Megashor Technical Manual Imperial Rev B 9 2016

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H E A V Y D U T Y S U P P O R T S Y S T E M
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Contents
Ref Desription Issue Page
Contents
Components and Load Capacity index B - July 16 2-3
Applications B - July 16 3
Assembly Guidance B - July 16 4
Contact Details B - July 16 4
Rapid Reference Guide B - July 16 5-6
Introduction B - July 16 7
1.0 Components and Load Capacities

1.1.1. Megashor Legs: Mark One B - July 16 8
1.1.2. Megashor Legs: Mark One Node, Section and End Plate Details B - July 16 9
1.1.3. Megashor Legs: Mark Two B - July 16 10
1.1.4. Megashor Legs: Mark Two Node, Section and End Plate Details B - July 16 11
1.1.5. Megashor Legs: Section Properties B - July 16 12
1.1.6. Megashor Legs: Allowable Axial Compressive loads B - July 16 13
1.1.6.1. Megashor Legs: Vertical Megashor Axial SWL XX Axis B - July 16 14
1.1.6.2. Megashor Legs: Vertical Megashor Axial SWL YY Axis B - July 16 15
1.1.6.3. Megashor Legs: Horizontal Megashor Axial SWL XX Axis B - July 16 16
1.1.6.4. Megashor Legs: Horizontal Megashor Axial SWL YY Axis B - July 16 17
1.1.7. Megashor Legs: Megashor Joints Allowable Axial Loads in Tension B - July 16 18
1.1.8. Megashor Legs: Megashor Joints Bolting B - July 16 19
1.2.1. S/Slim Soldiers: Ledgers B - July 16 20

1.2.2. S/Slim Soldiers: Section, Hole layout, End Plate / Punching's & Geometry B - July 16 21
1.2.3. S/Slim Soldiers: Section Properties B - July 16 22
1.2.4. S/Slim Soldiers: SWL in Compression, buckling about YY Axis B - July 16 23
1.2.5. S/Slim Soldiers: SWL in Compression, buckling about XX Axis B - July 16 24
1.2.6 Accessories: Superslim to Megashor Bending & Shear Capacity B - July 16 25
1.2.7 Accessories: Tensile and Compressive Capacity at Node Points B - July 16 26
1.3.1 Bracing: Rapid Bar Tie Braces B - July 16 27

1.3.2. Bracing: Scaffold Tube Braces B - July 16 27
1.3.3. Bracing: Steel Flat Braces B - July 16 28
1.3.4. Bracing: Adjustable Vernier Braces B - July 16 28
1.3.5. Bracing: Steel Flat Brace Configurations B - July 16 29
1.3.6. Bracing: Bar Tie Cross Braces B - July 16 30
1.3.7. Bracing: Flange Braces with Bar Tie Extensions B - July 16 31
1.3.8. Bracing: Web Braces with Bar Tie Extensions B - July 16 32
1.3.9. Bracing: Soldier Braces - XX Axis B - July 16 33
1.3.10. Bracing: Soldier Braces - YY Axis B - July 16 34
1.3.11. Bracing: Plan Brace Cleat B - July 16 35
1.4.1. Jacks: Megashor Jack 410-620mm (1-41/8 2-07/16) B - July 16 36

1.4.2. Jacks: Loading and Unloading B - July 16 37
1.4.3. Jacks: Jack Spanner B - July 16 38
1.4.4. Jacks: End Plate B - July 16 39
1.4.5. Jacks: Jack Plate B - July 16 40
1.4.6. Jacks: Wedge Release Jack 168-268mm (65/8 109/16) B - July 16 41
1.4.7. Jacks: 220 Kip Sand Jack B - July 16 41
1.4.8. Jacks: Hydraulic Unit B - July 16 42
1.4.8.1 Jacks: Hydraulic Unit Loading Charts B - July 16 43
1.4.9. Jacks: Prop Brace Pin B - July 16 44
1.4.10. Jacks: Rocking Head 180mm (71/16) B - July 16 45
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Components and Load Capacities - Continued

Ref Description Issue Page
1.4.11. Jacks: Brace Plate B - July 16 46
1.4.12. Jacks: Brace Plate and Rocking Head Connection B - July 16 47
1.4.13. Jacks: Brace Plate Allowable Load on Lugs B - July 16 48 - 49
1.4.14. Jacks: Brace Plate as a Hold Down Plate B - July 16 50
1.4.15. Jacks: 45 Degree Bracket B - July 16 51
1.5.1. Accessories: Prop Tube End Link B - July 16 52

1.5.2. Accessories: Short Prop Tube End Link B - July 16 52
1.5.3. Accessories: Prop Tube End Link Working loads B - July 16 52
1.5.4. Accessories: Megashor Half Portal Frame B - July 16 53 - 54
1.5.5. Accessories: Megashor with RMD Kwikform Tie Systems B - July 16 55
1.5.6. Accessories: Megashor with Superslim 90 degree corner B - July 16 56
1.5.7. Accessories: Megashor Plate Washer B - July 16 57
1.5.8. Accessories: Megashor Lift Point B - July 16 58
1.5.9. Accessories: Megashor Prop Jacks (LH/ RH) B - July 16 59
1.5.10. Accessories: Megashor Push Pull Tilt Plate B - July 16 59
1.5.11. Accessories: Megashor 90 Degree Corner B - July 16 60
1.5.12. Accessories: Megashor Push Pull Adaptor B - July 16 60
1.5.13. Accessories: Allowable Working Loads in Push Pull Prop Assembly B - July 16 61
1.5.14. Accessories: Megashor Truss Connector B - July 16 62
1.5.15. Accessories: Megashor Truss Connector - Applications B - July 16 63
1.5.16. Accessories: Megashor Joint Stiffener B - July 16 64
1.5.17. Accessories: Megashor M52 Tools B - July 16 65
1.5.18. Accessories: Megatruss Node B - July 16 66
1.5.19. Accessories: Megatruss Node Connection Node to Chords B - July 16 66
1.5.20. Accessories: Megatruss Node Connection Node to Diagonals B - July 16 67
1.5.21. Accessories: Megatruss Node Connection Node to Cross Brace B - July 16 67
1.5.22. Accessories: Megatruss Node Connection Node to Ledger B - July 16 68
1.5.23. Accessories: Megatruss Node Connection Node to Prop/Tie B - July 16 68
1.5.24. Accessories: Megatruss Node Connection Ledger to Plan Brace B - July 16 69
1.5.25. Accessories: Megatruss End Bearer B - July 16 70
1.5.26. Accessories: End Bearer Connections Bottom Chord Supported Truss B - July 16 71
1.5.27. Accessories: End Bearer Connections Top Chord Supported Truss B - July 16 71
1.5.28. Accessories: Megatruss Intermediate Bearer B - July 16 72
1.5.29. Accessories: Megatruss Intermediate Bearer Connections B - July 16 72
1.5.30. Accessories: Megatruss Chord Spacer B - July 16 73
1.5.31. Accessories: Megatruss Double Chord Connections Chord to Chord B - July 16 73
1.6.1. Beams: 356 x 171 x 67UB 2700/3600/4572/6100/7620mm B - July 16 74

1.6.2. Beams: 610 x 305 x 238Kg/m UB 3810/5000mm B - July 16 75
1.6.3. Beams: Megashor Header Beam 3300mm B - July 16 76
1.6.4. Beams: Megashor Header Beam 950mm B - July 16 77
1.6.5. Beams: Modified Megashor Header Beam 950mm (Single Sided Formwork) B - July 16 77
1.6.6. Beams: Megashor Heavy Duty Tie Beam B - July 16 77
1.7.1. Nuts & Bolts: Fasteners B - July 16 78

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Applications - continued.
Ref Description Issue Page
2.0 Applications 79
2.1.0. Vertical Applications: Individual Props B - July 16 79
2.1.1. Vertical Applications: Trestles B - July 16 80
2.1.2. Vertical Applications: Towers B - July 16 81
2.1.3. Vertical Applications: Bridge Abutments B - July 16 82
2.2.0. Inclined Props: 45 Support B - July 16 83

2.2.1. Inclined Props: Bridge Abutments B - July 16 84
2.3.0. Horizontal Applications: Single B - July 16 85
2.3.1. Horizontal Applications: High Capacity B - July 16 85
2.3.2. Horizontal Applications: Hydraulic Flying Shores B - July 16 86
2.4. Faade Retention: Building Facades B - July 16 87
2.5.0 Formwork: 400 Single Sided B - July 16 88

2.5.1 Formwork: 505 Single Sided B - July 16 89
2.6.0. Megatruss: Notes on Design B - July 16 90

2.6.1. Megatruss: 2700mm (8-105/16) B - July 16 90
3.0. Assembly Guidance 95

3.1. Megashor B - July 16 95
3.2. Megatruss B - July 16 95
4.0 Contact Details

RMD Kwikform International Offices B - July 16 96

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Rapid Reference Megashor Components

Code Description Weight Page
BNU10050 Prop Brace Pin M24/M20 0.88 lb 44
BNU12001 Nut - M12 Hexagon Plated 0.02 lb 28
BNU12009 M12x40 Set Pin Gr 8.8 ZP 0.11 lb 28
BNU16001 M16 Hexagon Nut Gr 8.8 ZP 0.07 lb 78
BNU16007 M16 x 40 Set Pin Gr 8.8 ZP 0.20 lb 78
BNU16009 M16 x 60 Bolt/Nut Gr 8.8 ZP 0.24 lb 78
BNU20001 M20 Hexagon Nut Gr 8.8 ZP 0.13 lb 78
BNU20003 Washer - M20 Round 0.07 lb 19, 62
BNU20005 M20 x 40 Set Pin Gr 8.8 BZP 0.59 lb 64, 78
BNU20010 M20 x 60 C/Sink Set Pin Gr 8.8 ZP 0.40 lb 78
BNU20013 M20 x 80 Bolt & Nut gr 8.8 0.64 lb 54, 62
BNU20015 M20 x 100 Bolt - Gr 8.8 0.70 lb 40, 54
BNU24001 M24 Hexagon Nut 0.13 lb 52, 60
BNU42001 M42x200 Grade 8.8 Bolt ZP (Short Thread) 6.1 lb 59
BNU42002 M42 Nut Grade 8.8 1.3 lb 59
BNX20024 Megashor Chord Spacer 1.1 lb 73
BNX20027 M20 x 45 Set Pin Gr 8.8 BZP - Countersunk 0.37 lb 27
BNX20030 M20 x 90 Bolt Gr 8.8 BZP 0.62 lb 28, 39, 54
BNX20100 M20 High Yield Pin 0.88 lb 58,60, 78
BNX24002 M24 x 110 Bolt Gr 8.8 BZP 1.1 lb 52
BNX52001 M52 Hex Nut Gr 8.8 Galv. 2.4 lb 64
BNX52002 M52 x 160 Gr 8.8 Socket Cap Screw. 6.6 lb 64
BTX10002 Connector 20mm Rapid Tie 2.0 lb 65
BTX10004 Waler Plate - Heavy Duty 3.9 lb 55
BTX10017 Nut - Hexagon 15mm 0.35 lb 27
BTX10021 Waler Plate - Standard 3.0 lb 55
BTX10030 Rapid Bar Tie Forkend 3.0 lb 67
BTX10034 Bar Tie Claw 7.1 lb 30, 69
HGX10053 Wedge Release Jack 168/268 (65/8/109/16) 72.6 lb 41
MSB20002 Megashor 45 degree Bracket 154 lb 51
MSU10002 Megashor Brace Plate 133 lb 46
MSU10003 Megashor Brace Cleat Plan 3.2 lb 35
MSU10005 Megashor 90 Degree Corner 151 lb 60
MSU10006 Megashor Push Pull Adaptor 41.8 lb 60
MSU10007 Megashor Push Pull Tilt Plate 108 lb 59
MSU10008 Megashor Push Pull Jack R/H 165 lb 59
MSU10009 Megashor Push Pull Jack L/H 165 lb 59
MSU20004 Megashor Heavy Duty Tie Beam 85.8 lb 78
MSX10003 Flat Brace 60 x 8mm Per Foot (23/8x5/16) 2.5 lb/ft 28
MSX10005 Vernier Brace Long Inner Galv 25.3 lb 28
MSX10006 Vernier Brace Long Outer Galv 24.2 lb 28
MSX10009 Megashor Header Beam 950mm (3-13/8) - Modified and Regular under Same P/N 328 lb 77
MSX10010 Megashor Header Beam 3300mm (10-915/16) 1483 lb 76
MSX10011 Megashor Jack 410 620mm (1-41/8-2-07/16) 130 lb 36
MSX10012 Megashor End Plate 20.7 lb 39
MSX10013 Megashor Half Portal Frame 990 lb 53-54
MSX10014 Megashor Header Beam 3810mm (12-6) 2288 lb 75
MSX10015 Megashor Header Beam 5000mm (16-47/8) 2904 lb 75
MSX10017 Megashor Hydraulic Unit 288 lb 42
MSX10019 Megatruss Intermediate Bearer 28.8 lb 72
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Rapid Reference Megashor Components

Code Description Weight Page
MSX10021 Megashor Jack Plate 57.9 lb 40
MSX10022 Megashor Jack Spanner 55.0 lb 38
MSX10024 Megashor Joint Stiffener 18.7 lb 64
MSX10026 Megashor Rocking Head 180mm (71/16) 101 lb 45
MSX10027 Megashor Truss Connector 34.5 lb 62
MSX10028 Megatruss End Bearer 244 lb 70
MSX10030 Megatruss Node 149 lb 66
MSX10033 Vernier Brace Short Inner Galv 11.7 lb 28
MSX10034 Vernier Brace Short Outer Galv 16.7 lb 28
MSX10090 Megashor Leg 90mm (39/16) 47.7 lb 8/10
MSX10270 Megashor Leg 270mm (105/8) 65.8 lb 8/10
MSX10450 Megashor Leg 450mm (1-511/16) 98.1 lb 8/10
MSX10900 Megashor Leg 900mm (2-117/16) 142 lb 8/10
MSY10001 Megashor Lift Point 50kN (11 Kips) 3.9 lb 58
SBX 67270 UB 356 x 171 x 67kg x 2700mm (1-2 x 63/4x 147.4 lb x 8-105/16) 396 lb 74
SFX10018 Half Coupler 0.09 lb 27
SSU10003 Superslim 90 Degree Corner 19.0lb 56
SSU10011 Superslim R Clip 5 x 100mm (03/16 x 3-15/16) 0.07 lb 58, 60, 64, 78
SSU10013 Prop Tube End Link 5.5 lb 52
SSX10039 Porthole Bearing 4.4 lb 27
SSX10040 Superslim End Plate 6.4 lb 20
SSX10051 Short Prop Tube End Link 3.9 lb 52
SSX10090 Superslim Soldier 90mm (39/16) 16.1 lb 20
SSX10360 Superslim Soldier 360mm (1-23/16) 26.2 lb 20
SSX12700 Superslim Soldier 2700mm (8-105/16) 122 lb 20
SSX13600 Superslim Soldier 3600mm (11-93/4) 159 lb 20
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Introduction
Megashor is a heavy duty structural

steel system designed for axial
loads of up to 166 Kips. All capaci-
ties noted throughout are un-
factored allowable loads, having a
minimum factor of safety of 1.67 on
yield unless noted otherwise within.
A versatile modular system with a
full range of accessories, Megashor
can be assembled into props,
heavy lifting towers, frames and
trusses. Its 166 kip axial load
capacity provides solutions for:
heavy duty shoring, long span
girders, faade retention, travelling
slab and tunnel formwork,
excavation support etc.

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1.1.1. Megashor Leg - Mark 1 (Mk1)

Code Description Weight
MSX15400 Megashor Leg 5400mm (17-85/16) 664 lb

MSX10450 Megashor Leg 450mm (1-511/16) 98.1 lb
MSX10270 Megashor Leg 270mm (105/8) 65.8 lb
450 MSX10090 Megashor Leg 90mm (39/16) 47.7 lb
(1711/16) MSX10012 Megashor End Plate 15mm (9/16) 20.7 lb
900 15mm End Plate

(357/ 16) (9/16)
450
90mm
(1711/16)
900 (39/16)
(357/16) 450
(1711/16)
270mm
900mm
(105/8)
900 (2-117/16)
225
(357/16) 450 (87/8)
(1711/16) 225
(87/8)
450mm
900 900 (1-511/16)
(357/ 16) (357/16)
450
(1711/16)
900 900
900
(357/ 16) (357/16)
(357/16)
450 450 450

(1711/ 16)
(1711/16) (1711/16)
5400mm 2700mm 1800mm

5 5
(17-8 /16) (8-10 /16) (5-107/8)
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1.1.2. Megashor Leg Mk1. Details
180 340 340

(71/16) (133/ 8) (133/8)
200x226x8mm
110 (77/8x87/8x5/16) 189
(45/ 16)
Thick plate (77/16)
18mm (11/16) dia holes - 16mm fastener bearing load 5.0 kips per hole
(315/16) (315/16)
6mm (1/4) 280 (11) 100 100
Thick Plate 22mm (7/8) dia
110 286 280 200

(45/16) (111/4) (11) (77/8)
(13/4) 45
91 91 290
(39/16) (39/16) 15mm (9/16) (117/16)
Thick plate
Typical Section Detail on End Plate
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1.1.3. Megashor Leg Mark 2 (Mk2) Code Description Weight

MSX15400* Megashor Leg 5400mm (17-85/16) 664 lb
MSX10450* Megashor Leg 450mm (1-511/16) 98.1 lb
MSX10270* Megashor Leg 270mm (105/8) 65.8 lb
MSX10090* Megashor Leg 90mm (39/16) 47.7 lb
450
* Mark 1 and Mark 2 Shafts have the same code
(1711/16)
numbers. If Mark 2 Shafts are required please
specify Megashor Mark 2 When ordering.
900
(357/16)
450
(1711/16) 90mm
900 (39/16)
(357/16) 450
(1711/16)
270mm
900mm (105/8)
900 (2-117/16)
225
(357/16) (87/8)
450
(1711/16) 225
(87/8)
450mm
(1-511/16)
900 900
(357/16) (357/16)
450
(1711/16)
900 900 900

(357/16) (357/16)
(357/16)
450 450 450

(1711/16) (1711/16) (1711/16)
5400mm 2700mm 1800mm

(17-85/16) (8-105/16) (5-107/8)
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1.1.4. Megashor Leg Mk2. Details
75 (215/16) 75 (215/16)
95 (33/4)
55 (23/16) 205
(81/16)
55 (23/16)
180 340 (133/8) 340

(71/ 16) (133/8)
55 (23/16)
270 200x226x8mm
(105/8) 55 (23/16) (77/8x87/8x5/16) 189
Thick plate (77/16)
18mm (11/16) dia holes - 16mm dia fastener bearing

load 5.0 kips per hole
180
(71/16) 18mm (11/16) dia holes - 16mm dia fastener
bearing load 7.2 kips per hole
21mm d(13/16) dia holes - 20mm dia fastener
110
bearing load 7.6 kips per hole
(45/16)
21mm (13/16) dia holes - 20mm dia fastener
6mm (1/4) bearing load 7.6 kips per hole
Thick plate 281 100 100
(111/16) 22mm (7/8) dia
(315/ 16) (315/16)
55 dia
(77/ 8) (23/16)
111 286 284 200
(43/8) (111/4) (113/16)
44 (13/4)
91 91 300
(39/16) (39/16)
15mm (9/16)
(1113/16)
Thick plate
Typical Section Detail on End Plate

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1.1.5. Megashor MK1 & MK2 Section Properties

A combination of mathematical analysis in accordance with BS5950 part 5 and load testing have
yielded the section properties below.
X X
Area 9.06 in2

l xx 143.69 in4
l yy 103.04 in4
r xx 3.99 in
r yy 3.37 in
Z xx 27.03 in3
Z yy 18.67 in3
El xx 30383 kips*ft2
El yy 12301 kips*ft2
M max x 49.2 kip*ft
M max y 32.8 kip*ft
Shear max (Parallel to Y-Y axis) 58.2 kips
Shear max (Parallel to X-X axis) 22.4 kips
Self weight 37.15 lb/ft
Max Joint bending moment X-X axis 40.8 kip*ft (6 Bolt connection)
Max Joint bending moment Y-Y axis 32.1 kip*ft (6 Bolt connection)
Max Joint bending moment X-X axis 27.7 kip*ft (4 Corner Bolt connection)
Max Joint bending moment Y-Y axis 25.5 kip*ft (4 Corner Bolt connection)
Axial Shortening 4.35 x 10-5 in/ft/kip
All capacities are un-factored allowable loads
For higher load or stiffness requirements a small fleet of Megashor

Plus Shafts are available. Not Available in US Market
Megashor Plus has a maximum axial load capacity of 310 kips. For
further details contact RMD Technical Office.

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1.1.6. Megashor Allowable Axial Compressive Loads
Allowable axial compressive loads are given for loads eccentric at both ends 10mm ( 3/8), 25mm
(1), 38mm (11/2), and 50mm (2), on the following 4 graphs.
Appropriate eccentricities for various arrangements in conjunction with Megashor are given
below.
10mm (3/8) eccentricity re-
Megashor Jack (MSX10011) to Megashor
Megashor Rocking Head (MSX10026) to
Megashor End Plate (MSX10012) to foundation
} 3
/8 quires the use of self level-
ling grout between Mega-
shor section and foundation
Any of the above to foundation without grout 2
Where different load eccentricities are present at either end use the maximum eccentricity.
Where Megashor sections are bolted directly to a header beam without rocking
heads a frame analysis shall be carried out and the Megashor section checked in combined
compression and bending.
Combined Bending Moment and Compressive Loads
Combined cases can be checked using the equation M + P 1

Mmax Pmax
Where M is the applied bending moment, Mmax is the maximum allowable bending moment.
P is the applied axial compressive load and Pmax is the maximum allowable axial load at a
particular effective length.

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1.1.6.1. Vertical Megashor Axial SWL XX Axis
170 e= 3
(/8 )
Note: Wind loading has
160 not been included
e=1

150
e=1 1
140
/ 2
e=2
130
120
110
Allowable Compressive Working Load (kips)
100
90
X
80
Y Y
70 e
60
50
40
30
20
e
10 X
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
0 5 10 15 Effective
20 25 Length30
/ (ft) 35 40 45 50 55 60

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1.1.6.2. Vertical Megashor Axial SWL YY Axis
170
170

160
160
not been included
150
150
e=
3 /8
(
)
140
140
e=
130
130 1
e= 1
1
120
120 /2
e=2
110
110
100
100
90
90 Y
80
80 X X
e
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
e
10
10
Y
0
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Effective Length / (ft)

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1.1.6.3. Horizontal Megashor Axial SWL XX Axis

(Web vertical plane)
170
160 e=
( 3/ not been included
8 )
150
e=1

140
e =1 1
/2
130
e=2
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
Y e e
20 X X
10 Y
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

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1.1.6.4. Horizontal Megashor Axial SWL YY Axis

(Web vertical plane)
170
170
160
160 not been included
150
150
e=
3 / 8
(
140
140
)
e=
130
130 1
e=
120
120
1 1
/2
e=
110
110 2
100
100
90
90
80
80
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
X e e
20
20 Y Y
10
10 X
00
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

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1.1.7. Megashor Joints Allowable Axial loads in Tension

Plain joint Mk 1 or Mk 2 shafts.
94 kips 94 kips
6 M20 x 60 gr. 8.8 bolts and nuts

(BNU20011)
94 kips 94 kips
Note: When 4 M20 x 60 gr. 8.8 bolts are used in the corner holes
SWL = 63 kips
Stiffened Joint Mk 2 shafts only.
178 kips 178 kips
178 kips 178 kips
See later 1.5.12. for connection details.

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1.1.8. Megashor Joints Bolting
Standard connection
6 Bolt/Nut M20 x 60 Gr. 8.8

(BNU20011)
Single 90mm (39/16) Megashor connection
6 Bolt/Nut M20 x 60 Gr. 8.8

(BNU20011) plus 6 Washer M20
Round (BNU20003) to avoid clash
between ends of bolts
Multiple 90mm (39/16) Megashor connections
Bolt/Nut M20 x 50 Gr. 8.8

(BNU20009)
Connection as single 90mm

(39/16) Megashor

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1.2.1. Superslim Soldier Ledgers
SSX13600 Superslim Soldier 3600mm (11-93/4) 159 lb

SSX12700 Superslim Soldier 2700mm (8-105/16) 122 lb
SSX11800 Superslim Soldier 1800mm (5-107/8) 85.4 lb
SSX10540 Superslim Soldier 540mm (1-91/4) 33.4 lb 10 90 360 360mm O/E
SSX10360 Superslim Soldier 360mm (1-23/16) 26.2 lb (3/ 8) (39/ 16) (1-23/ 16) (Open Ended)
SSX10090 Superslim Soldier 90mm (39/16) 16.1 lb (1-23/16)
SSX10040 Superslim End Plate 10mm (3/8) 6.4 lb
Note: The positions of stiffener plates in rental fleet soldiers may

vary. Soldiers shown are post 1994 version.
Ensure 7 Hole end plate soldiers are used with Megashor legs.
If Megashor legs are to be spaced by 360mm (1-23/16), ensure
360 O/E Superslims are not substituted.
540mm 720mm
(1-91/ 4) (2-43/8)
900mm 1800mm
(2-117/16) (5-107/8)
2700mm
(8-105/16)
3600mm (11-93/4)

MEG ASH OR
1.2.2. Superslim Soldier Punching's and Geometry
(23/8) 60 90 (39/16)
(43/4) 120
180 (71/16)
100mm (315/16) porthole:
(71/16) 180 allowable bearing on both
webs 14.4 kips
180 (71/16)
(71/16) 180 21mm (13/16) hole:

Allowable bearing load on both
webs:
12.0 kips with 20mm high
yield pin and 3mm R-Clip.
11.0 kips with 19mm high
137
(53/8)
yield pin and 3mm R-Clip.
(71/16) (15/16) 100 (315/16) Hole

18 Dia 24
180
(11/16)
66 (25/8)
(43/16)
178
106
45 (13/4)
(7)
27 Dia 66 (25/8)
(11/16)
125
(415/16) 225
15mm (9/16) x 225 (87/8)
45deg Chamfers (87/8)
Detail on End Plate Typical section

10mm (3/8) thick
Note: Soldiers manufactured pre 1994 do not contain the end plate holes at 180mm (7 1/16) centers.
If using hire fleet Soldiers bolted to Megashor please specify (7 hole end plate Soldiers).

MEG ASH OR
1.2.3. Superslim Soldier Section Properties

Soldier characteristics
Area: Gross 4.04 in2

Area: Nett 3.04 in2
l xx 46.03 in4
l yy 15.81 in4
r xx 3.82 in
r yy 2.24 in
Z xx 9.83 in3
Z yy 3.72 in3
El xx 9724.4 kip*ft2
El yy 725.7 kip*ft2
GAxx 3900.3 kips
M max x 29.1 kip*ft
M max y 4.5 kip*ft
Mean compressive yield stress 53.66 ksi
Self weight 13.36 lb/ft run
All capacities are un-factored allowable loads, with a

minimum factor of safety of 1.67 on yield.
X X

MEG ASH OR
1.2.4. Superslim Soldier Ledgers Allowable Working

Loads in Compression, Buckling about YY Axis
Allowable load has been determined with the Superslim Soldier orientated with the webs
horizontal and eccentricity loaded 10mm (3/8) off the weak axis.
The end connection between Superslim Soldier and Megashor reduces the effective length
of the Superslim Shaft by restraining it in rotation.
See Superslim Data Sheets for Allowable Working Loads in other applications.
Y=33.3
Y=121.4e-0.097x
Effective Length (ft)

MEG ASH OR
1.2.5. Superslim Soldier Ledgers Allowable Working

Loads in Compression, Buckling about the XX Axis
Y=33.3
Y=194.9e-0.062x
Effective Length (ft)

MEG ASH OR
1.2.6. Superslim to Megashor Connection Bending & Shear Capacity

Superslim Soldiers are attached at node points using two M16 grade 8.8 bolts and nuts.
The standard connection consists of 2 no. M16 x 40 grade 8.8 set pins & M16 hexagon
nuts.
The stiffened connection consists of 2 Megashor Plate Washers (BNU20023), M16 x
60 bolts and M16 hexagon nuts
Plain Connection
M16x40 Bolt & Nut

(BNU16007 +
BNU16001) M = 1.5 kip*ft M = 1.0 kip*ft
V = 13.3 kips V = 8.9 kips
Stiffened Connection
2 No. Megashor
Plate Washer
(BNX20023) &
M16x60 Bolts & M = 4.7 kip*ft M = 3.1 kip*ft
Nuts (BNU16009)
V = 13.3 kips V = 8.9 kips
Soldier connection to Soldier connection to Megashor web

Megashor batten plate
Combined Stresses: Applied Shear Applied Moment

+ 1.4
Allowable Shear Allowable Moment

MEG ASH OR
1.2.7. Tensile and Compressive Capacity at Node Points

In the design of towers with tension bracing fixed to the Megashor legs, horizontal members are
in compression. The maximum allowable compressive load applied to a node by a Soldier ledger
is 33.3 kips.
The forces generated at node points depend upon the configuration of the bracing. The following
figures give the allowable loads at the interface of horizontal and vertical members.
Compressive loads
33.3 kips 33.3 kips 33.3 kips 33.3 kips
Tensile loads
Stiffened connection
2 No. Megashor Plate

Washer (BNX20023)
M16 x 60 bolts & nuts
(BNU16009)

MEG ASH OR
1.3.1. Rapid Bar Tie Braces

Used to brace between the soldier ledgers. The tensile and shear capacity of the Superslim
to Megashor connection must be checked, in accordance with 1.5.8. and 1.5.9. as well as
the maximum brace load into the soldier porthole (14.4 kips).
Note: When using Rapid Bar Tie bracing with high lateral loads the horizontal deflection,
tensile, shear & moment performance of the structure must be checked .
Nut Hexagon
15mm
(BTX10017)
Rapid
Tie
Porthole
Bearing
(SSX10039)
1.3.2. Scaffold Tube Braces

When Megashor legs are lightly loaded, scaffold tube bracing can be used by connecting to
node points using half couplers. Braces are used in pairs and the allowable load in the brace
is dependant upon the slip value of the coupler and the length of the tube. The capacity of
braces should be checked in accordance with local codes.
Tube Braces both

sides of section
Half coupler (SFX10018) and

M20 x 45 Set Pin gr8.8 BZP Csk
and nut (BNX20027+BNU20001)
SWL = 1.4 kips
Tube Braces both

sides of section
Bracing to flange
Note: It is not possible to connect tubes between the Megashor webs with half couplers.

MEG ASH OR
1.3.3. Steel Flat Braces/m (MSX10003) weight 8.3 lb

Allowable Working Load 8.9 kips*
15mm (9/16)
chamfers
9
40 (1 /16) Hole Centers 9
40 (1 /16)
60 x 8 mm (23/8x5/16) mild steel flat tension brace with 22mm (7/8) end holes. Connect in
crossed pairs to the 21mm (13/16) holes in Megashor shafts via M20 x 40 gr. 8.8 set pins and
nuts (BNU20005 + BNU20001) or in single crossed pairs to the small holes in Superslim Soldier
ledgers via M20 x 90 bolt and nut (BNX20030 & BNU20001).
Hole centers may be determined from 1.3.6, 1.3.7 and 1.3.8.
Each brace supplied on rent attracts an alteration charge Flat Brace 60 x 8 Alteration (MSU10001).
1.3.4. Adjustable Vernier Braces

Allowable Working Load 8.9 kips*
Used on the top and/or bottom of a tower where the presence of screw jacks necessitates a brace
with adjustable length. Braces operate on the Vernier principle, holes at 24mm ( 15/16) and 26mm
(1) centers interact to give a brace adjustable in steps of 2mm ( 1/16) . Braces are set to the correct
length prior to erection and may be tightened when the structure is complete using a podger bar.
Long Outer Galvanized (MSX10006)
Braces connecting to
flange = Flange
Long Inner Galvanized (MSX10005) braces
Short Outer Galvanized (MSX10034)
Braces connecting
Short Inner Galvanized (MSX10033) to web =
Web braces
The braces are fixed to length using 2 No.
M12 x 40 Grade 8.8 set pins and nuts (BNU12009+BNU12001). Flat Brace Connection Detail
The following combinations of components cover a brace range from

1800 to 5600mm (5-107/8 to 18-41/2):
1. Short Outer and Short Inner 1800 to 2902mm (5-10 7/8 to 9-61/4 )
2. Long Outer and Short Inner 2682 to 3800mm (8-99/16 to 12-55/8)
3. Long Outer and Long Inner 3600 to 5600mm (11-9 3/4 to 18-41/2)
*SWL when attached to Megashor is 7.6 kips per brace (15.2 kips per pair).
*SWL when attached to Soldier ledgers is 6.7 kips per brace.
MEG ASH OR
1.3.5. Steel Flat Brace Configurations
19mm high yield

pin and 3mm R-
Clip (SSX10046)
Megashor Single Flat Bracing
M20x40 gr 8.8
Setpin & nut
(BNU20005 +
BNU20001)
Megashor Twin Flat Bracing
M20x40 gr 8.8
Setpin & nut
(BNU20005 +
BNU20001)
Megashor Quad Flat Bracing Note: Take care to avoid clashes between braces
used at right angles to each other when detailing.

MEG ASH OR
1.3.6. Bar Tie Cross Braces

Use to brace between Megashor & Superslim structures. Can be used with Bar Tie Claw to
connect bar tie bracing to Megashor Brace Plates (MSU1002), Plan Brace Cleats, Megatruss
Nodes, Megatruss End Bearers, and Half Portal Frames.
The tensile and shear capacity of the Superslim to Megashor connection must be checked in
accordance with 1.5.8 and 1.5.9.
Note: When using bar tie bracing with high lateral loads, the horizontal deflection of the struc-
ture must be checked along with the loads carried by all structural members and connections.
SWL = 11.1 kips SWL = 15.2 kips SWL = 26.3 kips
Bar Tie Bar Tie
Claw Extension Claw Extension
Bar Tie Bar Tie Bar Tie

Claw Claw Claw
19mm High Yield Pin 2 - M20x40 grade 8.8 2 - M20x40 19mm High
& R-Clip Set Pin & Nut grade 8.8 Yield Pin & R-
Set Pin & Nuts Clip
Note: Hole to hole centers 2 - M20 x 60 grade 8.8
can be found in Sections Bolts & Nuts 2 - M20x60 grade 8.8
1.3.7 - 1.3.10 Bolts & Nuts
When using the

Bar Tie Claw
1916
Extension,
Ensure that the 9
16
1-1018
reinforced end
is connected to
the Bar -Tie
238 - 9716
Claw
Tie Projection
238 - 81116
Tie Projection
1058
Bar Tie Hex Nut Bar Tie Wing Nut - Used Bar Tie Claw
Used at one end at one end to aid ad- Extension
for adjustment justment at the Hex Nut 300mm (111316)
end.

MEG ASH OR
1.3.7. Flange Braces - (w/ Bar Tie Extensions)

Read table for hole centers (in) Vertical
distance
between
Nodes (mm)
Note: Column and Row Head- Soldier ledger (mm)

ers are in millimeters and Bar
Tie lengths are in inches
Vertical distance between Megashor nodes (mm)
900 1800 2700 3600 4500 5400
900 N/A 30 62 96 131 166
990 N/A 31 63 97 131 166
1080 N/A 33 65 98 132 167
1170 N/A 35 66 99 133 167
1260 15 38 68 100 134 168
1350 18 40 69 101 135 169
1440 22 42 71 103 136 170
1530 25 45 73 104 137 171
1620 28 47 75 106 138 172
1710 32 50 77 107 140 173
1800 35 53 79 109 141 174
1890 38 55 81 111 142 175
1980 42 58 83 112 144 176
2070 45 61 85 114 145 178
2160 49 64 88 116 147 179
2250 52 67 90 118 148 180
2340 55 70 92 120 150 182
Length of Soldier Ledger (mm)
2430 59 73 95 122 152 183

2520 62 76 97 124 154 185
2610 66 79 100 126 155 186
2700 69 82 103 128 157 188
2790 73 85 105 131 159 190
2880 76 88 108 133 161 191
2970 80 91 111 135 163 193
3060 83 94 113 138 165 195
3150 87 98 116 140 167 197
3240 90 101 119 142 169 199
3330 94 104 122 145 172 200
3420 97 107 125 147 174 202
3510 101 110 128 150 176 204
3600 104 114 131 153 178 206
3690 108 117 134 155 181 208
3780 111 120 136 158 183 210
3870 115 124 139 161 185 213
3960 118 127 142 163 188 215
4050 122 130 146 166 190 217
4140 125 134 149 169 193 219
4230 129 137 152 171 195 221
4320 132 140 155 174 198 224
4410 136 144 158 177 200 226
4500 139 147 161 180 203 228
4590 143 150 164 183 205 231
4680 146 154 167 186 208 233
4770 150 157 170 189 211 235
4860 153 160 174 191 213 238
4950 157 164 177 194 216 240
5040 160 167 180 197 219 243
5130 164 171 183 200 221 245
5220 167 174 186 203 224 248
5310 171 177 190 206 227 250
5400 174 181 193 209 230 253

MEG ASH OR
1.3.8. Web Braces (w/ Bar Tie Extensions)

Vertical
Read table for hole centers (in) distance
between
Nodes
(mm)
Note: Column and Row Head-

Soldier ledger (mm)
ers are in millimeters and Bar
900 1800 2700 3600 4500 5400
900 N/A 35 66 99 133 167
990 15 37 67 100 134 168
1080 18 40 69 101 135 169
1170 21 42 71 103 136 170
1260 24 44 72 104 137 171
1350 28 47 74 105 138 172
1440 31 49 76 107 139 173
1530 34 52 78 109 141 174
1620 38 55 80 110 142 175
1710 41 58 83 112 144 176
1800 45 60 85 114 145 178
1890 48 63 87 116 147 179
1980 51 66 90 118 148 180
2070 55 69 92 120 150 182
2160 58 72 94 122 152 183
2250 62 75 97 124 153 185
2340 65 78 100 126 155 186

2430 69 81 102 128 157 188
2520 72 84 105 130 159 189
2610 76 88 107 133 161 191
2700 79 91 110 135 163 193
2790 83 94 113 137 165 195
2880 86 97 116 140 167 196
2970 89 100 119 142 169 198
3060 93 103 121 145 171 200
3150 96 107 124 147 173 202
3240 100 110 127 150 176 204
3330 103 113 130 152 178 206
3420 107 116 133 155 180 208
3510 110 120 136 157 183 210
3600 114 123 139 160 185 212
3690 117 126 142 163 187 214
3780 121 130 145 166 190 217
3870 125 133 148 168 192 219
3960 128 136 151 171 195 221
4050 132 140 154 174 197 223
4140 135 143 157 177 200 226
4230 139 146 160 179 202 228
4320 142 150 164 182 205 230
4410 146 153 167 185 207 233
4500 149 157 170 188 210 235
4590 153 160 173 191 213 237
4680 156 163 176 194 215 240
4770 160 167 179 197 218 242
4860 163 170 183 200 221 245
4950 167 174 186 203 224 247
5040 170 177 189 206 226 250
5130 174 180 192 209 229 252
5220 177 184 196 212 232 255
5310 181 187 199 215 235 258
5400 184 191 202 218 238 260

MEG ASH OR
1.3.9. Soldier Braces (XX Axis)

Read table for hole centers (in)
Vertical
Distance
between
nodes (mm)
ers are in millimeters and Bar Soldier ledger mm)
900 1800 2700 3600 4500 5400
900 30 59 92 127 161 196
990 33 61 94 128 162 197
1080 35 63 95 129 163 198
1170 38 64 96 129 164 198
1260 41 66 97 131 165 199
1350 44 68 99 132 165 200
1440 47 71 101 133 166 201
1530 50 73 102 134 168 202
1620 53 75 104 136 169 202
1710 56 78 106 137 170 203
1800 60 80 108 139 171 205
1890 63 83 110 140 172 206
1980 66 85 112 142 174 207
2070 69 88 114 143 175 208
2160 73 91 116 145 177 209
2250 76 93 118 147 178 211
2340 79 96 121 149 180 212
2430 83 99 123 151 181 213

2520 86 102 125 153 183 215
2610 90 105 128 155 185 216
2700 93 108 130 157 187 218
2790 96 111 133 159 188 219
2880 100 114 135 161 190 221
2970 103 117 138 164 192 223
3060 107 120 141 166 194 224
3150 110 123 143 168 196 226
3240 113 126 146 171 198 228
3330 117 129 149 173 200 230
3420 120 132 151 175 202 232
3510 124 136 154 178 205 233
3600 127 139 157 180 207 235
3690 131 142 160 183 209 237
3780 134 145 163 185 211 239
3870 138 149 166 188 214 241
3960 141 152 169 191 216 244
4050 145 155 172 193 218 246
4140 148 158 175 196 221 248
4230 152 162 178 199 223 250
4320 155 165 181 201 225 252
4410 159 168 184 204 228 254
4500 162 171 187 207 230 257
4590 166 175 190 210 233 259
4680 169 178 193 212 235 261
4770 173 181 196 215 238 264
4860 176 185 199 218 241 266
4950 180 188 202 221 243 268
5040 183 191 205 224 246 271
5130 187 195 209 227 249 273
5220 190 198 212 230 251 276
5310 194 202 215 233 254 278
5400 197 205 218 236 257 281

MEG ASH OR
1.3.10. Soldier Braces YY Axis

Read table for hole centers (in)
Vertical
Distance
between
nodes (mm)
ers are in millimeters and Bar Soldier ledger mm)
900 1800 2700 3600 4500 5400
900 24 56 90 125 160 195
990 26 57 91 126 161 196
1080 28 58 92 126 161 196
1170 31 60 93 127 162 197
1260 33 61 94 128 162 197
1350 36 63 95 129 163 198
1440 39 65 97 130 164 199
1530 42 67 98 131 165 199
1620 45 69 99 132 166 200
1710 48 71 101 133 167 201
1800 51 74 103 135 168 202
1890 54 76 105 136 169 203
1980 58 78 106 138 170 204
2070 61 81 108 139 172 205
2160 64 84 110 141 173 206
2250 67 86 112 142 174 207
2340 71 89 115 144 176 208
2430 74 92 117 146 177 210

2520 77 94 119 148 179 211
2610 81 97 121 150 180 212
2700 84 100 124 152 182 214
2790 87 103 126 154 184 215
2880 91 106 129 156 185 217
2970 94 109 131 158 187 218
3060 97 112 134 160 189 220
3150 101 115 136 162 191 222
3240 104 118 139 164 193 223
3330 108 121 141 167 195 225
3420 111 124 144 169 197 227
3510 115 127 147 171 199 229
3600 118 130 150 174 201 230
3690 122 134 152 176 203 232
3780 125 137 155 179 205 234
3870 128 140 158 181 207 236
3960 132 143 161 184 210 238
4050 135 146 164 186 212 240
4140 139 150 167 189 214 242
4230 142 153 170 191 217 244
4320 146 156 173 194 219 246
4410 149 159 176 197 221 248
4500 153 163 179 200 224 251
4590 156 166 182 202 226 253
4680 160 169 185 205 229 255
4770 163 173 188 208 231 257
4860 167 176 191 211 234 260
4950 170 179 194 213 236 262
5040 174 183 197 216 239 264
5130 177 186 200 219 242 267
5220 181 189 203 222 244 269
5310 184 193 206 225 247 271
5400 188 196 210 228 249 274

MEG ASH OR
1.3.11. Megashor Plan Brace Cleat (MSU10003) weight = 3.2 lb
Used to attach plan braces to Megashor towers at joints between Megashor legs.
55 (23/16)
22 (7/8) dia hole
136
(53/8)
65 38
(29/16) (11/2)
200 (77/8)
22 (7/8) dia hole 8
244 (95/8) (5/16)
Steel flat braces
Soldiers
Plan
3 5
Maximum load in 60 x 8 (2 /8x /16) flat braces and Plan Bracing Cleat 8.9 kips.

MEG ASH OR
1.4.1. Megashor Jack 161/8-247/16 (MSX10011) weight = 130 lb

(1113/16)
All holes 300
26mm (1)
140 200
Range 300 (51/2) (77/8)
410-620mm (1113/16)
(161/8-247/16)
140
(3/4) 19 (51/2)
200 Note: Performance of
Load Capacities of Jack with Solid Spindles Megashor Shaft may
(77/8)
Ensure both ends are equally extended limit.
e = 0mm, Side Load = 0kN y = 222
e = 3/8, Side Load = 0 K y = -0.37x + 216.9
e = 3/8, Side Lo
ad = 2.2 K y = -1.5x + 218.6
e = 3/8, Side
Load = 4.
Allowable Compressive Working Load / (kips)
5K y = -2.56x +
215.8
e = /8,
3 Compression SWL
Sid e L o
a d = 6.7 K = 222 kips
y = 3.51x
+ 216.6
e = 3/ Tension SWL
8 , Sid
eL oad =
9 K
= 44.4 kips
y = -4.5
7x + 2
17
e= / 3
8, S
id e L
o ad =
11.2
K y = -5
.64 x+2
16.6
e
Side
Load
Jack Height (in)

MEG ASH OR
1.4.2. Loading and Unloading

Maximum axial compressive jack loads unloaded by the various methods
are as below.
A. Unloading
1. Megashor Jack spanner* 110 kips
2. Application of sledge hammer to spindle lugs* 145 kips
3. Application of sledge hammer to spindle lugs + 222 kips
* Ensure threads are well greased.

+ Dismantle jack entirely before use. Clean all four thread surfaces
and coat liberally with Molyslip OGL grease prior to reassembly.
Details available from RMD Kwikform.
B. Loading
By application of a controlled torque via the Megashor Jack Spanner
(MSX10022), known loads up to 67 kips can be applied. Torque is deter-
mined from the graph below or the equation:
Tp = 29.6W where Tp is the Torque applied to the jack handle (lb*ft)

W is the load in the jack (kips)
70
Megashor Screw Jack Load/Torque Graph
60
50
LOAD IN JACK (kips)
40
8 x
33
0
0.
=
30
y
20
10
0
0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
TORQUE (lb*ft)

MEG ASH OR
1.4.3. Megashor Jack Spanner (MSX10022) weight = 55.0 lb

Used for applying and removing loads in Megashor Jack (MSX10011).
Rotate spanner. Turn

spanner over to rotate
(1113/16) jack in other direction.
300 min.
Alternative handle
positions
Spindle of Jack
410 620mm
(161/8-247/16) 2.12m
(MSX10011) (6-117/16)
Scaffold tube extension
handle 6-6 maximum.
Ensure minimum 300mm (1113/16 )
engagement in spanner handle.
Unloading Megashor Jacks at loads up to 110 kips*

Controlled application of loads in Megashor Jacks up to 67 kips* see 1.4.2.
Three handle positions allow obstacles to be avoided.
* Ensure threads on Megashor Jack are well greased.

MEG ASH OR
1.4.4. Megashor End Plate (MSX10012) weight = 20.7 lb
Used as a pack in Megashor makeups or between Megashor Jack

(MSX10011) and Megashor to enhance load transfer.
(1113/16)
300
55
284 (23/16) 200 15
(113/16) (77/8) (9/16)
100 100 6 holes 22 (7/8)

(315/16) (315/16)
100 kips < Load < 111 kips 111 kips < Load < 120 kips
One Megashor End Plate

Two Megashor End Plates
bolted through with M20 x 90
bolted through with M20 x 90
gr 8.8 bolts and nuts
gr 8.8 bolts and nuts
(BNX20030 + BNU20001)
(BNX20030 + BNU20001)
For loads less than 100 kips a plain joint can be used.

MEG ASH OR
1.4.5. Megashor Jack Plate (MSX10021) weight = 57.9 lb

Megashor Jack Plate Uses:
Between Megashor shafts and Megashor Jack (MSX10011) for loads over 100 kips
Between Megashor Jacks (MSX10011) and Megashor Rocking Heads (MSX10026) for loads
over 178 kips
A spreader plate between a Megashor shaft and a hydraulic jack
200
(77/8)
Carrying
handles 200 290 x 290 x 40 thick plate
(77/8) (117/16 x1 17/16 x 19/16)
100 kips < Load 178 kips < Load
For loads between 100 kips

and 120 kips end plates can
be used (see 1.4.4). Connect through
with M20 x 100
bolts (BNU20015)
Connect through
Megashor Jack Plate
with M20 x 100 bolt
and nuts (BNU20015
+ BNU20001).
Hydraulic Jack Spreader

Hydraulic jack
Connect with
M20 x 80
Countersunk bolts
Megashor and nuts for flat top
Jack Plate

MEG ASH OR
1.4.6. Wedge Release Jack 168 - 268mm (HGX10053) weight = 72.6 lb

(65/8 to 109/16)
Used where a low headroom jack is preferred. Special adaption may be required for
incorporation into Megashor schemes refer to RMD Kwikform Technical Office for
details.
SWL = 93 kips
(1113/16)
(91/16) 50 (115/ 16) 300
230
Height range
= 168 to 268
(65/8 to 109/16)
200 200
(77/8) (77/8)
1.4.7. 220 Kip Sand Jack

Used with bagged kiln dried sand for rapid striking of fully loaded Megashor legs where little
control is needed. Available to special order only.
(77/8) (77/8)
200 200
(87/16)
215
372
(145/8)
432
(17)

MEG ASH OR
1.4.8. Megashor Hydraulic Unit (MSX10017) weight = 288 lb

Used in conjunction with hydraulic jacks that may subsequently be removed to enable con-
trolled removal or application of load in Megashor structures and/or controlled raising or low-
ering of loads.
Large diameter spindle

(41/8) with Acme thread
105
Screw locking collar *
(19/16)
40
Attachment for lacing and

(2-97/16 - 3-71/8)
bracing (26mm,1 holes)

850 - 1095
Position for hydraulic

jacks up to 175mm (67/8)
610
(24)
(67/8 - 169/16)
175 - 420
(19/16)
40
(71/16)
180
(77/8)
200
Hole allows
measurement
of dim X
200
(reference Sec-
(77/8)
tion 1.4.8.1) Holes match
Megashor Jack
(MSX10011)
Tapped M20
Plan Underside
Do not hammer the handles on the screw locking collar to release the load. Re-insert a
hydraulic jack and activate it to free the load from the locking collar before rotating.
For load capacities refer to charts 1.4.8.1

MEG ASH OR
1.4.8.1 Megashor Hydraulic Unit Loading Charts.

Read both charts and take the minimum value to establish allowable working load. Data is valid
only if unit is laterally restrained at asterisked point.
Note: Performance of
A. Combined Axial and Bending Actions to Jack Stem Megashor leg may limit.
e = 0, Side Load = 0 K y = 222

Allowable Working Load (kips)
e = 3/8, Side Load = 0 K y = -0.56x + 189.9
e = 3/8, Side Lo
ad = 2.2 K
y = -2.82x + 188
.8
e = 3/8, S
ide Lo ad = 4
.5 K y = -4.96x
e = 3/ + 187.9
8 , S id
e L o ad
e = 3/ = 6.7 K
8 , S y = -7.4
ide L 5x + 188.6
o ad =
e= 3 9.0 K
/8 ,
S id
e Lo
ad =
11.2
K
Jack Height (in) e Measure X

B. Thread Engagement with Top Plate through hole
in top plate
JACK HEIGHT
e
y = 222
=
3 / 8
X
Y
=
,S
Allowable Working Load (kips)
83
id
.7
e
4x
Lo
+
ad
47
=
9.3
11
.2
*
K
X Dimension (in)
MEG ASH OR
1.4.9. Prop Brace Pin M24/M20 (BNU10050) weight = 0.88 lb
Used for connecting heavy duty Push Pull Props and twin 60 x 8 (2 3/8 x 5/16)
flat braces or Bar Tie with Extensions through the same fastener.
(11/16) (31/16) (11/16)

27 77 27
24
(15/16)
M20 thread
20
(13/ 16)
Uses include:
Connection to Megashor Hydraulic Units (MSX10017)

Connection to Megashor Brace Plate (MSU10002)
Maximum shear load in M20 section = 26 kips (Double Shear)
Maximum shear load in M24 section = 37 kips (Double Shear)
Safe working loads of connected components may limit capacity

MEG ASH OR
1.4.10. Megashor Rocking Head - 180mm (71/16) (MSX10026) weight = 101 lb
Used for connecting components at an angle to Megashor or in order to eliminate eccentricity

or moment transfer at a support or joint
(77/8) (77/8)
200 200
22 (77/8) holes in top plate
180
(71/16) Tapped holes in bottom plate to receive M20 bolts.
NOTE: First 15mm (9/16) of plate is not threaded. Ensure bolt is
(9/16) 15 sufficiently long to achieve 15mm (9/16) of thread engagement.
i.e. 30mm (13/16) into bottom plate.
290 280
(117/16) (11) Maximum angle of tilt = 45 degrees
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.
Bolted Connection to Header Beams.
Megashor loads are limited to areas within the envelopes below.
222
Note: Performance of Load
Megashor Shaft may limit.
200
Tapped holes adjacent
to Megashor section
Rocking Head Axial SWL (kips)
178
156 22 Welded stop

2
kip required in area
s
133 C of graph
111 Bolted connection.
Note for area B
89
ensure bolt heads
67
are on Rocking
94
kip
Head side of
83
44 kip s connection
s
58
kip
22 s
A - 4 No. M20x60 grade 8.8 Bolts (Shear across bolt thread root)
B - 4 No. M20x70 grade 10.9 Bolts (Shear across bolt shaft)
C - Welded stop on connected member to resist full shear load
e.g. Using 4 No. M20x60 grade 8.8 Bolts, the maximum load capacity in a 30 degree connection
is 83 kips read from the graph above.
SWL in tension is 55.5 kips.
MEG ASH OR
1.4.11. Megashor Brace Plate (MSU10002) weight = 133 lb
Used to spread load from Megashor legs at ground level and for the attachment of Bar Ties
and/or heavy duty push pull props. Also used to anchor Megashor legs down to a foundation
in tensile applications.
12mm (1/2)
thick plate
22mm (7/8) holes 26mm (1) holes
22mm (7/8)
connects heavy duty push
holes connects pull props using Prop
flat braces Brace Pin (BNU10050)
100
50 (315/16)
(115/16)
25 1
85 110
(33/ 8)
(45/16)
500 500
50 (1911/ (1911/16)
16)
(115/16)
22mm (7/8) holes
26mm (1) holes
372 (145/8)
291 (117/16)
53 (21/16)
26mm (1) holes
(33/8) (315/16) (315/16) (33/8)
86 100 100 86
53 (21/16)
(145/8)
(117/16)
406 (16)
291
372
22mm (7/8) hole counter-sunk in

22mm (7/8)
85 100 100 85 underside of face
holes
(33/8) (315/16) (315/16) (33/8)
406 (16)

MEG ASH OR
1.4.12. Brace Plate and Rocking Head Connection

Max Safe Working Load of Brace Plate lugs = 9 kips/lug.
May be reduced depending upon brace angle (see 1.4.13). ! Note: Check the effect of any
brace loads that may result in
bending moments in the
Megashor jack
Max SWL 9 kips/Brace
SWL 18 kips
(Refer to Prop data
for prop capacity)
Brace Plate used at head of Megashor
SWL 18 kips
(Refer to Prop data
for prop capacity)
SWL 9 kips/
Brace
Brace Plate used at base of Megashor

MEG ASH OR
1.4.13. Brace Plate Allowable Loads on Lugs

SWL in a Pair of Braces Connected to Lower Holes
on the Middle Lugs via 22mm (7/8) Holes
20.0
y = 18
15.0
SWL (kips)
10.0
5.0
0.0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Angle in degrees between brace and plate
SWL in a Pair of Braces Connected to Corner Lugs

via 22mm (7/8) Holes
20.0
y = 18
15.0
SWL (kips)
10.0
5.0
0.0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Angle in degrees between brace and plate

MEG ASH OR
SWL in a Single Prop Connected to Upper Holes

on the Middle Lugs via 26mm (1) Holes
18.00
16.00
14.00
SWL (kips)
12.00
10.00
8.00 Tension cut off.
6.00 * Push Pull prop is con-
4.00 nected to upper hole.
2.00 Performance of Soldier
0.00
leg may control.
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Angle in degrees between prop & plate
Brace Plate Applications
Brace Plate used at

head of Megashor
Brace Plate used at

base of Megashor

MEG ASH OR
1.4.14. Brace Plate as a Holding Down Plate

The holes in the unit may be used to anchor the Megashor structure down to a foundation.
Allowable Working Loads in tension vary with the bolting and grouting configuration.
Allowable capacities to be
Secure to Foundation using 1 Anchors determined per current ver-
sion of ACI 318 (Performance
of Megashor may limit)
Megashor connected to Brace

Plate with 4 M20 x 60 Gr 8.8
countersunk bolts and nuts
(BNU20010 & BNU20001)
4 No. M24 or 1 anchors

placed in
26mm corner holes
Secure to Foundation using 3/4 Anchors
Megashor connected
to Brace Plate with 6 M20 x 60 gr
8.8 countersunk bolts and nuts
(BNU20010 & BNU20001)
8 No. 3/4 anchors placed in

22mm (7/8) holes

MEG ASH OR
1.4.15. Megashor 45 Degree Bracket (MSB20002) weight = 154 lb

Used to connect Megashor Props to a concrete foundation using post installed anchors
11
28
0
20
28
7 7 0
11
0
8
0
20
8
7 7
All holes 22mm (78)
680 (2634)
(2)x50 (100 (5)x50 (150
(11516) (31516) (11516) (578)
40 (1916) 40 (1916)
(11516) 50 50 (11516)
16
(3916) 90 (4)x 45
11
(134)
16
(3916) 90
11
(11516) 50 50 (11516)
View on A
35
All slots 40 x 22 (138) Allowable capacities to be
40 16 )
(1916 x 78) (8 1 determined per current ver-

(1 9

20 16 ) sion of ACI 318 (Performance

5 of Megashor may limit)
20 8 )
40
(7 7
(1
0
9 16
40 16 )
)
(1 9

450
340 300
(1338) 111316
20mm (1316) thick plate
A

MEG ASH OR
1.5.1. Prop Tube End Link (SSU10013) weight = 5.5 lb

Used to connect Super Slim Push Pull Props to Megashor shafts.
9
90 (3 /16)
22mm (7/8)
Megashor
Megashor pin M20 High

Yield & R clip (BNX20100
+ SSU10011)
358
M24 x 110 gr 8.8
(141/8) 60mm bolt and nut
(23/8) (BNX24002
tube & BNU24001)
Heavy duty
push pull prop
26MM (1)
See S/Slim TD
For Max Allowable Working sheets for prop
Load see graph (below) design data.
1.5.2. Short Prop Tube End Link (SSX10051) weight = 3.9 lb

Used to connect Super Slim Push Pull Props to Megashor shafts when compression loads
greater than can be provided by the above item are required.
Connection to Megashor leg and Superslim Jack as detailed above
9
90 (3 /16)
22mm (7/8) 1.5.3 Tube End Link Loading Graph
25
SSX10051
20
SWL (kips)
158
(61/4) 60mm SSU10013
15
(23/8) *
tube
10
20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0
26MM (1)
For Max Allowable Working Overall Jack Length (in)
Load see graph (right) * Note: Capacity of Prop Tube End Link limited
by bearing on Megashor to 13.8 kips

MEG ASH OR
1.5.4. Megashor Half Portal Frame (MSX10013) weight = 990 lb

Used with Megashor in faade retention schemes where pedestrian access is required
beneath the support framework. For application details refer to section 2.4.
C/L of End plates
4 No. 4 No. 25mm thick
310 Megashor
22 22
holes 100 100 holes 100 100 943
Metric Imperial
55 200 55
100
100 100
(mm) (in)
310
310
36 64 1
24 12 /2
25 11
18 /16
SECTION A-A 2 No. M20 67 200 43 PLAN 7
Tapped holes 22 /8
100 100 310 22 holes 15
24 /16
B
50
25 25 1
170 12
268 36 17/16
43 111/16
300
B 50 115/16
55 23/16
300
155 900 64 21/2
67 25/8
Center
100 315/16
6 No. 18 line of
2 No. M20
holes portal leg
Tapped holes 155 61/8
170 611/16
=
200
77/8
=
200
2817
2767
4 No. 268 109/16

100 100 22 holes 300 1113/16
SECTION B-B 305 12
305 x 305 x 97kg/m 310 123/16

Universal Column 900 357/16
943 371/8
1055 419/16
2767 10815/16
A A Base Plate chamfered to
2817 1107/8
allow fit to Megashor
22 holes Brace Plate (MSU10002)
50 50
if required.
25 50
1055

MEG ASH OR
Megashor Half Portal Frame (Continued)

2086 (6-101/8) 2986 (9-99/16)
7
1800 (5-10 /8) 2700 (8-105/16)
Superslim Single, double, Superslim

Soldier triple or Soldier
quadruple
flat braces
(2-117/16)
A B 900
Megashor
Fix 4 No. Fix 4 No. M20 x 60 (Gr
!
M20 x 80 8.8) bolts & nuts + 2 No. Note: When half por-
(Gr 8.8) M20 x 40 (gr 8.8) set pins tal frames are used
bolts & nuts (BNU20011 + BNU20005) with Megashor sys-
(BNU20013)
tem. Allowable Leg
1800 2700 Loads will limit per
7
graphs in sections
(5-10 /8) (8-105/16) 1.1.6.1 & 1.1.6.2
(9-101/2)
220 kips 110 kips
2110 max. 3010 max.
220 kips (6-111/16) 110 kips
Maximum bending moment capacity at A = 32.1 kip*ft
max. max.
Maximum bending moment capacity at B = 48.1 kip*ft
Brace Load Brace Loads
Brace Bolt at
Braces Max Load Connection Code
1 No. 60 x 8 (23/8x5/16) flat BNX20030+
M20
between lugs 6.7 kips M20 x 90 (Gr. 8.8) BNU20001
Fastener
2 No. 60 x 8 (23/8x5/16) flat BNU20015+
outside lugs 13.8 kips M20 x 100 (Gr. 8.8) BNU20001
2 No. 60 x 8 flat outside + 1 BNU20015+
Connection No. 60 x 8 inside lugs 20.4 kips M20 x 100 (Gr. 8.8) BNU20001
Lugs (23/8x5/16)
2 No. 60 x 8 outside + 2 No. BNU20015+
60 x 8 inside (23/8x5/16) 27.5 kips M20 x100 (Gr. 8.8) BNU20001
Brace Connection Note: capacity of Superslim Soldier ledgers must be checked

MEG ASH OR
1.5.5. Megashor with RMD Kwikform Tie Systems
Allowable Working Loads for ties with various arrangements of waler plate are as below.
Arrangement A.
Standard Waler Plate

reversed BTX10021
plus 15mm Articulated
Flange Nut
15mm
Thread Bar
Megashor section
Arrangement B. 7.8 kips max
Heavy Duty Waler Plate

(BTX10004) plus 15mm Standard Waler Plate
Articulated Flange Nut reversed (BTX10021)
15mm
Thread Bar
17.8 kips max
Note: Standard Waler Plate (BTX10021) and

Heavy Duty Waler Plate (BTX10004)
Are Not Available in US Market.
Use locally available plated washers for design

MEG ASH OR
1.5.6. Superslim 90 degree Corner (SSU10003) weight = 19.0 lb

When Prop Corner Angles are bolted to batten plates or webs of Megashor shafts to
enable connection of Super Slim Push-pull Props, the Push-pull Prop axial load is
restricted to the values within the envelopes below.
Prop In Compression
Superslim 90deg.
25
Corner
20
Prop Load (kips)
D C B A
15
10
0
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 97.5 105
Degrees
Angle between
Push-pull Prop
and Megashor
Pr o p In Te n s io n
1 2.5
Web - Standard Connection (A)
Batten Plate - Standard Connection (B)
1 0.0 2 No. M16x40 8.8 Set Pins
(BNU16007)
D
2 No. M16 Hexagon Nuts
Prop Load (kips)
7 .5 (BNU16001)
C
B
5 .0
Web - Stiffened Connection (C)
A
Batten Plate - Stiffened Connection (D)
2 .5 2 No. M16x60 8.8 Bolt & Nut
(BNU16009)
2 No. Megashor Washers
(BNX20023)
0 .0
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 1 05
De gre e s
Example: A Prop connected to the batten plate in tension at an angle to the Megashor shaft of
45 degrees, the Allowable Working Load is 4 kips for a plain and 6 kips for stiffened connection.

MEG ASH OR
1.5.7. Megashor Plate Washer (BNX20023) weight = 2.0 lb

2 No. may be used with M16 x 60 grade 8.8 bolts and nuts to stiffen Superslim to
Megashor connection.
15 Thick - (9/16)
90
18mm (11/16) (39/16)
hole
90
(39/16)

BNX20023 Megashor Plate Washer 2.0 lb
BNU16009 Bolt/Nut M16 x 60 Gr. 8.8 ZP 0.24 lb

MEG ASH OR
1.5.8. Megashor Lift Point 11 kips (MSY10001) weight = 3.9 lbs

Used to provide a dedicated lifting point for Megashor structures.
(35/8) (23/8)
92 60
21mm (13/16) hole

MSY10001 Megashor Lift Point 50kN 3.94 lb
BNX20100 Megashor Pin M20 High Yield 0.88 lb
SSU10011 Superslim R Clip 5 x 100mm 0.07 lb
SWL 7.8 kips
Megashor Lift
Point 11 kips
(MSY10001)
M20 High Yield Pin and R Clip

(BNX20100 + SSU10011)

MEG ASH OR
1.5.9. Megashor Prop Jacks

Used in pairs at the end of Megashor Push Pull Props.
(Left and right hand thread units can be identified by the
welded on L or R on the smaller triangular plates).
(1113/16) (13/4) 20mm
5
300 600 (1-11 /8) 44 (13/16)
15 (9/16) chamfer
90 O/D
(39/16)
(1113/16)
300
(2-23/4) 3-811/16)
6 No. 680 min. to 1135 max. 60
22 (7/8) holes (23/8)
MSU10008 Megashor Push Pull Jack R/H 165 lb
MSU10009 Megashor Push Pull Jack L/H 165 lb Allowable Working Load 111 kips
1.5.10. Megashor Push Pull Tilt Plate (MSU10007) weight 108 lb

Used to connect a Push Pull Prop to a flat surface.
(13/16) (311/16) (13/16) (31/8 Typical)
20 94 20 80 80 80 80
(31/8)
80
(75/16)
185
(1)
25
500
5 No. 44 dia (13/4)
1-711/16) holes
Connect the push pull
prop to the hole that
lines the axis of the
100 100
(315/16)
(1113/16)
prop most closely to

300
the centre point of the

(315/16)
baseplate.
15 No.
100 100 100 100 26 (1) holes
Code Description Weight (315/16 Typical)
MSU10007 Megashor Push Pull Tilt Plate 108 lb

BNU42001 M42x200 gr8.8 Bolt ZP (Short Thread) 6.1 lb Allowable Working Load 111 kips
BNU42002 M42 Nut gr8 1.3 lb

MEG ASH OR
1.5.11. Megashor 90 Degree Corner (MSU10005) weight 151 lb

Used to connect Megashor Legs at right angles.
x
22 (7/8) holes 18 (11/16) holes
(to suit Megashor End Plate)
(1113/16)
(6 /16)
176
300
y y
15
30x14 (13/16x9/16) slot
x (1113/16)
(1113/16) (7 9 300
300 284 19 /16
2 )
(113/16)
(5
13
1 /8
0
)
y
(811/16)
(1-511/16)
220
450
(113/16)
22 (7/8) holes
284
x x (to suit Megashor End
( /16)
(51/2)
15
Plate)
140
(1-51/8) 9
y
435
SWL: 111 kips Tension. 222 kips Compression. BM at Joint: x-x axis 48 k*ft, y-y axis 38 k*ft
1.5.12. Megashor Push Pull Adaptor (MSU10006) weight 41.8 lb
Used to connect Megashor Push Pull Tilt Plate to Megashor Leg.
80 650
(31/8) (2-19/16)
(43/4)
120
3
10 ( /8) 45 55 55 22 (7/8) 55 55 45
(1 /4)(23/16)(23/16)
3
(2 /16)(23/16)(13/4)
3
(19/16)
40
5 No.
26 (1) holes
15
(415/16) (315/16) (3 /16) (315/16) (315/16) (415/16)
125 100 100 100 100 125

MSU10008 Megashor Push Pull Adaptor 41.8 lb Can only be used with Mk2 Megashor
BNU20016 M20x130 Bolt gr8.8 BZP 0.88 lb
BNU20001 M20 Hex Nut gr8 BZP 0.13 lb
BNU24008 M24x180 gr8.8 BZP Hex Bolt 1.61 lb For Allowable Working Load of connected
BNU24001 M24 Hex Nut gr8 BZP 0.13 lb Megashor Tilt Plate and Push Pull Props
BNX20100 Megashor Pin M20 High Yield 0.88 lb
see graph on sheet 61
SSU10011 R Clip 0.07 lb
MEG ASH OR
1.5.13. Allowable Working Loads Push Pull Prop Assembly

When used with Megashor Push Pull Prop Adaptor - Compression loads shown
Megashor
Tilt Plate 5 No. M24x180
Bolts & Nuts
5
Megashor 4
3
Push Pull 2
Prop 1
Adaptor
Ax om
ial pr
* *
C
Pr ess
op iv
1 No. M42x200
Lo e
Bolt & Nut

ad
2 No. M20x130 Bolts & Nuts Prop Angle

(position marked*) and 4 No (Degrees)
M20 High Yield Pins & R Clips

MEG ASH OR
1.5.14. Megashor Truss Connector (MSX10027) weight = 34.5 lb

Used to make Megashor trusses primarily in faade retention
applications.
13
427 (16 /16)
369 (14
1
/2) 25mm (1) thick
15 plate
329 (12 /16)
3 106 18mm (11/16)
263 (10 /8)
(43/16)
(415/16)
80 x 120 200
125
RHS
(31/8x43/4) (77/8)
22mm (7/8)
1
460 (18 /8)
5
92 (3 /8)
22mm (7/8) slots
Elevation End Plate
The unit connects to either Superslim Soldiers or Megashor End Plates.
Superslim Connection Connect with 4 No. M16 x 60 grade 8.8 bolts

and nuts (BNU16009, BNU16001)
SWL 22.2 kips*
Connect to central holes in Megashor and

plate with 2 No. M20 x 80 grade 8.8 bolts and
Megashor Connection nuts and 2 No. M20 round washers
(BNU20013, BNU20003)
SWL 22.2 kips
Place washer under head of bolt
Note: * Bearing in Megashor web holes restricts SWL to 15.2 kips

!

MEG ASH OR
1.5.15. Megashor Truss Connector Applications

Using the different holes in the unit, Megashor trusses of various depth can be formed.
(1215/16) (103/8)
329 263
A B
Allowable Working Load in any
diagonal member 13.8 kips
Horizontal
Superslim
can still be Check longer Superslim shafts
placed if for buckling about the Y-Y axis
required and brace with tube and fittings
1800 2700
if necessary
1800 2700
Super Slim and

Connect Megashor Truss
Megashor
Connector to Megashor
1800 can be mixed in 2700
with 1 No. M20 High
the same truss
Yield Pin and 1 No. R
2086 2986 Clip at each end
(6-101/8) (9-99/16) (BNX20100, SSU10011)
13 1
427 (16 /16) 369 (14 /2)
C D
Metric Imperial
(mm) (in)
1800 5-107/8
2700 8-105/16
3600 11-93/4
4500 14-93/16
3600
4500
3600 4500
4500
3600
7
3886 (12-9) 4786 (15-8 /16)

MEG ASH OR
1.5.16. Megashor Joint Stiffener (MSX10024) weight = 18.7 lb

Used in pairs to increase the tensile capacity of a joint between Mk2 Megashor sections.
(11/2) 2x (23/16) (53/8) (311/16)

38 55 55 137 94
3
6 (1/4)
(2 /16)
55
(45/16)
160 150 240

110
(65/16) (57/8) (97/16)
22mm (7/8) hole
Code No. Description Weight

MSX10024 2 Megashor Joint Stiffener 18.7 lb
BNX52002 1 M52 x 160 Grd 8.8 Socket Screw 6.6 lb
BNX52001 1 M52 Hex Nut 8.8 Galv 2.4 lb
BNU20011 6 Bolt/Nut M20 x 60 gr 8.8 0.62 lb
BNU20005 8 M20 x 40 Set Pin gr 8.8 0.59 lb
BNU20001 8 M20 Hex Nut 0.13 lb
BNX20100 8 Megashor M20 High Yield Pin 0.88 lb
SSU10011 8 Superslim R Clip 5 x 100mm 0.07 lb
Items for full assembly as shown below

6 No. M20 x 60 gr 8.8 bolts
and nuts (BNU20011)
A A
8 No. M20 High Yield Pins and R Clips
(BNX20100 & SSU10011)
2 No. Megashor
Joint Stiffeners 8 No. M20 x 40 gr 8.8 set pins & nuts
(MSX10024) (BNU20005 + BNU20001)
Note: not to be torqued.
178 kips 178 kips
M52 x 160 gr 8.8 socket cap screw

A-A and nut (BNX52002 & BNX52001)
Note: in tensile applications all fasteners
joining shafts end to end shall be torqued to 225 lb*ft
MEG ASH OR
1.5.17. Megashor M52 Tools

Used to tighten M52 grade 8.8 Socket Cap Screws on Megashor MK2
M52 Socket Cap Britool HBM36 bihexagon socket

Screw (BNX52002) and H96 extension 76mm
Megashor MK2
20mm Rapid
Bar Tie
Connector Britool H74 3/4 square
(BTX10002) drive ratchet
Britool is a brand name of Facom Tools, available from:
Facom UK Limited, Walsall Road, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 3JR, UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1922 702000 Fax: +44 (0) 1922 702087
Options are also available from Snap-On Tools. Contact RMD Kwikform
USA for further information

MEG ASH OR
1.5.18. Megatruss Node (MSX10030) weight = 149 lb

Used with Mk2 Megashor sections to make Megatruss girders
(1113/16)
300
26mm (1) hole
393
(207/8)
530
60 (151/2)
(17
45 1
0
1
/ 16
)
668 94
(265/16) Hole centers match (311/16)
Mk2 Megashor
1.5.19. Megatruss Node Connections Node to Chords

Maximum load transferred between node 4 No. M20 High Yield
and Megashor chord P = 165 kips 16 No. M20 x 40 gr. 8.8
Pins and R Clips
Set pins and nuts (BNU20005
(BNX20100 &
+ BNU20001)
SSU10011)
P P
60 60
60
Truss depth is altered in steps of 780mm (2-611/16)
by increasing the length of the diagonal members in
900mm (2-117/16) increments

MEG ASH OR
1.5.20. Megatruss Node Connections Node to Diagonals

Plain connection SWL = 94 kips tension Stiffened connection SWL = 178 kips tension
167 kips compression 167 kips compression
ips
4 No. M20 x 40 gr
16 kips
ips
7k
8.8 setpins and nuts
7k
94
8k
16
ips with 4 No. M20
17
High Yield Pins and
R Clips (BNU20005,
BNU20001
BNX20100,
SSU10011)
Megashor Joint Stiffener
(MSX10024)
M52 x 160 gr. 8.8 socket cap screw
and nut (BNX52002 & BNX52001)
6 No. M20 x 60 gr. 8.8 bolts
and nuts (BNU20011) 6 No. M20 x 60 gr. 8.8 bolts
and nuts (BNU20011)
Note: The fasteners connecting the diagonals to the node shall be tightened to a torque of
225 lb*ft. See section 1.1 for Allowable Working Loads in Megashor shafts.
1.5.21. Megatruss Node Connections Node to Cross Brace

Enables 15mm Rapid Bar Tie to be connected.
SWL 2.2 kips at
any angle
A
12mm (1/2)
thick plate with
22mm hole (7/8)
Rapid tie
forkend
(BTX10030)
26
( 10
1
1 / 4)
A
87 87
(37/16) (37/16)
Section A-A
Broken lines indicate
crossed 15mm
Rapid Bar Tie

MEG ASH OR
1.5.22. Megatruss Node Connections Node to Ledger
Superslim Soldiers used as

ledgers between trusses
The capacity of the ledgers

should be calculated by
reference to the Superslim
Soldier technical data.
Connect with 2 No. M16 x 150

grade 8.8 bolts and nuts
1.5.23. Megatruss Node Connections Node to Prop/Tie

Super Slim Heavy Duty Push Pull Props may be used to
prop/tie trusses for loads up to 22.2 kips*.
For loads in excess of this a specially fabricated prop/tie
is required, refer to RMD Kwikform Technical Office.
Special
prop/tie
Super Slim Top chord

Push Pull loaded truss Top chord prop
Prop
Bottom chord tie
M24 gr 8.8
Bolt & nut
Section
through
Node
22.2 kips* > 22.2 kips
Bottom chord
Refer to RMDK loaded truss
technical office
* See Super Slim Soldier technical data for performance envelope for Soldier props
MEG ASH OR
1.5.24. Megatruss Node Connections Ledger to Plan Brace
Bar Tie Bracing - 15mm (5/8) Steel Flat Braces Custom Order
Secure with 19mm High Yield Pin and R-Clips Secure with 19mm High Yield Pin and R-Clips
(BNX20100 & SSU10011) (BNX20100 & SSU10011)
8 40
Plain Braces 60 x 8 mm Hammerhead Braces 60 x 8mm

(23/8x5/16) flat braces with (23/8x5/16) Flat braces with 16 mm
plain ends (5/8) thick reinforcements welded
SWL = 6.7 kips limited by on each side
Bar Tie Claw and 15mm (5/8) Bar Tie bearing on soldier webs SWL = 12.0 kips (Special order)
SWL= 11.1 Kips
Higher Loads Loads up to 22.2 kips may be carried into a single 21mm (13/16) hole in the
Soldier shaft by use of M20 high yield round washers welded to the webs of the Soldier refer to
RMD Kwikform for details. The maximum load in the body of a 60 x 8mm (2 3/8x5/16) flat brace is
18.2 kips. For higher loads use 60 x 10mm (2 3/8x3/8) braces.

MEG ASH OR
1.5.25. Megatruss End Bearer (MSX10028) weight = 244 lb

Used for support at the end of Megatrusses.
450 290
(1711/16) (117/16)
(39/16) 90 A B 280
(11)
60 All end
600
(235/8) Plates 15mm
(17
4511 / 16)
Captive (9/16) thick

0
C M52 nut
D
(77/8) (315/16) (315/16) (315/16) (315/16) (315/16) (315/16)
200 100 100 100 100 100 100 7No 22 (7/8)
holes
A B C D 18 (11/16)
(315/16)
200 100 22 (7/8)
(77/8) 100
(315/16)
55 (23/ )
16
7
22 mm ( /8) holes 180 (71/16)
(113/16) End Plate Details (41/2) (41/2)
46
115 115
22mm (7/8) holes in

12mm (9/16) thick lugs
(1) 25
(13/16) 30 40
Lug Section (19/16)
Details
Top chord supported truss One end supported top chord the
other end supported bottom chord
Soldier or Megashor end prop to top chord

MEG ASH OR
1.5.26. Megatruss End Bearer Connections

Bottom Chord Supported Truss
SWL to node at A, B & C

+ 167 kips Connection at A
- 94 kips Soldier: 2 No. M16 x 40 gr. 8.8
See Super Set pins and nuts (BNU16007 &
Slim Soldier BNU16001)
data sheets for Megashor: 6 No. M20 x 60 gr 8.8 bolts
performance A and nuts (BNU20011)
envelope for
Soldier props
B Connection at B & C
6 No. M20 x 60 gr. 8.8 bolt and nut
(BNU20011)
Megashor D
Rocking Connection at D
Head C 4 No. M20 x 40 gr. 8.8 set pins & nuts
(MSX10026) (BNU20005 + BNU20001)
Header Beam
SWL 222 kips
1.5.27. Megatruss End Bearer Connections

Top Chord Supported Truss
Torque the fasteners to all tension joints to 225 lb*ft Connection at B and C
See above
Connection at D
B Plain connection: as B above.
Note: M52 nut Stiffened connection:
captive in node D 6 No. M20 x 60 gr 8.8 bolts and
grease threads nuts (BNU20011)
C Megashor Joint Stiffener
(MSX10024)
4 No. M20 x 40 gr. 8.8 set pins & nuts
(BNU20005 + BNU20001)
4 No. M20 high yield pins and R
clips (BNU20100 & SSU10011)
M52 x 160 gr. 8.8 socket cap
screw (BNX52002)
SWL 94 kips plain connection
SWL 222 kips 178 kips stiffened connection
Note: In all applications there is a need to provide adequate lateral bracing to the end bays of
trusses refer to RMD Kwikform Technical Office for details.

MEG ASH OR
1.5.28. Megatruss Intermediate Bearer (MSX10019) weight = 28.8 lb

Used in pairs with 950mm (3-13/8) Megashor beam to provide a support part way along the bottom boom of a truss.
(31/8) (67/8)
80 174
(23/16) 55 55 (23/16)
247 110 (45/16)

(93/4)
1
105 (4 /8)
280 189
(11) (77/16)
200 (77/8) 15mm (9/16) plate
(315/16) 100
(27/16) 62
SWL = 165 kips per pair of bearers
Intermediate support
1.5.29. Megatruss Intermediate Bearer Connections
Connect intermediate bearers to

node and bottom chord with 12 No. M20 high
yield pins and R clips (BNX20100 & SSU10011)
Connect Intermediate Bearers to Header Beam - Per RMDK drawings

Header Beam 8 No. M20 x 60 gr.
8.8 C/SK Set Pins and nuts (Code
BNU20010 & BNU20001)
Megashor Rocking Head 180mm (71/16) (MSX10026)
SWL 165 kips

MEG ASH OR
1.5.30. Megashor Chord Spacer (BNX20024) weight = 1.1 lb

Used to connect a reinforcing chord to the upper or lower beam of a Megatruss.
Note: Plate has a shot blasted Hole 22mm (7/8)

finish and must be self colour. Plate 60 x 60 x 20
(23/8 x 23/8 x 3/16)
1.5.31. Megatruss Double Chord Connections Chord to Chord

Used to transfer shear between main and reinforcing chords.
Reinforcing top chord
Main top chord
Main bottom chord

Reinforcing bottom chord
For each fixing use:
M20 x 70 HSFG bolt and nut
M20 hardened washer
P M20 load indicator washer.
Install in accordance with
manufacturers specification
P Allowable load transfer P per HSFG bolt:

Paint removed and clean 10.2 kips
(13/16) (13/16) Wire brushed galvanized 7.1 kips
30 30 Un-wire brushed galvanized 4.4 kips
3
(1 /16) 30
(13/16) 30
Note: Remove paint finish to painted Mega-
! shor locally per instruction to the left, prior
to assembly using HSFG bolts.
Minimum Area for Paint Removal
Other methods are available refer to RMD Kwikform Technical Office

MEG ASH OR
1.6.1. 356 x 171 x 67 kg/m UB (grade S275)

SBX67270 UB 356 x 171 x 67kg x 2700mm 396 lb

SBX67360 UB 356 x 171 x 67kg x 3600mm 601 lb
SBX67000 UB 356 x 171 x 67kg x 4572mm 673 lb
SBX67610 UB 356 x 171 x 67kg x 6100mm 898 lb All holes 22
SBX67764 UB 356 x 171 x 67kg x 7620mm 1124 lb
152 96
96 All holes 22
2700
230 1120 1120 230 76
10mm
173 204 thick end
plate
364
2700mm Section at End Plate

435 610 610 610 435 173
96
3600 76
230 1570 1570 230
364 10mm thick
stiffener
3600mm Section at Stiffener
600 600 600 600 600 600

4572
225 2061 2061 225
4570mm
761 610 610 610 610 610 761

6100
225 1910 1830 1910 225
6100mm
610 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 610
7620
230 2361 2438 2361 230
455 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 455
7620mm
MEG ASH OR
1.6.2. 610 x 305 x 238kg UB (grade S275)

Megashor Header Beam 3810mm (MSX10014) weight = 2288 lb
3810
270 270
633
323 501
A 31.4 thick A
215 215 215 215 Dimensions are all
Plan on underside A-A
in millimeters
311.5
200
200 22 holes 200
Megashor Header Beam 5000mm (MSX10015) weight = 2904 lb
5000
270 270 210
633
557 557
A 31.4 thick A
527
215 215 215 215
Plan on underside A-A
311.5
200
200 22 holes 200 Section at

Stiffener Position
26 holes
65
180
83
65
100

MEG ASH OR
1.6.3. Megashor Header Beam 3300mm (MSX10010) weight = 1483 lbg
Dimensions are all

in millimeters
245
450
1910
450
245
611 3300
324
245 450 1910 450 245
All holes 22 dia 200
100 50 100 100 50 100

= 96 = 193
76 76
204
51
204
76
Elevation on End Plate Section through stiffener
Section is ASTM A6/AGM 610 x 324 x 155 kg/m

Equivalent to UB 610 x 305 x 149 kg (grade S275)

MEG ASH OR
1.6.4. Megashor Header Beam 950mm (MSX10009) weight = 328 lb
950
Dimensions are all
in millimeters
312
600
18 dia holes 22 dia holes
312
106 193 600
125 161 200

22 dia holes
Elevation on Section through 100 100 100
End Plate stiffener
Beam manufactured from 305 x 305 x 126 kg/m UBP (grade S275)
1.6.5. Modified Megashor Header Beam 950mm (MSX10009) weight 328 lb

Used in Megashor 505 Single Sided Formwork.
22 holes
950
@ 100mm ctrs
200
312
505 60 holes
Plan 106 18 holes 193
125
161
312
22 holes
Front End Stiffener
Beam manufactured from 305 x 305 x 126 kg/m UBP (grade S275)
(Note: Standard and modified Megashor Header Beams have the same item code therefore care
should be taken when specifying this item to ensure the correct one is supplied).
MEG ASH OR
1.6.6. Megashor Heavy Duty Tie Beam (MSU20004) weight 85.8 lb

Used in Megashor 400 Single Sided Formwork.
550 18 holes
(bottom web only)
120
120
130
Plan 12 holes
80 (both webs) 200
200
145
176 50
12 holes
Front (through all plates) End
Allowable Working Load 2 x 55.5 kip tie loads at 400mm c/c spaced evenly about centerline
1.7.1. Fasteners
BNU20005 M20 x 40 Set Pin Grade 8.8 ZP 0.59 lb
BNU20009 M20 x 50 Bolt/Nut Grade 8.8 ZP 0.61lb
BNU20011 M20 x 60 Bolt/Nut Grade 8.8 ZP 0.62 lb
BNU20010 M20 x 60 C/Sink Set Pin Gr 8.8 ZP 0.40 lb
BNU16007 M16 x 40 Set Pin Grade 8.8 ZP 0.20 lb
BNU16009 M16 x 60 Bolt/Nut Grade 8.8 ZP 0.24 lb
BNU16001 M16 Hexagon Nut Grade 8.8 ZP 0.07 lb
BNU20001 M20 Hexagon Nut Grade 8.8 ZP 0.13 lb
BNX20100 M20 High Yield Pin 0.88 lb
SSU10011 Superslim R Clip 5 x 100mm 0.07 lb
(51/8)
130
Superslim R Clip 5 x 100mm (3/16 x 315/16 )
147
(513/16)
M20 High Yield Pin and Superslim R Clip
SWL in double shear 22.2 kips - Bearing in Megashor webs limits load capacity to 15.2 kips.

MEG ASH OR
2.0 Applications:
Megashor is a versatile system with a wide range of applications. The following are some of the
many possible arrangements, when used vertically and horizontally.
Designs are carried out using the recommendations of AASHTO Construction Handbook for
Bridge Temporary Works, AASHTO Guide Design Specifications for Bridge Temporary Works,
ACI Committee 347 - Formwork for Concrete Recommendations and the allowable stress design
of the falsework.
For further assistance on any Megashor application please contact our Technical Office.
2.1.0. Vertical Applications: Individual Props
Jack Head Rocking Head and

Prop Jack Base Prop
Hydraulic Head and
Jack with Base Plate
Note: Jack Plates or End Plates are required between Megashor

Jacks and Legs at higher loads see sections 1.4.4. & 1.4.5.
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MEG ASH OR
2.1.1 Vertical Applications: Trestles


MEG ASH OR
2.1.2. Vertical Applications: Towers


MEG ASH OR
2.1.3. Vertical Applications: Bridge Abutments

Note: Hand-rails and toe boards required for access have been
omitted for clarity.
Fixed length tubes

or push pull props

MEG ASH OR
2.2.0. Inclined Props: 45 Support
Lacing and bracing can be

added if necessary
Note: Brace plates will require modification on

angles over 30. Contact RMD technical office
for details.


MEG ASH OR
2.2.1. Inclined Props: Bridge Abutments
Hydraulic Units
with Rocking Heads
Hydraulic Units

MEG ASH OR
2.3.0. Horizontal Applications: Single
2.3.1. Horizontal Applications: High Capacity

MEG ASH OR
2.3.2. Horizontal Applications: Hydraulic Flying Shores

MEG ASH OR
2.4. Faade Retention:
Access for
pedestrians

MEG ASH OR
2.5.0 Formwork: 400 Single Sided

MEG ASH OR
2.5.1 Formwork: 505 Single Sided

MEG ASH OR
2.6.0. Megatruss Notes on Design

The joints between Megatruss elements are stiff and the truss acts structurally as if it were fully
welded. Frame analysis shall be carried out and members and joints checked for Bending Mo-
ments, Axial, Shear, Bearing and Local Buckling Stresses as well as any coincident combination
of the above. Where possible loads should be applied at node points to reduce local bending in
the truss chords. Bearing on truss chords should be eliminated where possible by carrying loads
directly into Megatruss nodes and chord props/ties. Refer to RMD Kwikform Technical Office for
details.
2.6.1. Megatruss 2700mm (8-105/16) Indicates points of lateral

(8-105/16) restraint to main truss chords
2700mm Indicates points of lateral
B
restraint to reinforcing chords
Compression chord
1800mm (7-81/16)
7
(5-10 /8) 2338mm c/c
A
Tension chord
Technical Data Single Chord Double Chord

Axial Loads individual members
Maximum Compression in chords 151 kips 302 kips
Maximum Tension in chords - plain joints 94 kips 188 kips
- stiffened joints 178 kips 356 kips
Maximum Compression in diagonals 151 kips 151 kips
Maximum Tension in diagonals - plain joints 94 kips 94 kips
Bending Moments
Unstiffened joints 724 kip*ft 1448 kip*ft
Stiffened joints 1159 kip*ft 2318 kip*ft
End Reaction *
Supported at A - plain joints 82 kips 82 kips
Supported at B 131 kips 131 kips
Allowable loads and moments are approximate. Carry out frame analysis to check capacity of all
individual members and joints.
Experience has shown that at least 20% of the structural capacity of the truss members is used
up by local rather than global bending effects. This will be much increased if bearing loads are
present on truss chords or if loads are not supported at node points.
* The end reactions given are derived from the SWL of the end diagonal. If an end prop is used
as shown in 1.5.21 the values of A and B can be increased provided the load in the end diagonal
is checked.
MEG ASH OR
2.6.2. Megatruss 3600mm (11-93/4)

Indicates points of lateral
restraint to main truss chords
(11-93/4)
3600mm
B
Compression chord
(10-211/16)
2700mm
3117mm c/c
(8-105/16) A
Tension chord

# Maximum Compression in diagonals - condition M 144 kips 144 kips
- condition N 156 kips 156 kips
Bending Moments
End Reaction *
- stiffened joints 154kips 154 kips
# Supported at B - condition M 125 kips 125 kips
# Condition M: SWL in the YY axis governs.

Condition N: Diagonal laced and braced in the YY axis, SWL in the XX axis governs.
as shown in 1.5.21 the value of A and B can be increased provided the load in the end diagonal
is checked.
MEG ASH OR

(14-93/16)
4500mm
B
Compression chord
(2-117/16) 900mm (12-97/16)

A
(8-105/16) 2700mm
3897mm c/c
Tension chord

Maximum Compression in chords 153 kip 307 kips
Bending Moments
End Reaction *

is checked.
MEG ASH OR
2.6.4. Megatruss 5400mm (17-85/8)

(17-85/8)
5400mm
B
Compression chord
(5-107/8) 1800mm A
(8-105/16) (15-41/8)
2700mm
4676mm c/c
Tension chord

Axial Loads Individual members
Bending Moments
End Reaction *

is checked.
MEG ASH OR

1 restraint to reinforcing chords
(20-8 /16)
6300mm
B
Compression chord
A
(17-103/4)
5455mm c/c
54 5 / 8)
(17
00
-8
mm
Tension chord

Bending Moments
Unstiffened joints
1689 kip*ft 3379 kip*ft
Stiffened joints
2663 kip*ft 5327 kip*ft
End Reaction *

is checked.
MEG ASH OR
3.0. Assembly Guidance

For detailed erection guidance refer to the RMD Kwikform Equipment Guidance Notes for your
specific application or the scheme specific drawing provided by the RMD Kwikform
Technical Office.
3.1. Megashor
1. Ensure Megashor shafts bolted end to end are orientated so the webs of all sections are
parallel.
2. Megashor screw jacks may be unloaded manually by striking the spindle lugs. For release
of loads over 110 kips Jacks should be fully dismantled before use. Coat all four-thread
surfaces with Molyslip OGL lubricant (or equivalent) and reassemble.
3. Crossed tension braces bolted to Megashor shafts should be used in pairs in both direc-
tions. One of each pair attached to each side of the Megashor section.
4. Ensure Megashor rocking heads are attached such that the tapped holes are bolted to the
Megashor section.
5. If, subsequent to assembly, gaps are present between end plates, fill with low viscosity
cementitous grout.
6. The customer is to ensure that the loads applied to the end plates of Megashor shafts or
accessories by hydraulic jacks or otherwise are suitably spread and placed to avoid local
over-stress of the section.
7. Some components weigh over 50 lb. Plan lifts in accordance with best practice and locally
applicable regulations.
3.2. Megatruss
1. Notes for assembly of Megashor equally apply to Megatruss.
2. Ensure all fasteners at a joint are located hand tight prior to fully tightening any at that joint.
3. Position all elements and fasteners to each section of the truss hand tight prior to fully tight-
ening.
4. Torque all fasteners that join Megashor legs end to end, end to Megatruss Nodes or Mega-
truss End Bearers to 225 lb*ft.
5. Support trusses by the bottom chord batten plates during assembly. Provide adequate
temporary lateral restraints. Avoid bearing loads to the bottom chord batten plates in excess
of 33 kips.
6. Ensure trusses are braced as shown to restrain compression chords and resist lateral loads
7. Ensure trusses are lifted in a safe manner, refer to RMD Kwikform Technical Office. Lift
girder from the node points at or near third points on span. Maximum length of single girder
for lifting is 42 ft. Preferably, and in any case for longer spans, girders should be braced to-
gether and lifted in pairs.

MEG ASH OR
4.0. Contact Details: International Offices

Europe Middle East Asia Pacific
Head Office United Kingdom UAE Australia
RMD Kwikform, Brickyard Road, RMD Kwikform, RMD (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8BW, UK. PO Box 5801, Sharjah, PO Box 169, Melrose Park,
Tel: +44 1922 743743 United Arab Emirates. South Australia, 5039.
Fax: +44 1922 743400 Tel: +971 6 5534173 Tel: +61 8 8179 8200
Email: info@rmdkwikform.com Fax: +971 6 5534327 Fax: +61 8 8179 8201
Email: rmd.uae@rmdkwikform.com Email: rmd.australia@rmdformwork.com
Ireland
RMD Kwikform, Qatar Hong Kong
Ballyboggan Road, RMD Kwikform, RMD Kwikform,
Finglas, Dublin 11, Ireland. PO Box 405, Doha, Qatar. 22/F Excel Center,
Tel: +353 1 830 2500 Tel: +974 467 5925 483A Castle Peak Road,
Fax: +353 1 830 2741 Fax: +974 465 3282 Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Email: rmd.dublin@rmdkwikform.com Email: rmd.qatar@rmdkwikform.com Tel: +852 2415 4882
Fax: +852 2745 0232
Email: rmd.hongkong@rmdkwikform.com
Spain Bahrain
RMD Kwikform, RMD Kwikform,
Paseo del Club Deportivo s/n,
New Zealand
C/O CGH , RMD (New Zealand) Ltd.
Urbanizacin La Finca, Edif.3, 1O Izda. Building 829, Flat 11,
Somosaguas, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcn Madrid. PO Box 22-316, 101-105 Station Road,
Block 408, Sanabis, Otahuhu, Auckland 6, New Zealand.
Tel: +34 91 555 61 04 Kingdom of Bahrain.
Fax: +34 91 555 47 45 Tel: +64 9 276 5955
Tel: +973 1738 2724 Fax: +64 9 276 6732
Email: rmd.madrid@rmdkwikform.com Fax: +973 1755 8711 Email: rmd.auckland@rmdformwork.com
Email: rmd.bahrain@rmdkwikform.com
Portugal Philippines
RMD Kwikform, RMD Kwikform,
Av. 25 de Abril, 32 - 1 Esq,
Oman
RMD Kwikform Oman LLC Units 2406-2409,
2870 - 150 Montijo, Portugal. Raffles Corporate Center,
PO Box 889
Tel: +351 21 232 86 88 F. Ortigas Jr. Road,
Post Code 115
Fax: +351 21 231 57 15 Ortigas Center,
Muscat
Email: rmd.lisboa@rmdkwikform.com Pasig City,
Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +968 2463 6776 Philippines.
Fax: +968 2447 8328 Tel: +632 696 7635
Sweden
Fax: +632 661 6456
RMD Kwikform
Email: rmd.manila@rmdkwikform.com
Husie Kyrkovg 49, Box 14015,
200 24 Malmo, Sweden. Lebanon
Tel: +46 4049 17 50 RMD Kwikform,
Fax: +46 4049 46 14 Ishaac Bin Honein Street,
Email: mats.nilsson@heabbygg.se Ashrafieh, Nr, Beirut, Lebanon.
Tel: +961 545 0214
Fax: +961 595 5387
Email: youfo@cyberia.net.lb
South America
Kuwait
Chile RMD Kwikform,
RMD Kwikform, C/O Danco Building Materials,
La Estera 811, PO Box 42094,
Parque Industrial Ville Grande, Shuwaik 70651,
Lampa, Santiago, Chile. Kuwait
Tel: +56 2 747 1414 Tel: +965 484 5161
Fax: +56 2 747 2016 Fax: +965 484 6414
rmd.chile@rmdkwikform.com Email: mohd.muhtaseb@rmdkwikform.com
South Africa
North America
RMD Kwikform South Africa (Pty) Ltd
United States Head Office 26 Venturi Crescent, Hennopspark X5,
RMD Kwikform, Pretoria, South Africa
9351 Grant Street #200 Tel: +27 (0)12 681 0360
Thornton, Colorado 80229 Fax: +27 (0)12 681 0361
Tel: +1 303-252-7000 Email: info.sa@rmdkwikform.com
Fax: +1 303-252-7319
usa@rmdkwikform.com
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Head Technical Office

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1.0 Components and Load Capacities

1.2.1. S/Slim Soldiers: Ledgers B - July 16 20

1.3.1 Bracing: Rapid Bar Tie Braces B - July 16 27

1.4.1. Jacks: Megashor Jack 410-620mm (1-41/8 2-07/16) B - July 16 36

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Components and Load Capacities - Continued

1.5.1. Accessories: Prop Tube End Link B - July 16 52

1.6.1. Beams: 356 x 171 x 67UB 2700/3600/4572/6100/7620mm B - July 16 74

1.7.1. Nuts & Bolts: Fasteners B - July 16 78

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2.2.0. Inclined Props: 45 Support B - July 16 83

2.4. Faade Retention: Building Facades B - July 16 87

2.5.0 Formwork: 400 Single Sided B - July 16 88

2.6.0. Megatruss: Notes on Design B - July 16 90

3.0. Assembly Guidance 95

4.0 Contact Details

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Rapid Reference Megashor Components

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Rapid Reference Megashor Components

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Megashor is a heavy duty structural

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1.1.1. Megashor Leg - Mark 1 (Mk1)

MSX15400 Megashor Leg 5400mm (17-85/16) 664 lb

900 15mm End Plate

450 450 450

5400mm 2700mm 1800mm

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1.1.2. Megashor Leg Mk1. Details

180 340 340

110 286 280 200

Typical Section Detail on End Plate

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1.1.3. Megashor Leg Mark 2 (Mk2) Code Description Weight

900 900 900

450 450 450

5400mm 2700mm 1800mm

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1.1.4. Megashor Leg Mk2. Details

180 340 (133/8) 340

18mm (11/16) dia holes - 16mm dia fastener bearing

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1.1.5. Megashor MK1 & MK2 Section Properties

Area 9.06 in2

All capacities are un-factored allowable loads

For higher load or stiffness requirements a small fleet of Megashor

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1.1.6. Megashor Allowable Axial Compressive Loads

Combined Bending Moment and Compressive Loads

Combined cases can be checked using the equation M + P 1

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1.1.6.1. Vertical Megashor Axial SWL XX Axis

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1.1.6.2. Vertical Megashor Axial SWL YY Axis

Note: Wind loading has

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1.1.6.3. Horizontal Megashor Axial SWL XX Axis

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