FORMWORK TIE SYSTEMS

RANGE OF SYSTEMS AVAILABLE

RMD offer a comprehensive range of tie systems to suit your job requirements either for use with RMD construction equipment or for your own equipment.

SHE-BOLT SYSTEM

This system is ideally suited for large areas of crane handled forms, timber or steel, as the whole assembly of the she-bolt, tie rod and she-bolt, can be passed through both faces of the form from one side.

SHE-BOLT

A
5/8 7/8

B
3/8 1/2

Manufactured from a high grade steel. One end is tapered to facilitate removal from concrete and length of taper allows for a maximum of concrete cover to the end of the tie rod.

Tie Rod Dia ins.

3/8 1/2

Maximum Safe load (kg)

2,700 3,750

Weight per 100 per 25mm length

1.1kg 2.0kg

HIGH TENSILE TIE RODS

Manufactured from high tensile steel with rolled BSW thread, crimped to prevent rotation of the tie when the she-bolt is removed. Length from 50mm in increments of 25mm up to 600mm. Rod couplers are available in 3/8 and 1/2 to couple two or more lengths of tie rod together. Rod couplers are manufactured from high tensile steel and no reduction of tie rod working load is necessary. Care should be taken to ensure tie rods are fitted equally into the connector.

WALER PLATE

ROD COUPLERS

WING NUTS

3/8 BSW or 1/2 BSW

Primarily for use with corner ties or battered form work.

RAPID TIE SYSTEM

HEX NUT CONES CONDUIT

COUPLER

APPLICATIONS
The RMD Rapid Tie System is a through tie system in which the bar passes entirely through the formwork, waler plates, cone & tube assembly, locked in position with the knock-on wing nut threaded on to each end of the tie bar. The expendable tube not only acts as a spacer ensuring the correct width of wall required, but allows easy removal of the tie bar after pouring. Only one knock-on wing nut has to be removed to allow quick stripping of the tie assembly.
DESCRIPTION Rapid tie Bar 15mm per metre Waler Plate Wing Nut Hex Nut Coupler Plastic Tube per 4m Plastic Cone WEIGHT (kg) 1.44 1.15 0.26 0.20 0.40 0.80 0.01

TIE BAR
The RMD tie Bar is produced from high tensile steel with a screw thread. * high working load capacity allows a wide variety of applications. * less liable to damage. * quick and easy to locate and fix. * self-cleaning coarse thread. * Shear of bar 30kN maximum under no bending or stress.

Rod Diameter 15mm

Maximum safe working loads in kilo Newtons Safety Factors 2.0 100 2.5 80

RMD RAPID ANCHOR

The RMD Rapid Anchor Mk. 1 allows a cast-in fixing into concrete to connect directly to the Rapid Tie System. It comprises a special nut tapped to suit 15mm Rapid Tie which is encased in plastic, (See fig 1). A circular steel washer increases the bearing area in the concrete. This cast-in anchor is designed to transmit axial forces into previously cast work.

Fig. 1. Rapid Anchor

Fig. 2. First Pour

SAFE WORKING LOAD

The safe axial load of the Rapid Anchor is governed by the strength of the surrounding concrete at time of loading. Assuming the anchor point is at least 150mm from an edge or surface and the concrete strength has reached 20 N/mm2 the maximum safe axial load is 40kN. Note this is less than the safe working load of the Rapid Tie assembly. The working load stated has been derived from tests using a factor of safety on ultimate load of 2.0.
Description
RMD Rapid Anchor Mk. 1

Wt.
0.23 Kg

Fig. 3. Second Pour

APPLICATIONS
The Rapid Anchor is first cast into the initial pour (See Fig. 2). It can be held in place using a short length of Rapid Tie through the form. It is important that its alignment is not altered when vibrating and placing the concrete and that the washer is in contact with the nut section. Once the concrete strength has been achieved axial Fig. 4. Cantilever Soffit loading may be applied. It is important that the Rapid Tie transmitting the force is fully screwed into the anchor. Two possible arrangements are shown in Fig 3. In cantilever soffits the tie arrangement can be used as prefixed anchors in the soffit, (See Fig 4.) with an increased factor of safety. If it is required to increase the depth of embedment of Fig. 5. Extension Tube the Rapid Anchor it is possible to use an extension tube and a sleeve to cover the joint (See Fig. 5.) This can increase the load capacity - Refer to RMD for load characteristics.

RAPID TIE SHE BOLT

The RMD Rapid Tie She Bolt allows the Rapid Tie System to be used as a non-recoverable (embedded) tie. The advantages of the lost Tie and She Bolt System are known to users of the RMD High Tensile System. A particular advantage on double faced formwork is the ability to pass the assembled tie system through both formwork faces from one side after the forms have been erected. The She Bolt System can also be used on single face formwork, e.g. in connections into rock faces etc., and for second fix connections into existing walls. The Rapid Tie She Bolt is designed to give 50mm cover to the lost Rapid Tie. (see Fig. 1.)

SAFE WORKING LOAD

The RMD Rapid Tie She Bolt is designed to suit 15mm Rapid Tie bar and can be safely used to transmit an axial working load of 110kN.

SINGLE FACED FORMWORK

For use with Rapid Tie anchored into rock or concrete it is probable that the anchoring device will determine the working load.

NON-RECOVERABLE TIE
The lost tie in the cast concrete will be a cut length of RMD Rapid Tie which is available in a range of lengths. (For cutting to length on site) Length of tie = (wall width) less (2 x cover)

Fig. 1. Rapid Tie She Bolt

APPLICATIONS
The general arrangement for double or single face applications will be shown at Fig. (2) and (3). The face of the formwork should be predrilled with a 34mm diameter hole. The tie assembly is passed through the soldier from one side and the waler plate and knock-on-nut attached. After concreting and prior to removal of the form the She Bolts may be removed using a 24mm A/F open ended spanner on the hexagon of the She Bolt. The She Bolt is removed and after inspection is available for re-use. When concrete is to be poured against a previous pour an RMD Rapid Anchor can be used or the Rapid Tie secured into the existing work (rock or concrete) using a mechanical or chemical anchor.

Description
Rapid Tie She Bolt

Weight
1.5 Kg

Cover
50mm

Fig. 2. Double Face Application

Fig. 3. Single Faced Formwork using cast in anchor.

Fig. 4. Single Faced Formwork securing into rock or concrete

CONCRETE ANCHOR
(FOR USE WITH RMD 15MM RAPID TIE BAR)

Safe Working Load in suitably Drilled concrete - 80 kN minimum factor of safety = 2 (from tests) Length of Anchor - 120mm Weight - approximately 0.3kg Drilled hole size - 36mm nominal diameter (38mm max) Minimum depth of drilled hole - 230mm Minimum concrete strength - 30N/sq. mm

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

DRILLING THE HOLE
The hole in the concrete, which is receiving the anchor, should preferably be bored using a diamond tipped hollow core drill which will give a clean round smooth hole and be unaffected by the position of reinforcing steel. The drill must be positioned using a moveable drill carriage or similar. For a few holes it should be possible to use a drilling machine using carbide tipped drills, but the machine will require considerable operating force to obtain a suitable clean round hole. Reinforcing steel may in this case be a problem.

SETTING THE ANCHOR AND TESTING

It is important that each anchor is set and tested using the following procedure:In order to set the anchor a 120mm length of plastic tube should be slid over the tie bar and against the end of the anchor. A 150 x 150 x 12 (x26 Dia hole) plate washer should be slid over the tie bar and against the concrete. A hollow hydraulic jack may now be threaded onto the tie bar and fastened securely with a second washer plate and a wing nut. A load of 100kN should be applied. This will test the anchor and firmly expand it into the concrete. The wing nut, washers, tube and tie bar may now be removed until the connection is required to be made for formwork or other purposes.

POSITIONING THE ANCHOR

Blow out the hole to clear dust. Thread anchor onto a length of RMD Rapid Tie Bar to the end of the anchor, ensuring full engagement in the threaded cone and insert into the full depth of the drilled hole. A smear of grease onto the outer surface of the inner cone will assist in the setting of the anchor.

CONNECTING THE ANCHOR

When the final connection to the anchor is required, the tie bar should be inserted into the hole and screwed in until the end of the tie bar is in contact with the end of the hole. This is most important since the anchor will have slipped by 10-20mm during the application of the test load. It is better if the fitting of the tie bars is left until the formwork is in place. This will prevent the possibility of the form hitting the tie bar and so loosening the anchor.