Apart from providing on-site assistance to its customers, RMD Kwikform offers a number of other value added services which include incorporating new technology, equipment availability, engineering design, product  overviews and demonstrations.

 RMD Kwikform’s commitment of providing practical and effective on-site support to its customers through the provision of on-site assistance technicians has made it the first choice for many contractors requiring formwork and shoring solutions throughout India.

It starts with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of a project to produce technical drawings to site construction teams. These innovative formwork and shoring designs then translate into safe and efficient solutions that save the customer time and money.

Throughout the project, qualified engineers will be readily available to ensure safe equipment erection through inspections and for pre pour checks, to give customers peace of mind throughout the construction.  This approach underpins RMD Kwikform’s commitment to deliver added value to its customers.
The emphasis on practical advice by the site assistance technicians provides construction teams the guidance they need to safely erect and dismantle RMD Kwikform products. The construction of a new cable-stayed bridge in Kota clearly demonstrates this.

A joint venture between Gammon India and South Korean specialist contractors, Hyundai Engineering, the project utilises a range of RMD Kwikform equipment to help meet the five-year construction deadline.

The Kota Bridge will cross the Chambal River to improve transport infrastructure in Rajasthan. Engineers from RMD Kwikform have designed a solution using its Megashor and Rapidshor shoring and special crank soldiers to safely support the extremely heavy load of the 32 metres wide bridge.

RMD Kwikform has been involved in the project for 18 months, providing design support and site assistance alongside the supply of equipment. With the bridge exposed to high-speed winds during monsoon season, the RMD Kwikform engineers had to factor additional loads into the overall design to deliver a safe solution.

Commenting on the project, Arul Raja, Vice President at RMD Kwikform said, “This was a challenging project that required the use of over 1,000 tonnes of standard and special equipment. We had to source a large volume of materials from depots located all over the RMD Kwikform global branch network. A great deal of preparation went into the delivery of the materials, so everything arrived without any delay.”

He adds, “Our equipment will be used on all three-approach spans to the bridge, each of which is approximately 60 metres long. To complete construction safely and with a high-quality finish, we configured the Megashor and Rapidshor into a birdcage-type system, using a combination of Superslim Soldiers and GTX timber beams as decking.”

Using the equipment in this way allowed RMD Kwikform to create a secure working environment for the construction team, ensuring the approach spans would be able to withstand the weight of the bridge, as well as the additional loads posed by the wind in the exposed construction environment.

The special crank soldiers allowed the engineers to make adjustments to accurately create the exact profile of the approach spans.  Once the profile of the approach spans is formed, the GTX timber beams were fixed into place to form the shuttering to shape the concrete when poured.

Discussing the use of RMD Kwikform equipment on the Kota bridge, W.Y. Park, Project Engineer and planner from Hyundai Engineering India said, “The input of the RMD Kwikform engineers at the design stage was especially valuable given the nature of the project and the challenges that would be faced.” 

He continues, “The planning that went into the logistical aspects of the project was important, ensuring that the equipment arrived on time and allowing us to work to the tight construction deadline.  This allowed us to complete essential work before the heavy winds that arrive in monsoon season.”

RMD Kwikform also supplied two senior and experienced on-site technicians.  According to Mr Park, “This ensured that the construction teams felt confident and safe using the equipment, and was another factor that has allowed us to work to budget and to schedule.”

He also adds, “The benefits of RMD Kwikform’s site assistance technician services cannot be underestimated.  They save the customer money, time and ultimately protect the safety of workers on-site.”

For more information on products and services available from RMD Kwikform in India visit www.rmdkwikform.com