MEGASHOR

people make the

difference
RMD Kwikform is a powerful
team comprising the skills,
experience and energy of over
1200 men and women in 16
countries. Totally diverse in
nationality, culture, language
and background. Totally united
in the pursuit of customer
satisfaction.

Client:
Maeda/Kumagai
Gumi/Yokagawa/
Hitachi JV
Project:
Ma Wan Viaduct,
Hong Kong.

i ntroduci ng
megashor

Client:
Ferrovial, S.A.
Project:
M203 Alcalde
Henares,
Madrid, Spain.

One system with extensive

applications. Megashor is an ultra
high-duty modular propping system
designed for axial loads of up to
1000kN. But its real strength lies in its
versatility. From heavy lifting towers to
travellers for tunnel formwork, bracing
for excavations, shoring and trusses,
Megashor can be configured for a huge
variety of applications.

Megashor is the outcome of more than

60 years experience gained on major
projects throughout the world. Whats
more, our international network of
local offices means that when you deal
with RMD Kwikform, you talk to
people who understand the working
environment, technical difficulties and
the challenges you face.

Client:
National Engineering.
Project:
Olympic Stadium,
Sydney, Australia.

some of
our appl i cati ons
A versatile modular system with a full range
of accessories, Megashor can be assembled
into props, heavy lifting towers, frames and
trusses. Its 1000kN axial load capacity
provides complete solutions for:
Heavy duty falsework.
Cofferdams.
Bridge launching.
Bearing replacement.
Faade retention.
Travelling slab and tunnel formwork.
Excavation support.

Client:
Transfield
Bouygues JV.
Project:
Airport Link Tunnel,
Tympan Wall,
Sydney, Australia.
Client:
Nevilifts Ltd.
Project:
Haye-on-Wye,
Herefordshire, UK.

Client:
Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd.
Project:
Waverley Gate,
Edinburgh, UK

features and benefits

Eight strut sizes, ranging from 15mm to
5400mm, plus a full range of accessories

Client:
Assiconstroi.

means that Megashor can be assembled

Project:
Expo 97 Tower Foundation,
Lisbon, Portugal.

into props, towers and trusses of almost

any length, all from standard
components.

RMD Kwikform Superslim Soldiers

provide restraint to Megashor and are
available in nine lengths from 10mm to

Client:
Philipp Holzmann
(Thailand) Ltd.

3600mm. This gives ultimate flexibility

Project:
Elevated Road
and Train System,
Bangkok, Thailand.

when planning the sizes of towers and

centres of props, therefore minimising the
need for custom made equipment.

A unique 1000kN axial load capacity and

high axial stiffness ensures that Megashor
will accommodate the rigours of heavyduty falsework, cofferdams, bridge bearing
replacement and faade retention
applications.

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Client:
Thiess Construction Pty Ltd.
Project:
Royal Agricultural
Showground, Sydney,
Australia.

Client:
Skanska.
Project:
Bridge over Stakssundet,
Stockholm, Sweden.

Megashor is approved for support of

bridges open to live traffic - bridge
bearing replacement work can be
carried out with minimum disruption
to traffic flows.

With significant stock levels available

throughout the world, Megashor is
always where you need it, when you
need it, ensuring a rapid response.

Client:
Tarmac Bachy JV.
Project:
Jubilee Line Underground
Station,
London, UK.

Our quality assured manufacturing

process, using close-tolerance jigs,
ensures consistent and accurate
fabrication, resulting in good
assembly alignment on site, saving
time, onsite modifications and labour

Client:
Soares de Costa.

costs.

Project:
Radial de Buraca Highway,
Lisbon, Portugal.

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Section Properties

Typical Section
280

Cross Sectional Area:

58.45 cm2

E.I. xx:

12560 kNm2

I xx:

5981 cm4

E.I. yy:

5085 kNm2

I yy:

4289 cm4

M max xx:

r xx:

10.14 cm

M max yy:

r yy:

8.56 cm

Mean Compressive Yield Stress:

370 N/mm2

286

Self Weight:

110

102 kNm
68 kNm

0.542 kN/m

Joint bending moment x-x axis:

66 kNm

Z xx:

443 cm3

Joint bending moment y-y axis:

52 kNm

Z yy:

306 cm3

45

Capacities given are unfactored

(safe working values)

91

91
5400mm

End Plate

200

284

300

22 dia

100

100

2700mm

Hole Pattern
190
21 dia.
18 dia.

8mm
thick
plate

180
340

226

1800mm

900mm
200 Plate
450mm

110

270mm
90mm
15mm

180
340

80

21 dia.
18 dia.

Megashor Legs
135

135
270

Code

Description

MSX10900

Megashor Leg 900mm

64.62

MSX15400

Megashor Leg 5400mm

301.54

MSX10450

Megashor Leg 450mm

44.58

MSX14500

Megashor Leg 4500mm

253.7

MSX10270

Megashor Leg 270mm

29.92

MSX12700

Megashor Leg 2700mm

159.18

MSX10090

Megashor Leg 90mm

21.70

MSX11800

Megashor Leg 1800mm

111.90

MSX10012

Megashor End Plate

9.4

Weight (Kg)

Superslim Soldier Ledgers

Code

Description

SSX13600

Superslim Soldier 3600mm

Weight (Kg)
72.18

SSX12700

Superslim Soldier 2700mm

55.38

SSX11800

Superslim Soldier 1800mm

38.8

SSX10900

Superslim Soldier 900mm

22.00

SSX10720

Superslim Soldier 720mm

18.74

SSX10540

Superslim Soldier 540mm

15.24

SSX10360

Superslim Soldier 360mm

11.98

SSX10090

Superslim Soldier 90mm

7.32

Code

Description

SSX10040

Superslim End Plate 10mm

2.91

MSX10011

Megashor Jack 410 - 620mm

AWL:

550 kN - 1000 kN depending on extension.

Screw Jack
Weight (Kg)
59.10

Please refer to Megashor Technical Data Sheets

Fixed Length
Flat Brace

Adjustable Vernier Brace

Fixed and Adjustable Braces

Hydraulic Unit

Code

Description

Weight (Kg)

MSX10003

Flat Brace 60 x 8mm per metre

4.0

MSU10001

Flat Brace 60 x 8mm Alteration

MSX10034

Vernier Brace Short Outer Galv

7.59

MSX10033

Vernier Brace Short Inner Galv

5.31

MSX10005

Vernier Brace Long Inner Galv

11.5

MSX10006

Vernier Brace Long Outer Galv

11.0

MSU10003

Megashor Plan Brace Cleat

14.5

AWL:

When attached to Megashor Legs = 40 kN

(80 kN per pair)

For raising, lowering, pre-loading and de-propping.

Code

Description

MSX10017

Megashor Hydraulic Unit

AWL:

550kN -1000 kN depending on extension

Weight (Kg)
131.5

Jack Plate
For spreading loads in connections between Megashor
Shafts and Jacks (loads over 680 kN) and between Jacks and
Rocking heads (loads over 400 kN).
Code

Description

MSX10021

Megashor Jack Plate

Weight (Kg)
26.3

Brace Plate
For spreading loads and connecting braces.
Code

Description

MSU10002

Megashor Brace Plate

Weight (Kg)
60.51

Header Beams
Code

Description

MSX10015

Megashor Header Beam 5000mm

Weight (Kg)
1320.0

MSX10014

Megashor Header Beam 3800mm

1036.0

MSX10010

Megashor Header Beam 3300mm

674.3

MSX10009

Megashor Header Beam 950mm

149.0

Other sizes also available.

Rocking Head
For connecting components at an angle to Megashor Shafts
up to a maximum tilt angle of 45 degrees.
Code

Description

MSX10026

Megashor Rocking Head 180mm

Weight (Kg)

AWL:

Please refer to Megashor Technical Data Sheets

46.12

Nuts and Bolts

Code

Description

BNU20011

Bolt/Nut - M20 x 60 Gr 8.8

0.28

BNU20005

Bolt/Nut - M20 x 40 Gr 8.8

0.27

BNX16002

Set Pin - M16 x 40 HT Gr 8.8

0.10

BNU16001

Nut - M16 Hexagon Pltd

0.03

BNU12009

Set Pin - M12x40 Gr 8.8 Pltd

Weight (Kg)

0.2

Four Leg Support Tower

Twin Leg Trestle

Megashor is a versatile, heavy duty support

system which can be used in either single or
multiple leg support applications, both
vertically or horizontally. Megashor can also
be configured into support trusses with
varying depths and spans.

Single Prop

Design and Loading Data

Designs are carried out to standards of BS5975: Code of practice for Design of Falsework.
Vertical Megashor Axial SWL xx Axis

900

800

600
500
400
300
200
100

700

4
6
8 10 12 14
Effective Length metres

400
300
200
100
0

e==3
388m
mmm
ee=5
500mm
mm

e
2

4 6
8 10 12 14 16
Effective Length metres

For AWLs in non vertical applications please refer to RMD Kwikform Megashor Technical Data Sheets.

500

16 18

25
m

600

e
2

e=

Compressive Safe Working Load kN

mm m
1010m
e = e=

700

1000

m
25
e=

800

mm
10 mm
e =e=10

900

e=e
25= 2
m 5m
m m
e==3
388
mmm
m
ee==550
0mmmm

Vertical Megashor Axial SWL yy Axis

Compressive Safe Working Load kN

1000

18

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offi ces

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asi a paci fi c
offi ces

United Kingdom
RMD Kwikform,
Brickyard Road, Aldridge,
Walsall WS9 8BW, UK.
Tel: +44 1922 743743 Fax: +44 1922 743400
Email: info@rmdkwikform.com

UAE
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P.O. Box 5801, Sharjah, UAE
Tel: +971 6 553 4173 Fax: +971 6 553 4327
Email: rmd.me@rmdkwikform.com

Australia
RMD (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
PO Box 169, Melrose Park,
South Australia, 5039.
Tel: +61 8 8179 8200 Fax: +61 8 8179 8201
Email: rmd.australia@rmdformwork.com

The arrangements of equipment shown in photographs may have been assembled by others and therefore not reflect current best working practices or legislation requirements

Ireland
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Tel: +353 1 830 2500 Fax: +353 1 830 2522
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Dubai
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Qatar
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Email: rmd.qatar@rmdkwikform.com

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detail, design, weight, dimension or code without prior notice being given.

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Hong Kong
RMD Kwikform,
22nd Floor Easy Tower,
609 Tai Nan West Street, Cheung Sha Wan,
Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2415 4882 Fax: +852 2413 4797
Email: rmd.hongkong@rmdkwikform.com
Korea
RMD Kwikform Co. Ltd, RMD House,
2nd floor, HO Building, 38-16 Jam Won-Dong,
Seocho-Gu, Seoul, Korea, 135-080.
Tel: +82 2 545 2484 Fax: +82 2 545 1878
Email: rmd.seoul@rmdkwikform.com
New Zealand
RMD (New Zealand) Ltd.
PO Box 22-316, 101-105 Station Road,
Otahuhu, Auckland 6, New Zealand.
Tel: +64 9 276 5955 Fax: +64 9 276 6732
Email: rmd.auckland@rmdformwork.com
Philippines
RMD Kwikform,
Unit 1102, Annapolis Wilshire Plaza,
#11 Annapolis Street, Greenhills,
San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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Email: rmd.manila@rmdkwikform.com

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Chile
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Centurion, Pretoria.
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Email: rmd.sa@rmdkwikform.com