SA Builder | Cover Story | August 2018
Drogeheuvel
Middelvlei Bulk Water Supply
Contractor:
Ultimate Dynamic
Site Agent:
Kobus Pretorius
Client:
Randfontein Local Municipality
Drogeheuvel: Middelvlei Bulk Water Supply – RMD Kwikform played a critical role in the project’s success
RMD Kwikform Products:
Superslims & Rapidshor
Consulting Engineers:
Maragela Consulting Engineers
Project Scope & Statistics
Type of project:
Bulk water supply to new residential development on the farm Drogeheuvel
SUPERSLIM: A definitive formwork primary beam solution, with an unrivalled strength-to-weight ratio
Statistics:
50% local labour used
1 072 m3 of concrete in the structure
224 m3 of concrete in the Bowl
512 m3 of concrete in the base
96 Tonne of steel in the structure
35.5 m in height
2 mllion Mega Liter capacity
Project duration 24 Months
Site Agent, Pretorius states that RMD Kwikform played a critical role in the project’s success. The Rapidshor used for shoring to the working platform for erection of the Conical dome provided an easy to erect, labour-saving, shoring solution with an 80kN leg-load capacity. In addition the 8-holed lugs on standards allowed for skewed bracing without a reduction in load capacity, allowing for a stable integrated circular arrangement around the tower section.
Type of project: Bulk water supply to new residential development on the farm Drogeheuvel
Pretorius deems the Superslim Soldiers that were used as Primary bearers in the revolutionary Conical Formwork Design as “in a class of its own” and a first of its kind. He believes that the Superslim solution played a critical role in assuring Ultimate Dynamic a competitive advantage in recently securing similar projects.
RAPIDSHOR: A heavy-duty galvanised modular shoring system, ensuring no loose parts or fittings for maximum cost efficiency and safety
RAPIDSHOR
A heavy-duty galvanised modular shoring system, ensuring no loose parts or fittings for maximum cost efficiency and safety.
Key features include:
– High capacity – 80kN per leg
– Tilting heads and bases
– Curved grids – connections at 45˚
– Lightweight galvanised design – maximum weight of 13.5kgs
– 48mm diameter jack with 500mm of adjustment
SUPERSLIM
A definitive formwork primary beam solution, with an unrivalled strength-to-weight ratio, versatility and range of accessories. Robust and easily assembled into beams of almost any length, the Superslim Soldier can be reused on site after site, in numerous temporary works applications.
Key features include:
– Any length of beam assembly
– Versatility in diverse applications
– Compatibility with other ranges
– Precisely manufactured
Heavy Duty Propping | Girder Spans | Bridge Deck Support | Shoring | Decking | Formwork Specials | Walling & Columns | Technical Services
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