915 1 - - - 2 1 1 - - -
3410 - 4415 -1 - 1 2 1 1 1 - 1
3910 - 4915 - 1 1 - 2 1 1 1 - 1
4410 - 5415 1 - 1 - 2 1 1 1 - 1
4910 - 5915 1 1 - - 2 1 1 1 - 1
5410 -6415 2 - - - 2 1 1 1 - 2
5910 - 6915 1 1 - 1 2 1 1 2 - 2
6410 - 7415 1 1 1 - 2 1 1 2 - 2
* This allows 20mm for striking the jack, all dimensions are in mm.
6910 - 7915 2 - 1 - 2 1 1 2 - 2
7410 - 8415 2 1 - - 2 1 1 2 - 2
7910 - 8915 3 - - - 2 1 1 2 - 2
8410 - 9415 2 1 - 1 2 1 1 3 - 3
8910 - 9915 2 1 1 - 2 1 1 3 - 3
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RAPIDSHOR
Kwikstage Propping
Cost Effective Propping Solution
Kwikstage is one of the most universally established scaffolds throughout

the world. Used for propping and decking applications, it’s the inherent
simplicity that makes Kwikstage a versatile, efficient and cost effective
alternative to traditional loose props. Kwikstage is available both painted
and galvanised.
Quick strike system: Enables the early removal of deck beams and plywood,
saving time and cost.
KWIKSTAGE
PROPPING
Flexibility: Variable Ledger positions to suit leg loading, increasing flexibility of the
system.
Columns: Make-up areas around columns can be supported simply by using infill
beams, saving customer time and money.
Easy Connections: Braces fit to the standards using half couplers ensuring no
loose parts, minimising loss and damage charges.
Speed: Quick and easy to erect propping ties are fixed to the vertical standards
using captive wedge connections, saving time.
Safety: Simple erection procedure ensures stringent safety levels can be easily
achieved.
Versatility: As an
alternative to steel
decking and infill
beams, Kwikstage
Propping can also be
used in conjunction
with RMD Kwikform’s
GTX and aluminium
beams for soffit
support to slabs of all
depths.

Standards - Open Ended
Used to carry the load to the foundation. V pressings located at
495mm centres. Safe working loads in compression depend on
effective strut length.

KPX31000 Standard 0.99m 5.2
KWIKSTAGE
PROPPING
Flanged Spigot Adaptor
A Spigot Adaptor is used to locate Kwikstage Standards end to
end. When the joints are put into tension, an M16 x 75 Bolt is used
to secure the Standard components.

KPM00006 Spigot Adaptor 0.7
BBX16075 Bolt - M16 x 75 Gr8.8 0.2
Socket Base
The Socket Base is used at the base when adjustment is not
required.

KPX20004 Socket Base 1.5

Adjustable Base Jack
Used at the base where height adjustment is required. Used in
conjunction with the HD Adjustable Base.

KAX20004 Adjustable Base Jack 3.9
Range: 50 - 600mm
KPX20002 HD Adjustable Base 5.5
Spigot Jack
Used in conjunction with the Socket 'U' Head or Dropheads at the top
of the shoring.
KWIKSTAGE
PROPPING

KSX10017 Spigot Jack 3.6
Range: 80 - 565mm
Socket 'U' Head

The Socket 'U' Head locates on top of the Kwikstage Standard
with a Flanged Spigot Adaptor or Spigot Jack.

KPM00016 'U' Head with Socket 6mm 4.2
KPM00018 'U' Head with Socket 8mm 5.4
Adjustable 'U' Head

Used to support the primary and secondary beams.

KPM00017 Adjustable 'U' Head 186mm E/P 7.5
Range: 40 - 610mm

Propping Ties
Used to space Kwikstage Standards
apart and carry horizontal loads to the
braces. Connects to the lug clusters on the
Standards with a single captive wedge.

KPX40600 Propping Tie 600mm 2.7
KWIKSTAGE
PROPPING
Coupler Braces
Bracing is achieved using Coupler Braces. The Braces are fixed to the Standards
using integral Half Couplers.
Length O/A Length C/C Bay Width Bay Height Weight

Code
(m) (m) (m) (m) (Kg)
KPX51470 1.47 1.40 1.00 1.20 6.2
KPX51790 1.79 1.70 1.50 1.20 7.3
KPX52170 2.17 2.10 2.00 1.20 8.3
KPX52170 2.17 2.10 1.50 1.80 8.3
KPX52170 2.17 2.10 1.00 1.80 8.3
KPX52560 2.56 2.50 1.00 2.40 10.1
KPX52560 2.56 2.50 2.00 1.80 10.1
KPX52730 2.73 2.67 1.50 2.40 10.7
KPX53030 3.03 2.97 2.00 2.40 11.8
Overall length
Length of centres of coupler

Drophead
The Drophead locates on the top of the Kwikstage Standard and
allows the early striking of the decking.
Code Decription Weight (Kg)

KPX80001 Kwikstage Drophead 6.1
Max Axial Load = 40kN
Drophead Extension
The Drophead Extension attaches to the top of the Drophead and allows
for installation of handrail posts.
KWIKSTAGE
PROPPING

KPX80009 Drophead Extension 2.2
Cantilever Deck Beam

Used along the perimeter of high rise construction sites.

KPM00020 Cantilever Deck Beam 3.8
Cantilever Beam Frame

Provides access around the edge of building slabs without
propping from the ground.

KPM00012 Cantilever Beam Frame 1.5m 21.3
KPM00013 Cantilever Beam Frame 1.0m 19.6

Decking Beams
Connected with the drophead, provides
support to the soffit plywood.
Code Grid Centres (m) Weight (Kg)

KPX72400 2.4 22.8
KPX71800 1.8 17.5
KPX71200 1.2 9.5
KPX70901 0.9 7.6
Infill Beams
Inserted between the decking beams, providing
additional support for the soffit plywood.
KWIKSTAGE
PROPPING
Code Length to centres of supports (m) Weight (Kg)
KPX70600 0.6 2.7
KPX70900 0.9 4.1
KPX70120 1.2 5.5
Decking Beam Bracket

Placed where required to fix the soffit plywood down to the
falsework.

KPM00008 Decking Beam Bracket 1.0
SWL = 5kN
Internal Beam Bracket

Used to support soffit formwork at drop beam locations, eliminating the
need to erect extra falsework.
H
Code W (m) H (m) Weight (Kg)
KPX11000 0.2 1.0 5.8
KPX11500 0.2 1.5 7.6

Lacing & Bracing Details
Diagonal Bracing - 27.5kN Capacity (@2.5% of the Vertical Load)
Code Bay Size (mm) No. of Bays per Brace Lift Height (m)
KPX53030 2400 7 2.0
KPX52560 1800 7 2.0
KPX52170 1200 6 2.0
Bay Size
27.5kN 27.5kN 27.5kN 27.5kN 27.5kN 27.5kN 27.5kN
Diagonal
Lift Brace
Height
2m
KWIKSTAGE
PROPPING
Diagonal Bracing - 40kN Capacity (@2.5% of the Vertical Load)
KPX52730 2400 5 1.5
KPX52170 1800 5 1.5
KPX51790 1200 5 1.5
Bay Size
40kN 40kN 40kN 40kN 40kN 40kN 40kN 40kN
Lift Diagonal
Height Brace
1.5m
Diagonal Bracing - 55kN Capacity (@2.5% of the Vertical Load)
KPX52560 2400 4 1.0
KPX52170 1800 4 1.0
KPX51470 1200 4 1.0
Bay Size
55kN 55kN 55kN 55kN 55kN 55kN

Lift Diagonal
Height
Brace
1m

Safe Working Loads for Decking Beams
The decking beams span between dropheads or between decking beams
running in the opposite direction. The system is designed to support a load
of 40kN on any bay. This therefore gives a max load on any supporting
leg of 40kN. This can be equated to a slab thickness for the various
grids normally obtainable from Kwikstage decking. This enables the load
distribution to be derived to ensure individual beams are not overloaded.
SWL (kN) Point Load on

Grid Centres (m) O/A Length (m) SWL (kN) (UDL)
Node(s)
2.4 2.28 40 10
1.8 1.68 40 10
1.2 1.08 40 20
KWIKSTAGE
PROPPING
Grid Size (m) Concrete Slab Thickness (mm)
2.4 x 1.2 459
2.4 x 1.8 290
2.4 x 2.4 198
1.8 x 1.2 627
1.8 x 1.8 403
1.2 x 1.2 991
Note: Concrete weight, decking self weight and super imposed load assumed in
accordance with BS5975:2008.
For further information on load capacities, please consult your local RMD Kwikform
Technical Office.

Props & Trench Struts
Temporary Support Made Easy
Props
Adjustable Steel Props are designed and 150
manufactured to fully satisfy the requirements of the Ø40mm

Hole
BS Code. They provide excellent temporary support
150
Ø10mm
and are economical, easy and quick to erect. Hole
Ø13mm
Top & Bottom Hole
Plates
Adjustable Props Prop Inner

PRM91000 Prop - Adj No. 0 1070 - 1820 12.6
PROPS
Ø48.3 Tube
PRM91001 Prop - Adj No. 1 1750 - 3120 18.7
Prop Pin
PRM91002 Prop - Adj No. 2 1980 - 3350 19.4 & Chain
PRM91003 Prop - Adj No. 3 2950 - 3960 22.0

PRM91004 Prop - Adj No. 4 3200 - 4870 26.5
Working Range of Prop Assembly
Ø60.3 Tube
Prop Outer
Prop Assembly (Steel Construction)

Fixed Coupler
This Coupler has been specially designed to provide 90°
fixing between Scaffold Tube and Prop Outer, or similar.

SFX10004 Coupler - Fixed 23/8" x 2" 1.4
Swivel Coupler
The Prop Brace Swivel Coupler provides a strong bracing
connection at any angle between a scaffold tube and a prop
PROPS
outer or similar.

SFX10005 Coupler - Swivel 23/8" x 2" 1.9
Push-Pull Props
Push-Pull Props provide for holding and plumbing single and double
faced forms.


Adjustable Trench Struts
The Trench Strut incorporates the same features as
the Adjustable Prop but has square end plates (75x75)
turned up for gripping the timber trench supports.
The Extending tube is captive; therefore, cannot fall out

during dismantling. The Trench Strut has no loose parts;
therefore, minimising component loss on site.

PRX20001 Trench Strut No. 1 450 - 680 6.4
PRX20002 Trench Strut No. 2 680 - 1060 9.1
Graph A
PROPS
Safe working loads for props erected 1.5° maximum out-of-plumb and with up to 25mm
maximum eccentricity of loading (i.e. concentric loading cannot be ensured).
30
30
20
Load (kN)
20
Load (kN)
10
10
0
1.07 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4 4.25 4.5 4.75 4.88
Length of prop (m)
0
1.07 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4 4.25 4.5 4.75 4.88
Length of prop (m)
Graph B
Safe working loads for props erected 1.5° maximum out-of-plumb and with concentric
loading
40
ensured.
40
30
Load (kN)
30
20
Load (kN)
20
10
10
0
1.07 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4 4.25 4.5 4.75 4.88
0 Length of prop (m)
1.07 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4 4.25 4.5 4.75 4.88
Length of prop (m)
Safe Working Load for RMDK Props No. 0,1,2 and 3 size props
No. 4 size props

Megashor
Ultra Heavy Duty Modular System
Megashor is an ultra heavy-duty propping & shoring system. However, its

real strength lies in its versatility. From heavy support towers to travellers
for tunnel formwork, bracing for excavations, shoring and trusses,
Megashor can be configured for a huge variety of applications.
Unlimited Options: Eight Leg lengths, ranging from 15mm to 5400mm, plus a full
range of accessories means that Megashor can be assembled from standard
components into props, towers and trusses of almost any length.
MEGASHOR
Flexibility: RMD Kwikform Superslim Soldiers provide nodal restraint to Megashor
legs. This gives ultimate flexibility when planning the sizes of towers and centres
of props, therefore minimising the need for custom made equipment.
Unique: The unique axial load capacity allows Megashor to support even the most
challenging projects - including the rigours of heavy duty falsework, cofferdams,
bridge bearing replacement and façade retention applications.
Limited Disruption: 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.
Quality: Our quality assured
manufacturing process, using
close-tolerance jigs, ensures
consistent and accurate
fabrication, resulting in good
assembly alignment on site,
saving time, on-site modifications
and labour costs.

Megashor Legs
Code Code
(Painted) (Galvanised)
MSX15400 MSX95400 Megashor Leg 5400mm 302.0
MSX10012 - End Plate 9.4
MEGASHOR
5400mm
2700mm
1800mm
900mm
450mm
270mm
90mm
End Plate 15mm

Used as a pack in Megashor makeups or between Megashor
Jacks and Legs to enhance load transfer.
1800mm
2700mm
1260mm
900mm
270mm
720mm
450mm

90mm
15mm
MSX10012 End Plate 15mm 9.4
126 RMD Kwikform Site Handbook HD SHORING

Screw Jack
Used to raise, lower and adjust Megashor leg lengths.

MSX10011 Megashor Screw Jack 59.0
Range: 410 - 620mm
Jack Spanner
Used to adjust Megashor Jack lengths
when applying and removing loads up to 500kN.
MEGASHOR
MSX10022 Megashor Jack Spanner 25.0
Jack Plate
Used between Megashor Legs and Megashor Jack for loads
over 450kN, or as a spreader plate for a Hydraulic Jack.
Also recommended to be used between Megashor Jack and
Megashor Rocking Heads.

MSX10021 Megashor Jack Plate 26.3
Hydraulic Unit
Housing Unit used in conjunction with a hydraulic jack
(provided by customer) that can be removed or relocated to
enable controlled raising & lowering of the falsework.

MSX10017 Megashor Hydraulic Unit 131.0
HD SHORING RMD Kwikform Site Handbook 127

Plate Washer
Used to stiffen joint connections between Superslim Soldiers and
Megashor Legs.

BNX20023 Plate Washer 90 x 90 x 15 x 18mm 0.6
Rocking Head
Used for connecting components at an angle to Megashor
or in order to eliminate eccentricity or moment transfer at
a support or joint.
MEGASHOR

MSX10026 Rocking Head 180mm 47.0
IMPORTANT:
When the rocking head is used to support a header beam the tapped holes must be connected to the
Megashor section NOT THE HEADER BEAM. Header Beams should be fully web stiffened adjacent
to Rocking Heads. Note: rocking heads may be used in either orientation relative to Megashor without
reduction in SWL.
MSU10002
Brace Plates
Used to connect braces at the top or bottom of Megashor
Towers and to anchor the Megashor structure down to the
foundation.

MSU10002 Megashor Brace Plate 60.5
MSX10043 Megashor Brace Base Plate 20.0
MSX10044 Megashor Brace Coupler 3.6
MSX10043

Joint Stiffener
Used in pairs to increase the tensile capacity of the joint
between Megashor Legs. Connected with 8 No. M20 x 40 Gr
8.8 set pins & nuts.

MSX10024 Megashor Joint Stiffener 8.5
MEGASHOR

R700
Heavy Duty Modular Truss
R700 is a cost effective solution for construction requiring clear spanning

sections, which can be erected and promptly installed with the minimum
disruption. The R700 system is the latest development in the Bailey
bridge system, meeting requirements for temporary or semi-permanent
pedestrian or highway bridges.
Modular:
The modular design, 2.285 O/A deep panels, which are available in a
R700
range of lengths, are connected together with simple shear pins at top
and bottom chord positions allowing the system to be configured into long
girders.
Access:
R700 can be used for both bridge and building construction - ideal for
congested sites where ground access is required.
Versatile:
The system allows for installation either by crane assisted construction or
by the use of a cantilevered launch technique.
Efficient:
Used in combination with either Megashor or Rapidshor shoring systems
enables efficient and cost effective design solutions to be created.

Truss Panels
The R700 panel is a welded fabrication with two chord RGX10017
members consisting of high tensile steel channels
interconnected by vertical and diagonal members consisting
of RHS. The HD Panel has bracing members fabricated from
a heavier section than those used in the Standard panel,
increasing the shear capacity of the panel. Each panel line
is composed of a number of panels pinned together end to
end using panel pins (RGX10001) and two external clips
(RGX10018).

RGX10017 Truss Panel - 1524mm 172.0
RGX10014 Truss Panel - 3048mm 319.5 RGX10014
RGX10015 Truss Panel HD - 3048mm 385.5
R700
Plate corners chamfered in high shear panel for
easy identification RGX10015
Panel Connections

RGX10001 Panel Pin 206 x 46mm 2.9
RGX10001 RGX10002 Panel Pin 206 x 56mm 4.0

RGX10018 External Circlip 0.01
RGX10019 External Circlip Heavy-Duty 0.01

Heavy Reinforcing Chords
The bending capacity of the side trusses is increased by the introduction of reinforcing
chords. Heavier & deeper channels are used in these members to achieve maximum
strength. Reinforcing Chords are connected to the panels using Chord Bolts.

RGX10012 Reinforcing Chord - 1524mm 75.0
RGX10023 Chord Bolt M23 x 90mm & Nut Gr8.8 0.6
R700
RGX10007 Chord Braces

To achieve the maximum allowable capacity the
compression chords of the trusses must be braced
in plan at 1524mm centres. The horizontal brace
(RGX10006) and diagonal brace (RGX10007) are
bolted to form a continuous 'Z' brace. Connected
RGX10006 using M24 x 75 Bolts, Nut & Washer.

RGX10006 Top Chord Brace - 686mm 7.0
RGX10007 Diagonal Chord Brace - 1671mm 13.2

Raker & Bracing
Vertical bracing system is provided at each panel pin
connection. The vertical bracing consists of horizontal
Raker Braces in conjunction with Rakers. One end
connects to the top hole of the panel vertical, the other RGX10005
to the transom hole in the panel vertical.

RGX10016 Raker Brace - 1930mm 15.5
RGX10005 Raker Brace - 686mm 7.0
RGX10020 Bracing Bolt M24 x 75mm Gr8.8 0.4
RGX10021 Raker Bolt M24 x 95mm Gr8.8 0.4
BNX00024 Nut - M24 Hex Gr8.8 0.1
R700
RGX10003
Bearing Blocks
Knuckle pin bearings are fitted to the panels/end posts to
transfer the reaction loads to the sub-structures. At the fixed
end the longitudinal loads are transferred to the substructure.
RGX10004 Code Description Weight (Kg)

RGX10008 Bearing Block 600kN 23.5
RGX10003 Bearing Block 400kN - Female 12.3
RGX10004 Bearing Block 400kN - Male 8.2
RGX10008
Single Sliding Plate

Used under the Bearing Block (RGX10008) at the free end of the
structure to accommodate any movement due to temperature.

RGX10009 Sliding Plate 38.0

R700 for Temporary Bridges
Footbridge:
Span = no of Bays x 3048mm
Top landing
Stairs
Megashor supports
R700
Superslim Soldier
supports
Highway Bridge:
TOP CHORD BRACE PARAPET SYSTEM -
THREE OR FIVE RAILS
RAKER PLAN BRACING
REINFORCING CHORD BEARINGS

STEEL DECKING SYSTEM R700 PANELS
WITH FACTORY APPLIED ABUTMENT
ANTI-SKID SURFACING TRANSOM
RAKER BRACE

Airodek
A Lightweight & Versatile Soffit Formwork System
Airodek is based on a single principle - simplicity. Airodek has been

designed for easy assembly, transportation, storage and maintenance. It
is a low-weight, high productivity, simple slab formwork system, suitable
for slabs of up to a depth of 700mm. The quick, safe and simple assembly
process enables one man to erect up to 40m2 in an hour, significantly
reducing construction time and labour requirements and thereby
customers costs.
AIRODEK
Speed: Reduced construction times due to simple assembly process.
Lightweight: Airodek has 30% less weight and 40% fewer parts than
conventional props and timber.
Safety: Erection from below the soffit, minimising safety hazards
associated with erecting panels from
above.
Simple Connections: The unique
Airodek Crown simultaneously
locates the corners of up to 4 panels,
ensuring the panels cannot easily be
dislodged, increasing site safety.
Lower Costs: Powder coated panels
minimise cleaning and maintenance
costs.
Quick Strip: System where panels
and deck beams are removed during
the early stages of concrete curing,
results in higher re-use of panels and
beams, reducing the total amount of
soffit formwork required.

Airodek Panels
An aluminium framework with 10mm thick
phenolic faced hardwood plywood or composite
inlaid into the frame for a smooth finish and long
life.
Code Code
(Plywood) (Composite)
ADX18090 ADX18091 Panel 1800mm x 900mm 25.2
AIRODEK

Note: 1800 x 900 Panel may be used for slabs up to 450mm thick.
Airodek Prop
Airodek Props are used to support the Airodek Panels and Infill Beams.

ADX20005 Airodek Prop 22.5
Range: 1980 - 3350mm
Prop Pin
Supplied integral to the Prop, the Prop Pin allows the
quick release of the applied load in the props by lowering
the Panel and inner section of the prop by 4mm, enabling
easy and damage-free removal of Airodek Panels.

ADX20012 Airodek Prop Pin 0.8
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Airodek Crown
Used to support and locate the Airodek Panels on the top of
the Props. Secured to the top of the Prop with a Sleeve Clip.

ADX20015 Airodek Crown 1.1

Temporary Prop
Used at an angle of approximately 25° to support one end
AIRODEK
of the Airodek Panels temporarily prior to the erection of the
Airodek Props.

ADX20013 Temporary Prop 4.5
Range: 2445 - 4158mm
Spacing Gate
The Spacing Gates are attached to the lower section of the props to give the correct
spacing. Only light use of a hammer is necessary to lock the gates in position.

ADX20007 Spacing Gate 1800mm 9.8
ADX20006 Spacing Gate 900mm 6.9
Note: Do not use as a support for access platforms etc.
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Spacing Gate Leg
The Spacing Gate Leg is attached to the Spacing Gate
to support the props. They are used when the first row of
props are being erected.

ADX20008 Spacing Gate Leg 2.4
Note: Spacing Gate Legs should not be removed without the Spacing
Gate being loosened on the props.
Decking Beams
Airodek Decking Beams locate onto Crowns or Dropheads and provide support and
AIRODEK
alignment to the Panels.

ADX33000 Decking Beam 3000mm 23.0
Infill Beams
Infill Beams are used to fill around columns and to support one edge of infills against
walls. The Infill Beams locate in either the Crown or the Drophead.

ADX20003 Infill Beam 1800mm 10.1
ADX20004 Infill Beam 900mm 7.3

Prop Head Timber Support
This unit will clip into a Crown adjacent to a wall. A timber
beam can be placed on top with a strip of plywood to
complete the infill area between the Panel and the wall
(requires ply & timber make up = 100mm).

ADX20011 Prop Head Timber Support 0.5
Drophead
AIRODEK
For use on slabs where undisturbed back propping is required.
The 70mm stripping clearance allows for early removal of the
Decking Beams and Panels.

ADX30001 Drophead 8.0
Drophead Panels
Drophead Panels are designed to
fit around the Drophead, allowing
them to be removed without
removing the supporting props.

ADX30003 Drophead Panel 1800mm x 300mm 13.0

Alshor Adaptor
Transition unit providing adaptability of Drophead with Alshor Plus
shoring system. Secured to Drophead using Sleeve Clip.

ADX30002 Airodek Alshor Adaptor 2.2
Rapidshor Adaptor
Transition unit providing adaptability of Drophead with Rapidshor
AIRODEK
shoring system. Secured to Drophead using Sleeve Clip.

ADX10003 Airodek Rapidshor Adaptor 2.3
Crown Guardrail Socket

The Crown Guardrail socket is used to allow the connection
of perimeter edge protection to the falsework as required.
Rapidshor standards and ledgers are used as the edge
protection, with toeboards.

ADX20018 Crown Guardrail Socket 5.9

Decking Beam Guardrail Socket
The Decking Beam Guardrail Socket is used for Airodek
applications incorporating decking beams and dropheads.
The bracket incorporates a hook and lock system to secure
it onto the drophead. Rapidshor standards are then used as
guardrails to create the handrail system.

ADX20016 Decking Beam Guardrail Socket 6.6
AIRODEK

Slab Edge Detail
Scaffold Tube Handrails
Upper Restraint
Airodek Panel
Airodek Prop
Deck Beam
with Crown
Handrail Socket
Rapidshor Support to
Slab Edge
AIRODEK
Lower Restraint
Deck Beam
Handrail Post
Upper Restraint
Airodek Panel
Deck Beam
Deck Beam
Handrail Socket
Alshor Plus
Lower Restraint Support to Slab
Edge

Drop Edge Beam
The Edge Beams are supported by falsework independent to the prop and
panel system, providing beam side edge formwork and a walkway.
Scaffold Tube Handrails

Airodek Panel
Airodek Prop
with Crown
Deck Beam
AIRODEK
Alshor Plus or Rapidshor
support to Slab Edge (Alshor
Plus shown)
Rapid Bar Tie
Preparation for Erection

Adjust all of the props to the approximate length required. This will be the
floor to ceiling height minus 70mm / Crown HD ADX20015 (end of inner
tube) - with Airodek Prop.
Ensure that the Stepped Pins are engaged correctly and are not in their
notched striking positions.

Airodek Temporary Prop
A minimum of two Temporary Props are required for installation of the
Airodek panels. The claw at the top of the strut locks into the slot located
at the middle of the panel end plate to prevent accidental dislodgement.
Locking is achieved by rotating the Temporary Prop past the vertical
position so that the top finger of the claw is on the outside of the panel,
as shown below.
AIRODEK

Prop Pin Connection
To lower the Airodek soffit, strike the Prop Pin (ADX20012) with a hammer.
This will lower the panels by 4mm, further lowering is then achieved with
the Prop Collar.
AIRODEK
Edge Support to Crown Connection
The Edge Support Plate (ADX20011) clips onto the Crown by pushing
the Support Plate down so that the Spring Clip locates in the hole of
the Crown. This connection prevents the Support Plate from falling out
accidentally when lowering the Props to the ground.

Connection of Spacing Gates to Props
Offer the Spacing Gate to the Prop (with or without Spacing Gate Legs)
so that the curved end of the Spacing Frame is located against the prop.
Rotate the clamping arm around the prop and slide it down the prop until
it locks in position. Attach the next prop to the frame before tapping the
clamping arms down with a hammer to secure.
AIRODEK

Prop Tableform
Quick & Versatile Multi Storey Slab Construction
Prop Tableform is a quick and versatile solution for multi storey construction
of slabs up to 600mm. With few components, the Prop Tableform is quickly
erected, struck and repositioned with minimal effort. And it’s easy to
relocate, with the options of either being wheeled into position, or lifted
to higher floors.
Robust: High capacity Props can accommodate slabs up to 600mm thick
PROP TABLEFORM
when erected as a table form.
Pre Erection: Assembly of the table top can be carried out in a dedicated
area prior to being moved into position, maximising on site efficiency.
Double height C-Hook: Allows tables to be lifted from level when two sets
are working on a project simultaneously.
Minimal Components: Allows a quick and simple erection process to
improve site productivity.
Props require no leg ties: As no leg ties are required, areas below the
soffit are uncluttered, ensuring easy movement of site operatives and
machinery within the structure, maximising safety.
Pour area: Large tables can
be constructed, allowing a
greater pour area to be covered,
minimising construction cycle
times.
Formwork fixed at all times: With
formwork fixed at all times, the
damage normally associated
with stripping and re-erecting
formwork is reduced, fewer site
operatives are required and cycle
times reduced, minimising overall
construction costs.

Tableprops
Galvanised tableprop with safe working load of up to 35kN for Prop
No. 1 & 2; 50kN for Prop No. 3.

PRM10001 Table Prop - No. 1 1880 - 3020mm 29.0
Prop Head
PROP TABLEFORM
Prop Heads secure the prop

leg to both the primary and
secondary GTX beams,
PRM20001
creating a robust framework for
the table.

PRM20001 Prop Head - Twin GTX Beam 14.6
PRM20002 Prop Head - Single GTX Beam 13.9
PRM20004 Prop Head - Single Alform Beam 13.9
GTX Cleat
The GTX to GTX cleat is used to connect primary and
secondary GTX beams at right angles. Secured in place
with either double headed nails or screws.

GTM00005 GTX to GTX Cleat 0.2
GTM00010 Double Headed Nails 1.0
(Box: 350 qty)

Alform Beams
Alform 150mm deep aluminium beam use as a primary and
secondary bearer for tableform.

AFX11800 Alform Beam 1800mm 10.1
PROP TABLEFORM
GTX Beam
The GTX beam is a structural laminated veneer timber
beam for use as a primary and secondary bearer for
Tableforms.
Code Beam Length Colour Code Weight (Kg)

GTX11800 1800mm Brown 9.9
GTX12400 2400mm Yellow 13.2
GTX13000 3000mm Grey 16.5
GTX13600 3600mm Red 19.8
GTX14200 4200mm White 23.1
GTX14800 4800mm Dark Green 26.4
GTX15400 5400mm Black 29.7
GTX16000 6000mm Blue 33.0
Note: GTX Beams are colour coded for easy identification.

Tripod
The Tripod is used to secure horizontal displacement
of table and soffit formwork.

PRM00005 Tableform Prop Tripod 11.0
Multi Purpose Trolley

PROP TABLEFORM
The Multi Purpose Trolley is used in conjunction

with the Table Prop Swivel Castor Wheels for
repositioning Tables of any size. The use of
hydraulics in the Multi Purpose Trolley makes light
work of lowering the Tables while the Swivel Castor
Wheels allow speedy and effortless relocation of
the Tables with minimal manpower.

PRM00003 Multi Purpose Trolley 246.0
Swivel Castor Wheel

The Swivel Castor Wheels are pressed from Heavy Sheet
Steel and incorporate a Double Ball Bearing Head as well
as Safety Stop Locks which all combine to provide maximum
safety and incredible durability.

PRM10600 Swivel Castor Wheel w/ Brakes 6.7

C-Hooks & Accessories
The C-Hook enables the quick and easy lifting of tables to higher floors. Single and
double height C-Hooks are available, allowing 2 floors of tables to be utilised at the
same time. Tables are attached to the C-Hook and the whole system is lifted and
repositioned, requiring no cut outs in the soffit formwork. C-Hooks can be used for
table lengths up to a maximum of 6.0m.

ASX10067 Folding Telescopic C-Hook - Single Height 1,002.0
SWL = 1.75 tons
ASM10068 Folding Telescopic C-Hook - Double Height 1,139.0
SWL = 1.75 tons
ASM10006 Alshor C-Frame Chain & Assembly 82.0
PROP TABLEFORM
(set of chain slings & a chain host)
Note: SWL includes chains and slings
For further information on

C-Hooks, please refer to
page 99.

PROP TABLEFORM
2727 (Minimum Soffit Height) 2213 (Minimum Soffit Height)
1040 (Extension Range) 2409 (Minimum Extension) 318 1144 (Extension Range) 1895 (Minimum Extension) 318
Propping Heights
Gap
Gap
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135mm Striking
135mm Striking
3449 (Maximum Extension) 318 3039 (Maximum Extension) 318
3767 (Maximum Soffit Height) 3357 (Maximum Soffit Height)
SOFFIT SUPPORT
SAFETY SYSTEMS
Ascent S 154
Award winning safety screen system.
Ultraguard 162
The fully integrated, versatile edge protection system.
SAFETY
SAFETY SYSTEMS RMD Kwikform Site Handbook 153

Ascent S
Award Winning Safety Screen System
Ascent S, the new Safety Screen System has been designed to speed
up cycle times and reduces labour costs. Ascent is fully adaptable to suit
virtually any project; has a choice of cladding material and all necessary
safety features are integrated.
Safety: Ascent provides a sealed envelope around the construction face to

prevent the fall of debris and provide perimeter edge protection.
Weather Resistent: Ascent protects from the worst effects of high winds,
helping construction projects to be completed on time with less down time.
It can also be lifted in high winds. If no craneage is available the simple
Ascent winch system can be used.
Speed of Assembly: Innovative system cladding enables Ascent Screen
modules to be pre-assembled off-site for conventional transport up to four
at a time to the job, thus
taking screen assembly
ASCENT S
off the critical path and

eliminating the need for
a dedicated site make-up
area.
Versatility: Ascent masts
extend on a 1.05m module
to suit building lift heights
and telescopic cladding
enables standard screen
modules to be quickly
extended on site from
3.0m to a maximum of
5.2m. (depending on
wind loading and site
geometry).
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Ascent Masts
Form the basic structure of the screen. The
Ascent Mast 2100mm (AGX10002) is used to
extend the mast, connected using the integral
hook. The Ascent Half Mast (AGX10027) is used
as an extension at the bottom of the mast only,
AGX10027
connected using the integral hook.

AGX10001 Ascent Top Mast 64.9
AGX10002 Ascent Mast 2100mm 66.0
AGX10027 Ascent Half Mast 1050mm 34.9 AGX10002 AGX10001
Ascent Latch
Supports the system via the Ascent Slab or Wall Brackets.
The Latch is painted to allow easy visual checking of
engagement.
ASCENT S
AGX10022 Ascent Latch 8.3
Ascent Slab Bracket

Anchors to the slab edge and engages with the mast latch to support the system. Also
provides a guide for the Ascent masts when the system is being raised.

AGX10068 Ascent Slab Bracket 1650 48.9

Ascent Step Over Slab Bracket
Used at corners to step over the Slab Bracket 1650.

AGU10063 Step Over Slab Bracket 56.9
Ascent Slab Bracket Extension

Used to extend a Slab Bracket 1650 or Step Over Slab
Bracket when longer cantilevers are required.

AGU20030 Slab Bracket Extension 30.5
Ascent Slab Bracket Rear Anchor Angle

Used on the rear of the Slab Bracket 1650 or Step Over Slab Bracket
to add an additional anchor when required.
ASCENT S

AGU20043 Slab Bracket Rear Anchor Angle 4.0
Ascent Screen Slab Braces

Used at corners or screen returns to transfer lateral
horizontal forces into the permanent works. Connect to
slab brackets at each slab level.

AGU20052 Screen Slab Brace - Short 15.6
Mast Centres: 1420 - 1825mm
AGU20053 Screen Slab Brace - Long 18.7
Mast Centres: 1690 - 2500mm

Anchor Cones AGX10021
Ascent Anchor Cone is used in conjunction with Ascent Anchor
Plate for anchoring the Slab Bracket. The Rapidclimb Anchor
Cone is used to anchor the Ascent Wall Bracket.

AGX10021 Ascent Anchor Cone M24 x 100mm 1.4
RCX10009 Rapidclimb Anchor Cone 0.5
RCX10009
Ascent Anchor Plate

A lost M24 Anchor used with the Ascent Anchor Cone.

AGX10028 Anchor Plate 1.1
ASCENT S
Ascent Zed Frame
Used to attached the Superslim screen extension to the
mast and to support the slab edge access platform.

AGX10004 Ascent Zed Frame 25.5
Ascent Screen Node Strut

Used when the upper Superslim is extended by 900 or
1800mm below the Zed frame.

AGU20020 Screen Node Strut 11.9

Ascent Screen Knee Braces
Used with taller screen cantilevers. Props the top section of
Superslim and stiffens & strengthens the screen. Fixed to
both Superslim & Z Frame using R19 Pin & Clip (SSX10046).

AGU20003 Screen Knee Brace - 1349mm 4.9
AGU20017 Screen Knee Brace - 1846mm 9.2
Ascent Platform Beam Strut

Used with taller screen cantilevers. Extends the frame
structure between Ascent mast and Superslim to stiffen and
strengthen the screen structure.

AGX10011 Platform Beam Strut 26.2
ASCENT S
Ascent Cladding Beams

The Cladding Beam is used to attach cladding sheets to
the Ascent mast. Bolts to the mast via the flange holes. The
Cladding Beam Extension slides out of both ends of the
Cladding Beam to fix the module width in 25mm increments.
Code Description Weight (Kg) AGX10006

AGX10005 Cladding Beam 2750mm 18.1
AGX10006 Cladding Beam Extension 8.5
AGX10005

Ascent Cladding Beam Connector
Used for attaching Cladding Beams to Superslim Soldiers.

AGX10009 Cladding Beam Connector 1.7
Ascent Cladding Beam Corner

Used to connect cladding beam extension at right angles
typically to provide a screen stop end or return.

AGU20060 Cladding Beam Corner 4.8
Ascent Edge Ultraguard Socket

Used to connect an Ultraguard post horizontally to a screen
edge allowing an Ultraguard Barrier to be fitted vertically
forming a temporary platform closure or simple stop end.
ASCENT S
AGU20062 Ascent Edge Ultraguard Socket 3.9
Ascent Screen Turnbuckles

Used in pairs to connect long cantilevered cladding beam
extensions at building corners. Connect using M12 x 100
Bolts & Nuts.

AGU20031 Screen Turnbuckle - Short 2.5
AGU20029 Screen Turnbuckle - Long 8.1

Ascent Tube Soldier End Bracket
Used to connect scaffold tube to the end of a Superslim
Soldier when the plastic sheeting system is used.

AGX10046 Tube Soldier End Bracket 3.0
Ascent Screen Node

Used when taller screen cantilevers are required, allowing the
connection of the Ascent Platform Beam Strut (AGX10011) and
chain plan bracing.

AGU20005 Screen Node 9.6
AGX10042
Ascent Tube Support Brackets

The Tube Support Bracket locates a scaffold tube to either the
ASCENT S
mast or soldier sections. The Half Bracket is used in place of

Tube Support Bracket at loading bay openings.

AGX10042 Tube Support Bracket 2.3
AGU20039 Tube Support Half Bracket 1.3
AGU20039
Scaffold Tube 2750

Used at top & bottom of plastic screen sheet cladding and at the
main platform level to support the ply cantilever.

TUU10003 Scaffold Tube 2750 12.0

Ascent Tube Extension
Slides into and extends the 2750mm Scaffold Tube. Used
to attach Ascent plastic cladding sheets.

AGX10043 Tube Extension 4.7
Ascent Screen Edge

The Screen Edge is used vertically to complete the
perimeter frame of the screen module. Two or more Screen
Edges can be joined together using the Screen Edge
AGX10047 Splice. The Edge Seal provides the seal between modules,
captivated using the Screen Edge Cap Plate. The Screen
Edge Spanner is used to tension the screens by rotating the
edge extrusions during assembly.
AGU20058
AGU20004 Screen Edge - per Metre 2.5
AGX10016 Edge Seal - Per 25m 15.0
ASCENT S
AGX10047 Screen Edge Cap Plate 0.06
AGU20058 Screen Edge Spanner 2.1
AGU20061
AGU20061 Screen Edge Splice 1.5
AGU20004
AGX10016

Ultraguard
The Fully Integrated, Versatile Edge Protection System
Ultraguard is the lightweight, galvanised edge protection system from

RMD Kwikform. A unique Z profiled interlocking barrier system, Ultraguard
provides quick, easy and safe edge protection in every instance at the
slab edge.
Safety with efficiency: Unique interlocking barrier system capable of

providing edge protection in every instance at the slab edge reduces
labour costs and reliance on tube & fittings.
Versatility: Fully compatible with all leading access and shoring systems.
Integral anti-uplift device: Eliminates loose fittings and prevents barrier
movement, increasing safety.
Improved safety: Integrated system handrail and toe-board, with height
adjustment capability on steel beams.
Lightweight: Easy handling improves erection speeds saving time and
ULTRAGUARD
reduces costs.
Standard system connections: Improves speed of erection and
dismantling, reducing costs.

Barriers
Robust lightweight galvanised steel panel with
integral toe-board and handrail.

SAX12550 Barrier 2550mm 17.3
SAX13150 Barrier 3150mm 25.0
Post
Lightweight aluminium post with built in locking mechanism to base units
and anti uplift device.

SAX11200 Post 1.2m 2.2
Slab Socket Base
ULTRAGUARD
Used on slabs to locate Ultraguard Posts. Secured using
M16 Excalibur bolt.

SAX10017 Slab Socket Base 1.7
Shear Stud Socket

Used on steel beams together with a welded shear stud to locate
Ultraguard Posts.

SAX10017 Shear Stud Socket 3.2

Beam Brackets
Connects to Aluminium Beams to locate Ultraguard Posts.

SAX10005 Alu Beam Bracket 4.2
SAX10015 Ext. Alu Beam Bracket 5.4
Slab Edge Clamp

Connects to either slab edge or upstand beam to locate
Ultraguard Posts.

SAX10002 Slab Edge Clamp 8.8
Soldier Socket
Connects to Superslim Soldiers to locate Ultraguard Posts.
ULTRAGUARD

SAX10012 Soldier Socket 4.7
Wall Bracket
Connects to walls. The Slab Socket Base is secured using
a bolt, to locate Ultraguard Posts.

SAX10018 Wall Bracket 2.6

HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES
Rapid Bar Tie 166
Versatile and cost effective tie system.
Anchor Screws 174

Reusable Screw System.
Scaffold Fittings 175

Excellent range of scaffold accessories.
ACCESSORIES
HARDWARE &
HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES RMD Kwikform Site Handbook 165

Rapid Bar Tie System
Versatile and Cost Effective Tie System
Assembling formwork is about speed, safety and reliability. Rapid Bar Tie
has been developed as the most versatile and cost effective tie system for
all formwork applications.
Available in two stock diameters - 15mm and 20mm - Rapid Bar Tie offers
working loads of 110kN and 215kN, and with a wide range of accessories,
provides unrivalled scope for developing solutions for complex or unusual
applications.
Secure fixings:
Contributing to safe reliable forming solutions.
Quality accessories:
Helping you achieve the quality of finish you require.
Self cleaning:
Speeding up assembly and reducing costs.
RAPID BAR TIE
166 RMD Kwikform Site Handbook HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES

Rapid Bar Tie 15mm and 20mm
A high tensile steel hot rolled bar incorporating a continuous, coarse pitch thread. The
bar is available in long lengths or cut to size and is supplied in self colour.

BTX10100 Bar Tie 15mm 1000mm 1.4
BTX20015 Bar Tie per cut 15mm -
BTX30015 Bar Tie per m x 15mm 1.4
BTX40100 Bar Tie 20mm x 1000mm 2.7
BTX20020 Bar Tie per cut 20mm -
Waler Plate HD
A pressed steel Waler Plate designed to distribute the
load of the Rapid Bar Tie into the supporting member.
Painted finish.
RAPID BAR TIE
BTM10004 Waler Plate - HD 1.8

Hi-Load Waler Plate
A Waler Plate used with 20mm Rapid Bar Tie. Connected
using Hi Load Knock on Wing Nut (BTX10006).

BTX10029 Hi Load Waler Plate 6.8
Angle Waler Plate

A cast iron Waler Plate that enables the bar to be inclined
at an angle to the supporting waling or soldier. Painted
finish.

HTU10014 Waler Plate - Angle ¾" 1.3
Rapid Bar Tie Wing Nuts

The hexagonal head facilitates use of a spanner and BTX10006
the wings allow the item to be tapped with a hammer or
levered with a length of reinforcing bar.

BTX10001 Wing Nut 15mm 0.3
BTX10006 Wing Nut 20mm 0.5 BTX10001
RAPID BAR TIE
Plastic Conduit Tube

The rigid Plastic Conduit Tube is provided in 3m lengths and used
to sheath the Tie Bar positioned in the wet concrete.

BTM10019 RBT Plastic Tube per metre 0.7
(use with 15mm RBT)
BTM21000 RBT Hi-Load Plastic Tube 0.8
26/30mm per m (use with 20mm RBT)

Rapid Bar Tie Cones
Recoverable plastic cones used at each end of the plastic
conduit tubes. They set the conduit end 10mm short of the
face of the concrete wall.

BTX10003 Plastic Cone - 15mm 0.01
BTX10008 Plastic Cone - 20mm 0.01
Rapid Bar Tie Connectors

A hexagonal machined steel connector designed to
transfer the full working load in the bar. Supplied in self
BTX10015 colour.

BTX10015 Bar Tie Connector 15mm 0.4
BTX10002 BTX10002 Bar Tie Connector 20mm 0.9
Ribbed Water Bar Connector

Used in walls that require a water tight finish.

BTX10011 Ribbed Water Bar Connector 0.5
RAPID BAR TIE
Flanged Water Bars

Used in walls that require a water tight finish.

BTX10028 Flanged Water Bar - 15mm 0.7
BTM00002 Flanged Water Bar HL - 20mm 1.3
BTX10025 Plastic Reducer - 15mm 0.01
BTM00006 Plastic Reducer - 20mm 0.01

Rapid Bar Tie Hexagon Nuts
The hexagonal nuts can be used with Rapid Bar Tie with
BTX10017 no reduction in Safe Working Load to the bar.

BTX10017 Hex Nut 50mm - 15mm 0.2
BTM00004 Hex Nut 25mm - 20mm 0.2
BTM00005 BTM00005 Hex Nut 55mm - 20mm 0.9

RAPID BAR TIE

Rapid Bar Tie Properties
The Rapid Bar Tie System is based on utilising a high strength bar which
incorporates a coarse right hand thread for quick fitting and stripping.
Under no circumstances shall there be any mixing of RMD Kwikform

equipment with that of other suppliers.
1 of Rapid Bar Tie

1 of PVC Conduit
2 of Plastic Cones
2 of Flat Brackets
2 of Cast Wing Nuts
The Safe Working Load in tension only of the Rapid Bar Tie system
(subject to combined bending and bracing - refer to Technical Data
Sheets):
» With Superslim Soldier and Heavy Duty Waler Plate

15mm Rapid Bar Tie = 90 kN
» With Superslim Soldier and Hi-Load Waler Plate
20mm Rapid Bar Tie = 160 kN
» Rapid Bar Tie shall not be welded.
» Rapid Bar Tie shall not be hot dipped galvanised.
» Rapid Bar Tie shall not be used to raise or lower loads. RAPID BAR TIE
» If Rapid Bar Tie is used on forms which are to be externally vibrated, it is
recommended that Half Nuts are used as lock nuts with the nuts to
prevent them from vibrating loose.
» Long Bar Ties are often used to tie together ends of headstocks or
support wall stop ends. The extension of these long bars should be
calculated to determine the suitability of the system.

1 of Rapid Bar Tie
1 of PVC Conduit PVC Conduit & Cone
1 of Plastic Cone
1 of Flat Bracket Bar Tie Coupler
1 of Cast Wing Nut (Machined type only)
Weld all-round.
Capacity of system
maybe restricted by weld
strength.
Welding of Rapid Bar Tie Couplers to Sheet Piles for Tying in Shutters
Rapid Bar Tie Water Bar Properties

The Rapid Bar Tie Water Bar is used for internally tied walls which are
required to be water proof eg tanks.
It is a neoprene washer with a zinc plated clip and is for use with the Rapid
15mm Bar Tie bar.
Crimp Zinc plated clip to

seal & secure Bar Tie
RAPID BAR TIE
Maximum Water Pressure = 200kPa (20m Head)

The Rapid Bar Tie Ribbed Connector (BTX10011) is used for internally
tied walls which are required to be water proof i.e. tanks.
It is manufactured from cast iron and is for use with 15mm Rapid Bar Tie
bar only.
Maximum Water Pressure = 300kPa (30m Head)
RAPID BAR TIE

Anchor Screws
These anchors can be re-used many times and easily withdrawn from the
cast concrete with the use of the extractor tool.
Anchor Screws
A high tensile steel hot rolled bar incorporating a continuous, coarse pitch thread. The
bar is available in long lengths or cut to size and is supplied in self colour.
Code Size O/A Length Internal Thread Weight (Kg)

HTX20120 M20 x 120mm 120mm M20 0.7
HTX20200 M20 x 200mm 200mm M20 1.0
HTX24280 M24 x 280mm 280mm M24 1.3
HTX24140 M24 x 140mm 140mm M24 0.8
HTX24200 M24 x 200mm 200mm M24 1.2
Extractor Key Arm

A tool devised to remove screw anchors from cast concrete. The Extractor Key Arm is
used in conjunction with the relevant sized Extractor Key Head.

HTX10013 Extractor Key Arm 5.0
ANCHOR SCREWS
HTX10014 Extractor Key Head M20 0.3

HTX10013
HTX10015

Scaffold Fittings
Excellent Range of Scaffold Accessories
90 Degree Coupler
Connects scaffold tubes at 90°.

SFX10002 90° Coupler - 2" x 2" 1.3
Swivel Coupler
Allows scaffold tubes and props to be connected and
positioned at the required angle.

SFX10003 Swivel Coupler - 2" x 2" 1.5
Half Coupler
Allows scaffold tube to be fixed to the end of Superslim
Soldiers with M16 x 40 CSK Bolt.

SFX10018 Half Coupler - 2" x 2" 0.5
SCAFFOLD
FITTINGS
Gravlock Coupler
Enables fast and secure coupling of tube to a steel beam.
Used on any flange up to 45mm thick.

SFX10017 Gravlock Coupler 1.5
Note: Always to be used in pairs.

Putlog Coupler
Designed to rigidly secure putlogs to horizontal ledger tubes
enabling scaffold boards to lie flat on top of tube.

SFX10020 Coupler - Putlog 2" 0.7
SFX10016
Joint Couplers
The Internal Joint Coupler allows rapid end to end connection
of standard scaffold tubes.

SFX10016 Joint Coupler - External 1.1
SFX10019 Joint Coupler - Internal 1.2
SFX10019
Castor Wheel
Fixes to the bottom of mobile access towers.

SFX10008 Castor Wheel 203mm 5.0
SCAFFOLD
FITTINGS
Toe Board Clip

Retains the toeboard at the handrail post.

SFX10026 Toe Board Clip 0.2

Scaffold Boards
Used to deck out access scaffolding.

SFX20300 Scaffold Board 3.0m 14.0
SFX20395 Scaffold Board 3.95m 17.7
SCAFFOLD
FITTINGS

APPENDIX
Measurement 179
Concrete Volumes 187
Mass Densities 190
Glossary 192
RMD Kwikform Global Contacts 248

APPENDIX
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Measurement
Useful Conversion Factors

Imperial to Metric Metric to Imperial
Length
1 mile = 1.61 km (8/5 km approx) 1 km = 0.621 mile (5/8 mile approx)
1 yd = 0.914 m 1 m = 1.09 yd
1 ft = 0.305 m 1 m = 3.28 ft
1 in = 25.4 mm 1 mm = 0.0394 in
Area
1 acre = 0.405 ha 1 ha = 2.47 acres
1 yd² = 0.836 m² 1 m² = 1.20 yd²
1 ft² = 0.0929 m² 1 m² = 10.8 ft²
1 in² = 645 mm² 1 mm² = 0.00155 in²
Volume
1 yd³ = 0.765 m³ 1 m³ = 1.31 yd³
1 ft³ = 0.0283 m³ 1 m³ = 35.3 ft³
1 in³ = 16.4 ml (or cm³) 1 L = 0.220 gal(UK)
1 gal(UK) = 4.55 L 1 L = 1.76 pt
1 pt = 0.568 L 1 L = 0.264 US gal
1 US gal = 3.79 L 1 ml = 0.061 in³
Mass
1 ton = 1.02 t 1 t = 0.984 ton
1 cwt = 50.76kg 1 kg = 0.0197 cwt
1 lb = 0.454 kg 1 kg = 2.20 lb
1 oz = 28.3 g 1 g = 0.0353 oz
Temperature
T deg F = (T-32)x5/9 deg C T deg C = (Tx9/5+32) deg F
1 deg F = 0.556 deg C 1 deg C = 33.8 deg F
Density
1 lb/ft³ = 16.0 kg/m³ 1 kg/m³ = 0.0624 lb/ft³
1 ton/yd³ = 1.33t/m³ (or kg/1) 1 t/m³(or kg/I) = 0.753 t/yd³
MEASUREMENT
APPENDIX RMD Kwikform Site Handbook 179

Force
1 Ibf = 4.45 N 1 N = 0.225 lbf
1 pdl = 0.138 N 1 N = 7.23 pdl
1 tonf = 9.96 kN 1kN = 0.100 tonf
(1 kgf = 9.81 N) (1N = 0.102 kgf)
Pressure
1 lbf/in² = 68.9 mbar 1 MPa = 1 MN/m²
1 lbf/in² = 6894Pa or N/m² 1 N/mm² = 10 bar
1 lbf/in² = (0.0703 kgf/cm²)
1 tonf/ft² = 1.07 bar 1 bar = 14.5 lbf/in²
1 tonf/ft² = 0.107 MPa or N/mm² 1 bar = 0.932 tonf/ft²
(1 kgf/cm² = 0.981 bar) 1 bar = (1.02 kgf/cm²)
1 in water = 2.49 mbar 1 mbar = 0.401 in water
Area Loading
1 Ib/in² = 0.703 t/m² 1 t/m² = 1.42 lb/in²
1 ton/ft² = 10.9t/m² 1 t/m² = 0.0914 ton/ft²
Stress
1 tonf/in² = 15.4 N/mm² 1 tf/m² = 1.42 lbf/in²
1 tonf/in² = (15.4 MN/m² or MPa) 1 tf/m² = 0.0914 tonf/ft²
1 lbf/in² = 6.89 kN/m² or kPa 1 N/mm = 0.0647 tonf/in²
1 N/mm = 145 lbf/in²
Torque
1 Ibf/in = 0.113 N m 1 Nm = 8.85 lbf in
1 Ibf ft = 1.36 N m 1 Nm = 0.738 lbf ft
Velocity
1 knot = 0.515 m/s 1 m/s = 1.94 knots
1 knot = 1.85 km/h 1 m/s = 2.24 mph
1 mph = 1.61 km/h 1 m/s = 3.60 km/h
1 mph = 0.447 m/s 1 km/hr = 0.621 mph
1 km/hr = 0.278 m/s
1 ft/s = 0.38048 m/s
1 ft/min = 0.0051 m/s
MEASUREMENT

Energy
1 Btu = 293 x 10 (-6) kWh 1 kWh = 3410 Btu
1 Btu = 1055 x 10 (-6) MJ
1 Btu = 1055 J
1 ft Ibf = 0.377 x 10 (-6) kWh 1 MJ = 948 Btu
1 ft Ibf = 1.36 x 10 (-6) MJ
1 ft Ibf = 1.36 J
1 kCal = 1.16 x 10 (-3) kWh
1 kCal = 4.19 x 10 (-3) MJ
1 kCal = 4190 J
Power
1 hp = 0.746 kW 1 kW = 1.34 hp
1 Btu/h = 0.293 W 1 W = 1 J/s
1 W = 3.41 Btu/h
Volume Flow
1 ft³/sec = 0.0283m³/s 1 m³/s = 35.3 ft³/sec
1 m³/s =13.2x10(3)gal/min
1 gal/min (gpm) = 0.0758 l/s 1 l/s = 13.2 gal/min
1 gal/min (gpm) = 273 I/h 1 1/h = 0.220 gal/hr
1 1/h = 3.67x10(3)gal/min
Calorific Value
1 Btu/Ib = 2.326 kJ/kg 1 kJ/kg = 0.430 Btu/Ib
Heat Transfer Coefficient
('U' value)
1 Btu/ft²h deg F = 5.68 W/m² deg C 1 W/m² deg C = 0.176 Btu/ft²h deg F
MEASUREMENT

Metric & Conversion Factors
Qty SI Unit/pther Abbreviation Equivalents
Force Newton N
Pressure Pascal Pa 1 Pa = 1 N/m²
Bar 1 N/mm² = 10 Bar
Stress Newton/m² N/m²
Velocity Metres/sec m/s 1 m/s = 3.6k m/h
Energy Joule J 1 J = 1 Nm
Kilowatt hour kWh 1 kWh = 3.6 x 10 (6th)
Power Watt W
Frequency Hertz Hz 1 Hz = 1 cycle/s
Angie Radian rad 1 rad = 180/pi = 57.4 deg
MEASUREMENT

Areas & Circumferences of Circles
Diameter Area Circumference Diameter Area Circumference
1 0.7854 3.1416 51 2042.82 160.22
2 3.1416 6.2832 52 2123.72 163.36
3 7.0686 9.4248 53 2206.18 166.50
4 12.5664 12.5664 54 2290.22 169.65
5 19.6350 15.7080 55 2375.83 172.79
6 28.274 18.850 56 2463.01 175.93
7 38.485 21.991 57 2551.76 179.07
8 50.265 25.133 58 2642.08 182.21
9 63.617 28.274 59 2733.97 185.35
10 78.540 31.416 60 2827.43 188.50
11 95.033 34.558 61 2922.47 191.64
12 113.097 37.699 62 3019.07 194.78
13 132.732 40.841 63 3117.25 197.92
14 153.938 43.982 64 3216.99 201.06
15 176.715 47.124 65 3318.31 204.20
16 201.062 50.265 66 3421.19 207.35
17 226.980 53.407 67 3525.65 210.49
18 254.469 56.549 68 3631.68 213.63
19 283.529 59.690 69 3739.28 216.77
20 314.159 62.832 70 3848.45 219.91
21 346.361 65.973 71 3959.19 223.05
22 380.133 69.115 72 4071.50 226.19
23 415.476 72.257 73 4185.39 229.34
24 452.389 75.398 74 4300.84 232.48
25 490.874 78.540 75 4417.86 235.62
26 530.929 81.681 76 4536.46 238.76
27 572.555 84.823 77 4656.63 241.90
28 615.752 87.965 78 4778.36 245.04
29 660.520 91.106 79 4901.67 248.19
30 706.858 94.248 80 5026.55 251.33
31 754.77 97.39 81 5153.00 254.47
32 804.25 100.53 82 5281.02 257.61
33 855.30 103.67 83 5410.61 260.75
34 907.92 106.81 84 5541.77 263.89
35 962.11 109.96 85 5674.50 267.04
36 1017.88 113.10 86 5808.80 270.18
37 1075.21 116.24 87 5944.68 273.32
38 1134.11 119.38 88 6082.12 276.46
39 1194.59 122.52 89 6221.14 279.60
40 1256.64 125.66 90 6361.73 282.74
41 1320.25 128.81 91 6503.88 285.88
42 1385.44 131.95 92 6647.61 289.03
43 1452.20 135.09 93 6792.91 292.17
44 1520.53 138.23 94 6939.78 295.31
45 1590.43 141.37 95 7088.22 298.45
46 1661.90 144.51 96 7238.23 301.59
47 1734.94 147.65 97 7389.81 304.73
MEASUREMENT
48 1809.56 150.80 98 7542.96 307.88

49 1885.74 153.94 99 7697.69 311.02
50 1963.50 157.08 100 7853.98 314.16

Squares, Cubes, Square Roots & Cube Roots
n n² n³ √n √³n n n² n³ √n √³n
1 1 1 1.000 1.000 51 2601 132651 7.141 3.708
2 4 8 1.414 1.260 52 2704 140608 7.211 3.733
3 9 27 1.732 1.442 53 2809 148877 7.280 3.756
4 16 64 2.000 1.587 54 2916 157464 7.348 3.780
5 25 125 2.236 1.710 55 3025 166375 7.416 3.803
6 36 216 2.449 1.817 56 3136 175616 7.483 3.826
7 49 343 2.646 1.913 57 3249 185193 7.550 3.849
8 64 512 2.828 2.000 58 3364 195112 7.616 3.871
9 81 729 3.000 2.080 59 3481 205379 7.681 3.893
10 100 1000 3.162 2.154 60 3600 216000 7.746 3.915
11 121 1331 3.317 2.224 61 3721 226981 7.810 3.936
12 144 1728 3.464 2.289 62 3844 238328 7.874 3.958
13 169 2197 3.606 2.351 63 3969 250047 7.937 3.979
14 196 2744 3.742 2.410 64 4096 262144 8.000 4.000
15 225 3375 3.873 2.466 65 4225 274625 8.062 4.021
16 256 4096 4.000 2.520 66 4356 287496 8.124 4.041
17 289 4913 4.123 2.571 67 4489 300763 8.185 4.062
18 324 5832 4.243 2.621 68 4624 314432 8.246 4.082
19 361 6859 4.359 2.668 69 4761 328509 8.307 4.102
20 400 8000 4.472 2.714 70 4900 343000 8.367 4.121
21 441 9261 4.583 2.759 71 5041 357911 8.426 4.141
22 484 10648 4.690 2.802 72 5184 373248 8.485 4.160
23 529 12167 4.796 2.844 73 5329 389017 8.544 4.179
24 576 13824 4.899 2.884 74 5476 405224 8.602 4.198
25 625 15625 5.000 2.924 75 5625 421875 8.660 4.217
26 676 17576 5.099 2.962 76 5776 438976 8.718 4.236
27 729 19683 5.196 3.000 77 5929 456533 8.775 4.254
28 784 21952 5.292 3.037 78 6084 474552 8.832 4.273
29 841 24389 5.385 3.072 79 6241 493039 8.888 4.291
30 900 27000 5.477 3.107 80 6400 512000 8.944 4.309
31 961 29791 5.568 3.141 81 6561 531441 9.000 4.327
32 1024 32768 5.657 3.175 82 6724 551368 9.055 4.344
33 1089 35937 5.745 3.208 83 6889 571787 9.110 4.362
34 1156 39304 5.831 3.240 84 7056 592704 9.165 4.380
35 1225 42875 5.916 3.271 85 7225 614125 9.220 4.397
36 1296 46656 6.000 3.302 86 7396 636056 9.274 4.414
37 1369 50653 6.083 3.332 87 7569 658503 9.327 4.431
38 1444 54872 6.164 3.362 88 7744 681472 9.381 4.448
39 1521 59319 6.245 3.391 89 7921 704969 9.434 4.465
40 1600 64000 6.325 3.420 90 8100 729000 9.487 4.481
41 1681 68921 6.403 3.448 91 8281 753571 9.539 4.498
42 1764 74088 6.481 3.476 92 8464 778688 9.592 4.514
43 1849 79507 6.557 3.503 93 8649 804357 9.644 4.531
44 1936 85184 6.633 3.530 94 8836 830584 9.695 4.547
45 2025 91125 6.708 3.557 95 9025 857375 9.747 4.563
46 2116 97336 6.782 3.583 96 9216 884736 9.798 4.579
47 2209 103823 6.856 3.609 97 9409 912673 9.849 4.595
MEASUREMENT
48 2304 110592 6.928 3.634 98 9604 941192 9.899 4.610

49 2401 117649 7.000 3.659 99 9801 970299 9.950 4.626
50 2500 125000 7.071 3.684 100 10000 1000000 10.000 4.642

Geometry & Measurement
Circle
Circumference = diameter x 22/7 (or 3.1416)
Area = diameter² x 0.7854
Area of sector of circle = length of arc x half radius.
Area of segment of circle = area of sector, less area of triangle
Side of square of area equal
to circle = 0.862 diameter of circle
Diameter of circle equal in
area to square = 1.1284 side of square
Sphere
Surface area = 3.1416 x diameter²
Volume = 0.5236 diameter³
Areas Generally
Square, rectangle, rhombusor rhomboid = base x height
Triangle = half base x perpendicular height
Trapezoid = half sum of two parallel sides x
height
Area of any figure of four or more unequal sides is found by dividing it into
triangles, finding areas of each, and adding together
Regular polygon (inscribed circle) = half radius of circle x length of one

side x number of sides
Parabola = base x height x 2/3
Ellipse = long axis x short axis x 0.7854
Cubes
a = length of one side,
Volume = a³
Surface area = 6a²
MEASUREMENT

Rectangular Prism
Volume = area of base x half height
= bI x h
2
Total surface area = 2(bI + Ih + bh)
Regular Prism
Volume = 1/2 n x r x a x h,
where n = number of sides,
r = radius of inscribed circle,
a = length of side
Cylinder (Right Circular)

Volume = 0.7854 x diameter² x height
Lateral surface area = 3.1416 x diameter x height
Total surface area = 3.1416 (diameter x height) + 1.5708
diameter²
Any Prism or Cylinder

Volume = h x area of base
Lateral surface area =length of cylinder x perimeter of
normal section
Regular Pyramid or Cone

Volume = 1/3 (area of base x height
Lateral surface area of regular figure 1/3
= (perimeter of base x slant height)
Any Pyramid or Cone

Volume = 1
/3 (area of base x distance from vertex
to plane of base
Frustum of any Pyramid or Cone
Volume = h
/3 (A¹ + A² + √A¹A²), where A¹ and A²
are the areas of bases made by
MEASUREMENT
parallel planes

Assessing Concrete Volumes
Estimating Concrete Volumes

Estimating the concrete volume is a simple process and basically involves
multiplying the length, width and depth (all in metres) of a concrete element
to arrive at an estimated volume of concrete in cubic metres. For example
the estimated volume of concrete for a garage floor slab 7.5m long, 3.5m
wide and 0.1m thick (100mm), is calculated as follows:
Estimated Volume = 7.5 x 3.5 x 0.1 = 2.63m³
Larger projects are estimated in the same way, by breaking often complex
shapes and buildings into basic elements, calculating the volume in each
element and adding them together to arrive at a total volume estimate for
the project.
Concrete volume required

The volume of concrete to be mixed or ordered for a project is more than
the amount estimated, for a variety of reasons:
» Incorrect calculation of the form volume.
» The ‘as constructed’formwork dimensions varying from the plan dimensions
that the estimate was based on.
» Variations in the average slab thickness. For a 100mm (nominal)
thickness slab, a variation of 5mm in average slab thickness results in
a 5% variation in volume. Over a 20m³ slab this can equate to a 1m³
variation in concrete volume. Note that for the majority of concrete work,
this 5% variation could be realised through the allowed tolerance on
surface levels alone.
» Deflection or distortion of forms caused by the pressure of the plastic
concrete.
CONCRETE
VOLUMES

The volume of concrete required is usually more than the amount
estimated, for a variety of reason:
» Over excavation or uneven/irregular subgrade levels, particularly with
elements such as footings.
» Placement over uncompacted sand or fill and subsequent settlement of
the subgrade. (See how to minimise volume discrepancies).
» Concrete used by other trades for various ancillary works not included
in the estimate.
» Concrete wastage on site which can occur from a number of sources
such as the small amounts of concrete, left in the concrete pump hopper
and line.
Over the course of a project these last two items can often accumulate to
a significant amounts.
When ordering ready mixed concrete, it is far more economical to order

a little extra than to have to order a small additional quantity to finish the
job. As a general rule for small projects, 10% extra for wastage should be
allowed for in the assessment of concrete volume required.
CONCRETE
VOLUMES

How to minimise volume discrepancies
To minimise discrepancies between the volume of concrete estimated and
required for a project, the following precautions should be taken:
Measure Formwork: Accurately measure formwork and estimate volume

based on actual measurements and not on drawings or plans. In all cases,
several measurements (particularly of depth) should be taken to arrive at a
realistic average. Also, near the end of a large pour, carefully measure the
remaining volumes so that the final deliveries can be adjusted to provide
the required amount. This will prevent the costly process of waiting for the
extra, say, 0.6 cubic metres to complete the pour.
Estimate Wastage: Estimate the extra concrete needed to cover onsite

wastage. Where concrete is being placed by pump, allow for the concrete
left in the lines and hopper. Allowances from 5 to 10%, and sometimes
more, are appropriate depending on the nature and size of the job. The
volume required for repetitive operations such as slip-forming can often
be more accurately assessed than that for jobs involving a combination
of concrete uses such as slabs, footings, walls and incidental fill around
pipes.
Allowance for Variations: These include items such as slab thickness,

compaction and/or the possible loss of air content of the concrete.
Secure Formwork: Construct and secure the formwork to ensure it will

withstand the pressure of the wet concrete without excessive deflection
or distortion.
Prepare Subgrade: For slabs-on-grade the subgrade should be accurately

finished and compacted to the correct levels. Fill used as formwork should
also be adequately compacted to avoid settlement under the weight of
the concrete.
CONCRETE
VOLUMES

Mass Densities of Materials
Mass densities shown in this selective list may vary, depending on material
composition. Where calculations need to be precise, exact density factors
should he obtained from manufacturers or other appropriate sources.
Material Type Kg/m³

Aluminium Rolled 2710
Bitumen Prepared 1362
Bolts & Nuts Bags 1201
Brass Cast 8330
Bricks (Common burnt clay) Stacked 1602-1920
Brickwork 1920
Cement Bags 1281
Slurry 1442
Coal Loose lumps 897
Slurry 993
Coke 481-561
Concrete Reinforced, 2 per cent steel 2420
Copper Drawn or sheet 8938
Cyprus Wood 593
Douglas Fir 529
Earth Dry, loose 1280
Moist, loose 1440-1600
Galvanized Steel Sheet, bundles 897
Glass Plate 2787
Grain Wheat 770
Barley 625
Oats 416
Rye 721
Gypsum Plaster 737
Ice 913
Iron Cast 7208
MASS DENSITIES
Lead Cast or rolled 11325

Lime Hydrate, gables 513

Material Type Kg/m³
Lime Mortar Dry 1650
Wet 1748
Magnesite 3044
Maple Canadian 737
English 689
Nails Wire, bags 1201
Paper Printing, reels 897
Writing 961
Petrol 689-769
Pine Kauri, Qld 481
New Zealand 609
Oregon 529
Pipes Cast Iron, stacked 961-1281
Earthenware, loose 320
Wrought Iron, 9.5mm stacked 3204
Plywood 481-641
Pulp Wood, dry 561
Rubber Processed sheet 1121
Sponge 48-160
Sand Saturated 1922
Undisturbed dry 1682
Sawdust 208
Screws Iron, packs 1602
Slag Wool 224-288
Snow Fresh 96
Wet compact 320
Water Fresh 1001
Salt 1009-1201
Wire Iron, coils 1185
Rod, coils 801
Rope, coils 1442
Wool Compressed bales 769
Uncompressed 208
MASS DENSITIES
Zinc Cast 6804

Rolled 7192

Glossary: Building Terms
A
Abnormal Façade A façade which does not permit the fixing of
through ties or non-moveable ties.
Access Door A removable panel in the formwork for a high

lift to give access for inspection or for placing
or compacting concrete. (See also 'Cleanout
Trap').
Access Trap See 'Access Door'.
Actions Loads as described in BS EN 12811-1.
Activating Agent See 'Surfactant'.
Adjustable Base Plate See 'Base Jack'.
Adjustable Forkhead A forkhead fitted with a threaded spindle and

nut to give adjustable height.
Adjustable Prop A prop whose length may be varied.
Adjuster A mechanical device for bringing formwork to

its correct line or level (or both).
Advanced Guardrail A device to position temporary guardrails to a

platform while operating the device from the
platform below.
GLOSSARY

Anchor 1. A device for providing a fixing to a concrete
surface.
2. A component installed in the building
structure to transfer the necessary forces
between the tie and the building structure. It
may be temporarily or permanently fixed into
the structure.
Anchorage The combination of anchor and the

immediately surrounding base material on
which the anchor depends in order to transfer
the relevant forces.
Anchor Bolt A bolt passing through the member to be

anchored and engaging with the anchor.
Anchor Plate A plate on the embedded end of an anchor

which increases its resistance to being pulled
out of the concrete.
Anchor Slot See 'Dovetailed Anchor'.
Angle Fillet A strip used to form an internal or external

intersection which is to be other than a sharp
angle.
Arris A sharp edge, the intersection of two surfaces

usually at right angles.
B
Back Form A form for a concrete surface which will be
GLOSSARY
unseen in the finished structure.

Back Propping Propping to cast concrete floors which allows
them to support formwork for higher floors.
Barrier Paint See 'Sealant'.
Bar Spacer A device for maintaining reinforcement in its

correct position with in the formwork. (See
also 'Cover Block').
Base Jack 'Base Plate', which has a means of vertical

adjustment
Base Lift See 'Foot Lift'.
Base Plate Rigid plate used for spreading the load in a

standard over a greater area.
Basic Scaffold A defined arrangement of a Standard

Independent Tied Scaffold for which the
design has been made by NASC.
Basic Putlog Scaffold A defined arrangement of a Standard Putlog

Scaffold for which the design has been made
by NASC.
Batten A member of relatively small section.
Batter A small inclination from the vertical.

GLOSSARY

Bay 1. An area of concrete bounded by
construction joints, expansion joints or free
edges.
2. The space between the centre lines of two
adjacent standards along the face of a scaffold
and parallel to the façade.
Bay Length The distance between the centres of two

adjacent standards, measured horizontally.
Beam Box The assembled side and bottom formwork for
a beam.
Beam Casing See 'Beam Box'.
Beam Clamp A yoke (definition 1) or other device, which

holds a beam box tightly against the pressure
of freshly placed concrete.
Beam Cramp See 'Beam Clamp'.
Beam Hanger A support to the soffit form for the encasement

to a steel joist where the form is hung from the
joist itself.
Bearing A surface which transmits direct compressive

load from one member to another.
Bearing Area The area of the interface over which bearing

stress exists.
Bearing Length That length of beam which rests on a support.

GLOSSARY

Bearing Stress The compressive stress which exists at the
interface between two structural members
where the force exerted by one member on
the other tends to crush the materials of which
the members are made.
Bent A two-dimensional frame used as a supporting

structure, usually when a number of such
frames are used as the supports of a long
narrow structure such as a jetty or pier.
Bevel The intersection of one plane surface with

another plane surface at an angle other than
a right angle.
Bevel, to To cut the edge of a panel or board at an

angle other than a right angle.
Note: This is normally done so that the panels or
boards may easily be struck, or to form an intersection
between two such panels or boards.
Binding The adherence of forms to the concrete when

the supports are removed and striking is
attempted.
Birdcage Scaffold scaffold structure comprising a grid of

standards and a decked area usually intended
for working or storage.
Bleb See 'Blowhole'.
Block A piece of wood or other material used to pack

out or separate, or, when glued, to stiffen other
members.(See also 'Nogging Piece').
GLOSSARY

Blocking Piece See 'Block'.
Blowhole A small hole, generally smaller than 16 mm

across in a concrete face, caused by an air
pocket.
Blow out, to To use compressed air for cleaning out the

inside of formwork before concreting.
Board 1. Of softwood. A piece of square-sawn timber

under 50mm thick and 100mrn or over wide.
2. Of hardwood. A piece of square
- sawn or unedged timber 50mm or
under thick. The width varies according
to the grade and country of origin.
3. Manufactured rigid or semi-rigid sheets
such as laminated board, wood chopboard
and other particle board, or hard-board.
Board-clip A clip for retaining a board to a scaffold tube.
Bolt Sleeve A cylindrical or other shaped form through

which a bolt passes so as to separate the bolt
from the surrounding concrete.
Bolted Tie An assembly of nuts, bolts, anchors, rings or

tubes fixed into the surface of a building.
Box 1. Formwork for a beam or column.

(See also 'Beam Box', 'Column Box').
2. See 'Box-Out'.
Box-out The form for a pocket or aperture in concrete.

GLOSSARY

Box Tie An assembly of tubes and couplers forming a
frame round part of a building.
Brace 1. A member in a bracing system.

2. A tube placed diagonally with respect to the
vertical or horizontal members of a scaffold
and fixed to them to afford stability.
Bracing The system of members, usually diagonal,

which acts in compression or tension and
stiffens a frame against deformation.
Break Down, to To dismantle made-up formwork after it has

been struck.
Brick Guard A metal or other fender filling the gap

between the guardrail and toeboard, and
sometimes incorporating one or both of these
components.
Bridle A horizontal tube fixed across an opening or

parallel to the face of a buliding to support the
inner end of a putlog transom or tie tube.
Building A structure or part of it such as a façade

against which the scaffold is constructed.
Building Board A loose term applied to most boards (definition

3).
Bulkhead A vertical partition within the forms, a stop end.
Butt Joint A plain square joint between two members.

GLOSSARY

Butt Tube A short length of tube butting transom a
transom extended inwards to butt the building
to prevent the scaffolding moving owards the
building.
Butting Tube A tube which butts up against the façade

of a building or other surface to prevent the
scaffold moving towards that surface.
C
Camber The intentional curvature of a beam or
formwork, either formed initially to compensate
for subsequent deflection under load, or
produced as a permanent effect for aesthetic
reasons.
Cantilever Formwork Formwork which is supported solely by

members fixed to, and projecting beyond,
previously hardened concrete.
Carcassing Timber, Timber used for any structural purpose in

the support of the forms, but not normally in
contact with the concrete.
Cast-In-Socket An anchor consisting of a female-threaded

metal socket cast into concrete as a fixing for
a bolt.
Castor A swivelling wheel secured to the base of a

vertical member for the purpose of mobilizing
the scaffold.
GLOSSARY

Cement-In-Socket See 'Cast-in-Socket'.
Centering The temporary supporting structure to a

curved soffit.
Centre See 'Floor Centre'.
Centring See 'Centering'.
Chamfer The surface produced by the removal usually

symmetrical of an external edge.
Characteristic Strength The strength at which members tested would

fail. Normally associated with a confidence
limit that 95% would fail above the value
stated.
Chase A long groove or recess formed in the

concrete surface.
Chase Form A form for moulding a chase. It is often a

wooden moulding planted on the face of the
main form. (See also 'Check-out').
Check A small strip of timber fixed to the face of a

form to indicate the top of a concrete lift and to
form a clean line at the joint with the next lift.
(See also 'Grout Strip').
Check Coupler A coupler added to a joint under load to give

security to the coupler(s) carrying the load.
Check-out A piece of wood or other material fixed to the

face of a form to create a recess in concrete.
GLOSSARY
(See also 'Chase Form').

Chipboard See 'Wood Chipboard'.
Chord The principal longitudinal member(s) of a

beam or truss.
Chord Stiffener A tube fixed at right angles to the chord of

a prefabricated rafter, beam or truss for the
purpose of preventing buckling.
Cladding Material Normally intended to provide weater and dust

protection, typically sheeting or netting.
Clamp See 'Beam Clamp', 'Column Clamp', 'Wall

Clamp'.
Cleanout Hole See 'Cleanout Trap'.
Cleanout Trap A removable section at the base of the forms

for a column or wall which allows rubbish to be
removed before concreting. (See also 'Access
Door').
Cleat 1. A block fixed to a main member to provide a

bearing or to resist a thrust.
2. See 'Ledge'.
Client A person or organisation that produces the

scaffolding.
Climbing Formwork Formwork for vertical or near vertical

structures which are constructed in successive
lifts and which is supported by the previously
poured lift. (See also 'Leapfrog Form').
GLOSSARY
Coffer Form See 'Waffle Form'.

Coffered Slab See 'Waffle Slab'.
Collapsible Forms Forms which are activated by mechanical

means to reduce their volume or surface area
to permit striking.
Column Box The assembled forms for a column.
Column Casing See 'Column Box'.
Column Clamp A yoke or other device which holds a column

box tightly closed against the pressure of
freshly placed concrete.
Column Cramp See 'Column Clamp'.
Column Guard A length of metal angle cast into a corner of a

column to protect it against damage.
Cone A cone-shaped piece of wood, rubber or other

material which is placed over the end of a
form tie to form a neat hole in the surface of
the concrete.
Construction Joint The interface between adjacent concrete

pours which are designed to act monolithically
in the completed structure. (See also 'Day
Joint').
Continuously-sliding Form See 'Slip Form'.
Contraction Joint See 'Shrinkage Joint'.
Corbel A projection from the face of a wall or column,

GLOSSARY
usually to provide a bearing for a beam.

Core 1. A removable former used to produce a
cavity of any shape in concrete.
2.The inner layer or layers of a piece of
'Board'.
Comer Mould See 'Angle Fillet'.
Counter-waling See 'Strongback'.
Country All terrain that is not defined as sea or town.
Coupler A device used to fix two scaffold tubes

together
Cove An infill which produces a concave curve

connecting the two surfaces forming an
internal angle, such as that between a wall
and a ceiling or floor.
Cover Of reinforced concrete. The least distance

between the surface of the reinforcement and
the face of the concrete.
Cover Block A device which is fixed between reinforcement

and the face of a form to ensure correct cover
to the reinforcement.
Coving See 'Cove'.
Cradling Light timber framing in formwork.
Cramp See 'Beam Clamp', 'Column Clamp', 'Wall

Clamp'.
GLOSSARY

Cross Brace 1. A pair of diagonal braces.
2. See also 'Ledger Brace'.
Crown Centre In centering, a structure which supports ribs at

the crown of a dome.
D
Day Joint A construction joint formed at the end of a
day's concreting.
Dead Load The self-weight of the forms and the

permanent structure supported by them. (See
also 'Live Load').
Dead Man A heavy block or beam, sometimes buried,

used to anchor a guy or form tie.
Dead Shore A support to hardening concrete designed to

be left in place when the soffit form is struck.
Deal A piece of square - sawn softwood timber

50mm to 100mm thick and 230mm to under
280mm wide.
Debris Netting Permeable cladding material to collect debris.
Decking The sheeting to a soffit form.
Deflection The deformation of a member caused by

bending stress.
GLOSSARY

Delamination The separation of the layers which make up
plywood or laminated wood.
Design Conception and calculation to produce a

scheme for erection.
Designer A person or organisation that conceives or

checks a scheme for erection.
Deviation The distance between the actual position of a

reference point and its specified position. (See
also 'Tolerance').
Distance Piece 1. A short piece of timber or other

material used to hold parallel forms for
walls or beams at the correct spacing.
2. See 'Cover Block'.
Domed Pan See 'Waffle Form'.
Double Lip Tie A lip tie which takes compression and tension
as a push/pull tie i.e. has a cross tube on the
back and front of the wall.
Dot See 'Distance Piece' (definition 1).
Double-headed Nail A round-wire nail which has a second head

formed in the shank, just below the head
struck by the hammer.
Note: After being driven home This nail leaves
a projecting head for easy withdrawal.
GLOSSARY

Dovetailed Anchor A device made from sheet steel or other metal
and cast into the concrete surface to produce
a chase which is narrower at the surface than
at its base into which shaped metal tongues
are inserted to form an anchor.
Dowel 1. A cylindrical piece of wood

used for positioning and fixing
one (timber) member to another.
2. A short metal rod or bar cast into concrete
with part of its length left projecting as a fixing,
or (especially in roads and other slabs) as
a means of transferring forces acting in the
plane of a joint from one member, or slab, to
another.
Note: One end or a dowel is usually fixed in one
member while the other end is free to slide in the
other member. Forces may thus be transmitted across
the axis or the dowel but not along it.
Dowel Bar See 'Dowel' (definition 2).
Dowel Pin See 'Dowel' (definition 2).
Drawform A loose vertical metal plate which separates

an integral facing from the backing concrete,
and which is gradually withdrawn as the
form is filled to allow the two mixes to bond
together.
Dressed Timber See 'Planed Timber'.
Dummy Joint A groove in the surface of the concrete which

gives the appearance of a joint.
GLOSSARY

Dwang (Scot.) See 'Nogging Piece'.
E
Easing Wedges See 'Folding Wedges'.
Edge Form The formwork to the edge of a road or other

slab.
End Guardrail A guardrail placed across the end of a scaffold

or used to isolate an unboarded part.
End Lug An end bearing plate on floor centres.

Note: An end lug is sometimes adjustable.
End Toeboard A toeboard at the end of a scaffold or at the

end of a boarded portion of it.
End Toeboard Clip A device for retaining end toeboards.
Expanding Spigot A spigot incorporating an expanding device.

(see 'Joint Pin).
Expanded Metal A mesh made by cutting slits in sheet metal

which is then stretched to open the slits to a
diamond shape.
Note: Expanded metal may be used as reinforcement
in concrete and for forming box-outs and stop ends.
GLOSSARY

Expanded Polystyrene A rigid plastic material, usually in the form of
sheets or blocks, which is made by pressing
together particles of polystyrene which have
been expanded by steam to form non-porous,
ultra-lightweight beads. (See also 'Rigid
Foamed Polyurethane').
Note: Expanded polystyrene is used to form box-outs
and other awkward shapes in concrete.
Extension Bracket See 'Hop up Bracket'.
Exterior Plywood Plywood normally bonded with a phenolic

resin adhesive, which complies with the
weather-and boil-proof (WBP), requirements
of BS 1203*. (See also 'Resin-bonded
Plywood').
External Vibrator A vibrator which is attached or applied to the

outside of the forms.
F
Façade Brace A brace parallel to the face of a building.
Face Brace See 'Façade Brace'.
Face Mix See 'Integral Facing'.
Fair Face A plain concrete finish better than that

produced from rough formwork.
GLOSSARY

Falsework The part of formwork which supports the
forms, usually for a large structure such as a
bridge.
Feather Edge The sharp edge produced when two surfaces

meet at an acute angle.
Fencing Structure See 'Brick Guard'.
Fibre Glass See 'Glass Fibre'.
Fibre Glass, Reinforced See 'Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic'.

Plastic
Filler See 'Stopping'.
Fillet A piece of timber, of triangular cross section,

fixed at the intersection of two forms to
produce a chamfer on the concrete.
Film Overlay Plywood Plywood to the faces of which a layer of resin

in the form of a sheet (or film) is permanently
bonded during manufacture, usually by means
of heat and pressure, so as to form a smooth
non-absorbent surface. (See also 'Plastics
Faced Plywood').
Fin An undesirable projection from the face of the

concrete, caused by grout escaping into a gap
along a joint in the form.
Fishplate A plate used for connecting the webs of

members where these are to be joined end
to end.
GLOSSARY

Fittings A general term embracing components other
than couplers.
Fixed Final Coupler A coupler to fix a tube across the end of

another at right angles in the same plane, as
in a handrail.
Fixed Spigot A spigot, typically permanently fixed to the end

of a scaffold tube.
Flat Jack A jack, made of two dished steel sheets

with one inverted onto the other and the two
welded together round their rims, which is
inflated by an injection of oil or grout under
pressure.
Flexible Foamed Polyurethane which has been expanded

Polyurethane during manufacture to form a flexible multi-
cellular material.
Note: Flexible foamed polyurethane is mainly used in
formwork by being compressed in the joints between
boards, and between forms and the concrete to
prevent grout loss.
Flier See 'Flying Shore'.
Floor Centre A beam of adjustable length, usually a metal-

lattice or sheet metal box beam, used to
support decking for a floor slab.
Flying Shore A horizontal strut fixed above ground between

two walls.
Foamed Polystyrene See 'Expanded Polystyrene'.

GLOSSARY

Folding Wedges Wedges, usually timber but occasionally
metal, used in pairs for levelling and adjusting
formwork during erection and/or to release
loads on formwork prior to striking. They are
also used to tighten or slacken connections
between formwork members. (See also 'Triple
Wedges').
Foot Lift A grid of ledgers and transoms erected near to

the ground.
Forkhead A U-shaped housing for assembly on the end

of a tube to accept bearers.
rm That part of formwork which consists of the

sheeting and its immediate supporting or
stiffening members. (See also 'Mould' and
'Permanent Form').
Form Lining Prepared timber, board (definition 3) or sheets

of plastics, paper or other material, fixed to the
inside face of the form to produce a special
surface finish.
Form Plucking Removal of the surface of the form due to

adhesion of the form to the concrete.
Form Scabbing See 'Form Plucking'.
Form Tie A device for holding the opposing faces

of wall, beam or other forms at the correct
distance apart against the pressure of fresh
concrete.
GLOSSARY

Formwork A temporary structure built to contain fresh
concrete so as to form it to the required
shape and dimensions and to support it until it
hardens sufficiently to become self-supporting
Formwork includes the surface in contact with
the concrete and all necessary supporting
structure. (See also 'Mould').
Framing Timber See 'Carcassing Timber'.
Free Standing Scaffold A scaffold which is not attached to any other

structure and is stable against overturning on
its own account or, if necessary, assisted by
guys or rakers and anchors.
G
Gag See 'Distance Piece' (definition 1).
Gang Mould A series of moulds so arranged that many

identical precast units can be formed on the
same base.
Ganged Form A number of panels fixed together and

stiffened with walings, strongbacks or soldiers,
or combinations of these.
Gin Wheel (or Block) A single pulley for fibre ropes attached to a
scaffold for raising or lowering materials.
GLOSSARY

Glass Fibre A mat or cloth made from strands of glass.
Note: Glass fibre is used in glass fibre
reinforced plastics in the construction of
moulds and forms.
Glass Fibre Reinforced A material made from plastics or resins

Plastic reinforced by glass fibre, usually by building
up successive layers of these component
materials.
Glulam Glued laminated wood.
Going The horizontal distance between the nosings

of two consecutive steps of a stair or terrace,
measured in a horizontal line.
Grain (of wood) The general direction or arrangement of the

fibres, e.g. spiral grain, straight grain.
Grillage An assemblage of timber or steel members

placed parallel to each other under a sill to
spread the load from the sill.
Note: Where the load is large a grillage may
consist of two or more layers of parallel
members placed across each other at right
angles.
Grit Blasting The abrasion of a surface by blowing grit onto

it at high velocity. (See also 'Shot Blasting').
Note: Grit blasting is sometimes used to
accentuate the grain of timber for greater
effect in roughboard form work.
Ground See 'Insert'.

GLOSSARY

Groundsill See 'Mudsill'.
Grout Check See 'Grout Strip'.
Grout Loss The loss of cement and water from fresh

concrete by leakage through joints in the
forms.
Grout Seal Material or method used for sealing joints in

forms to prevent grout loss. Normally, a strip of
compressible material inserted in the joints.
Grout Strip A batten fixed to a form to create a clean line

at the top of a concrete lift.
Note: The clean line so produced allows even
contact of the forms for the next lift and helps
minimize grout loss.
Guardrail A member incorporated in a structure to

prevent the fall of a person from a platform or
access way.
Guardrail Post A puncheon supporting a guardrail.
Gusset A plate made of steel, timber, plywood or other

material which is nailed or bolted over main
timbers to form or strengthen a joint between
them.
Guy A rope fixed at one end to a structure, and at

the other end to a stake, dead man or other
secure point in order to provide resistance to
lateral forces.
GLOSSARY

Guy Anchor A pin or tube driven into the ground at
approximately 45 deg to the horizontal to
provide an anchorage for a rope.
Guy Rope See 'Guy'.
H
Hanger A vertical member giving support from above.
(See also 'Beam Hanger').
Hanging Formwork Formwork which is supported from above.

(See also 'Beam Hanger').
Hardboard Fibre building board having a nominal

thickness of 3mm to 12mm, usually made
from wood fibres.
HDO Plywood HDO plywood is much like MDO plywood,

except that the density of the fiber surface
layer is much greater. This greater strength
means that HDO plywood can usually be
reused several times for forming. Thus
the density of the surface layer is the
distinguishing factor between MDO and HDO
plywood.
Headtree 1. A strutted bearer at the top of a post at right

angles to the run of the beam box which it
supports.
2. A bearer placed or fixed on top of a dead
shore to spread the support from the dead
GLOSSARY
shore.

Heavy Duty Tie A tie assembly used in the NASC Guide with a
safe load in pure tension of 12.2kN.
Height The height measured from the foundation to

the top assembly of ledgers and transoms.
Hollow Form A form for producing weight-reducing recesses

in the soffit of a suspended slab. (See also
'Trough Form', 'Waffle Form', 'Waffle Slab').
Hollow Mould See 'Hollow Form'.
Hop up Bracket A bracket to attach usually to the inside of

a scaffold to enable boards to be placed
between the scaffold and the building.
Hydrostatic Pressure The pressure exerted on the formwork by

the freshly placed concrete, where this is
effectively a fluid.
I
Immersion Vibrator A vibrator which is inserted into the freshly
placed concrete. (See also 'Poker Vibrator').
Independent Prop See 'Dead Shore'.
Independent Tied A scaffold which has two lines of standards,

Scaffold one line supporting the outside of the deck
and one the inside. The transoms are not
built into the wall of the building. It is not free
standing, being supported laterally by the
GLOSSARY
building.

Inflatable Form A form which acquires the required shape by
internal pressure and which is deflated for
striking. It is usually long relative to its cross-
sectional dimensions.
Insert A piece of timber or other material cast into the

concrete surface usually to provide a fixing.
Inside Board A board placed between the scaffold and the

building on extended transoms, or a hop-up
bracket.
Inside or Outside Bridle A bridle either inside or outside a building

wall.
Inspection Door See 'Access Door'.
Insulation A cover of insulating material intended to

reduce loss of heat. It is used on forms in
cold weather to reduce loss of heat from the
concrete.
Integral Facing A special facing concrete or mortar cast

simultaneously with the backing concrete so
as to be monolithic with it. It is often cast by
using a drawform.
Interlock Pin See 'Spigot Pin'.
Internal Vibrator See 'Immersion Vibrator'.

GLOSSARY

J
Jack A mechanical device for raising heavy loads.
(See also 'Flat Jack')
Jack Rod A steel rod upon which jacks act in order to

raise slip forms.
Jib Crane A small crane specially adapted for pivotal

mounting to a scaffold tube.
Joint Pin An expanding fitting placed in the bore of a

tube to connect one tube to another coaxially.
(See also 'Spigot').
Joist A horizontal or sloping beam, in particular the

horizontal timbers which carry decking for a
suspended concrete slab.
K
Kentledge Dead weight, built-in or added to a structure to
ensure adequate stability.
Kerf A saw cut which is not the full depth of the

timber.
Kerfing See 'Saw-Kerfing'.
Kerf-Sawing See 'Saw-Kerfing'.

GLOSSARY

Key The treatment of a concrete surface to ensure
the bonding of fresh concrete to that already
cast.
Kicker A small concrete upstand cast above floor

level to position wall or column forms for the
next lift and to assist the prevention of grout
loss.
Kicker Frame Shallow formwork projecting above floor

level for the construction of a kicker, i.e, the
formwork for a kicker.
Knee Brace A brace across the corner of an opening in a

scaffold to stiffen the angles or to stiffen the
end support of a beam.
L
Lacing Horizontal members which hold together and
position props or other vertical supports.
Lagging 1. Narrow timbers fixed to a shaped frame for

forming curved surfaces.
2. See 'Insulation'.
Laminated Wood An assembled product made up of layers of

wood and adhesives in which the grain of
adjacent layers is parallel.
Lamination One of the individual layers of wood used to

make up laminated wood.
GLOSSARY

Lap That part of the length or height of a form
which covers the previously placed concrete
when the form is fixed in place for the next lift.
Leapfrog Form A form for a method of casting vertical

surfaces in which two or more sets of forms
are used so that the form for the last poured
lift may be left fixed in place while that from a
lower lift is struck, and re-erected on top of it,
the process being repeated as necessary.
Ledge A member nailed together.
Ledger (Scaffold) Horizontal member normally in the direction of

the larger dimension of the working scaffold. It
acts as a support for the putlogs and transoms
and frequently for the tie tubes and ledger
braces and is usually joined to the adjacent
standards.
Ledger (Timber) 1. A horizontal timber supported on posts or

hangers and carrying joists.
2. A timber fixed to the side of a beam box,
or elsewhere, to support the ends of joists
carrying decking.
Ledger Brace Assembly of components which provides

shear stiffness in the vertical planes, e.g. by
closed frames with or without corner bracing,
open frames, ladder frames with access
openings, rigid or semi-rigid connections
between horizontals and vertical connections,
diagonal bracing, or other items used for
vertical bracing.
GLOSSARY

Length The length of a scaffold is between its extreme
standards, sometimes designated by the
number of bays. (See also 'Bay Length').
Lift 1. The height of concrete which is poured in

one continuous operation.
2. The assembly of ledgers and transoms
forming each horizontal level of a scaffold.
Lift Head Room The clear distance between a platform and the
tubular assembly of the lift above.
Lift Height The vertical distance between two lifts,

measured centre to centre of corresponding
components.
Light Duty Tie A tie assembly used in the NASC Guide with a
safe load in pure tension 3.5kN.
Limit State A state beyond which the structure no

longer satisfies the design performance
requirements.
Lining See 'Form Lining'.
Lip End See 'End Lug'.
Lip Tie An assembly of tubes forming an L or J

shaped hook round an inside surface of a
building.
Live Load The temporary forces applied to formwork

by the weights of men and construction
equipment. (See also 'Dead Load').
GLOSSARY

Longitudinal Brace A brace generally in the plane of the longer
dimension of the scaffold, particularly in
birdcages.
Loose Tongue A strip of wood which is inserted into grooves

in the edges of adjacent boards where these
are to be joined edge to edge. (See also
'Tongue', 'Tongued & Grooved Boarding').
M
Make-up Piece A piece of material used to obtain dimensions
greater than those obtainable by use of
standard pans or panels.
MDF Medium Density Fiber Core Hardwood

Plywood.
MDO Plywood MDO plywood is a form of overlaid plywood.

MDO plywood starts with a core of overlapping
veneer, much like traditional veneer core
plywood, but instead of having a surface
veneer of finished woodgrain, MDO plywood
features a surface layer of medium density
fiber, much like MDF. The result is a sheet of
plywood that can typically be used at once for
forming concrete.
Mobile Form See 'Travelling Formwork'.

GLOSSARY

Modular System A system in which transoms and standards
are separate components and where the
standards provide facilities at predetermined
(modular) intervals of the connection for other
scaffold components.
Moisture Movement The swelling and shrinkage of a material

caused by varying moisture content.
Mould A form for casting precast concrete units.
Mould Oil Oil or emulsion applied to the face of forms,

its primary purpose being to act as a release
agent.
Movable Tie A tie which may be temporarily moved for the

execution of work needle transom a transom
extending from or into a building
Moving Formwork See 'Climbing Formwork', 'Slip Form',

'Travelling Formwork'.
Mudsill A sill which is in direct contact with the ground.
N
Netting Permeable cladding material.
Nib See 'Kicker'.

GLOSSARY

Node Theoretical point where two or more members
are connected together.
Nogging Piece A short wooden strut fixed between and at

right angles to cleats, joists, studs, walings,
etc., in order to stiffen them. (See also 'Block').
Non-movable Tie A tie which will not be moved during the lift of
the scaffold, as agreed between the user and
the scaffold erector.
Normal Façade A façade which permits the fixing of through

ties or non-movable ties.
O
Overlay Plywood See 'Film Overlay Plywood'.
P
Pair of Standards The standard forming the vertical members of
the frame at right angles to the building.
Pallet A flat timber or metal plate on which precast

concrete units are cast and handled until they
have hardened.
Pan A form of stiffened steel sheet which is a

component of a system of formwork. A number
of pans may be fixed together to construct a
GLOSSARY
larger area.

Panel A prefabricated form of limited size, designed
for repeated re-use, a number of which may
be fixed together to form a larger surface.
(See also 'Ganged Form').
Parallel Coupler A coupler used to join two tubes side by side.
Particle Board Board made from particles of wood and/or

other lignocellulosic material bonded with
synthetic resin and/or other organic binder.
Parting Compound See 'Release Agent'.
Pavement Lift The first lift in a pavement scaffold, not

exceeding 2.7m high.
Pavement Scaffold A scaffold over a pedestrian thoroughfare with

no ledger bracing below the first lift, allowing
clear access.
Pencil Round The junction of two concrete surfaces which is

finished with a small radius.
Permanent Form Forms permanently left in place to provide a

facing to the concrete.
Permanent Shore See 'Dead Shore'.
Permanent Shutter See 'Permanent Form'.
Permissible Stress The stress that can be sustained safely by

a structural material under stress for the
particular condition of service or loading.
GLOSSARY

Placing Rate The rate at which the free surface of the
concrete rises in the forms during placing.
Plan Brace Assembly of components which provide

shear stiffness in the horizontal planes, e.g.
by decking components, frames, framed
panels, diagonal braces and rigid connections
between transoms and ledgers or other items
for horizontal bracing.
Planed Timber Timber made smooth on one or more surfaces

by planing. (See also 'Sawn Timber').
Plank 1. Of softwood. A piece of square-sawn timber

50mm to 100mm thick and 280mm or over
wide.
2. Of hardwood. A piece of square-sawn or
unedged timber over 50mm thick. The width
varies according to the grade and country of
origin.
Platform One or more platform units in one level within

a bay.
Platform Unit Unit (prefabricated or otherwise) that supports

a load on its own and which forms the platform
or part of the platform and may form a
structural part of the working scaffold.
Plaster Mould A mould made from plaster.
Plastics Faced Plywood Plywood, one or both faces of which have

been coated with plastics material or resin
which acts as a sealant. (See also 'Film
GLOSSARY
Overlay Plywood').

Plucking Spalling of the concrete face due to adhesion
of concrete to the form. (See also 'Form
Plucking').
Ply An individual layer in plywood. Usually a ply is

a single veneer.
Plywood A product of balanced construction made

up of plies assembled by gluing, the chief
characteristic being the crossing of alternate
plies to improve the strength properties and
minimize movement in the plane of the board.
(See also 'Film Overlay Plywood', 'Plastics
Faced Plywood').
Pocket A recess formed in a concrete surface.
Poker Vibrator An immersion vibrator consisting of a vibrating

tubular head connected to a source of energy.
Polystyrene A transparent, hard plastics material.

Note: Normally in formwork polystyrene is
used in the form of expanded polystyrene.
Polyurethane An organic plastics material. (See also

'Flexible Foamed Polyurethane', 'Rigid
Foamed Polyurethane', 'Polyurethane
Varnish').
Polyurethane Varnish Polyurethane in liquid form which is applied to

forms to act as a sealant.
Porthole See 'Access Door'.

GLOSSARY
Post A vertical support.

Precast Concrete Concrete which is cast in moulds before being
placed in position.
Profile See 'Templet' (definition 1).
Profiled Form A form for casting a concrete surface which is

curved or unusual in shape.
Profiled Shutter See 'Profiled Form'.

Prop A strut which is light enough to be man-
handled.
Note: The term 'prop' is commonly used to describe
a strut of proprietary manufacture which is adjustable
in length.
Prop Tie An assembly of telescopic props and/or

scaffold tube jacked or wedged between
the floors of a storey, inside a building and
including a tie tube.
Pun, to To compact fresh concrete by ramming by

hand with a timber or steel rod.
Puncheon A vertical tube supported at its lower end by

another scaffold tube or beam and not by the
ground or on a deck.
Purlin A tube secured to the rafters of a building

and parallel to the ridge for the purpose of
attaching the roof covering and to act as a top
chord stiffener for the rafter beams.
Purlin Coupler A special angle or variable angle coupler for

joining members in sheeted buildings and
GLOSSARY
roofs.

Push/Pull Tie A tie which only acts to prevent the scaffold
moving either towards or away form the
building, e.g. a reveal tie, a box tie, a double
lip tie, a bolted tie with a tie tube.
Putlog A tube with a flattened end, to rest in or on

part of the brickwork or structure.
Putlog Adaptor A fitting to provide blade on the end of scaffold

tube.
Putlog Coupler A coupler used for fixing a putlog or transom

to a ledger, or to connect a tube used only as
a guardrail to a standard.
Putlog Scaffold A scaffold which has one line of standards

to support the outside edge of the deck and
utilizes the wall being built or the building to
support the inside edges.
R
Rafter and Rafter Beam A transverse tube, beam, or truss in a building
spanning across a roof or from the eaves to
the ridge.
Rafter Coupler See 'Purlin Coupler'.
Raker An inclined load-bearing tube.

See 'Rake'.
Raking Strut, Raker An 'Inclined Strut'.

GLOSSARY

Random-board Form A form, the sheeting of which is made with
softwood boards of random widths or lengths
or both.
Rebate Check A grout strip which also forms a rebate in the

concrete.
Release Agent A substance, usually applied to the form face,

which prevents adhesion of the concrete to
the form.
Re-propping The application of posts or props to the soffit

of a concrete slab or beam to enable it to carry
an excess superimposed load, or to carry
superimposed loads when the concrete is not
fully mature. (See also 'Back Propping').
Re-shoring See 'Re-propping'.
Resin-bonded Plywood Plywood which has been manufactured using

a phenolic or other resin as an adhesive. (See
also 'Exterior Plywood').
Note: Resin-bonded plywood is not necessarily of
sufficient quality for use in formwork.
Retaining Bar A strip or device fixed across the top of the

decking to hold it down.
Retaining Boards See 'Brick Guard'.
Retractable Form See 'Telescopic Form'.
Reveal Pin A fitting used for tightening a reveal tube

between two opposing surfaces.
GLOSSARY

Reveal Tie The assembly of a reveal tube with wedges or
screwed fittings, and pads, if required, fixed
between opposing faces of an opening in a
wall together with the tie tube.
Ribbon A runner (definition 1) connecting beam

bottom support members to prevent spreading
of the lower edges of the side of a beam box.
Ridge Coupler See 'Purin Coupler'.
Right Angle Coupler Coupler used for connecting two tubes at a

right angle.
Rigid Foamed Polyurethane which has been expanded

Polyurethane during manufacture to form a rigid multi-
cellular material.
Note: Rigid foamed polyurethane is used in
formwork for the same purposes as expanded
polystyrene.
Rip, to To cut a timber parallel with the grain.
Rise The vertical distance between two steps of a

stair terrace.
Riser Board The board which forms the vertical face of a

step.
Road Form An edge form used in the construction of a

road or other ground slab.
Note: The term is normally used to describe specially
designed proprietary steel products.
GLOSSARY

Rocking Forkhead A forkhead to accept bearers at a range of
angles.
Roofing Coupler A fitting for fixing roof sheeting to tubes in

structures without the need for holes in the
sheeting.
Rough Formwork Formwork for concrete where no special

surface finish is required.
Roughboard Formwork Formwork, the face of which consists of

softwood boards with a rough grain or sawn
texture so that a similar texture is imparted to
the concrete surface.
Runner 1. A longitudinal member spanning across

a number of support members to lace them
together.
2. One of a pair of supports running parallel
to the axis of the centering for a deep arch
or tunnel. One runner is above the other and
they are separated by folding wedges.
S
Safety Coupler A coupler added to a joint under load to give
security to the coupler(s) carrying the load.
Sand Box See 'Sand Jack'.

GLOSSARY

Sand Jack A box containing dry sand on which rests the
lower end of a vertical strut. On removal of a
plug in the side of the box, the sand flows out
and the strut is lowered.
Saw-Kerfing Parallel kerfs cut on one side of a piece of

timber so that it may be more easily bent
towards that side.
Sawn Timber Timber which has not been planed on any

surface. (See also 'Planed Timber').
Sawnboard Formwork See 'Roughboard Formwork'.
Scabbing See 'Plucking'.
Scaffold 1. A temporary structure for gaining access

to higher levels of the permanent structure
during construction.
2. A temporary structure which provides
access to a building or which is used to
support materials, plant or equipment, or on or
from which persons may work.
Scaffold Board A softwood board used with similar boards

to form walkways and as toeboards on a
scaffold.
Scaffold or Decking Unit The board(s) or unit forming the working

platform.
Scaffolding See 'Scaffold'.
Scaffolding Contractor A person or organisation that provides and

GLOSSARY
installs the scaffolding.

Scarf Joint Boards are sliced at an angle and then glued
together using WBP glue in the plywood
press.
Screed See 'Screed Board'.
Screed Board A templet (definition 1) for the finishing of a

concrete surface. (See also 'Tamper').
Screed Rail A guide fixed at the perimeter of a concrete

pour to act as a datum and support for a
screed board.
Sea The sea and inland areas of water extending

more than 1.0km in the wind direction when
closer than 1.0km upwind of the site (upwind
is looking into the wind).
Sealant A paint, or other coating, intended to render

impervious the surface of timber formwork or
form linings.
Sealer See 'Sealant'.
Separator Plate See 'Drawform'.
Service Load The working load applied to a structural

member.
Serviceability Limit State A limit state beyond which specified service

criteria, such as deflection limits, are no longer
met.
Sheathing See 'Sheeting'.

GLOSSARY

Sheeting 1. That part of the form which is in contact with
the concrete.
2. Impermeable cladding material, such as
corrugated metal or plastic sheet, attached to
a scaffold in order to provide protection from
the effects of weather or alternative to protect
the surrounding area from the effects of works
being carried out from the scaffold structure.
Sheeting Clip A device for attaching sheeting to the

members of a scaffold.
Sheeting Hook A hooked threaded rod with a washer and a

nut used for attaching sheeting to tubes.
Sheeting Rail A horizontal tube fixed to the verticals of a

scaffold sheeting - it may be a guardrail,
ledger or similar.
Shore See 'Dead Shore', 'Flying Shore'.
Shot Blasting The abrasion of a surface by blowing metal

shot onto it at high velocity. (See also 'Grit
Blasting'). Note: Shot blasting is sometimes
used to accentuate the grain of timber for
greater effect in roughboard formwork.
Shrinkage Joint A break in the continuity of a concrete

structure provided so that shrinkage of the
concrete will open this rather than cause
cracking of the structure.
Shutter See 'Form'.

GLOSSARY
Shuttering See 'Formwork'.

Side Form A form for the side of a concrete member
where the height of the member is not greater
in proportion to the width of its cross-section.
Side Protection Set of components forming a barrier to protect

people from the risk of falling and to retain
materials.
Skirt A short portion of vertical sheeting usually

adjacent to the edge of a roof to give extra
protection to the area enclosed immediately
under the roof.
Sleeve Coupler A coupler used for joining two, tubes coaxially

end to end.
Sliding Formwork See 'Slip Form'.
Slip Form A form which moves, usually continuously,

during placing of the concrete. Movement may
be either horizontal or vertical.
Slip Form Paver A travelling machine, for laying concrete

paving, which carries its own edge forms
between which the concrete is compacted.
Slot Anchor See 'Dovetailed Anchor'.
Slung Scaffold A scaffold hanging on tubes, ropes or chains

from a structure overhead. It is not capable of
being moved or lowered.
Snap Tie A form tie designed to be broken off beneath

the concrete surface after use.
GLOSSARY

Soffit The under surface of concrete, e.g. of a
concrete arch, or suspended beam or slab,
etc.
Soffit Form The form to a soffit.
Soffite See 'Soffit'.
Soldier A vertical member, acting as a beam or

cantilever, and used in conjunction with form
ties or struts to support and prevent movement
of forms.
Sole Plate A timber, concrete or metal spreader used to

distribute the load from a standard or base
plate to the ground.
Spacer See 'Distance Piece' (definition 1).
Spanish Windlass A device for drawing two members together

against an outward force. In consists of a
number of wires from one member to the other
between which a bar is inserted and turned to
create a tension in the wires by twisting them
together.
Spigot An internal fitting to align one tube to another

coaxially. (See also 'Joint Pin').
Spigot Pin A pin placed transversely through the spigot

and the scaffold tube to prevent the two from
coming apart.
Spine Beam A longitudinal main beam spanning from end

GLOSSARY
to end of a roof at the ridge or eaves.

Splay A concrete mass of triangular cross-section
across an internal angle.
Spreader See 'Distance Piece' (definition 1).
Square-edged Boards Boards of rectangular cross-section with plain

edges suitable for butt jointing.
Standard A vertical or near vertical tube.
Standard Tie A tie assembly used in the NASC Guide with a

safe load in pure tension of 6.1kN.
Starter Frame See 'Kicker Frame'.
Stave One of a number of vertical members forming

a surface which is curved on plan. (See also
'Lagging' (definition 1)).
Stop End The form for a construction joint in the vertical

plane.
Stopping Materials used for filling screw holes,

joints,etc., to form a smooth, even surface.
Strap A timber collar or metal band fixed around

a box (definition 1) such as a column box to
resist the pressure of freshly placed concrete.
(See also 'Yoke' (definition 1)).
Strike, to To remove formwork after the concrete has

hardened.
Striking Piece A narrow, often splayed, member intended to

GLOSSARY
faciliate striking in a confined space.

Striking Time The time specified for the earliest removal of
forms and other support from the concrete.
Strip 1. Of softwood. A piece of square-sawn timber

under 50mm thick and under 100mm wide.
2. Of hardwood. A piece of square-sawn
timber usually 50mm or under thick and 50mm
to 140mm wide.
Strip, to See 'Strike, to'.
Stripping Piece See 'Striking Piece'.
Stripping Time See 'Striking Time'.
Strongback A soldier, often of framed construction, for

heavy duty application.
Strut A member in compression.
Stud A vertical or horizontal stiffener to the back of

the form sheeting.
Supplementary Coupler Coupler added to a joint to back up the main

coupler taking the load when the estimated
load on the joint is in excess of the safe
working load of the main coupler.
Surface-active Agent See 'Surfactant'.
Surfaced Timber See 'Planed Timber'.

GLOSSARY

Surfactant A chemical which lowers the surface tension
of water.
Note: Surfactants are used in mould oils to reduce the
occurrence of blowholes in the concrete face.
Suspended Formwork Formwork suspended on hangers.
Suspended Scaffold A scaffold hanging on ropes which is capable

of being suspended or raised and lowered.
Swivel Coupler A coupler used for joining tubes at an angle

other than a right angle.
Swivel Final Coupler A coupler to fix a tube across the end of

another in the same plane but at an angle as
the handrail to a staircase.
Swivel Forkhead A forkhead to accept bearers at a range of

angles.
Sway Transom A transom extended inwards in contact with a

reveal or the side of a column to prevent the
scaffold moving sideways.
T
Table Form Formwork for suspended floors which is
bulit up into the form of a table. It stands on
the floor previously cast and is lowered and
moved in one piece.
GLOSSARY

Tamper A timber or metal beam spanning between
edge forms or screed rails and used for
compacting concrete.
Note 1: A tamper may be constructed so that
it also acts as a screed board.
Note 2: A tamper can also be equipped with
one or more vibrators.
Telescopic Centre See 'Floor Centre'.
Telescopic Form A form used for work such as tunnelling, which

when struck reduces to a size small enough to
enable it to pass through similar forms already
in position for concreting.
Telescopic Prop See 'Adjustable Prop'.
Template See 'Templet'.
Templet 1. A shape made of timber or metal and

used for building, or testing the accuracy
of, surfaces which are curved or otherwise
unusual in shape.
2. A guide or pattern used for accurately
locating bolts, etc.
Tension Pin See 'Spigot Pin'.
Thickness, to To plane timber on opposite faces, usually

simultaneously, to produce a uniform
thickness.
Through Tie A form tie which passes through the concrete

and is withdrawn when the forms are struck.
GLOSSARY

Tie See 'Form Tie'.
Tie or Tie Assembly The components attached to an anchorage

or the building or framed around a part of it or
wedged or screwed into it with a tie tube. Used
to secure the scaffold to the structure.
Tie Member Component of the scaffold, which connects it

with an anchorage at the structure.
Tie Tube A tube used to connect a scaffold to an

anchorage.
Tilting Table A table on which a vertical concrete

component is cast horizontally, and which is
tilted into a vertical or near vertical position to
allow the component to be lifted in its natural
position.
Tilt-up Construction The on-site casting of walls horizontally so

that they have only to be tilted through 90 Deg
to gain their permanent position.
Tilt-up Form A wall form which is built on the ground beside

the wall to be cast and then rotated into the
vertical plane.
Toeboard An upstand at the edge of a platform, intended

to prevent materials or operatives feet from
slipping off the platform.
Toeboard Clip A clip used for attaching toeboards to tubes.

GLOSSARY

Tolerance The difference between the limits between
which a size dimension or position must lie.
(See also 'Deviation').
Tongue A projection on the edge of a board formed

by rebating the arris of both faces. It is most
ususally used for tongued and grooved
boarding. (See also 'Loose Tongue').
Tongued & Grooved Boards laid edge to edge and jointed by a

Boarding tongue on the edge of one board which fits
into a corresponding groove in the edge of the
adjacent board. (See also 'Loose Tongue').
Top Form A form to the top surface of the concrete

where this slopes too steeply to be cast
without containment.
Town Built up area not less than 0.1km upwind

of the site with an average level of rooftops
at least 5m above ground level. (Upwind is
looking into the wind).
Trammel An instrument for describing circles or ellipses.
Transom Horizontal member normally in the direction of

the smaller dimension of the working scaffold.
Transverse Brace A brace generally in the plane of the shorter

dimension of the scaffold.
Trap Door See 'Access Door'.
Trapeze Tube A horizontal tube used to assist in erections

GLOSSARY
and dismantling.

Trapped Form A form which is lost when no opening is left
in the permanent structure through which it
can be removed (see 'Void Box'), or which
has to be destroyed in striking because of the
configuration of the concrete.
Travelling Formwork Formwork, such as that used for walls, tunnel

linings, etc, carried on wheels or rollers so that
it may be struck and moved for re-use without
dismantling.
Trestle A structure for temporary or permanent

support which gains its stability by having its
main members at an inclination to the vertical.
Triple Wedges A system of folding wedges using three

instead of two wedges.
Trough Form A form which produces an inverted-trough-

shaped concrete soffit.
U
Ultimate Limit State A limit state associated with collapse.
V
Veneer A thin sheet of wood produced by rotary
cutting or slicing.
GLOSSARY

Vertical Bridle A vertical tube performing the same functions
as a bridle.
Vibrator A mechanical device for compacting concrete

by imparting vibrations to it. (See also
'External Vibrator', 'Immersion Vibrator', 'Poker
Vibrator').
Void Box A trapped form used to create a completely

enclosed space within the concrete.
W
Waffle Form A hollow form, usually square on plan and
domed in elevation, used for forming the
recesses or coffers in a waffle slab.
Waffle Pan See 'Waffle Form'.
Waffle Slab A concrete slab designed to span in two

directions and containing recesses, which are
square on plan, in its under side.
Waling A long horizontal member acting as a beam

and used in conjuction with form ties, struts or
strongbacks to support and prevent movement
of forms.
Wall Clamp Two vertical members conncted together to

form an adjustable yoke to support wall forms
in such a way as to avoid the use of form ties
through the concrete.
GLOSSARY

Wall Cramp See 'Wall Clamp'.
Wall Hanger A metal bracket suspended from a wall to

support a ledger (definition 1) on which in turn
is supported formwork for a suspended floor.
Wall Tie See 'Form Tie'.
Wedge Bolt A bolt which is tightened by means of a wedge

driven through a slot in its shank.
Wire Tie (or Band Tie) An assembly of a ring anchor and wire or steel
banding used to tie the scaffold to the building.
Wood Chipboard Particle board made from particled of wood

bonded with synthetic resin and/or other
organic binder.
Working Area Sum of the platforms in one level, to provide

an elevated safe place for people to work on
and to give access to their work.
Working Load The load that a structural member can safely

carry with regard to the conditions.
Working Platform The deck from which building operations are

carried out.
Working Scaffold Temporary construction, which is required to

provide a safe place of work for the erection,
maintenance, repair or demolition of buildings
and other structures and for the necessary
access.
GLOSSARY

Wrecking Strip A striking piece which is intended to be
destroyed in the course of striking.
Wrot Timber See 'Planed Timber'.
Y
Yoke 1. An assembly of members which restrains
forms from movement by encircling them.
2. In a vertical slip form, a yoke (definition 1)
in the form of an inverted 'U' which carries the
wall forms and is itself carried and raised by
a jack.
GLOSSARY

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SHORING & SOFFIT SUPPORT SYSTEMS 85

SAFETY SYSTEMS 153

HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES 165

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Our company-wide commitment to quality and our

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All RMD Kwikform equipment is fully supported

Underpinning all RMD Kwikform operations is

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RMD Kwikform Network

Delivering and developing quality through people, irrespective of

RMD Kwikform Middle East is an accredited Investor in People - Bronze

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RMD Kwikform can provide equipment demonstrations, allowing

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Key Features & Benefits:

Scope: Ten standard lengths, from 90mm to 3600mm, give almost

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SSX13600 SSX93600 Superslim Soldier 3600mm 72.2

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Code Description Weight (Kg)

GTX to Soldier Clamp

Code Description Weight (Kg)

Timber Waling Clamp Assembly

Code Description Weight (Kg)

Code Description Weight (Kg)

SWL Tension = 3kN per Clamp

SWL Slip = 1kN per pair of Clamps

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Code Description Weight (Kg)

SWL = 3.25kN / pair

Code Description Weight (Kg)

SWL = 6.25kNm in slip / each

Code Description Weight (Kg)

Anchor Plate 15mm

Code Description Weight (Kg)

SWL = 70kN Tension / 90kN Shear

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Code Description Weight (Kg)

Pivot Cleat Set

Code Description Weight (Kg)

Code Description Weight (Kg)

SWL = 65kN / Pivot

End Plate Adaptor

Code Description Weight (Kg)

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Code Description Weight (Kg)

Code Description Weight (Kg)

Prop Spade End Link & Prop Pivot Tube

Code Description Weight (Kg)

SWL = 65kN (SWL can be restricted by the length of the Push-

Pull Prop). SSU10012

Code Description Weight (Kg)

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Code Description Weight (Kg)

SSU10008 Prop Jack - Right Hand 14.5

Adjustable Range for Jacks = 405 - 635mm SSU10007

Code Description Weight (Kg)

SWL = 30kN / pair