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1 FORMWORK PRODU EHNIAL GUIDE Acrow Slim-Max Soldier System General echnical and Application Manual Genuine Safety. Outstanding Service.

2 AROW SLIM-MAX SOLDIER Formwork System Important he erection and application instructions contained in this manual are the recommended methods to be used for Acrow Slim-Max products. he technical function related instructions must be accurately followed to obtain the correct performance of the product. Any deviation from the recommended usage will require a separate design and/or verification by Acrow s Engineering department. he safe use and application of the Acrow Slim-Max Soldier must be in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3610 Formwork for oncrete, Occupational Health & Safety regulations, approved industry codes of practice and relevant regulatory authority requirements. he illustrations in these assembly configurations are minimum guidelines only. he combined use of the Acrow Slim-Max Soldier with equipment from other suppliers may entail performance problems and therefore requires a design check and/or verification by Acrow Engineering or suitably qualified and experienced engineer. Safe Work Methods Statements and Hazard Identification/Risk Assessments for the erection and dismantling of the Acrow Slim-Max Soldier are available from Acrow branches. Site specific Hazard and Risk assessments may need to be generated for specific projects. Safety Warning his warning is to draw the users attention to possible musculoskeletal injury as a result of manual handling during assembly and dismantling of Acrow Slim-Max Soldiers. It is recommended that users of the Acrow Slim-Max Soldier employ and implement appropriate procedures and control measures to eliminate or control any risk of musculoskeletal injury while manually handling Acrow Slim-Max Soldier. Refer to ode of Practice on manual handling published by your local Workover Authority or other approved and recognised guidelines for correct and appropriate manual handling procedures. Product Features he Acrow Slim-Max Soldier is a versatile galvanised steel soldier with the capability of being used as a soldier, vertical shore, raking shore, turnbuckle or as a beam. he high strength of the Slim-Max Soldier makes it ideal for large crane handled formwork shutters with accessories to enable a range of types of walers to be attached to it. he Soldier can be used for single lift, full height or jump forms for single or double face formwork arrangements. he Slim-Max Soldier can also be used in the construction of heavy duty shoring, overhead protection structures and platforms or simply as a high strength beam. 2 Disclaimer 1 Photographs/illustrations shown within this brochure are intended as expressing the diversity and possible applications of the product and as such must not be used as assembly instructions. 2 In line with Acrow Formwork & Scaffolding Pty Ltd's commitment to continuous product development and improvement, the information contained in this brochure may be changed without notice. 3 Every effort has been made to give appropriate guidelines for the use of this product, however, Acrow Formwork & Scaffolding Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage suffered by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of this information. Should the users require any further information or guidance, they are encouraged to contact their local Acrow Formwork & Scaffolding Pty Ltd outlet.

3 General echnical and Application Manual Product Description ode No. Mass kg (nom.) Acrow Slim-Max Soldiers an be connected to each other to form the required shutter height. Diameter 17mm and 21mm holes spaced at 180mm centres, are used to connect accessories. he soldiers are hot-dip galvanized. Acrow Slim-Max Soldier 30 SMS Acrow Slim-Max Soldier 2700 SMS Acrow Slim-Max Soldier 21 SMS Acrow Slim-Max Soldier 1800 SMS Acrow Slim-Max Soldier 12 SMS Acrow Slim-Max Soldier 900 SMS Acrow Slim-Max Soldier 720 SMS Acrow Slim-Max Soldier 540 SM Acrow Slim-Max Soldier 3 SMS Acrow Slim-Max Soldier 180 SMS Acrow Slim-Max Soldier 90 SM Ø40 Ø Ø17 Ø50 Ø21

4 AROW SLIM-MAX SOLDIER Formwork System Product Description ode No. Mass kg (nom.) Acrow Slim-Max Soldier Plumbing hrust Jack Used for vertical plumbing of soldiers when used in a jump wall form arrangement. SMSPJ 6.8 Acrow Slim-Max Soldier Lifting Bracket Attached to the Slim-Max Soldier at either ends of the formwork shutter. SMSLB 5.0 Acrow Slim-Max Soldier Lifting Beam onnector Used at each end of a Slim-Max Soldier to convert it into a lifting beam. SMSLB 9.0 Acrow Slim-Max Soldier Brace onnector he brace connector provides positive connection of a horizontal scaffold tube brace to tie soldiers together. SMSB 2.3 Acrow Slim-Max Soldier ilt Base Plate Secured to the base slab to provide attachment for turnbuckle, raking soldier or push-pull prop through the Ø 21mm hole or attachment of the RH/LH jacks through the Ø 26mm hole. SMSBP 6.4 4

5 General echnical and Application Manual Product Description ode No. Mass kg (nom.) Slim-Max Soldier urnbuckle mm Used as a plumbing brace and also used when converting the platform bracket into an adjustable platform when soldiers are used on sloping faces. SMS Slim-Max Soldier urnbuckle mm Used as a plumbing brace or as a load bearing strut for single sided forms. SMS Slim-Max Soldier Push-Pull Prop mm Used as a plumbing brace or as a load bearing strut for single sided forms. SMSPPP 19.3 Acrow Slim-Max Soldier Right and Left Hand Jacks he right and left hand jacks can be attached to the ends of a Slim-Max Soldier to convert it into a high load capacity turnbuckle. he right hand jack can be used at the top or bottom of a soldier when the soldier is used as a vertical support member. Left Hand Jack Right Hand Jack SMSLHJ SMSRHJ

6 AROW SLIM-MAX SOLDIER Formwork System Product Description ode No. Mass kg (nom.) Acrow Slim-Max Soldier Strut onnector an be attached to the soldier to provide connection for RH or LH Jacks when the jacks are being used with a soldier to create a turnbuckle. SMSS 4.2 Acrow Slim-Max Soldier Platform Bracket When attached to soldiers will provide a continuous working platform. Accepts 3 planks plus a toe board with provision for guardrails. an be used as a fixed platform or as an adjustable platform when used with the mm turnbuckle. SMSPB 10.0 Slim-Max Soldier High Load Washer Specially design for use with the Slim-Max Soldier, this washer features plates that fit into the gap between the channels of the soldier to prevent web buckling enabling a higher tie load to be achieved. SMSHLW 5.2 Slim-Max Soldier HL Washer lamp and Bolt Assembly he HL Washer lamp and bolt is used at the ends of the High Load washer to clamp it to the top flange of each channel section of the soldier to prevent movement of the flange and to hold the HL Washer in place. SMSHLWB 0.4 Acrow Slim-Max Soldier Post Adaptor Inserted and secured between the channel sections of the soldier to provide fixing for a guardrail post. SMSSPA 2.8 6

7 General echnical and Application Manual Product Description ode No. Mass kg (nom.) Acrow Slim-Max Soldier End Guardrail Post Bracket Bolts to the end of a soldier being used as a horizontal beam to provide fixing for a guardrail post. SMSEGPB 4.5 Acrow Slim-Max Soldier onnecting Pins Ø 19mm pin used to attach turnbuckles, pushpull prop and accessory brackets to soldiers or tilt base plate. Ø 25mm pin used to attach RH and LH jacks to strut connector. onnecting Pin 19mm diameter onnecting Pin 25mm diameter SMSP19 SMSP Acrow Slim-Max U-bolt Washer Used to clamp U-bolt against soldier. SMSUBW 1.2 Acrow Slim-Max U-bolt Used in conjunction with U-bolt washer to secure tubular walers to soldier. SMSUB 0.9 Slim-Max Soldier imber Hook Bolt Down turn leg fits into hole in timber waler to secure waler to soldier. hru tie nuts hold hook bolt in place. SMSHB 0.8 Acrow Slim-Max Soldier Raker Foot Bracket Secured to the base slab to provide attachment for turnbuckle or push-pull prop through the Ø 21mm hole. SMSRFB 2.5 7

8 AROW SLIM-MAX SOLDIER Formwork System WLL = 7.7 kn UDL Platform Bracket WLL = 23 kn UDL Plumbing hrust Jack wo Ø19 Podger onnecting pins wo Ø19 Podger onnecting pins urnbuckle WLL = 45 kn Ø19 Podger onnecting pin imber Hook Bolt and imber Waler imber hook bolt Brace onnector wo Ø19 Podger onnecting pins Right/Left Hand Jack WLL = 100 kn oncentric imber Waler WLL = 6.2 kn Section Properties y GROSS SEION NE SEION 1* 2** t (mm) A (mm 2 ) I xx (x 10 6 mm 4 ) x 225 I yy (x 10 6 mm 4 ) r xx (mm) r yy (mm) I w (x 10 9 mm 6 ) J (x 10 3 mm 4 ) * Section through solid part 2** Section through small holes Yield Strength ensile Strength 450 MPa 590 MPa 1 Maximum capacity may be limited by other components or assembly. See relevant data or consult with a suitably qualified and experienced engineer. 2 Maximum capacity is only applicable for equipment in good condition. 3 LSF =Limit State onversion Factor.

9 General echnical and Application Manual Bending Moment apacity 45 Max Permissible Member Bending Moment about XX axis, knm Effective Length, m M xx = 40.0 knm maximum, Section apacity M yy = 15.5 knm Joint LSF =1.5 Maximum Reaction, Point Load & Shear For Slim-Max Soldier R = 76 kn maximum (Bearing Length = 100 mm minimum) R = 80 kn maximum (Bearing Length = 130 mm minimum) V-M interaction & R-M interaction must also be checked, See graphs below. P R P = 76 kn maximum (Bearing Length = 100 mm minimum) P = 80 kn maximum (Bearing Length = 130 mm minimum) P = 1 kn maximum (HL Washer only) V-M interaction & P-M interaction must also be checked, See graphs below. = ension, kn = ompression, kn V P V M M M M M M V V V V V R 4 M16 x 50 Grade 8.8 Bolts & Nuts 9 V - Shear Force (kn) M - Bending Moment (knm) Section apacity ombined Bending & Shear P or R - Point Load (kn) M - Bending Moment (knm) Section apacity ombined Bending & Bearing Bearing Length = 100 Bearing Length = 130 HL Washer V - Shear Force (kn) M - Bending Moment (knm) = 0 40 ^ =10 = 20 = 40 Joint apacity ombined Bending, Shear & Axial Force 1 Maximum capacity may be limited by other components or assembly. See relevant data or consult with a suitably qualified and experienced engineer. 2 Maximum capacity is only applicable for equipment in good condition. 3 LSF =Limit State onversion Factor.

10 AROW SLIM-MAX SOLDIER Formwork System Slim-Max Soldier Lifting Bracket Acrow Slim-Max Lifting Beam onnector P = 10 kn ase A see below P = 20 kn ase B see below In plane of plate only WLL = 10 kn* P Ø19 Podger onnecting pin Lifting must be done in direction shown. Slim-Max Soldier Lifting Bracket Adaptor has 4 hole positions to enable a true vertical lift of the Lifting Bracket *Only applicable for lifting shutter from horizontal to vertical position. Lifting Assembly V = 25 kn ase A V = 45 kn ase B Suitable slings and shackles by others Note: Vertical Lifting Only ase A ase B 0 min 0 min P = 10 kn P = 20 kn Acrow Slim-Max Lifting Beam onnector Length = 5m Max Slim-Max Soldier Platform Bracket Acrow Slim-Max Soldiers 10 Note: Shutter must be checked to ensure it is strong enough to resist lifting forces and that all clamps etc. are tightened.

11 General echnical and Application Manual Note: Other attached urnbuckle components or the assembly urnbuckle as a whole may have lesser WLL. If in doubt, please check. Note: Other attached components or the assembly as a whole may have lesser WLL. If in doubt, please check. Ø19 Podger onnecting Pin /Buckle or P/P Prop Working Load Limits = 53 kn min. extension 920mm = 43 kn max. extension 1240mm = 53 kn ension Working Load Limits = 52 kn min. extension 1510mm = 39 kn max. extension 1840mm = 55 kn ension Push-Pull Prop M16 bolt & nut L, m Lt, m - Range: Min L Max lt, kn , kn ilt Base Ø25 Podger onnecting Pin hru Ø26 Holes, in Double Shear = WLL, ompression = WLL, ension Ø19 Podger onnecting Pin hru Ø20 Holes, in Double Shear wo Anchors to suit WLL = 46 kn ompression or ension WLL kn α, degrees 11 wo Anchors to suit Note: Anchors must be designed to resist the applied forces considering prying action if any. Notes 1 Maximum capacity may be limited by other components or assembly. See relevant data or consult with a suitably qualified and experienced engineer. 2 Maximum capacity is only applicable for equipment in good condition. 3 LSF =Limit State onversion Factor.

12 AROW SLIM-MAX SOLDIER Formwork System Slim-Max Raker Foot Bracket Ø19 Podger onnecting Pin hru Ø21 Holes, in Double Shear = WLL, ompression = WLL, ension α WLL kn Anchor to suit Note: Anchors must be designed to resist the applied forces considering prying action. α, degrees Soldier Pin Holes Strut onnector Strut onnector 2-Ø19 Podger onnecting Pins hru Ø21 Holes WLL = 66 kn Ø19 Podger onnecting Pin hru Ø21 Holes in Double Shear Ø25 Podger onnecting Pin hru Ø27 Holes = WLL, ompression = WLL, ension x A = distance between pins WLL = 54 kn Ø16 Podger onnecting Pin hru Ø17 Holes in Double Shear α WLL kn ension, A = 180 ension, A = 120 ompression, A = 180 ompression, A = α, degrees A = Distance between pins. Refer above. Notes 1 WLL = Working Load Limit, applies to maximum capacity of specified component in application as shown and not assembly as a whole. If in doubt please ask. 2 Maximum capacity may be limited by other components or assembly. See relevant data or consult with a suitably qualified and experienced engineer. 3 Maximum capacity is only applicable for equipment in good condition. 4. Limit State onversion Factor = 1.5.

13 General echnical and Application Manual Slim-Max ie Washers Ø20 hru ie Bar Ø15 hru ie Bar Single 125x100x8 Washer or win 125x100x8 Washer or Single 130x130x12 Washer or Swivel Nut Washer 120 x 120 Slim-Max HL Washer Note: Ensure tie and washer/s are placed symmetrically about the Soldier cross section Y-Y axis. = = Soldiers must be checked separately for Bending Moment and V-M & P-M interactions. Refer pages 9. Washer capacity when used with Slim-Max Soldier Washer WLL, kn Single 125x100x8 with Ø18 hole 50 win 125x100x8 with Ø18 hole 76 Single 130x130x12 with Ø18 hole 80 HL washer x 120 Swivel Nut Washer Notes 1 WLL = Working Load Limit, applies to maximum capacity of specified component in application as shown and not assembly as a whole. If in doubt please ask. 2 Maximum capacity may be limited by other components or assembly. See relevant data or consult with a suitably qualified and experienced engineer. 3 Maximum capacity is only applicable for equipment in good condition. 4. Limit State onversion Factor = 1.5.

14 AROW SLIM-MAX SOLDIER Formwork System Vertical Shore Axial ompression Where Soldier is restrained in both directions at top & bottom Eccentricity in xx direction 120 y x WLL x y e = 0 90 e = 10 Working Load Limit (kn) e = 20 H Right/Left Hand Jack Height, H (m) Axial ompression Where Soldier is restrained in both directions at top & bottom Eccentricity in yy direction y x WLL x y e = 0 90 e = 10 Working Load Limit (kn) e = 20 H Right/Left Hand Jack 14 Height, H (m) Notes 1 Working Load Limit, applies to maximum capacity of Slim-Max Soldier in application as shown and not assembly as a whole. If in doubt please ask. 2 Limit State onversion Factor = Maximum capacities may be limited by other components or assembly. See relevant data or consult with a suitably qualified and experienced engineer. 4. Maximum deviation from straightness = H/300, where H is overall length. 5. Allowance shall be considered for self weight of shore and attachments to calculate P. ie: P = (Working Load Limit from Graph) - (Self Weight of Shore & Attachments). 6. Graph is based on effective lengths of: Lex=H, Ley=H, 7. Working Load Limit is only applicable for equipment in good condition.

15 General echnical and Application Manual Raking Shore Axial ompression Where Soldier is restrained in both directions at top and bottom α = 90 0 Working Load Limit (kn) α = 0 α = 45 0 α = 0 0 P Overall Length, L, m Right/Left Hand Jack L α 15 P Notes 1 Working Load Limit, applies to maximum capacity of Slim-Max Soldier in application as shown and not assembly as a whole. If in doubt please ask. 2 Limit State onversion Factor = Maximum capacities may be limited by other components or assembly. See relevant data or consult with a suitably qualified and experienced engineer. 4. Maximum deviation from straightness = H/300, where H is overall length. 5. Allowance shall be considered for self weight of shore and attachments to calculate P. ie: P = (Working Load Limit from Graph) - (Self Weight of Shore & Attachments). 6. Graph is based on effective lengths of: Lex=H, Ley=H, 7. Working Load Limit is only applicable for equipment in good condition.

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