ROMTECH Product Guide PDF

Product Guide
Specialist supplier of construction solutions
Specialist supplier of construction solutions
Welcome to the new ROMTECH Product & Service Guide

Since our inception in 2000 ROMTECH has become the UKs leading specialist in Ground Engineering construction products. Our success is built on an unwavering commitment to: Outstanding service levels Customer or site support and problem resolution Increased site efficiency and most importantly The growing necessity to reduce on-site risk. Working closely with our customers we continue to develop innovative products, whilst striving to improve site safety and enhance on-site productivity through temporary works solutions and creative thinking. We have focused our expertise on Ground Engineering, from Piled Foundations to Tunnelling Systems. Our objective is to resolve problems or difficulties faced in design or on-site, converting these into opportunities and solutions for our customers. Health and Safety With increasing demands for risk removal from the working environment, we have pro-actively developed a range of products which are calibrated to provide high levels of site safety and operational efficiency. Our aim is to provide ROMTECH customers with the confidence and assurance that our products are manufactured in accordance with the highest standards and are supported by dynamic levels of service. These include: Radical LOLER compliant off load systems. Eliminating climbing on vehicles both at our plant and on site Temporary works innovations which significantly increase site productivity and safety, such as the non intrusive SAFE-SPLICE system for the safe connection of pile cages. This has been successfully utilised on many major prestigious UK projects Our specialist expertise also includes: Close liaison with site engineers utilizing 25-years experience operating within the piling sector Recently introduced soil nails and DCP ground anchors Prefabricated ground beams As-built CAD drawings Please call us if theres a project you have in mind.
Tony Stumpf Managing Director ROMTECH Ltd
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Contents
Reinforcement Shape Codes 4 Weights and Areas of Reinforcement 5 Standard Fabric Chart 6 Prefabrication 28 Lenton / Ancon / MBT Couplers 29-30 The ROMTECH Shear Ladder System 31
Piling Piling 7-27
Formwork Accessories Tie Bar System 32
Geotechnical Geotechnical 33-51
Tunnelling and Mining Tunnelling and Mining 52
Groundworks Groundworks 53-70
Projects were proud to have been associated with:

Wembley National Stadium Kings Cross Northern Ticket Hall White City Retail Development, West London CTRLs 230, 240, 310, 320 & 430 & 440 Terminal 5 - Heathrow Airport
Additional Information Depot location Index Terms & Conditions 71 72 73
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B A A A A A A A A A A A D D D D D D A B
(D) (D) 1 1 (D) 1 (D)
B B B B
A A A C C
C (C)
C A C
B (C)
B (D) (D)
B (E) B (F) B B (E) (F) (C) A (E) C (C) B A (F) B C
A C A A A A
(D) (D) (D) (D)
C (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) D D D D D D
B B B
(D)
B A B B B B A Shape A A A A A A A A A (E) (E) (E) A
to BS 8666:2005
Shape Codes
Shape Codes
(D) (C) (D) B
(B)
(C) 1 (C) A B
to BS 8666:2005
B B B
Shape Code
Total length of bar (L) measured along centre line A
Code
B B B B
Total length of bar (L) measured along centre line A+B+(C) A and (C) are at 90 to one another
00
A A A AA A A A
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C
D D C C C C C C
B BB B
11
A A A AA A A A
A+(B)-0.5r-d Neither A nor B shall be less than P in Table 1
(B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B)
12
A + (B) 0.43R 1.2d Neither A nor B shall be less than P in Table 1 nor less than (R + 6d)
(B) (B) (B) (B) (B)(B) (B) (B)
R A R A RR AA R R A A R A (C)
A A AA A A Key: 1 - Semi-circularA
A B B B BB B B B
R (B)
(B/2 + 5d). See Note A.

B
A B
(C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C)
Neither AB B nor (C) shall be less B R B R See than P in 1. BTable RC note B. R C

A R RA R
Off-set dimension
A B
CC C
gle An gth len
(B)
(B)
r
B
>4d min. r
B B
AA C
>5d min.
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A A A A A A (C) A
A + (C) 4d
A A A
A + B + (C) 0.5r d Neither A nor (C) shall be less than P in Table 1. See note B.
A + B + C + D + (E) 2r 4d Neither A nor (E) shall be less than P in Table 1
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A
A(B)
(C)
B
(B)
(B)
C = Number of turns
Off-set dimension Off-set Off-set Off-set Off-set dimension dimension Off-set dimension dimension dimension
15
B B B B B B B
>5d min.
A A A A A A A
A + (C)
(C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C)
A + B + (C) r 2d Neither A nor (C) shall be less than P in Table 1. See note B.
A + 2B + C + (E) Neither A nor (E) shall be less than P in Table 1. See note B
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B C B
Off-set dimension
AA
Neither A nor (C) shall be less than P in Table 1.r See note B.
P >5d >5d min. >5d >5d min.>5d min.>5d min. P min. min. P P >5d P P P min. (B)
B A B (D) B B
A+2B+C+(D)-2r-4d Isometric sketch.
(C)
B
>4d min.
(C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C)
>4d >4d min. >4d >4d min.>4d min.>4d min. min. min. x x x >4d x xx min.
B B BB B B B B 1 B B BB B (D) B 1 B 1
>4d min.
A A AA A A A
Neither A nor r(C) shall be less than P d in Table 1 r

x d d dd d r d r r r r r r r r r
(B) (B)
(B)
Neither A nor (D) shall be less than P in Table 1
D D D D
C B B C C C B B B
(D) (E) D (E) (D) D D D (D) (C) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (C) (D) (D) (C) B (C) (D) (D) (D) (D)
>4d min.
B C
C C C C 1C C C C
r r r
(C)CB B C (C)
No other shape code number, form B of designation or abbreviation shall B be used in scheduling (D)
A A
(D)
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A + B + (C) (B) r 2d (B)

r
(B) r (B)
r r rr
A D A DA
B B
B B (E) (E)
(E) D D (D)
B C nor (D) shall be less BNeither than P in Table 1 1 To be calculated C
A + B + C + (D) 1.5r 3d
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(C) A B (C) A B A (C) A A B B
2A + B + 2C +1.5r - 3d (C) and (D) shall be equal and not more than A nor less than P in Table 1. Where (C) and (D) are to be minimized the following formula may be used: L = 2A + B + max (21d, 240)
2 (A + B + (C)) - 2.5r - 5d (C) and (D) shall be equal and not more than A or B nor less than P for links in Table 1. Where (C) and (D) are to be minimized the following formula may be used: L = 2A + 2B + max (16d,160)
99
A B A All other shapes where standard B shapes cannot be used. A
(D)
(D)
Tolerances on cutting & bending dimensions C The 1 bending Atolerances for rcutting and/or r dimensions shall be in accordance with Table 2 and shall be taken into account when completing the schedule. (D)
Table 3 Maximum limit for which a preformed radius is required

Bar Size 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 16mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 42mm Radius 2.5M 2.75M 3.5M 4.25M 7.5M 14.0M 30.0M 43.0M 58.0M
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A A AA A A A A Key: 1 - Semi-circular
11 1 (D) 1 (D) (D) (D)(D) (D) (D)
A + B + C + (D) - 1.5r - 3d C shall not be less than 2(r + d). Neither A nor (D) shall be less than P in Table 1. Where used as a link, A shall not be less than P for links in Table 1 and (D) shall not be less than C/2 + 5d A + B + (C) r 2d Neither A nor (C) shall be less than P in Table 1
A + B + C + (D) 1.5r 3d Neither A nor (D) shall be less than P in Table 1. See note B.
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A (C) AB (C) B (C) A B A (C) (C) A A
(C) (C) B B B
A A B C A B B B
A A sketch shall be Cdimensional drawn over the dimension columns B A to E. shall be AEvery A dimension B (D) specified and the dimension that is B deviations to allow for permissible BCshall be indicated in parenthesis, (D) otherwise the fabricator is free to A choose which dimensions shall C allow for tolerance.
1
See Note C.
Table 2 Tolerances
Cutting & bending processes Cutting of straight lengths A (including reinforcement for subsequent bending) Bending: 1 000 mm > 1 000 mm to 2 000 mm > 2 000 mm Tolerance (mm) + 25, -25
(D)
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A A AA A A A
(C) B B B BB B B B (C) (C) (C) (C)(C) (C) (C)
C C A C A A A
(C)
(C) (C) (C) (C)
(D) B
2A + 1.7B + 2C - 4d A shall not be less than 12d + 30mm. B shall not be less than 2(r + d). C shall not be less than P in Table 1, nor less than B/2 + 5d. See Note A.
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C B B (F)
A + B + C + (D) + 2(E) 2.5r 5d (E) & (F) shall be equal and not more than B or C, nor less than P in Table 1
CB B
A (D) (C) (C) (D)
(C) D B A D D D D D D A D A A A A A (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) B B B A B
B B B (E)
A C A (C) C A A AC C C
B D D
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B B BB B B B
D B (E) (E)
(E)
(E) A B(F) (C) (D) A (C) (D) (F) B A (E) B C A (E) (D) (D) A (D) B B A B C A (F) C (D) (E) A A (D) B A (F) C B (C)C (D) (F) (E) (D) A A (D)(D) (C) C (E) B C (D) A B A (F) (C) (D) A (D) (F)
The values for minimum radius and end projection, r and P respectively, as (C) specified in Table 1, shall apply to all shape codes. The dimensions in parenthesis are the free dimensions. If a shape given in this table is required but a different dimension is to allow for the possible deviations, the shape shall be drawn out and given the shape code 99 and B the free dimension shall be indicated in parenthesis. (Continued on following page) A
(C)
+5, -5 +5, - 10 +5, - 25 25 or 0.5% of the length (whichever is greater)
Length of bars in fabric
Note 1 The required curvature may be obtained during placing. Note 2 For shapes with straight and curved lengths (e.g. shape code 12, 13, 22 and 33) the largest practical radius for the production of a continuous curve is 200 mm, and for larger radii the curve may be produced by a series of short straight sections
(C)
Tel: 0870 011 3610 Fax: 0870 011 4568 B
(C)
Tel: 0870 011 3610 Fax: 0870 011 4568 (C)
(B)
(C) (A-d) + B Where B is greater than A/5 this equation no longer applies, in which case the B formula may be following used: L = C (((A-d))2 + B2)1/2
Example of bar with more than A (C) one bend r
Nominal Bar Size d 6mm d 8mm 10mm 12mm 16mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 40mm
Maximum Radius for Scheduling r 12mm 16mm r20mm 24mm 32mm 70mm 87mm 112mm 140mm
Minimum Diameter of Bending Former 24mm 32mm 40mm 48mm 64mm 140mm 175mm 224mm 280mm
B shall not be less than 2(r + d). Neither A nor C shall be less than P in Table 2 nor less than
Neither A nor (C) shall be less than P in Table 1. See note B.
Neither A nor (E) shall be less than P in Table 1. May also be used for flag link viz:
Where B is the overlap
>5d min.
>5d min.
13
(C) B 1 (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) B 1 B 1 BB 11 B 1 B 1 B 1
A + 0.57B + (C) 1.6d
(C) (E) B B(C) A (E) D B C D B A (C) D B C D (C) (E) D B (E) (C) A B D (C) (E) D A B 26 D A B (C) D (C) A B A B B (C) D A D B B A (C) D A B D A A (C) B D A (C) 27 A A B D (C) B D A (C) A (C) D B D B B A (C) B B (C) A (C) D A D (C) B A D A B (C) D (C) 28 D A (C) B A B D (C) D A (C) A BD B D (C) A (C) (C) B A (C) D B (C) D D (C) A 29 B D (C) D B D (C) A B (C) D A B B D A (C) D (C)A A B (C) A B D A A D 31 (D) B B A D (D) B A A A (D) C B A (D) A AC B (D) C B (D) A B C A A C 32 A (D) B C A (D) B B A (D) B B C (D) A C B (D) A C B A C (D) C B (D) B C A (D) C A 33 (D) (C) B C B A (C) C (D) B(D) (C) B
25
A A A A
B B
B (E) B
A + B + (E) Neither A nor B shall be less than P in Table 1. If E is the critical dimension, schedule a 99 and specify A or B as the free dimension. See note B. A + B + (C) Neither A nor (C) shall be less than P in Table 1. See note B.
A + B + (C) 0.5r d
C C (C) C B C A B (E) C (C) B D (C) B A (E) D B (C) (E) B A D (C) B A C A B A B A A B (E) C C D A A C C (E) B Code B C Shape (E) D (E) D A B B (E) C (E) D B CD D A B 34 A (E) C C B (E) D C A A D A B (E) (E) B B (E) CD D D A C A (E) (D) B A A (E) D (D) A B C A C (D) D C E (E) AA B 35C C (E) B A CD E A C D E (E) B (E) B B (D) D BA D A B A C A (D) E A (D) A AC B E A (D) (E) 36 A C (D) E A (E) B (D) B A(E) D (D) A C E B B C D E B A C D A C A E C B E C B (E) C A B B B D 41 (E) AA (E) (E) B C A D A (E) BB A A DD (E) (E) (E) B C A D A B B C (E) D C D B (E) D A C (E) B C B D C 44 D C B A D (E) C A C (E) C B A (E) D A B A D A (E) B B(E) (E) C (E) D A D B B A B C A (E) D D B B B (E) D D D46 D C B C D B A C C (E) D C B C B C D D A (E)
(D) B (D)
Shape Codes
(C) 1 B
(D)
to BS 8666:2005
A
Total length of bar (L) measured along centre line A + B + C + (E) 0.5r - d Neither A nor (E) shall be less than P in Table 1. See note B
(E) (C) (F) A (E) (C) A B
A B A A B E
(D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)
Shape Code
E(F) B C (F)E C B E (F) A B C (F) A A C C E E A
Total length of bar (L) measured along centre line
(Continued)
Notation of steel reinforcement

Type of steel reinforcement Grade B500A, Grade B500B or Grade B500C conforming to BS 4449:2004A Grade B500A conforming to BS 4449:2004
B
The length of straight between two bends shall be at least 4d, Note A For shapes with straight and A curved lengths (e.g. shape codes 12, 13, 22, 23 and 47) the largest practical mandrel size for the production of a A continuous curveB is 400mm. Note B The length equations for shape codes 14, 15, 25, 26, 27, 34, 36, and 46 are approximate and where the bend angle is greater than 45, the length C allowing for the difference between the should be calculated more accurately Athe true length measured along the central specified overall dimensions and axis of the bar. When the bending (C) angles approach 90, it is preferable to B 99 with a fully dimensional sketch. specify shape code R Note C Five bends or more might be impractical within permitted tolerances.
Off-set dimension
Notation H A
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(C) B A (C) A
B B
(D) (D)
2A + 3B + 2(C) A - 3r - 6d (C) and (D) shall be equal and not more than A or B nor less B than P for links in Table 1. Where (C) and (D) are to be minimized the following formula may be used: L = 2 A + 3B + max(14d, 150)
R Grade B500C conforming to BS 4449:2004 B Grade 500B or
A + B + C + (E) 0.5r d Neither A nor (E) shall be less than P in Table 1. See note B
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B B
A+B+C+2D+E+(F)-3r-6d (C)
Grade 500C conforming to BS 4449:2004 A specified grade and type of ribbed stainless steel conforming to BS 6744:2001
C
A + B + C + (D) r 2d Neither A nor (D) shall be less than P in Table 1. See note B
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R C C A B A R C B A A R
Off-set dimension
A B (F) A R C C(F) B A
(D) (D)
Neither A nor (F) shall be Bless than P in Table 1. See note C
(C)
B
C
g le An len
S Reinforcement of a type not included in the above list having material properties that are defined in the design or contract specification. X Note In the Grade description B500A etc, B indicates reinforcing steel.
gle An len h gt
Dimensioning of cranked bars A

h gt
See Clause 10
Off-set dimension
A + B + C + D + (E) - 2r - 4d
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(B)
(C)
(A-d)+B
(C)
Table 1 Minimum Schedule Radius and Bend Allowances

Note 1 Due to spring back the actual radius of the bend will be slightly greater than half the diameter of the former. Minimum end projection P General (min 5d straight) 110mm 115mm 115mm 125mm 130mm 190mm 240mm 305mm 380mm Links where bend <150 110mm 115mm 130mm 160mm 210mm 290mm 365mm 465mm 580mm
h gt
gle An len
A B C (B) R A B
gth len gle An gth gth ngth th lenlen legth ng gle gle ngle len le th AnAn Agle gle ng An Anle gle An
Weights and Areas of Reinforcement
Reinforcement Charts
Reinforcement
Standard Fabric
Piling
Introduction
Cross-sectional Areas of Groups of Bars (mm2)

Bar Size 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 16mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm* Number of Bars 1 2 28.3 56.5 50.3 100 78.5 157 113.1 226 201.1 402 314.2 628 490.9 982 804.2 1608 1257.0 2513 1963.5 3927 3 84.8 151 236 339 603 942 1473 2413 3770 5890 4 113 201 314 452 804 1257 1963 3217 5026 7854 5 141 251 339 566 1005 1571 2454 4021 6283 9812 6 170 302 471 679 1206 1885 2945 4825 7540 11781 7 198 352 550 792 1407 2199 3436 5630 8790 13744 *Denotes non-preferred sizes 8 9 226 255 402 452 628 707 905 1718 1608 1810 2513 2827 3927 4418 6434 7238 10053 11310 15708 17671 10 283 503 785 1131 2011 3142 4909 8042 12566 19635
Standard Sizes (4800mm x 2400mm)

Mesh Size Nominal Pitch of Wires Cross Wire Sizes Main Cross Cross Sectional Area per Metre Width Main Cross Nominal Weight per M2 Sheets per tonne (Kg) (approx) Sheet Weight (kg Square Sheets per Metres per Bundle tonne
Our Role in the Piling Market

ROMTECH is the UKs premier supplier of pile reinforcement. This includes: Factory manufactured pile cages to BS 7123 Cage Former Systems for the rapid, accurate site steelfixing option to UK CARES Technical Approval Document TA5/5010 : 2005 Loose rebar, rings and helical to BS 4449:2005 LOLER Compliant offload / stillage system to avoid working at height on the trailer deck. Safe Splice Safety orientated Pile Cage fastening system for the Rotary Piling Technique All factory prefabricated pile cages conform to UK CARES Assessment Schedule 10 by which we mean that we design the fillet welds between bands and cage rebars to give an acceptable factor of safety for cage lifting and installation. We inspect finished cages in order to ensure cage compliance against this temporary works design. All factory tackwelds comply with UK CARES Assessment Schedule 6 ensuring against rebar embrittlement so reducing site liability during pile trimming. ROMTECH produces CAD drawings of rebar cages prior to contracts starting. This enables prior approval of the actual cage to be used, as well as being a works instruction, a site inspection instruction and finally an as-built record of the steel components within the pile. We at ROMTECH are used to working between the late arrival of design information and the unremitting deadline of imminent cage delivery. Whichever ROMTECH product option is selected, our aims are to ensure product compliance with the latest Health and Safety Legislation, high site productivity and freedom from metallurgical defects; the whole package presenting itself as a cost-effective solution. Should future sites demand solutions which are beyond the scope of our existing product lines, then we would work with site to either modify these or develop fresh solutions. We regularly attend sites and carry out toolbox talks to personnel and compile Method Statements in order to ensure correct product usage. Finally, ROMTECH is well-versed and experienced at operating within such a demanding environment. We offer one-stop shopping for all your existing pile reinforcement needs along with a unique service to develop new product lines and so meet the challenges of the future. Steve Render BSc (Eng) MSc CEng MICE Technical Director
BS Reference Main Square A 393 A 252 A 193 A 142 Structural B 1131
200mm 200mm 200mm 200mm
200mm 200mm 200mm 200mm
10mm 8mm 7mm 6mm
10mm 8mm 7mm 6mm
393mm2 252mm2 193mm2 142mm

2
393mm2 252mm2 193mm2 142mm

2
6.16 3.95 3.02 2.22
15 22 29 40
70.96 45.50 34.79 25.57
18 28 34 46
162.34 253.16 331.13 450.45
Cross-sectional Areas for Specific Spacings in mm2 / Metre Width

Bar Size 6mm* 8mm 10mm 12mm 16mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm* Number of Bars (millimetres) 75 100 125 377 283 226 670 503 402 1047 786 628 1508 1131 905 2681 2011 1608 4189 3142 2513 6545 4909 3927 8042 6434 10053 150 188 335 524 754 1340 2094 3272 5362 8378 13090 175 162 287 449 646 1149 1795 2805 4596 7181 11220 200 141 251 393 565 1005 1571 2454 4021 6283 9617 225 125 223 348 503 894 1396 2182 3574 5587 8727 *Denotes non-preferred sizes 250 275 113 103 201 183 314 285 452 411 801 731 1257 1143 1963 1785 3217 2924 5027 4571 7854 7140 300 94 168 262 377 670 1047 1636 2681 4189 6545
100mm 100mm 100mm 100mm 100mm
200mm 200mm 200mm 200mm 200mm
12mm 10mm 8mm 7mm 6mm
8mm 8mm 8mm 7mm 7mm
1131mm2 785mm
2
252mm2 252mm
2
10.90 8.14 5.93 4.53 3.73
8 11 15 20 24
125.57 93.57 68.31 52.19 42.97
10 14 18 24 30
91.74 122.85 168.63 220.75 268.10
B 785 B 503 B 385 B 283 Long C 785 C 503 C 385 C 283 Wrapping
503mm2 385mm 283mm

2 2
252mm2 193mm 193mm

2 2
100mm 100mm 100mm 100mm
400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm
10mm 8mm 7mm 6mm
6mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
785mm2 503mm2 385mm2 283mm2
70.8mm2 49.0mm2 49.0mm2 49.0mm2
6.72 4.34 3.41 2.61
13 20 26 34
77.41 50.00 39.28 30.07
16 26 30 32
148.81 230.41 293.26 383.14
Weights for Groups of Bars (kg/metre run)

Bar Size 6mm * 8mm 10mm 12mm 16mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm* Number of Bars 1 2 0.222 0.444 0.395 0.79 0.616 1.232 0.888 1.776 1.579 3.158 2.466 4.932 3.854 7.708 6.313 12.626 9.864 19.728 15.413 30.826 3 0.666 1.185 1.848 2.664 4.737 7.398 11.562 18.939 29.592 46.239 4 0.888 1.58 2.464 3.552 6.316 9.864 15.416 25.252 39.456 61.652 5 1.11 1.975 3.08 4.44 7.895 12.33 19.27 31.565 49.32 77.065 6 1.332 2.37 3.696 5.328 9.474 14.796 23.124 37.878 59.184 92.478 7 1.554 2.765 4.312 6.216 11.053 17.262 26.97 44.191 69.048 107.891 *Denotes non-preferred sizes 8 9 1.776 1.998 3.16 3.555 4.928 5.544 7.104 7.992 12.632 14.211 19.728 22.194 30.832 34.686 50.504 56.817 78.912 88.776 123.304 138.717 10 2.22 3.95 6.16 8.88 15.79 24.66 38.54 63.13 98.64 154.13
D49
100mm
100mm
2.5mm
2.5mm
49.1mm2
49.1mm2
0.77
129
7.76
50
1298.70
Flying End Fabric

Dont compromise on cover
Fabric without the overlap congestion
Standard Fabric Congestion at Laps
4
Even when staggering laps, you cannot avoid at least a 3 layer build up.
To BS 4483 Type 2 wire profile in both A & B Types
Weight per m2 in one direction (Add both directions for total m2 weight)
Bar Size 6mm* 8mm 10mm 12mm 16mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm* Number of Bars (millimetres) 75 100 125 2.960 2.220 1.776 5.267 3.950 3.160 8.213 6.160 4.928 11.840 8.880 7.104 21.050 15.790 12.630 32.880 24.660 19.730 51.390 38.540 30.830 63.130 50.500 78.910 150 1.480 2.633 4.107 5.920 10.530 16.440 25.690 42.090 65.760 102.750 175 1.269 2.257 3.520 5.074 9.023 14.090 22.020 36.070 56.370 88.070 200 1.110 1.975 3.080 4.440 7.895 12.331 19.270 31.570 49.320 77.060 225 0.987 1.756 2.738 3.947 7.018 10.960 17.128 28.058 43.840 68.502 *Denotes non-preferred sizes 250 275 0.888 0.807 1.580 1.436 2.464 2.240 3.552 3.229 6.316 5.742 9.864 8.967 15.420 14.015 25.250 22.956 39.460 35.869 61.650 56.047
Availlable in Types:
300 0.740 1.317 2.053 2.960 5.262 8.220 12.850 21.040 32.880 51.380 A Range A393 A252 A193 A142 B Range B1131 B785 B503 B385
All with splices to enable minimum lapping 40 x bar dia.
Flying End Fabric Nested Lap
Particularly beneficial: Where standard fabric is specified as a structural reinforcement In thin topping slabs on permanent metal & precast decking
No congestion, even where 4 sheets meet.
Also available in a T12 on T12 format
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Factory Prefabricated Pile Cages
Piling
One-Piece and ConventionallySpliced Cages

Manufacture of Market-typical Cages
Accurate, rapid assembly Lifting bands and fillet welds for robustness in transport and safe site lifting Integral, non-detachable skid spacers to positively centre the cages and ensure cover For Pile Trimming, debonding isofoam and integral splitter tube can be supplied on the cages Cage detail drawing available on request Cage factor of safety lifting calculation available on request Offsite, pre fabrication eliminates cage price inflation due to sub-contract steelfixer claims No site steelfixer means less cranaege and significantly reduced supervision and liability on site Health and Safety ROMTECH requires four working days notice from call-off to site delivery for cages of this type
Manufacture of Larger Cages
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Mechanically Spliced Cages

Cage in Manufacture
Close positional control of all longitudinal and circumferential cage components through use of machine ensures excellent quality Lifting bands and welds designed to resist lifting stresses. All such welds to UK CARES Appendix 10 and BS 7123 Range of helical wrap from H06 to twin H16 at any pitch Minimum five working days notice from call off to delivery
Cages Stacked on Transport

Loads scientifically packed and strapped for optimal loadpreservation Consignment ready for immediate installation inside the pile bore on arrival Just in time delivery for cases of zero site storage Full cage manufacturing drawings available for approval prior to build, for site inspection and site as-built records Lifting F/O/S calculations available on request
Cage Splicing On Site

Quality controlled tight tolerance band and blue-printing in manufacture permits ease of subsequent site splicing Erico-Lenton calibrated torque wrenches supplied to site Integral spacers, and debonding isofoam available Works templating of integral sonic or inclinometer pipes for rapid, accurate site connections
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Short, Mechanically-Spliced, Coupled Pile Cages for Low Head Room Piling Applications
Cages Stacked On-Site Prior to Piling
In-house detailing and scheduling along with dedicated component quality inspection for highly accurate specification. Couplers attached and torqued to one end of each cage section in the works Integral, heavy duty, large footprint skid spacers attached in factory for preservation of side cover
Splicing Upper and Lower Cages Using Torque Wrench Quality controlled tight tolerance band and blue-printing in manufacture permits ease of subsequent site splicing Erico-Lenton calibrated torque wrenches supplied to site Integral spacers, for pile trimming,debonding isofoam available Works templating of integral sonic or inclinometer pipes for rapid accurate site connections
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Safe Splice System
Safety-Oriented Pile-Cage Fastening System
Simple, Rapid installation using mechanical wrench Operators hands kept clear of cage through socket extension ROMTECH design service integral with cage supply Pile cage fittings factory welded to BS 7123 in compliance with UK CARES Certificate no. 871001 Bolt Range and corresponding test strength availability is :-
Bolt Size [mm]* Proof Test Strength Per Bolt SWL per Bolt
*Based on Grade 8.8 steel
M16 60 20
M20 80 25
M24 100 33
M27 130 43
M30 170 56
[kN] [kN]
ROMTECH recently supplied a large diameter piling contract which used conventionally spliced pile cages. The use of Bulldog grips was prohibited because of the hazards of manually fitting them with operators hands passing inside both the trapped-off and suspended pile cages. Safe-Splice is a patented system which we have developed as a much safer alternative to U-bolts.
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Composite Tension Pile Cages
Piling
Anti-Flotation Tension Mini-Piles

Mechanically spliced version
Threaded bars awaiting sequential installation
Threaded rebar cages with integral central bars awaiting installation
Lowest cage being threaded onto highest central bar
Cage to cage connection being made, including central bar splice
ROMTECH can detail composite rebar or threadbar cages containing a central bar for factory prefabrication to ensure LOLER Compliant cage splicing over the casing Patented sequential splicing system allows initial connection of central bars without compromising the subsequent splicing of outer cage bars Proprietary rebar or threadbar coupler options available Demountable central bar support system eases cage/bar splicing by allowing longitudinal relative movement between cage and central bar
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Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Geothermal Pile Cages

Cage manufacture CFA Option
Cage / pipe assembly being lifted prior to installation
Cage installation demonstrating anti-buoyancy and robustness of pipe fittings
Cage almost down to depth
Pile cages detailed for economy with maximum rigidity in order to support the pipework through the stress of forced installation Pipework available in metal or plastic with high pressure-rated connections Mechanical pipe-to-bar connectors to avoid detachment and buoyancy of pipework Rigid sheathing of u-bends for pipe protection and concrete flow through cage during installation
Pipe Installation Formers Rotary Piling Option
Rigid former body allows gripping of flexible plastic pipes in spaced apart formation either by wire tying or clamps Effective bundling permits ease of pipe installation from the horizontal over the edge of the casing Rigid spacers can be of any cover dimension and will centralise the pipe bundle effectively
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Piling Cage Accessories
Piling
ROMTECH Threadbar Cages & Accessories

Components Site assembly of Anchor Pile Cages
Individual stock or cut to length threadbar and nuts, bearing plates and couplers
Non welded lifting eye for RT1050 grade bars
Site based test pile set up showing RT1050 ties to anchor piles
ROMTECH Threadbar is available in the following grades:- RT550 = 500/550 grade - RT800 = 670/800 grade - RT1050 = 900/1050 grade
All coupler, nut and bearing plate accessories available Factory sawn-to-length bar service availability = 2 days Transport charge negated if called-off with ROMTECH Cages
Factory Prefabricated Anchor Pile cages

ROMTECH factory-prefab anchor pile cages overcome site welding issues on high strength threadbar and ensure accuracy of fit with testing rig Factory assembly through CARES approved welding for RT550 and RT800 and cage formers for the non-weldable RT1050 Cage lifting points built in RT1050 grade rectangular cage using template bracing and u-bolts Robustness avoids transport damage and ease of installation
RT1050 grade circular cage using patented, non-welded clamped cage formers
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Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Wind Turbines

Cage Lifting and Installation
ROMTECH pile cage technology for the most effective cage assembly solution Cage lifting made scientifically safe through ROMTECH expertise on placement of lifting points Factor of safety calculations available based on proven test results Rebar replacement option using threadbar to avoid congestion and provide greatly enhanced tensile strength
Finished Piling
ROMTECH cage-head fittings facilitate effective pile trimming and promote the easy connection between piles and pile cap
Completed Structure
Deep, slender tension piles in this application benefit from the congestion relief within the pile cage of high strengththreadbar ROMTECH factory welded threadbar (RT550 and RT800 grades) and rebar cage options available Threadbar size range from 15mm 75mm ROMTECH patented clamped cage formers for factory or site assembly of non-weldable threadbar cages (RT1050) Fewer cage joints make for economies in cage fabrication Rebar option also available
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Piling Health and Safety

Safe Site Offloading
LOLER-Compliant Bulk Offloading System

Heavy duty Version
Heavy System = 24.0 tonnes SWL and crane offload Cradle lifting points which are at shoulder height can be connected to offloading appliance by operator who is alongside trailer. There is no need for him to climb onto the trailer deck The cradles safely contain the load during the lift and act as a structural stillage, keeping the product stack safe and clean Individual product can then be safely lifted out of the cradle
Light Duty Version
Light System = 1.0 tonne to 4.0 tonne SWL with back-acter, HIAB or telehander offload The systems are currently used successfully for factory prefab pile, beam and column cages as well as bundled stock rebar We would recommend the system for use with: - Structural Steelwork Sections - Scaffold Tubes and Battens - Precast Concrete Elements, including Precast Driven Piles - Bundles of Mesh - CFA Auger Sections All frames are proof tested, stamped and certified by an independent LOLER- registered lifting specialist as well as being the subject of a patent application The cradle system can be supplied in the customers corporate colours This is a cradle based system which avoids the need to work at height while offloading elongated bulk prefabricated product on site.
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Technical Support
Pile Cage Assembly Drawings

ROMTECHs AutoCad Detailing FacilityRoutinely:
Defines the exact cage format by producing a working drawing using customer contract documents. This usually takes place a few days prior to delivery of the relevant cage type and enables all parties to progress forward from the original contract rebar drawing/schedule stage. The drawing will cover the scheduled main and transverse reinforcing bars and cage dimensions but can also include lifting points, skid spacer locations, debonding isofoam, sonic coring/inclinometer pipes and couplers. Where clamped cage formers are used, the drawing will state the recommended torque setting.
ROMTECH Drawing Service Typical Examples

Factory Machine Welded Pile Cages (Conventional Splice)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
ROMTECH: works with the customer to obtain Clients approval of the ROMTECH drawing issues the pile cage drawings along with any necessary component drawings to ROMTECHs Works for cage manufacture issues the cage drawing for factory welded cages to site for inspection of delivered consignments, for ongoing reference and for submission to the Client offers a revision service for drawing updates maintains a long term database for completed drawings for use by customers and their Clients for the purpose of as-built records issues the cage drawing for siteassembled cages to site for the steelfixing and site inspection of completed cages
MACHINE WRAPPED
Cast No - Bar Cast No - Helix / Rings Band Welder - Name / Signature
PLEASE NOTE: PRODUCT CODE: P2887xxx E972 Requisition - xxx 1 - 30 Cages: Please check first, middle and last cage QUANTITY: 1 No 30 - 100 Cages: Please check first, last and random 2 100+ Cages: Please check every 50 Cages DELIVERY: xxxx
Section 'A' -'A' Welded Band Lifting Points
Per Welded Band
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL SONIC TUBE STIRRUPS LINE UP.

14,000 Overall
100
13,800 70No. Turns T16 Helical @ 200mm C/C (02) (PAIRED)
100
1,350 O/D
2No. Lifting Points
3No. T12 Spacer Groups (75mm Cover) 100 Welded Band Lifting Points 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 A
6,500
28T40 Bars (01)
1No. T10 Round Spacer Group (75mm Cover) 2,000 1,900
4No. Sonic Tube Stirrups to suit 60.3mm O/D Tubing
2,000
6,500
SS2 STS1
SS1
W A
SS1
SS1
7No 75 x 20 MS Welded Bands (03) (1238mm O/D)
1No. T12 Ringx 3.1 Turns to be Tack Welded Internally and Removed once cage is wrapped
DATE: REVISION:
04/07/03 - NAME: A CORBETT

a Helical extended to top of cage

b Updated for Manufacture

c Sonic Tubing Added to Cages d
- NAME:
Reinforcement to B.S.4449 :1997. & B.S.4482 :1985. Bending and cutting of reinforcement to B.S.4466 : 1989 & B.S.8666 :2000. All rebar is factory welded to B.S.7123 : 1989 as certified by UKCARES scheme No. 871001 First and Last links to have all bars welded. Other links to have a minimum of 4 No bars welded. Where spacers are supplied loose, they are to be welded to all bars in 4-bar cages / alternate bars in 8-bar cages, at least. Spacer groups centres should not exceed 3 metres. For piles with horizontal loads, cages should be designed by an engineer. Top & Bottom Ring - Minimum 2.1 Turns
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
UKAS
002
CONTRACT: WEMBLEY STADIUM Dwg. TITLE: DETAIL OF 28T40 x 1350mm O/D x 14.0m PREFAB CAGE - TS1-C Top
CHECKED: CUSTOMER: DRAWN BY: A CORBETT APPROVED: DATE: 03/07/03 DRAWING No: 01003891c
PILING REINFORCEMENT
Watling Street Business Park Watling Street A5, Norton Canes, Near Cannock, Staffs. WS11 3XG Tel: 01543 364300 Fax: 01543 364321
BS EN ISO 9002
Factory Machine Welded Pile Cages (Coupled)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE NOTE: PRODUCT CODE: P288XXXX E282 Cast No - Bar Cast No - Helix / Rings Band Welder - Name / Signature
Materials List Description T50 Bars @ 13950mm T40 Bars @ 13650mm T40 Bars @ 13950mm T16 x 1935mm O/D Rings 75x20 MS Band x 1803mm O/D 75x20 MS Band x 1813mm O/D 75x20 MS Band x 1943mm O/D 50mm - 40mm Lenton Coupler 54mm Isofoam x 2000mm Long Qty 16 8 8 87 6 6 1 16 18
Factory Trestle Welded Pile Cages (One cage per pile)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE NOTE: PRODUCT CODE: P2888251 H625
1 - 30 Cages: Please check first, middle and last cage QUANTITY: 1 No 30 - 100 Cages: Please check first, last and random 2 100+ Cages: Please check every 50 Cages 1st DELIVERY DATE:
TOP OF CAGE (ALL BARS TO BE LEVEL) ALL BANDS TO BE WELDED TO BOTH SIDES OF ALL REBAR ALL BARS PART THREADED TO RECEIVE LENTON P13.5 COUPLER OR SIMILAR APPROVED
TRESTLE MANUFACTURE
Cast No - Bar Cast No - Helix / Rings Band Welder - Name / Signature
TOP OF CAGE (ALL BARS TO BE LEVEL) * WEIGHT OF CAGES = 0.068 TONNES * FACTOR OF SAFETY FOR LIFTING = 49.65 ALL BANDS TO BE WELDED TO BOTH SIDES OF ALL REBAR CAGE LIFTING POINTS SHOWN THUS -
1 - 30 Cages: Please check first, middle and last cage QUANTITY: 114 No 30 - 100 Cages: Please check first, last and random 2 100+ Cages: Please check every 50 Cages DELIVERY: Monday 8th September
PLEASE NOTE: BOTTOM OF BARS ON TOP CAGE, AND TOP OF BARS ON BOTTOM CAGE TO BE PAINTED YELLOW. LIFTING POINTS TO BE PAINTED RED ON THE INSIDE OF THE TOP BAND.
27,900 Overall 13,950 2,925 300 10,800 Iso Foam to Each Bar (2225mm Length) 37No. T16 Rings @ 300mm C/C 1,700 13,950 12,300 42No. T16 Rings @ 300mm C/C 175
6,000 Overall 500 5,250 21No. T10 Rings @ 250mm C/C (02) 200 50
3No. T16 Rings as Stent drg. No. MM0009/SB/015
8T50 (03) 8T50 (04)
5 No. T16 Loose Rings Not Welded See drg. 01001816a P13.5 Couplers
8T40 (01) 8T40 (02)
10 No. T10 Spacer Groups x 75mm Cover
2,825 1No. 75 x 20 MS Welded Band 1943mm O/D
2,100
2,100
2,225 2,100
500
6No. 75 x 20 MS Welded Bands 1813mm O/D
200 O/D
6T16 (01) 2No. T10 Rings (03) 2.1 Turns - Welded Band 2No. T10 Spacers Groups (75mm Cover)
2,100
LENTON COUPLERS SHOWN BOXED THUS CAGE LIFTING POINTS SHOWN THUS -
500 13,950 6No. 75 x 20 MS Welded Bands 1803mm O/D
2,300
2,300 13,650
2,300
2,300
2,300
1,650
DATE: REVISION:

a Cage Updated for Sacrificial Cage

b Foam Length Updated c
- NAME:
d
- NAME:
DATE: REVISION:
a
- NAME:
b
- NAME:
c
- NAME:
d
- NAME:
CONTRACT: KINGS CROSS TICKET HALL Dwg. TITLE: DETAIL OF 16T50/40 x 27.9m x 1935mm O/D PREFAB CAGE TYPE BA(2)
CHECKED: APPROVED: DATE: 17/04/03 DRAWING No: 01003301b
BS EN ISO 9002
CUSTOMER: DRAWN BY: A CORBETT
CONTRACT: WEST END CAR PARK Dwg. TITLE: DETAIL OF 6T16 x 6m x 200mm O/D PREFAB CAGE
CHECKED: APPROVED: DATE: 02/09/03 DRAWING No: 01004285
BS EN ISO 9002
CUSTOMER: DRAWN BY: A CORBETT
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Pile Cage Site-Assembly Packages
Piling
Loose Cage Components for Site Steelfixing

Overlap Rings Helicals Cage Formers
Full overlap and structural welded laptypes Exceptional accuracy for zero complaints from steelfixers Wire to BS 4482 in 6mmto 16mm sizes BS 4449 material in size range 6mm to 25mm No tails to infringe cover zone O/D range 100mm to 3000mm
Wire to BS 4482 in sizes 6mm to 16mm O/D range 100mm to 2000mm For correct specification see attached Helical chart Closed format or pre-pitched.
Permits rapid, accurate cage assembly Stiffens cage and provides lifting points for scientifically safe lift operations Streamlines cage for CFA installation Non-detachable, rigid integral spacers to BS 7973:2001 Eliminates the need for site welding and its liabilities
Tie-Wire
Rebar to BS 4449
Lifting Bands
20kg Catch-weight coils 16 S.W.G. Black-annealed material Exceptional pliability for zero steelfixercomplaints Deoxidised-coated to avoid age hardening
Stock lengths to BS 4449 Special Stock lengths up to 18.0m Cut-to-length bars Cut-and-bent bars Erico Lenton Male Taper-threaded bars
Factory butt-welded strip for continuous helical construction Wide dimensional range to suit all cage types Mild Steel or High Tensile material option
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Helicals Chart
Cage O/D 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050
R6 RINGS
H6 RINGS RINGS
R8
H8
R10
H10
R12
H12
H16
RINGS RINGS
RINGS RINGS RINGS

RINGS RINGS RINGS

RINGS RINGS RINGS

RINGS RINGS RINGS

RINGS RINGS RINGS

RINGS RINGS RINGS
RINGS RINGS RINGS RINGS RINGS RINGS RINGS
RINGS RINGS RINGS
Notes 1. Table is for guidance only. 2. Key: Not Possible Helicals 1. ROMTECH can make helicals from R6 to H12 for cage O/D up to 1050mm and in H16 for larger cage O/Ds as indicated by: 2. ROMTECH can make helicals of O/D ranging from 100mm to 2000mm. 3. The range shown can be pulled out to pitch on site. 4. Helicals can be made to pitch for smaller O/D but rings should preferably be specified. 5. Where helicals are made to pitch, steelfixers recommend that the overall axial length should not exceed 1.5m 2.0m. 6. Helicals made to pitch will incur an extra charge per tonne production cost over ROMTECHs normal selling price. 7. It should be noted that helicals made to pitch are extremely bulky and are likely to incur extra carriage costs. Rings 1. Rings should be specified for smaller O/Ds rather than helicals. ROMTECH can make rings in bar sizes 6mm to 25mm. 2. ROMTECH can make rings in O/D size from 100mm to 3000mm. 3. Rings can be made overlapped or welded. 4. When ordering overlapped rings, the lap is generally defined as 40 x dia. of the bar specified. 5. Welded rings will generally have a lap of 50mm unless specified otherwise. Note: lap may need a structural weld.
When ordering closed pitch helicals, please state the wire size, finished O/D, Number of turns & pitch of helical when pulled open. ROMTECH will calculate the O/D size of helical to allow for shrinkage, to finish up with your final O/D when pulled out to pitch.
Helicals
Not Recommended
Recommended No. of Turns Per Helical Diameter Max No. Of Turns 6mm 40 8mm 35 10mm 30 12mm 20 16mm 10
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Factory-Built Pile Cage Components for On-Site Assembly

Simple Wire-Tied Version of the Cage Former System
Light Duty Cage Formers
Any cover dimension available on factory pre-set, rigid, integral spacers. These are non-detachable to ensure side cover Cage Formers transform both rapidity and accuracy of Steelfixing Main bars locked in correct Circumferential locations when tied-off to rings and adjacent to welded spacers Factory welded Construction Imparts Stiffness to finished cage for safety-assured cage lift. Streamlined spacers and robustness of cage permits ease of installation even under cage vibration as in the case of CFAtechnique Large footprint spacer ensures correct cage centralisation and concrete cover compliance
Piling
Cage/Bar Splice Units

Safe means of bolting a central bar (or bars) into a top cage for simultaneous installation into same pile bore and avoidance of telescoping as in DCIS work Single lift/installation avoids the need to install cage and bar separately along with the time penalties and risks of cagerefusal (CFA technique) that this entails Certified Test Strengths and Factor-of-Safety calculations for cage lift, so ensuring high degree of safety for composite cage
Lantern Spacers
Centralisation of single bar within pile bore Located Rebar options = H12 to H50. Pile size options = 150mm to 1200mm. Quantity of spacer legs = 3No to 12No dependent on bar weight and pile size All cover dimensions available Multiple bar capability available Attachment by tie-wire or grub-screw
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Clamped Cage Former System for Site-Assembly
Heavy-Duty Cage Formers
This system is a scientifically safe means of site assembling pile cages where an alternative to traditional site welding is required. (certified to UK CARES technical approval document TA5/5010:2005) Cage formers contain rebar locator stubs to ensure highly accurate circumferential settings to main cage bars Twin-ring construction gives rigid box-like nature to cage formers ensuring robustness of finished pile cage Integral mechanical clamps, when torqued at 80Nm, provide scientific cage lifting points (typical single clamp test strength = 120kN) giving high factors of safety during suspension of cage Built-in anti-racking supports permit cage stability during site lifting operation Rigid, integral cover spacers supplied to any cover dimension reduce workload of piling crew Five grades of spacer footprint available according to cage weight and piling application All ROMTECH skid spacers comply with the heavy-duty structural test requirements of BS 7973:2001 Template-like nature of formers allow rapid, highly accurate cage steelfixing operation Clamp test strengths available on request Economic cogency of cage former solution enhanced by supplementary locator rings and ladder spacers Specified by Railink Engineering on all CTRL projects from early 2001 Cage fabrication drawings produced automatically to assist site steelfixing. Cage lifting calculations and method statements available on request.
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Pre-Assembled Ladder Spacers

Heavy-Duty Radiussed Ladder Spacer
Rigid assembly with very large spacer footprints for low contact pressure so maintaining concrete cover dimension. Centralises heavy pile cages. Easily attached to completed pile cages. Any cover dimension available at short notice. Developed for/Specified on all CTRL projects. Design service available.
Heavy-Duty Flat Ladder Spacers

Three sizes of very large spacer-footprints for centralising very heavy diaphragm wall panel and ensuring correct concrete cover. Product rapidly applied to completed rebar panels on site using tie wire. Spacers are available in five grades of footprint size. All ROMTECH skid spacers comply with the heavy-duty structural test requirements of BS 7973:2001
Light to Medium-Duty Wraparound Ladder

Fulfils the radiussed ladder function for cage weights up to 1.5 tonnes. Spacers streamlined to suit cage installation in CFA piles.
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Pile Cage Accessories
Pile-Trimming Accessories
Full tube size-range available for all rebar and sonic coring tube sizes. Standard stock lengths of 2.0m available. Only low water-absorptive foam material used. Can be supplied loose or attached to prefab cages manufactured by ROMTECH. Satisfies established minimum 9mm wall thickness requirement. Cable ties and fixing tape also available. Rebar cage detail drawing available. Grade EPS 70 expanded Polystyrene Composite Tips for easy extraction of material (if encast beneath cut off level).
EPS70 Composite tips Fabricated Lifting Eyes for head extraction

High yield or mild steel lifting eye fabricated to suit your pile diameter/ cut-off level. Bar sizes H12 to H25 available. Non-drill option available through version with integral splitter tube. Factor of Safety Calculations for lifting of pile head available. Detail drawings available.
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Piling
Additional Pile-Head Reinforcement Units

Helical (Anti-Bursting) Test Pile Cap
Supports additional bearing, bursting and shear stresses which can arise as a function of testing the pile head Prefab cap unit allows ease of site installation Internal/external helical wire size range from 6mm to 20mm in order to resist required magnitude of bi-axial tension Jig-built construction for highly accurate dimensions
Flared Head Reinforcement Units
Prevents un-cured flared head spalling when trafficked Provides enhanced corbel strength to flared head in its connection with overlaying structure. Availablein five different wire diameters for this purpose and to suit different loading conditions Head unit configuration either as pure head reinforcement or to fulfil this function plus additionally reinforcing pile-shaft below. Heavier versions can both reinforce the flared head and replace the pile cage altogether Optional integral cover spacers to splayed sides for easy attainment of correct concrete cover
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Piling Accessories
Effective Temporary-Works Support of Cage Within Pile Bore
Heavy Duty, Clamped-on Cage Feet
Mobilises soil bearing capacity to provide massive toe-support to heavy pile cages during installation Prevents cage dropping during installation or casing-extraction so avoiding the liabilities of low cages and the unscheduled need for expensive repair couplers Simple, scientific, torque-controlled integral clamps are rapid and easy to work with, soavoiding the need to site-weld the feet to the cage whilst making the feet secure Use of integral clamp allows feet to be detached from previously fitted-out cages in order to telescope the foot to alter its projection below the cage to allow for changing toe bearing Projection of cage foot through bottom-end concrete of pile has been deemed acceptably durable on CTRL projects, Terminal 5 Heathrow and other prestigious contracts due to the anaerobic nature of the environment at the base of the pile Design service available
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Piling
ROM Special Shear Spacers and Ladder Lifting Shackles System

Plunge Column Spacer unit Permanent Liner Spacer unit
Looks like a cage former except that the rings squeeze down to clamp onto either the four arises of the plunge column or the whole of the permanent liner Clamping action provided by double-strand tying wire for light applications and grade 8.8 bolts for heavier versions Avoids material damage and site liability by eliminating site welding Rigid Integral skid spacers to the structural requirements of BS 7973 are available in five footprint sizes and any cover dimension Positive centralization of enclosed item with the pile bore Detail Design Service available
CFA Reusable Shackle
DCIS/Rotary Remote Rebar Shackle

For the easy, scientifically safe installation of single rebar centrally within the pile bore Rebar size range = 16mm to 50mm Threadbar size range = 15mm to 75mm LOLER compliance through testing/certification by independent lifting specialist Recommended torque wrench setting = 80Nm DCIS/Rotary version releasable remotely within pile casing once rebar is down to depth Method statement available on request
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Piling Accessories
ROM Shear Pile Casing LadderCovers System Safety

Light Duty Version
Low weight, factory-welded mesh construction gives adequate protection to operators during hours of site operation Dished profile prevents dislodgement off the casing and permits stacking for ease of transport and storage
Heavy Duty Version

Heavy welded rebar construction permits site trafficking during working hours. This means that the product cannot be dislodged by a manual lift, so making it suitable for casing protection during hours of site closure Cover has integral lifting points to allow the safe use of cranaege in off-loading and deployment Design and detailing service available for determination of mesh size and bar diameter to suit imposed loading, for depth of perimeter welded band and strength/quantity of lifting points
CFA Pile Bore Mats

Mat covers completed pile bore to prevent hidden trip hazard Rigid welded construction easily supports a persons weight Flush fitting of mesh grillage to outer link avoids sharp points and edges Optional Hi-Viz corner flashes Low weight of mat permits ease of lifting and transport Three mats sizes cover pile bore diameter range of 300mm to 1200mm
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Reinforcement
Prefabrication
ROMTECH Prefabrication Service
ROMTECH offers a complete offsite reinforcement prefabrication service which produces finished cage or mat assemblies delivered, ready for placing in position on site. The prefabricated units are detailed by ROMTECH in conjunction with the customer to ensure compatibility on site. Assemblies can be Mig welded, clamped or wire tied with additional reinforcement if required to ensure that the integrity of the assembly is maintained during transportation and placing on site.
Quality Assurance
All ROMTECH prefabrication facilities, materials and welders are fully CARES approved. Our facilities, materials and operatives are independantly audited on a regular basis to ensure the correct procedures are complied with.
Removes steel fixing from the critical path Continuity of manufacture regardless of weather conditions Costly site fixing becomes cost effective placing of prefabricated units Improved safety from reductions in movement of loose bar Assemblies supplied with labels and location plan for ease of identification
Key Benefits
Typical Items from ROMTECH
Ground beams, pile caps, piles, diaphragm wall cages, columns, capping beams, heavy diameter one way / two way mats etc. ROMTECH would welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements.
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Reinforcement Connection
Lenton Couplers
Product Line
The most widely used mechanical splicing system in the world. With experience of over 30 years, LENTON products provide a complete line of full tension and compression mechanical splices. LENTON couplers are the slimmest couplers on the market for tension and compression.
Couplers - A12
LENTON standard couplers are designed to splice the the same diameter bars where one bar can be rotated and is not restricted in its axial direction.
Standard Couplers -A12

Product Code 12 A12 16 A12 20 A12 25 A12 32 A12 40 A12 50 A12 To suit bar Diameter 12mm 16mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm
Position Couplers - P13.35

Product Code 25 P13.5 32 P13.5 40 P13.5 50 P13.5 To suit bar Diameter 25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm Pack Size 1 1 1 1
The Positional style coupler P13.35 Positoin can be used when neither bar can be rotated and when the ongoing bar Couplers - P13.35 is free to move in its axial direction. If the ongoing bar is restricted in its axial direction then a P13 type coupler is required. Contact your nearest ROMTECH depot for detailed information.
Transition Couplers - R11
Transition couplers are designed to splice different diameter bars where one bar can be rotated and is not restricted in its axial direction.
Transition Couplers - R11

To suit bar Diameter 12/16mm 16/20mm 20/25mm 25/32mm 32/40mm 40/50mm Pack Size 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Ancon Couplers
The benefits of using reinforcing bar couplers to accelerate the speed of construction, increase productivity and simplify the design of reinforced concrete are widely recognised. The Ancon range includes tapered, threaded and mechanically bolted couplers.
Tapered Thread Standard
Ancon Tapered Thread Standard couplers are designed to suit the majority of applications which call for the joining of reinforcing bars. The couplers are normally supplied fitted to the end of threaded bar, requiring only the engagement and tightening of the adjoining bar on site. Ancon specifies the use of a torque wrench in order to achieve correct and consistent installation.

Product Code TTS12 TTS16 TTS20 TTS25 TTS32 TTS40 TTS50 Bar Diameter 12mm 16mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm
Tapered Thread Positional

Product Code TTP12 TTP16 TTP20 TTP25 TTP32 TTP40 TTP50 Bar Diameter 12mm 16mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm
The Ancon Tapered Thread Positional coupler is designed to be used in applications in which neither bar can be rotated. Having a degree of adjustability, the Positional coupler can also be used as a closer between two fixed bars. The couplers are normally supplied fitted to the end of threaded bar, requiring only the engagement and tightening of the adjoining bar on site. In order to ensure correct and consistent installation, Ancon Building Products specifies the use of a torque wrench.
Tapered Thread Positional
Tapered Thread Transition
The Ancon Tapered Thread Transition coupler connects reinforcing bars of different diameters. The coupler comprises an internally threaded sleeve with two right hand threads both of which are tapered towards the middle of the coupler. The diameter of each thread corresponds to the appropriate bar size. The couplers are normally supplied fitted to the end of threaded bar, requiring only the engagement and tightening of the adjoining bar on site. In order to ensure correct and consistent installation, Ancon Building Products specifies the use of a torque wrench.

Product Code TTT12/16 TTT16/20 TTT20/25 TTT25/32 TTT32/40 TTT40/50 To suit bar Diameter 12mm 16mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 40mm
MBT Coupler
Product Code MBTET 12 MBTET 16 MBTET 20 MBTET 25 MBTET 32 MBTET 40 MBTET 50 To suit bar Diameter 12mm 16mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm
MBT Coupler
The MBT ET Series of couplers provides an effective method of joining reinforcing bars which requires neither bar end preparation to form threads, nor bar rotation. They can be used to connect onto insitu bars and will join imperial, plain round or deformed reinforcing bars.
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Shear System
ROMTECH Shear Ladder System
ROM ShearShear ROMTECH Ladder System

Used to resist punching shear in flat slab construction where a slab is suspended on either columns or piles Simple to fix Time savings in placing Variable link diameters, centres and heights Supports top layer of reinforcement Concrete covers ensured Easy to specify Complies with the requirements of BS 8110
Typical Section
Numbers, diameters and centres of links to suit engineers design and details.
Placing Sequence Step 1

1. Bottom layers of reinforcement fixed in position (B2 loose rebars may be fixed after Shear Ladders are placed onto B1 layer).
Step 2
2. Shear Ladders are placed onto B1 layer (recommended) that Shear Ladders are tied to B1 layer to avoid possible displacement.
Step 3
3. Top reinforcement fixed. Shear Ladders can now act also as support chairs.
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Formwork Accessories
Tie Bar System
ROM Shear Ladder Tie Bar System

Tie Bar is produced from high tensile steel with a screw thread (deformation conforming to ASTMA 618 for reinforcing steel bars).
Sacrificial plastic tube
Plastic cone
Wing nut
Tie Rod
Product Code 15RT6000 15RT7500 20RT6000 Diameter 15mm 15mm 20mm Pack Size Length 6.0M 7.5M 6.0M
TR (Cutting service available at extra charge)
Connectors/Water Barrier
Product Code RTCN15 RTWB15 RTCN20 RTWB20 Diameter 15mm 15mm 20mm 20mm
TRCN TRWB
Wing Nuts
Product Code CWN15 CWMF15 CWN20 Diameter 15mm 15mm 20mm Pack Size 1 1 1
CWN
Tie Road Sleeve & Cones

Product Code RTS22 RTS26 RTC22 TSC26 Diameter 1OOM Pack 50M Pack 500 500
TRS
Waler Plates
Product Code PWP90 HDW HDW20 Style Pressed Heavy Heavy To Suit Dia. 15mm 15mm 20mm
HDW PWP90
TRC
Romplug - Tie Holder

Product Code RPLUG 75N Pack Size 7.5 Kg
RPLUG
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Geotechnical
Introduction
ROM Shear Ladder System Introduction

ROMTECH Geotechnical is a specialist division of ROMTECH that supplies and offers technical support for Geotechnical products. ROMTECH provides a broad range of products and services for soil nailing, rock bolting, anchor,mini & micro piling applications. Our services are rapidly expanding to suit market needs, customer requirement and expectations, including: ROMTECH fully threaded bar and accessories (grade 550, 800 and 1050) ROMTECH hollow bar self drill soil nails and anchors (also known as injection anchors) XpandX is a unique mechanical anchoring system for soil nailing and rock bolting which gives instant pull-out load without grouting All our systems have a comprehensive range of accessories and specifications to meet the most demanding challenges. Our manufacturing capability enables us to manufacture special items specific to our customers requirements. Combined with our research and development policy this means that we are able to continually update and improve our products. In addition to this commitment we also carry comprehensive stocks of black, galvanised and stainless steel products. Regardless of the size of your project it is our policy to offer the best technical support and service to ensure our customers get the most appropriate and cost effective solution. Our growing portfolio and customer base has established ROMTECH as a leading Geotechnical supplier. Combined with the expertise of the piling and tunnelling divisions, our innovative product design and specialist skills are the driving force of quality and service to the industry. Hollow Bar self drilling solutions Soil nailing Mini and micro piling Mining and tunnelling Tie Rods Pre-stressed soil and rock anchors Post tensioning systems Formwork ties
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Ground Anchors
Geotechnical
Ground Anchors
Rock Bolting
Ground Anchors and Piles can be used to provide Global Stability in an Earthworks structure. They (unlike Soil Nails) are actively loaded from the onset. Temporary uses include tie backs to sheet piles, and temporary works stabilisation of open excavations during contract period.
Installed on a grillage, lightly-loaded, with a short shank length and without pre-tensioning. Hollow self drill option is quick and easy to install (drill, flush and grout in one operation). Harder drill bit (eg. Tungsten Carbide Button Bits) are also available. The product is also suitable for connecting friable surface material to hard substrate.
Micro Piling
Spile Applications
Stabilises existing structures through underpinning where installation access (both horizontal and vertical) is limited. Principle is that of single central bar and ability to couple this. Other applications include the upgrading of strip footings, stanchion bases and Network Rail power gantry bases.
Stabilise shallow depth ex-foliated rockface by tying back to the stable rock above, in preparation work for N.A.T.M. technique. Hollowbar format provides conduit for grouting. Exposed ends can be used to bolt on and support further reinforcement layers.
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Geotechnical
Self - Drill Hollow Bar - Key Dimensions & Design Data

Hollow Bar Technical Data
R25 Max Diameter over Threads (mm) Internal Diameter (mm) Effective Cross Sectional Area of Bar (mm) Ultimate Strength (kN) Tensile Yield Strength (kN) Steel Grade Yld/Ult (N/mm) E Modulus (N/mm) Weight (kg/m) Thread Type Steel Quality Bar Lengths (m) 25 13 325 200 160 515 200,000 2.30 R S355 R32 32 20 447 280 230 515 190,000 3.51 R Fe55 R32 32 15 560 405 335 598 190,000 4.40 R Fe55 R38 38 15 780 530 440 564 190,000 6.12 R Fe55 R51 51 28 1200 838 693 577 180,000 9.50 R 28MnB5 3.0m, 4.0m R63 63 43 1660 1100 909 547 180,000 13.32 R 28MnB5 R76 76 56 2080 1380 1140 548 170,000 16.33 R S355 R89 89 69 2450 1600 1280 522 170,000 19.24 R S355 R103 103 83 2920 1980 1636 560 170,000 22.93 R S355
Typical Hollow Thread Bar
Typical Thread Bar Couplers & Termination Accessories
ROMTECHs Hollow Bar system is a continuously threaded left handed steel bar which can be drilled and grouted into loose, unstable and collapsing ground. The steel is a hollow configuration to allow for simultaneous drilling and grouting, a technique designed for eliminating the need for pre-casing, therefore increasing the installation rate. Produced from hollow steel tubular raw material, the bar is cold rolled into a standard ISO rope thread during which the formation of steel is enhanced, providing the yield strength. The rope thread provides an appropriate surface between the bar and the grout, therefore enabling a strong, resilient bond to be created. ROMTECH Self Drill Hollow Bar provides effective solutions for rock bolting, ground anchoring, micro piling, soil nailing and spiles applications.
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Self - Drill Hollow Bar
Geotechnical
ROMTECH ROM ShearHollow Ladder Bar System System

Self Drill Hollow Bar Systems can be installed into a range of different media: 1. Cohesive soils such as clays 2. Granular Material sand & gravel 3. Friable fill material rubble, infantile or weathered rock, boulders 4. Existing structures basement walls, slabs and strip footings Applications include: Soil Nails for surface stabilisation of embankments & cuttings for road & rail projects Permanent or temporary ground anchors for global stabilisation of similar works, sheet pile tie backs, mini piles for underpinning & local stabilisation of existing foundations Coastal defence walls & slabs Wall anchoring (concrete, modular, crib and gabion) Hard or soft green finishes Black, galvanised and stainless steel products for all environments Roof bolts or spiles for mining & tunnelling applications Typical projects: Highway and railway embarkments Coastal defence walls and slopes Temporary support for basement work Mining and tunnelling Rock netting and overburden stabilisation
Anti-Flotation Tension Minipile
Pile Head
Plate Anchorage
Load Bearing Hex,Nuts
Centre Stop Coupler Hollow Bar
Borehole Grout Grout Bulb
Retroflush Drill Bit
Soil Nail Threadbar For Surface Slope Stabilisation

Retroflush Drill Bit ROMTECH Hollow Bar Centre Stop Coupler Formed Bearing Plate
Grout Bulb
Borehole Grout
Galvanized Top Section
Shotcrete or Geogrid
Domed Galvanised Nut
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Self - Drill Hollow Bar - Drill Bits
Drill Bit options

Drill bit type all sizes are mm Clay 25/13 Cross cut (2 grades*) 42 Button bits (2 grades*) 42 Triple edge bit 32/20 76 100 130 51 76 95 51 76 51 32/15 76 100 130 51 76 95 51 76 51 38/15 130 180 64 76 95 76 90 76 51/28 130 180 90 102 115 90 115 76 63/43 130 180 90 102 115 90 115 90 76/56 130 180 102 115 100 115 115 89/69 130 180 230 130 130 130 103/83 130 180 230 150 150 150
Clay Available in 42mm 200mm Suitable for soft clay type soil
Triple Edge with Widia* Available in 51mm 150mm Suitable for chalks, marls and mudstones
Triple Edge Available in 51mm 150mm Suitable for chalks, marls and mudstones
Cross Cut with Widia* Available in 42mm 130mm Suitable for limestone, moderate rockandconcrete
Cross Cut Available in 42mm 130mm Suitable for gravel, sandstone, limestone and most ground conditions
Button Bit with Widia* Available in 42mm 150mm Suitable for limestone and hard rock, boulders and through concrete slabs.
Button Bit Available in 42mm 150mm Suitable for gravels, sandstone and soft rocks.
Reducing Couplers Drill bits can be manufactured as required, however reducing couplers are also available for adopting a larger drill bit thread onto a smaller bar.
*Widia means hardened leading edges for heavy duty use only.
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Injection Adapters
Geotechnical
ROMTECH ROM ShearGeotechnical supplies a comprehensive range Ladder of components System and installation equipment
Standard rotary injection adapter Light to medium duty injection adapter ideal for hand held equipment and light to medium duty applications using drilling rigs. Comprehensive range of adapters to suit a wide range of input and output configurations. Generally available ex stock. Shank adapter For use with hand held rigs where open holing is necessary. Use end injection adapter to inject grout. Generally available ex stock. High Pressure injection adapter For use in all applications and particularly where grout is being injected at high pressures. Comprehensive range of adapters to suit a wide range of input and output configurations. Generally available ex stock. End injection adapter Fits directly on the end of the bar when open holing installation has been used. Generally available ex stock or can be modified and manufactured to order.
ROM Shear Ladder System ROMTECH Hollow Bar Self Drilling test Equipment
ROMTECH Geotechnical supplies components for stressing and testing soil nails either to buy or to hire. The photograph below shows a typical layout, but we can also supply specialist equipment such as electric pumps, various jacking columns and specially manufactured frames to your specification. The anchor traction tests are made with a hydraulic cylinder (6) which is set under pressure by a hydraulic manual pump (9). The relative force is indicated on a manometer in tons. More exact values (5%) can be obtained using an additional dynamometer box. The entire system is easily to transport, simple to handle and needs neither compressed air not current. Preparation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
The contact surface on the rock should be plane and right-angled to the rod. As surface and equalizers serve the plate (3) and the metallic set of wedges (2). 1. Coupler 2. Wedges 3. Plate 4. Jacking column 5. Anchor/soil nail 6. Hydraulic load cylinder (300 600kN) 7. Washer 8. Nut
9
9. Manual pump
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Solid Threadbar Applications
Anchoring and soil nailing

Good tension and shear characteristics Bar diameters from 16mm - 75mm (RT550 and RT800) Bar diameters from 18mm - 75mm (RT1050) Galvanised and epoxy coatings available Double corrosion protection specification available Anchored or soil nailed slopes and walls Tie rods for retaining walls, sheet piling and foundations
Temporary Works Anchor Piles - Pile testing

Much higher load capacity than rebar through both high grade material and larger diameter bars Grades availability 550N/mm2 to 1050N/mm2 Bar size range = 15mm to 75mm Congestion relief through fewer, larger bars Economic cage fabrication through fewer rebar joints
Factory welded fabrication available in 550 and 800 grades. 1050 grade to use patented ROMTECH clamping techniques
Micro and mini piling

Tension and compression applications
SSL TO DRAW
Comprehensive range of couplers and accessories Bar diameters from 16mm - 75mm (RT550 and RT800) Galvanised and epoxy coatings available Double corrosion protection specification available Applications include ground beams, slabs and tanks
Tunnelling and mining

Anchoring, doweling and roof bolts Roof bolts Resin, OPC or expansion shell anchorage Bar diameters from 16mm - 75mm (RT550 and RT800) Bar diameters from 18mm - 75mm (RT1050) Galvanised and epoxy coatings available Various specialist accessories loops etc.
Post tensioning systems

Prestressed or post tensioned applications Post bonded or debonded to suit Permanent strengthening of weak structures Temporary bracing during refurbishment Bar diameters from 18mm - 75mm (RT1050)
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Geotechnical
Tie backs Due to the high variety of steel qualities and diameters, our threadbar system can fulfil the requirements of the different tie rod construction designs in an optimal way. Main applications of tie rods are bracing for embankments, sheet-pile, shed-roof and frame structures, as well as tie back retaining walls.
Installed by Dawson-Wam
Pre-stressed Soil and Rock Anchors Anchors are elements which introduce compression forces into the ground through tension members. For this, the anchorage head conducts the forces into the grouted body, which transfers the load safely into the surrounding material. Main areas of applications of Pre-stressed soil and rock anchors are slopes, embankments, excavations as well as cavern and tunnel construction. Anchor with single and double corrosion protection components: Threadbar Dome Nut Anchor Plate Pipe Socket Smooth Sheathing Cement Grout Spacer Injection and Protection Cap Corrosion Grease Vent Cap Corrugated Sheathing End Cap Post Tensioning System There has been a continuous development of the threadbar product into the various post tensioning applications inherent in glued, segmental bridge construction. Such techniques using various methods of cantilevering and incremental launching rely on the post tensioning bars for the longitudinal and transverse connection of segments both in the temporary and permanent sense. The ease of installing and stressing threadbar lends itself to applying a triaxial stress field to the concrete. This, as a means of crack control makes threadbar a prime candidate for marine applications.
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ROM Shear Ladder System Applications

Grade (yield/ Ultimate) RT550 (500/550) Geotechnical and reinforcing Nom dia (mm) 12 16 20 25 28 32 40 50 63.5 18 22 25 28 30 35 43 57.5 63.5 75 18 26.5 32 36 40 47 57 65 75 15 20 26.5 15 20 15 20 26.5 Yield load (kN) 57 100 160 245 310 405 630 980 1760 170 250 330 410 475 640 980 1740 2120 2960 230 525 760 960 1190 1650 2155 2780 3690 159 283 461 175 310 140 245 385 Ult (kN) 62 110 175 270 340 440 690 1080 2215 195 300 390 490 565 770 1170 2080 2540 3535 255 580 850 1070 1320 1820 2671 3447 4572 195 345 568 190 345 170 280 490 (m/tonne) 1123.6 632.9 404.9 259.7 207.0 158.5 101.3 64.9 40.2 510.2 340.1 259.7 207.0 180.2 132.5 86.9 49.1 40.2 28.8 510.2 223.2 153.1 120.9 97.9 70.9 47.7 36.9 27.9 694.4 390.6 223.2 709.2 398.4 666.7 384.6 217.4 Weight (Kg/m) 0.89 1.58 2.47 3.85 4.83 6.31 9.87 15.40 24.86 1.96 2.94 3.85 4.83 5.55 7.55 11.51 20.38 24.86 44.68 1.96 4.48 6.53 8.27 10.21 14.10 20.95 27.10 35.90 1.44 2.56 4.48 1.41 2.51 1.50 4.60 4.60 Elongation Agt (%) A10 (%)
10
10
RT800 (670/800) Geotechnical, tunnelling and mining
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RT1050 (950/1050) Post-tensioning
RT1100 (900/1100) Formwork ties
Cold rolled S850 Formwork ties
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Notes: 1. In general the RT550 and RT800 are ideal for soil nailing applications because they have an excellent range of accessories and the most beneficial yield properties. 2. RT1050 is widely regarded as the best grade for post-tensioning and other applications where exceptional tensile strength coupled with good elasticity is required. 3. Other grades have various properties which make them ideal for general reinforcement and formwork ties.
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Solid High Yield RT550 & RT800 Threadbar
Geotechnical
ROMTECH Threadbar System

Load Bearing Hemispherical nut
Coupler Grout
Spacers Bearing Plate
RT550 continuous threaded bar

Left hand thread Hot rolled, ribbed Steel grade 500/550 N/mm2 with10% elongation Special Coatings

Right hand thread Hot rolled, ribbed Steel grade 670/800 N/mm2 with 10% elongation
1. Galvanized to various specifications available on request 2. Epoxy coatings to ASTM A934/A934M and A775/A775M available on request thickness u + 250 microns Applications Soil Nails Sheet Pile Tie Backs Threadbar Pile Cages Holding Down Bolts Temporary Anchors Permanent Anchors Micropiles Rock Bolts Factory Weldable to BS 7123 and EN / ISO / 17660
Recommended Component Details

Anchor Components 1 Coupler Detail for Connection in Tension or Tension and Compression
Anchor Components 2
Coupler Detail using Visible Contact Coupler for Connection in Compression only
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a L1 a L a a
t sw
c d d c d d d a
Geotechnical
a SW 30 a a
sw L a High Yield Solid RT550 Threadbar c
Threadbar Properties
t dA L c 30 L
(max)
max dA Pitch(c) Yield Strength Ultimate Strength
[mm] [mm] [mm] [kN] [kN]

2
16 19 8 100 110 201 1.58 16 32 40 0.2 16 32 50 0.25 16 50 8 20 0.15 16 16 32 90 0.4 16 16 16 32 20 0.09
20 23 10 160 175 314 2.47 20 36 45 0.27 20 32 65 0.25 20 70 10 25 0.35 20 36 40 51 0.3 20 36 105 0.53 20 20 32 70 0.25 20 32 20 0.1
25 29 12.5 245 270 491 3.85 25 41 50 0.35 25 41 75 0.52 25 70 10 30 0.35 25 41 45 54 0.35 25 40 115 0.62 25 25 36 80 0.3 25 41 20 0.15
28 32 14 310 340 616 4.83 28 46 55 0.5 28 41 85 0.48 28 100 12 3 0.9 28 41 50 58 0.4 28 45 125 0.85 28 28 40 85 0.4 28 41 25 0.15
32 36 16 405 440 804 6.31 32 55 60 0.8 32 50 90 0.9 32 120 20 40 2.1 32 50 60 62 0.7 32 52 140 1.35 32 32 45 90 0.5 32 50 30 0.3
40 45 20 630 690 1260 9.87 40 65 70 1.2 40 60 100 1.3 40 150 30 47 4.2 40 40 65 160 2.35 40 50 56 150 40 52 120 0.8 40 60 35 0.45
50 56 26 980 1080 1960 15.4 50 80 90 2.25 50 80 120 3 50 190 45 58 11.7 50 50 80 200 4.5 50 60 70 180 50 65 160 1.35 50 80 50 1.3
63.5 70 21 1760 2215 3167 24.86 63.5 100 115 4.8 63.5 63.5 245 50 70 22.1 63.5 63.5 102 260 9.5 63.5 80 95 230 63.5 90 22 4.25 63.5 90 75 2.35
30 d 30
SW SW
dA
30
30 L a 30 30 a
SW csw SW SW c d1 d2 sw c d1 c d d2 SW
As [mm ] Weight [kg/m] SW L Weight L

a
Anchor nut, flat

aL SW L L a
[mm] [[mm] [mm] [kg] [mm] [[mm] [mm] [kg] [mm] [[mm] [mm] [mm] [kg] [mm] [[mm] [mm]
d[mm]
d1
Anchor nut, long

L
SW d1 d2
d2
L c
SW Weight a c d Weight
SW
a a L
c SW
d1 c d
a d1 a L1 L a
d d1 d1 d1
c SW
30
d2
Dome nut, 30
a
d2
d2
d2
d1d2 a
a plate, flat c Anchor d a
30
SW L
L
L SW L L
d sw d sw L
d Weight
sw
[kg]
d
L1 standard Coupler, L L L L a c L a
d SW d d c sw d d
L L L
[mm] [d [mm]
d
d L Weight
L L L L
[mm] [kg]
sw d
Coupler, tempered
a a L L L a d
[mm]
sw [[mm]
sw cc d sw d d1 d d2 sw d d
SW d L L d Weight
[mm] [mm] d
sw d [mm] d
sw
Contact coupler
L
[[mm] [mm] [Kg]

d d
LL L
d d d
L L L
30 Lock nut, short SW a L c
[mm] [[mm] [mm] [Kg]

d
SW L Weight
sw
L L d1 d2 L L a sw sw sw
d L c L sw sw
d1 d2
30 b
sw
SW
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L L SW d
a
L d
L L
L sw a L
d SW c d c sw d
L L sw
Solid High Yield RT550 Threadbar
Geotechnical
Lock anut, long L

a a L
SW L
[mm] sw [[mm] [mm] [kg] d

sw [mm] sw d
16 32 30 0.15
20 32 40 0.17
25 41 40 0.28
28 41 45 0.27
32 50 50 0.5
40 60 65 0.85
50 80 80 2.1
63.5 90 115 3.75
sw
c sw d
Weight
SW Bull Lnose nut, 30 L sw

a 30 d d 30 SW d L t L 30
L L
SW L Weight
[[mm] [mm] [kg]

d d
16 -
20 -
25 -
28 -
32 -
40 65 70 1.15
50 80 90 2.15
63.5 100 115 4.65
Dished Anchor plate 30

a c
L 30 L a 30 L a SW d csw SW c L
a c d
L
[mm] [[mm] d [mm] [mm] [kg]
16 -
20 150 10 26 1.7
25 150 10 34 1.65
25 200 10 34 3.1
32 200 12 40 3.7
40 -
50 -
63.5 -
sw
Weight sw a c
d1
Anchor plate, cone 30

L d1 d2 a t sw c
d2
sw
[mm] [[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
16 -
20 70 10 25 35 0.35
25 70 10 30 40 0.35
28 100 12 33 45 0.9
32 120 20 40 50 2
40 150 30 47 60 4.9
50 190 45 58 75 11.85
63.5 245 50 70 100 22.1
d1
d2
30 sw
d
d1 sw d2 Weight
L L L
sw
c sw SW
Anchor plate, large, 30

d1 d2 a sw c a
30
a c d1 d2 Weight
[mm] [[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
16 -
20 -
25 -
28 200 20 33 45 6.15
32 200 20 40 50 6.1
40 -
50 -
63.5 -
t L aa
sw c c d1 d2 a
Anchor piece
d L t a L L d a
d1 d1 d2 d2
t d
d a
sw c sw d d1 d2 a L
SW L d t
L
[mm] [[mm] [mm]

d
16 30 33 50 8 0.2
20 36 40 70 10 0.43
25 41 45 70 10 0.51
28 41 50 100 12 0.91
32 50 60 120 20 1.73
40 -
50 -
63.5 -
[mm] [mm]
tL a
d sw c
Weight
d [kg]
Anchor piece, welded

d tL d
SW
L
[mm] [mm]
d [mm]
16 -
20 -
25 -
28 -
32 -
40 60 70 120 17 2.1
50 80 80 150 20 4
63.5 100 115 250 30 14.5
d1
d2
[[mm]
sw
L t 30 L
L d
sw sw d sw sw d sw sw d sw d L
L d t
30
[mm]
sw [kg] d sw [mm]
L dd
L Weight d
Welding L L bolt
L L L d
L L
sw d L
[[mm]
d [mm]
16 40 45 0.33
20 45 50 0.44
25 50 55 0.55
28 55 60 0.73
32 60 65 0.91
40 80 80 2.11
50 90 90 2.77
63.5 114 120 6.75
L
L aL a L d
d
d c c d c a
L
L
Weight
d [kg]
d
d1
d2 d
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d1 L1
sw
Geotechnical
SW
(max)
max dA Pitch(c) Yield Strength Ultimate Strength A Weight
[mm] [mm] [mm] [kN] [kN] [mm2] [kg/m]
18 21 8 170 200 250 1.96
22 25 8 250 300 375 2.94
25 28 10 330 390 491 3.85
28 32 11 410 490 616 4.83
30 34 11 475 565 707 5.55
35 40 14 640 770 962 7.55
43 48 17 980 1170 1466 11.51
57.5 63 20 1740 2080 2597 20.38
63.5 70 21 2120 2540 3167 24.86
dA
L SW sw
Anchor nut, flat
dA
SW L
[mm] [[mm] [mm]
18 36 45 0.3
22 41 50 0.42
25 46 55 0.55
28 50 60 0.7
30 55 65 0.93
35 65 70 1.42
43 80 90 2.7
57.5 90 120 4.6
63.5 100 120 5.65
sw
SW
Weight SW [kg]
SW
SW
a SW
Anchor plate, flat

d a a c a
a c d
d
[mm] [[mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
18 70 10 25 0.35
22 70 10 30 0.35
25 100 12 33 0.85
28 120 20 40 2.1
30 120 20 40 2.1
35 150 30 47 4.9
43 190 45 58 1.85
57.5 245 50 70 22.1
63.5 280 60 70 33.9
c d1 d2
Weight
d1
d2
L Dome nut, 30 30 c L d
SW
SW L d Weight
c
[mm] [[mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
18 30 35 45 0.2
22 36 40 51 0.3
25 41 50 58 0.45
28 46 60 62 0.45
30 45 60 62 0.65
35 -
43 -
57.5 -
63.5 -
SW
d1
d2
sw
L a
sw
Coupler, standard
d a
d L Weight
[mm] [[mm] [mm] [kg]
18 36 100 0.58
22 40 110 0.7
25 45 120 0.98
28 50 140 1.4
30 55 150 1.85
35 60 170 2.35
43 80 200 5.5
57.5 102 250 10
63.5 108 260 11.5
30
30 30 d sw d 30 a L SW c SW
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a a L aa d
c c
d1
d2
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Coupler, tempered L d
dd
d L Weight
18 -
22 -
25 -
28 -
30 -
35 56 150 2.1
43 65 170 3.4
57.5 85 220 5
63.5 95 240 8.3
L L L L
d sw d d d
sw d
L L L
Contact coupler
d d
sw d
d L Weight
18 -
22 -
25 -
28 -
30 -
35 50 120 1
43 65 160 2.35
57.5 80 180 4.1
63.5 90 22 4.8
L L L L sw
sw sw
Lock nut, short

L sw
d L Weight
18 30 22 0.09
22 36 22 0.12
25 41 22 0.16
28 41 30 0.19
30 46 30 0.26
35 55 40 0.5
43 70 50 1.05
57.5 90 60 2.2
63.5 100 70 3.2
sw
L L
sw sw
Lock nut, long
SW L
18 -
22 -
25 -
28 -
30 -
35 55 65 0.8
43 70 80 1.7
57.5 90 100 3.6
63.5 100 115 5.1
L L
sw sw
Weight
Bull nose nut, 30
a c
[mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
18 -
22 -
25 -
28 -
30 -
35 65 70 1.36
43 80 90 2.6
57.5 90 120 4.4
63.5 100 120 5.55
L L
SW SW
Weight
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d L L SW Solid High Yield RT800 Threadbar L t d
Geotechnical
L sw
Dished Anchor plate

L L L d
a c d
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
18 150 10 26 1.7
22 150 10 34 1.7
25 200 10 34 3.1
28 200 12 40 3.68
30 200 12 40 3.68
35 -
43 -
57.5 -
63.5 -
c
d sw d
Weight
L 30 d L
sw
sw
Anchor plate, cone 30

a 30
SW
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
18 -
22 -
25 -
28 -
30 -
35 150 30 47 60 4.8
43 190 45 58 75 11.7
57.5 245 50 70 90 21.9
63.5 280 60 78 100 33.6
a c d1 d2 Weight
d1
d1
sw
L 30
sw 30
Anchor nut, flat*

d d
d2
d2
SW L
[mm] [mm] [mm]
18 36 55 0.37
22 41 60 0.49
25 46 70 0.72
28 50 75 0.9
30 55 80 1.18
35 65 85 1.77
43 -
57.5 -
63.5 -
LL L a L
sw
sw SW c
L L
sw Weight SW [kg]
sw
d1
c a
a a
a a
Bull nose nut, 30*
d2
SW L Weight
L
[mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
18 36 55 0.34
22 41 60 0.46
25 46 70 0.68
28 50 75 0.85
30 55 80 1.12
35 65 85 1.65
43 -
57.5 -
63.5 -
SW
SW d
Hexagonal coupler*
L L sw SW
SW Weight
L
[mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
18 36
sw d0.77
22 41 125 1.02
25 46 150 1.55
28 50 160 1.91
30 55 165 2.43
35 65 190 3.96
43 -
57.5 -
63.5 -
LL
swsw d d SW c
115
*Special accessories for epoxy-coated products

L aL
SW
L
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ROMTECH Solid High Yield RT1050 Threadbar
Geotechnical

Right hand thread Hot rolled, ribbed Steel grade 950/1050 N/mm2 with 7% elongation Special coatings 1. Galvanising to various specifications available on request 2. Exopy coatings to ASTM A934/A934M and A775/A775M available on request thickness u = 250 microns Applications Ground anchors Tie Bars Post tensioning Permanent strengthening of weak structures Temp bracing during refurb Form ties Anchor pile cages (clamped non-welded cage former system) Tension piles to wind turbine foundation
Dynamic Coupler Detail for Tension and Compression for RT1050
Dynamic Coupler*
RT 1050 only
*Dynamic coupler can be locked in place using lock nut, shrink sleeve or proprietary locking adhesive
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L SW L SW SW
ROMTECH Solid High Yield RT1050 Threadbar
L dA SW
(max)
max dA Pitch ( c ) Yiled Strength Ultimate Sstrength As Weight
[mm] [mm] [mm] [kN] [kN] [mm ]

2
18 21 8 230 255 241 1.96
26.5 31 13 525 580 551 4.48
32 37 16 760 8520 804 6.53
36 42 18 960 1070 1020 8.27
40 46 20 1190 1320 1257 10.21
47 53 21 1650 1820 1735 14.1
57 64 21 2155 2671 2581 20.95
65 72 21 2780 3447 3331 27.10
75 82 24 3690 4572 4418 35.90
cL
sw
sw
dA
[kg/m]
L L
sw SW
DYN-nut, 30 L
d1
SW
Sw L d d1 L1 Weight
[mm] [mm[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
18 32 55 50 26 20 0.4
26.5 46 80 70 38 30 0.77
32 55 98 86 47 40 1.4
36 60 108 90 52 45 1.6
40 70 125 100 58 50 2.55
47 80 145 120 68 58 4.05
52 -
65 -
75 -
L L1 L L1 L L1 L d1 d1 d1
SW SW d SW d SW d sw
DYN-Injection nut, 30
L1 sw L d
Sw L d d1 L1 Weight
[mm] [m] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
18 32 55 50 26 20 0.35
26.5 46 80 70 38 30 0.75
32 55 98 86 47 40 1.3
36 60 108 90 52 45 1.5
40 70 125 100 58 50 2.45
47 80 145 120 68 58 3.9
52 -
65 -
75 -
L1 sw sw c d1 d2 c L L1 L a d d
Anchor plate, square, 30for use with DYN nuts

a d1 d2 a a c
a c d1 d2 Weight
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
18 120 20 37 50 2.1
26.5 140 30 47 70 4.2
32 180 35 56 86 8.1
36 200 40 61 90 11.7
40 220 45 66 100 15.4
47 260 50 75 120 24.45
52 -
65 -
75 -
d1 d1 c c
Anchor plate, rectangular, 30- for use with DYN nuts

d1 d2 a c b
d1 d2
d2 d2
a a
a b c d1 d2 Weight
[mm] [[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
18 100 130 20 37 50 1.83
26.5 120 150 35 47 70 4.5
32 120 220 50 56 86 9.45
36 150 240 55 61 90 14.2
40 150 290 65 66 100 20.2
47 200 326 50 75 120 23.0
52 -
65 -
75 -
d1 L1 L L1 d1 a L1 L L1 d1 d1 a
d1 d1 d2 d2
b b
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L1
t a d c
sw d1 d2
L L1 L d
sw
Geotechnical
DYN-coupler
d1
d
a c
[mm] [mm[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
18 40 28 110 22 0.55
26.5 56 38 160 30 1.45
32 60 47 200 40 2.05
36 65 52 215 45 2.48
40 71 58 250 45 3.65
47 85 68 265 50 5.15
57 -
65 -
75 -
L1 L a
L d
L1
d1 L L1 Weight
a
a d1 d1 SW a
c d2 d2
Anchor nut, flat
Sw L
L c L 30 SW Weight SW dA dA
[mm] [mm[mm] [mm] [kg]
18 41 60 0.56
26.5 46 80 0.75
32 55 90 1.2
36 60 110 1.65
40 70 120 2.65
47 80 140 3.8
57 901) 120 4.00
65 1001) 130 5.3
75 1051) 145 5.7
aL L 30
c SW L SW d1 d2
Anchor plate, flat L sw

a
a a d
sw
a c d
[mm] [m[mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
18 120 20 25 2.2
26.5 150 35 32 5.96
32 180 40 38 9.82
36 200 45 45 13.57
40 220 45 50 16.4
47 240 55 58 23.5
57 285 65 70 39.5
65 325 70 78 55.5
75 370 80 88 82.0
a d1
L1
a L
L1
a c
Weight
Fix Nut
SW L Weight
18 30 22 0.09
26.5 36 22 0.1
32 41 22 0.11
36 46 25 0.15
40 50 25 0.16
47 60 30 0.3
57 90 35 1.1
65 90 40 1.25
75 105 50 2.1
LL L L c
SW
SW SW dA d L
Anchor a nut, flat*

a
c c
dA
SW L
L SW Weight
[mm] [mm[mm]] [mm] [kg]
18 41 70 0.64
26.5 46 90 0.83
32 55 100 1.3
36 60 120 1.8
40 70 130 3
47 80 150 4.48
57 -
65 -
75 -
L L
SW d
30 Hex coupler* 30 L 30 30 sw SW SW
d a
SW L Weight
18 41 120 1.1
26.5 55 185 2.83
32 65 220 4.65
36 70 240 5.65
40 70 265 7.29
47 -
57 -
65 -
75 -
*Special accessories for epoxy-coated products
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Corrosion Protection
ROMTECH offers a wide variety of corrosion protection systems to suit all ground conditions and applications from temporary anchors to Permanent Anchors Galvonising Epoxy coating Single Corrosion Protection Double Corrosion Protection Anchor head details DCP system consists of: Bar and couplers where necessary Internal spacers fixed to the bar to centralize it in the HDPE sheathing Inner cement grout HDPE or PVC corrugated sheathing End caps for grout feeding and air venting External spacers fixed to the external sheathing to ensure a minimum of 10mm grout cover External grout and vent tubes as required depending on ground conditions and bar inclination) External cement grout Storage instructions 1. Care should be taken at all times to ensure that the units are not damaged either by bending or mishandling 2. Storage of the nails and components should be in a properly covered and protected area 3. The manufactured components should be stored horizontally at all times 4. Finished units should never be stacked, but should be properly supported on timber racks to ensure they do not deflect Handling and site transport 1. Care should be taken when transporting the nails to the fabrication yard and from the yard to the borehole. The nails should be adequately supported (bracing or support at a maximum distance of 1.5 - 3.0m depending on diameter of bar) so as not to damage the pre-grouting. 2. To avoid bending the bar by lifting it, check carefully and if necessary, reduce distance of support. 3. During transport, the nails should be laid flat on suitable transport and with supports between the layers of nails. Care should be taken not to knock the nails so as to avoid the pre-grouting cracking. 4. The nails can be lifted and transported by crane with a brace of lifting device on the air-sided end of the bar (ring nut etc.). Take care that by lifting the bar does not bend and the end does not slip on the ground. ROMTECH can manufacture Anchor Head details to ensure corrosion protection at termination for any application size and specification.
Suggested Component Details
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Tunnelling and Mining

Tunnelling and Mining
Lattice Girders
ROMTECH Lattice Girders* are offered in a comprehensive range of sizes to suit all sprayed concrete linings. Any configuration or bespoke design can be accommodated to suit the proposed tunnelling sequence or method of operation. Our lattice girders are designed to produce a minimum shadow profile to provide effective sprayed concrete encapsulation and are manufactured to ensure dimensional accuracy of the finished components. ROMTECH Lattice Girders have been used on a number of prestigious projects in the UK including Heathrow Express, Jubilee Line, North Downs Rail Tunnel, Dublin Port Tunnel. *ROMTECH Lattice Girders are also manufactured under license in Australia and the USA.
Segmental Cages
ROMTECH Segment Cages are specifically designed to suit the particular requirements of each precast manufacturer and can be assembled from machine made Kwikfix resistance welded mesh and ladders and / or loose bar. We provide fast production on purpose made jigs for accuracy and simplicity to ensure accuracy of +/- 5mm tolerance. ROMTECH Segment Cages have been used on a number of prestigious projects in the UK including the Channel Tunnel, Copenhagen Metro, Heathrow Express, Heathrow Airside Road Tunnel, London Ring Main and various other water and sewerage tunnels.
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Groundworks
Introduction
Introduction
ROMTECH Groundworks Incorporating Modern Methods of Construction ROMTECH Groundworks are in the business of providing Total Package Engineered Solutions to the Construction Industry. To this end our many products offer significant savings over traditional methods of construction and include:
Prefabrication
Beamform Permanent Formwork
Clay Heave Protection
Thermaflor
Accessories
Our service includes: A fast response to any enquiry received A professional, friendly and customer focused manner of conducting day to day business The continuous development of new and innovative products to solve construction problems Full take-off and quantification of products from drawings and schedules received Full in-house engineered support to the end user Electronic ordering Single invoice per site per month Building on and strengthening existing and new account relationships through partnering By the continuous development, retention and expansion of our existing team of dedicated, customer focused professionals, we aim to become the first people contractors contact when they have a project to begin.
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Groundworks
Prefabrication
Prefabrication
ROMTECH Groundworks offer a complete off site CARES Approved (steel & welding Appendix 6) prefabrication service on
1. Ground beams, 2. Pile caps 3. Pad foundations 4. Toe beams 5. Shear Ladders 6. Retaining walls. 1 2 3
All cages are labelled for ease of identification, and are supplied with a layout drawing for accuracy and speed of placement. Splice bars are loose-tied inside the relevant cage Prefabrication offers a reduction in the need for skilled labour, which can lead to a reduction in programme, a reduction in waste caused by unforced errors, and an improvement in site Health and Safety. A key benefit of ROMTECH prefabrication is that semi - skilled site operatives are able to install cages in a few hours rather than the normal 1-2 days of the loose rebar option. Deliveries can be phased to an agreed programme: this being particularly useful in tight or restricted sites. Colour coded labels can be factory fitted for easy site identification of delivered components. Using customers General Arrangement (GA) and Reinforced Concrete (RC) drawings and schedules, we identify the opportunities for rebar prefabrication where appropriate. By liaising with The Engineer, we are able to provide alternative solutions which offer commercial cogency in terms of programme and site productivity. In addition, fewer prefabricated components of known weight & size, mean fewer, better organised site operations, leading to significant benefits in site Health and Safety. Such objectives are achieved for groundbeams by detailing for maximum prefab cage length with a minimum of loose rebar cage to cage connections. The provision of factory welded skid spacers provides soffit support to beam cages off the blinding and avoids the site fitting of separate spacer units. The colour coding of prefab beam elements, as depicted on the ROMTECH layout plan, offers the possibility of rapid, accurate site - installation. In addition, the LOLER - compliant cage offload system allows the consignment to be removed without the need to climb onto the vehicle deck. ROMTECH Shear Ladders avoid the usual sausage link detail which requires loose rebar upper and lower reinforcement layers in two way spanning suspended slabs. This product therefore permits the use of heavy prefabricated mesh layers above and below while furnishing both an adequate punching shear resistance in the finished slab and an effective means of spacing upper and lower mesh around the column head. In the case of retaining walls and suspended slabs, ROMTECH can offer the options of various bar diameters and centres, staggered bar locations and flying ends within its individual prefabricated mesh or mattress units. The main site benefits of these features are a reduced site installation period, an alleviation of congestion at laps and a reduction of the working at height element.
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Groundworks
Beamform

Developed in the mid nineties by Construction professionals, Beamform is manufactured from high density expanded polystyrene which ensures robustness for back filling purposes. In excess of one million units have been successfully installed to date. This simple, one component system, is an ideal solution for numerous formwork applications and utilises unskilled labour with no specialist plant requirements. Beamform is ideally suited for use with ROMTECH prefabricated cages and offers significant time savings on construction program cycles, with minimum waste, when compared to traditional methods and other sacrificial systems. Available Ex-stock, delivered to site palletised, Beamform is supplied in heights ranging from 350mm to 750mm in 50mm increments and may be stacked where depths of pilecaps or beams exceed the maximum unit height. Beamform by nature is light but strong, allowing easy positioning by one unskilled person, who will be able to install in excess of 250m per day, safely and quickly. The correct installation is helped by the tongue/grooved ends for the self location of adjacent units; this complying with Best Practice Guidelines relating to formwork. Formwork must have a continuous line and shape before, during and after the concrete pour The inherent strength of Beamform allows the excavated material from site to be reinstated as backfill, rather than importing material at an additional cost. Since Beamform is installed after the reinforcement, specified cover is achieved by the use of Grippa Plate Spacers which clip on to the links. Once backfilled safe, unimpeded access for all other trades working on site results. The speed of installation ensures that open trenches, subject to adverse weather conditions become a thing of the past. Although initially being designed for use below ground on sites with ring beams and pile caps, the versatility of Beamform has meant that users have enjoyed the same benefits above ground, on toe beam rafts, pad foundations, stepped footings, radius beams, unreinforced foundations (to save otherwise wasted concrete) and reinforced concrete slabs. A simple formwork solution for concrete ground beams & pile caps. Ideally suited for use with prefabricated beam cages Reinforcement cages placed prior to Beamform Lightweight easily positioned by one man No specialist equipment required Safe to handle Easy to estimate quantities Available ex-stock Manufactured in one metre lengths from high density EPS
Beamform
Height 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm Product Code BF35 BF40 BF45 BF50 BF55 BF60 BF65 BF70 BF75 Pack Size 64 48 48 48 32 32 32 32 32
Product Appraisal An independent product appraisal by Gardiner & Theobold concludes that Beamform is half the cost (labour and materials) and 10 times quicker to install than traditional timber formwork.
Standard Pack Common base measurement of 1.0m x 1.2m. To a maximum height of 2.4m (including pallet) Stretch wrapped and marked with contents.
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Beamform

Method statements are available on request for all applications of this easy to use, versatile formwork system, but general use in a groundbeam situation would incorporate the following steps. 1. Blind bottom of trench. 2. Place spacer bars onto cured blinding. Lift prefab cages into place and connect cage ends using integral loose tie bars. Clipon Grippa Plate spacers to ensure the correct side cover. 3. Offer Beamform units up to spacers. Units will self locate against each other with tongue/grooved ends, cutting units to suit where necessary (save off-cut for use elsewhere where possible). 4. Backfill behind units to hold in place, leaving safe unimpeded access for following trades. 5. Pour concrete. For new users, we offer a free of charge on-site demonstration, which includes site operative training on the correct usage of the product. During many years of supplying Beamform, we have rarely been on site longer than an hour; unskilled site operatives quickly grasping the simplicity of its concept and applications.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 1
Step 2
Step 4
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5 Step 5
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Beamform

Since Beamform is 120mm thick, the customer will be able to stack units where depths exceed the maximum height available (750mm). This is achieved quickly, safely, accurately and very easily. An example of how this works is shown below, where Beamform was used on a Hypermarket development which had 900mm deep pile caps and 600mm deep beams to the perimeter of the new store. From General Arrangement (GA), Reinforced Concrete (RC) drawings in conjunction with Bar Schedules, we were able to do a complete take-off of Beamform units, prefab cages and required spacers. The Beamform units are installed in the normal manner as previously described. Where the units are stacked around the pilecaps they tie in to the units on the beams with the tongue/grooved ends. In this instance, by utilising ROMTECH prefab cages and Beamform, the Contractor not only recovered a two week programme slippage, but completed the pour of the perimeter beam foundation three weeks ahead of programme, without losing any quality on the finished product. Since completing this contract, the Contractor has continued to use both ROMTECH prefab cages and Beamform on all suitable projects. Indeed, this company builds in the speed of installation advantages over traditional methods when tendering for work; thus giving them a distinct advantage over competitors. View of Pile Cap and Ground Beam intersection with Beamform fitted Prior to Back-Fill.
View of above section back filled and Poured.
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Beamform

A further way in which we can demonstrate the flexibility of Beamform is in its utilisation to form toe beams at a raft edge. The pictures below show a semi detached house plot on a major UK house builders site. The house builder was concerned with the program delays and waste being generated by using traditional methods of construction (strip/bent mesh, Z bars, straight rebar and standard sheets of mesh). This particular house type required 4-5 days to complete, allowing concrete to cure between 2 pours, with materials costing 562 (6 uses allowed on timber formwork) and labour costing 606 (Total cost of 1168). The ROMTECH solution was to re-design the house type to incorporate prefabricated toe beam cages, Beamform permanent formwork and mesh manufactured to suit the house type as an improved method of construction. Approval was given on the re-design by both the Structural Engineer and the NHBC. The material cost for these components was 771 and these were installed in 1 day at a labour cost of 230 (Total cost of 1001). Since there were 150 houses on this site to complete, with varying house types, it soon became apparent to the house builder that our method was the way forward. This was proved by the fact that the savings on this house type alone, due to the change in the method of construction, meant that the remaining plots of this type (21No), were in effect FREE OF CHARGE. The effect on programme, (4 plots of this type prepared Monday to Thursday and all poured Friday), meant that the following trades were not competing for space, plant or other machinery. The financial savings to the house builder relating to finance and interest charges were such that this is now their preferred method of construction. The differences between the two forms of construction can clearly be seen from the photographs below. These show how modern methods of construction in conjunction with Value Engineering, off-site Prefabrication, Best Practice and ROMTECH Groundworks experience can clearly demonstrate that the cheapest price is not always the best value.
Traditional Method
Beamform Method
Traditional Method Using Timber Formwork, installation through to pouring can take 4-5 DAYS! Beamform Method Installed and Poured in ONE DAY!
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Beamform
Other Applications
Beamform is one of the most adaptable, versatile, easy to use, quick to install and environmentally friendly permanent formwork systems available today. The benefits of using Beamform as the preferred method of groundbeam formwork are extremely varied and are shared by the Client, Contractor and Groundworker. These parties can be confident that they are using a product which has been successfully used for the past decade, is suitable and fit for purpose, reduces waste, reduces programme, reduces the need for skilled tradesmen and improves Health and Safety. The pictures below demonstrate just how flexible and adaptable Beamform really is, whilst still maintaining concrete cover without any loss of quality in the finished foundation. Radius beams are no more difficult than straight beams. If necessary units can be scored on their outside face to open up to follow the line of the reinforcement. Stepped beam units are sufficiently strong and stiff so as to sit across connecting beams at step ends. They can be propped or tied into place using lacer bars allowing the stepped foundations to be monolithically poured. As well as being stacked, units can be stood on end. 2 units 750mm deep giving a formwork panel size of 1m x 1.5m. Acute or obtuse angles and triple pile caps are easy to install without the need for special corner pieces. Units can be used in un-reinforced trenches to save on wasted concrete. Single site operatives are able, with minimum supervision, to install in excess of 250m of Beamform per day
Radius Beams
Radius Beams
Stepped Beams
Stepped Beams
Pads
Pads
Un-reinforced Trench
Labour Saving
Labour Saving
Labour Saving
Others
Others
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Beamform
Financial & Programme Considerations

Compared to Traditional Timber Beamform offers HUGE benefits:
A 10-fold increase in the installation output rate A 91% reduction in the labour rate A 46% reduction in the rate of installed formwork A 40% reduction in the developers preliminary costs A 30% reduction in the subcontractors preliminary costs A 20% reduction in the hourly labour rate (reduction in skilled trades)
Beamform
Height 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm Product Code BF35 BF40 BF45 BF50 BF55 BF60 BF65 BF70 BF75 Qauntity Per Pack 64 48 48 48 32 32 32 32 32
Grippa Plate Spacers

Height 40/50mm 65/75mm Product Code BF4050 BF6575 Qauntity Per Pack 250 250
Easy Service Access
Strength and Stiffness
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Beamform
Technical Specification
SIZE (mm): PROPERTIES: HEALTH: BIOLOGICAL: NOTE: 1000 x 120mm base width, incremental heights from 350mm to 750mm (50mm increments) with tongue and grooved ends for ease/speed of location. CFC and HCFC FREE RECYCLABLE INERT CELLULAR MOULDING Flame retardant additive added if requested/required Able to withstand temperatures of - 170 C to +100 C Density (EN ISO845) = 20kg/m3 Thermal cond. @ 100 C (DIN52612) = 33 - 36mW/(M.K) Comp stress @ 10% compress (EN826) = 110 - 140kPa Flexural strength (EN12 089) = 260 - 360kPa Shear Strength (EN 826) = 230 - 330kPa Tensile Strength (DIN 53 427) = 120 - 180kPa Specific heat capacity (DIN 53 765) = 1210J/(kg.K) Water absorption when immersed in water: After 7 days (DIN 53 765) = 0.5 - 1.5% Vol. After 28 days (DIN53 765) = 1.0 - 3.0% Vol. Easy and safe to handle No protective gloves or clothing required Does not cause irritation to skin or Bronchia Is not affected by Micro-organisms, Algae or Lichens No nutritive value for animals Does not rot Is not soluble in water Does not give off water-soluble substances Waste can be disposed of with household refuse by Landfill (if local regulations allow) The information submitted in this sheet is based upon our current knowledge and experience and does not imply any legally binding assurance of certain properties or of suitability for specific purpose.
PRODUCT TYPE: Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) conforming to BS 3837
RADIOACTIVITY: Tests have failed to detect the presence of Ionising, Radiation or Radon gas
Suggested Spacers
Below Beams ROMTECH can supply concrete square bar spacers for heavy duty beam cages. These are available in a variety of covers and are 250mm or 1000mm long. However, we recommend our pre-attached skid spacer which saves site labour, can be preset to any cover dimension and fully complies with the structural test requirements of BS 7973. Beam Sides ROMTECH recommend the use of Grippa Plate Spacers. These push onto and grip the bars of the beam side without sliding down. Available with 40/50mm or 65/75mm cover will fit up to 16mm bar diameter.
Square bar
Skid Spacer
Cover 40/50 65/75
Product Code BF4050 BF6575
Pack Size 250 250
For further sizes, prices and/or further information please contact ROMTECH, details below
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Clay Heave
Compressible Material Solutions

Clay heave is the term given to the expansion of clay material due to increase in moisture content and can be caused by the re-hydration of desiccated soil, climate, water courses, vegetation/tree roots or the removal of overburden resulting in volume increase. Solutions to clay heave are either to suspend structures above the expansive soil or incorporate anti-heave materials. Anti-heave materials can either be collapsible/bio-degradeable cellular materials or compressible materials. ROMTECHs solution to potential clay heave problems is to offer our Clients compressible material in the form of Clayshield and Castellated Clayshield. CLAYSHIELD Clayshield is manufactured from expanded, low density EPS and is normally used below and to the sides of ground beams, and fixed to the walls in deep trench foundations. It has been designed to form a buffer between the soil and the structure, compressing with the soil movement and thus alleviating the pressure on the foundation. It is light, easy to install in all weathers, does not degrade, is resistant to water, is unaffected by extremes in temperature, remains effective for the life of the building and can either be supplied in sheets, or cut to suit the depth of foundation and beam sides. Various thicknesses are available from 50mm upwards to ensure the correct void requirement is achieved. Clayshield products are not recommended for use below floor slabs since this could result in serious damage to the slab when clay heave occurs. Expanded low density EPS Blue Colour = CLAYSHIELD Compresses 50% under an applied stress of 35KPa Unique compressive properties Available cut to suit depth of foundations Can be used in conjunction with Beamform BBA Certificated CASTELLATED CLAYSHIELD Castellated Clayshield is ideally suited for use beneath ground beams. It is available in a range of widths and thicknesses to suit design requirements and has been specifically designed with recesses manufactured into the board. This design reduces the transmitted pressure to the ground beams where the downward loads are relatively small. Clayshield pile collars are also available in a variety of widths and thicknesses to suit trench dimensions and should be used to avoid the formation of concrete around piles. Ideal under ground beams Reduce load transfer By using 40/50mm thick blinding over the castellated clayshield, any damage to the clayshield when placing reinforcement, will be reduced Can be used with ground beams up to 600mm deep Time saving fixing benefits BBA Certificated ROMTECH offer a full Technical Advisory service relating to these products to ensure that materials ordered are suitable for the application. Clay heave materials are normally available within 7-10 working days.
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Clayshield
Clayshield & Clayshield Prestige

CLAYSHIELD PRESTIGE ROMTECH Groundworks are able to offer our Clients the latest innovation to be developed with regard to ground movement solutions, Clayshield Prestige. Clayshield Prestige is the next generation of Clayshield, having a highly resilient polypropylene layer bonded to the inner face of the board, to protect it before and during the installation process. External and internal corners are achieved quickly by simply cutting the board to the depth of the polypropylene layer. The Clayshield Prestige can then be bent around the corners as shown in the photos below, with the polypropylene ensuring that the board is held together and no concrete is lost during the pour. Clayshield Prestige is available pre-cut to suit the depth of the foundations or in sheet form to be cut on site, in the same thicknesses as normal Clayshield board. The development of a new fixing tool which enables deep fill trench protection to be installed, without the need for site operatives to enter the trench, completes the package.
Expanded low density EPS Blue Colour CLAYSHIELD Compresses 50% under an applied stress of 35KPa Unique compressive properties Available cut to suit depth of foundations Can be used in conjunction with Beamform BBA Certificated Highly resilient Polypropylene layer HSE Approved Satisfies NHBC standards Innovative fixing tool available for deep trench fill applications (no requirement to enter trench to install)
ROMTECH offer a full Technical Advisory service relating to these products to ensure that materials ordered are suitable for the application. Clay heave materials are normally available within 7-10 working days.
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Fillshield
Fillshield
ROMTECH Fillshield, manufactured from EPS, is another proven product within the Groundworks portfolio and is aimed predominantly at Civil Engineering Contractors for use in road or embankment construction. When constructing roads in difficult ground conditions, subsidence is often a problem. EPS is a lightweight, nondecaying, low water absorbing material, which prevents the effects of ground movement, and has several advantages over traditional material such as bark, sawdust or clay aggregate. Fillshield EPS will act indefinitely as an effective construction material during the lifetime of the project. ROMTECH Fillshield is available in 5 different grades to suit different applications, with compressive strengths ranging from 55kPa to 200kPa. None flame retardant grades are supplied as standard, in blocks of 2400 x 1200 x 600mm or 1600 x 1200 x 600mm, but flame retardant grades are available upon request. Availability is approximately 10 days, dependent upon grade, quantity and delivery address. Retaining Walls Bridge Underfill Bridge Abutments Road Construction Road Widening Culverts Rail Embankments Noise Bunds Landscaping Technical Specification available on request.
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THERMAFLOR
THERMAFLOR PART L INSULATED SUSPENDED SLAB SYSTEM

Thermaflor is a new, innovative product in the ROMTECH Groundworks portfolio of fast track build solutions. Manufactured on one of the largest EPS machines in the UK, Thermaflor has been developed to comply with Part L Building Regulations Insulation of Ground Floors, to suspended slabs initially, although trials are currently being carried out on ground supported slabs and sites with Clay heave potential. Accepted by the NHBC as complying with their standards, approved and certified by the British Research Establishment (Report RCB326A Thermal Performance of Ground Floor Design), Thermaflor offers a considerable reduction in the construction program and an improvement in Health and Safety. A 50sq.m suspended slab can be installed and poured in 8 hours, as opposed to the 40 or more hours that are needed for a conventional pot and beam insulation and screed floor, due to the very much reduced but simplified stages of construction. The inherent benefits of this are a reduction in programme, reduced finance charges for the developer, reduced labour costs for the groundworker (unskilled labour used), improvement in Health and Safety (units are light to handle and require no plant to lift into place) and a reduction in the amount of oversite to be removed. Thermaflor is available ex-stock and is made up of three component parts; a perimeter edge piece (150mm x 120mm x 1m), a raft unit (1m x 1m x 200mm) and an infill strip (250mm x 50mm x 1m); allowing quick and easy quantification. Thermaflor is available in 4 different densities to withstand loadings from 5 12.5kN/sq.m and is delivered to site palletised for ease of storage. Full description, method statements and technical specification sheets are available on request.
Facing Brickwork 75mm Cavity fully filled with insulation dpc
Ground Level 200
Ground Level 200 100 100mm medium weight blockwork (min density 1250Kg/m 3)
100mm medium weight blockwork (min density 1250Kg/m 3)
100mm Lightweight blockwork Suspended concrete slab on EPS Insulation forming permanent shuttering 150
Ground Level 200
100mm medium weight blockwork (min density 1250Kg/m 3)
Shuttering remains as permanent insulation to Part L
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THERMAFLOR PART L INSULATED SUSPENDED SLAB SYSTEM

Once the foundations are poured and the inside skin of blockwork completed to DPM level, (less the thickness of the slab), the face brickwork can be brought up to or past DPM to act as an outside edge shutter. The services can be installed and the oversite firmly compacted to 200mm below the bottom of the slab level. Installation of the Thermaflor now takes place in the following manner:1. Working from the inside face of blockwork. Take an Edge Block module, saw it in half and place the cut edge into the corner of the blockwork. Place Edge Block Modules along the face of blockwork until the next corner is reached. At this point taking the off-cut block from the first placing, cut to fit tightly (15mm oversize) into corner. Repeat the operation, this time cutting a new Edge Block module to fit squarely against the Edge Block already laid, into corner.
1a
1b
1c
1d
There will now be a continuous row of Edge Block modules forming insulation around the inside face of blockwork.
2a
2b
2. Place a Thermaflor raft unit into each corner with the overlap ledges sitting squarely onto the Edge Block modules previously installed. Place further raft units from each corner towards the centre of the proposed slab. If they do not meet exactly, cut to suit as before (Thermaflor has a unique edge and lap profile allowing easy, quick and accurate placing without the need of skilled labour or plant associated with other methods).
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2d
Once all raft units are installed, there will remain a cruciform gutter. These are infilled using the infill panels provided, cutting to suit as previously.
3. The future slab now has a continuous layer of insulation as well as a permanent shutter on which to pour the concrete. Insulation can now be placed into the wall cavity at a level which is above the proposed slab upper surface. The DPM or other membranes may be laid (to specification) directly onto the Thermaflor. Then mesh can be placed on suitable spacers ready for concreting.
DVD available upon request.
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The STARTABOX System
The STARTABOX System is a rapid, safe method of achieving high quality reinforcement connections in a structural concrete joint without formwork damage. It consists of specially selected high yield reinforcement steel conforming to BS 4449 housed in a perforated case with a tear-off plastic cover which protects the reinforcement until it is required for use. Speed STARTABOX is quickly nailed into the formwork. There is no need for timeconsuming drilling and cutting of the formwork. The formwork can be easily struck and re-erected thereby reducing intervals between pours. Safe The steel starter bars are housed within their case until ready for use. There are no protruding bars which may corrode or become damaged and present a hazard to workmen. Cost The formwork suffers no damage and therefore may be re-used many times. This contrasts with normal stop-ends which only offer one use. Quality Traditional stop-ends often suffer grout loss. STARTABOX is nailed to plain formwork and does not suffer the same problem. This means that STARTABOX will deliver a high quality construction joint every time. Site Take off and scheduling service available
Case Sizes
N.B. The Type 11 case with 16mm bars is produced with single bars only. Cases containing 8,10 and 12mm bars supplied 30mm deep. Cases containing 16mm bar supplied 50mm deep with steel lids for greater rigidity.
Tempcore high yield steel bars to BS 4449
Bar dia. 8mm 10mm 12mm 16mm
Lap lengthL 350mm 400mm 500mm 650mm
Re-bending tools available from stock. 8-10mm bar, order re-bending tool 1. For 12 to 16mm bar, order re-bending tool 2.
Installation Sequence
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Bar Centres e.g. 150mm
Case Lengths
Step 5
Nail to inside of formwork or tie to reinforcement
Tear-off strip will show when formwork is struck
Remove tear-off strip
Straighten bars with rebending tool
Lap to reinforcement steel
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The STARTABOX System
StartaboxPattern References 20/1 20/1/2 20/2 20/2/2
32/1
37/1
37/2
37/3
37/4
37/5
38/1
38/2
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First Pour
Second Pour
Additional Products
Curved STARTABOX STARTABOX can be manufactured to a customers desired internal or external radius. A typical situation would be the use of STARTABOX in the construction of launder channels in round tanks in the water treatment industry. STARTABOX with Integral Waterstop (STARTASTOP) STARTABOX can be manufactured incorporating a hydrophilic waterstop strip on both the internal and external face of the casing. This is especially useful for construction joints in below ground situations or within water retaining structures. The hydrophilic strip used is passed for use in potable water situations. STARTABOX Coupler Combinations Where reinforcement bar diameters or congestion of reinforcement bar restricts the use of STARTABOX. We can manufacture and supply a reinforcement bar coupler system. These couplers can be detailed in conjunction with STARTABOX and can even be included in the same joint detail. STARTABOX Cross Wall Connection Where two walls bisect each other STARTABOX can be manufactured to accommodate the pull out bars for both faces of a wall in one single strip. This ensures the reinforcement runs continuously through the bisecting wall.
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Value Engineering Working On Site
Value Engineering Working On Site

The ROMTECH Groundworks division were asked by one of our regular Clients to try to speed up the construction program on one of their sites, which had started late due to last minute design changes. As a regular user of our fast track products, particularly Beamform permanent formwork, they knew that they could make up this time, but realized from past experience, that tying concrete spacer blocks onto pile cap steel was a slow, labour intensive process. What they needed was a simple, quick solution, and could we help? The problem we needed to overcome related to how to achieve the specified cover to pile caps, which were designed with T16 (anti-bursting), T20, T25 & T32 bars and ground beam intersections which had T16 top splice bars and T20 bottom splice bars, when no suitable spacers were available to clip on the bars (due to the large bar diameters). Our solution was to manufacture a hang-on ladder spacer utilising the skid spacers which we incorporate into our cage formers. These were manufactured with a hook designed to hang on the mid external anti-bursting bar around the pile caps, with a width to give the best possible standard size to suit the different pile cap sizes on site. After initial site testing for suitability, the client placed an order and successfully used these to speed up the construction program. The pictures below show a pile cap of size, 2.4m x 1.5m x 0.75m, for which the manual tying of the specified square bar spacers onto the cage sides was taking an hour for two persons. Our hang-on ladder spacers were taking under a minute to position in place, for a whole base. Beamform was installed in 5 minutes and backfilling took 15 minutes. Our client has since placed further orders for this engineered product on other selected sites which were experiencing similarproblems.
Ladder Spacer
Bespoke Engineered Product Any size Any cover Manufactured with 8, 10,12 or 16mm diameter bar Fully tested with Test Report showing Compliance to BS 7973:2001 (available on request) CARES Approved bar AND welding Quick turnaround
Plan
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Gas Protection And Venting Systems
Ground Works
Gas Protection And Venting Systems

ROMTECH Groundworks are also able to offer our Clients a total system solution to todays construction problems in the following areas: Structural Waterproofing, Geo-membranes, Gas Barrier/Ventilation Systems A technically advanced range of self-adhesive and torch applied membranes, liquid systems expansion control, sealants and protection systems including drainage control Solutions for landfill waste containment, liquid waste storage and ornamental landscaping Solutions to combat the increasing problems associated with developing on or near contaminated land, potential hazards from ground borne gases and chemicals Where appropriate all products carry third party accreditation, are manufactured to legislated standards where recognised or independently tested by Recognised Bodies where no standard exists. They also fully comply with current Building Regulations. In partnership with our supplier, we can help design the system to provide the solution, whether the design calls for: Piled or Raft Foundations Solid or Suspended floors Lift pits Swimming Pools etc. Whether the project is for housing, public buildings, industrial, retail, leisure or is a major sports complex we have the technology and expertise to ensure a cost-effective solution to all ground borne problems. A total sealed solution no matter how complex the foundation design Membranes can be applied directly in front of laser screeding operations if required Gas barrier systems for the protection of buildings on contaminated land Fully designed systems to protect against ALL land-borne gases (Methane, Carbon Dioxide and Radon) All systems comply with current Building Regulations and Code of Practice CP102 Complete Venting Systems for the passive collection, dilution and exhaust of land-borne gases from beneath the building footprint Fully compatible and interchangeable components to allow for total versatility in design Bespoke finished components to satisfy Clients aesthetic requirements
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Depot Locations
Depot Location
ROMTECH Ireland
ROMTECH Cannock
Cannock
Unit 16, Watling Street Business Park Watling Street (A5) Norton Canes, (Nr Cannock) Staffordshire, WS11 9XG England. Tel & Fax as below
Hednesford Road M6 Toll Jct 6
Ireland
Unit 8, Silverwood Business Park Silverwood Road, Craigavon, Armagh, BT66 6LN Northern Ireland Tel: 0870 011 3609 Fax: 0870 011 3614
JCT 10 Belfast
M6 Toll Jct 7
M1
Kiln RD A5 Lough RD
Silverwood RD B4154 Walsall Road
Francis St Edward St
A5 Watling Street
A5 A452 Chester Road Easyway Portadown Rd
Based upon Ordnance Survey Maps. Crown Copyright. All rights reserved. Temporary Ref WL8153
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Index
Index
Formwork Accessories 32
Tie Bar System 32
Piling (including Health and Safety)

Introduction Factory Prefabricated Pile Cages
7-27
7 8-10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20-22 23-24 25-27
Geotechnical 33-51
Introduction Ground Anchors 33 34
Safe Splice System Composite Tension Pile Cages Renewable Energy - Geothermal Pile Cages Piling Cage Accessories - Threadbar Options Renewable Energy - Wind Turbines Safe Site Offloading Technical Support - ROMTECH Detailing Service Pile Cage Site - Assembly Packages Helicals Chart Factory-Built Pile Cage Components for On-Site Assembly Pile Cage Accessories Piling Accessories
Self-Drill Hollow Bar - Key Dimensions & Design Data 35 Self-Drill Hollow Bar - Applications Self-Drill Hollow Bar - Drill Bits Injection Adapters Solid Threadbar Applications Solid High Yield RT550 & RT800 Threadbar Solid High Yield RT550 Threadbar Solid High Yield RT800 Threadbar 36 37 38 39-41 42 43-44 45-47
ROMTECH Solid High Yield RT1050 Threadbar 48-49 Solid High Yield RT1050 Threadbar Corrosion Protection 50 51
Reinforcement
Shape Codes Reinforcement Charts Prefabrication Lenton Couplers Ancon Couplers ROMTECH Shear Ladder System
4-6 & 28-31

4 5-6 28 29 30 31
Ground Works
Introduction Prefabrication Beamform Clay Heave Clayshield Fillshield THERMAFLOR The STARTABOX System Value Engineering Working On Site Gas Protection And Venting Systems
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53 54 55-61 62 63 64 65-66 67-68 69 70
Tunnelling and Mining Depot Locations Terms & Condition
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Terms & Conditions
ROMTECH Limited Terms And Conditions Of Trading 1. Interpretation In these Conditions (unless the context otherwise requires) the following words shall have the following meanings: Buyer means a person to whom the Seller supplies or is to supply Goods and Services pursuant to a Contract; British Standards means those standards set by the British Standards Institute applicable to the Goods and Services; Conditions means these terms and conditions of sale; Contract means a contract for the sale of Goods and Services made by or on behalf of the Seller with a Buyer; Goods means the goods which the Seller supplies pursuant to a Contract; Services means the services which the Seller provides pursuant to a Contract; Seller means ROMTECH Limited a company registered in England and Wales under number 3719493 whose registered office is at Eastaern Avenue, Trent Valley, Lichfield WS13 6NR; Working Day means any day from Monday to Friday (inclusive) which is not Christmas Day, Good Friday or a statutory holiday in England. 2. General 2.1 These Conditions are to apply in preference to and supersede any terms and conditions referred to offered or relied on by the parties whether in negotiation or at any stage in the dealings between the Seller and Buyer with reference to the Goods to which this Contract relates. They represent the entire agreement between the parties. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the Seller will not be bound by any standard or printed terms furnished by the Buyer in any document unless such terms are accepted in writing by a duly authorised executive of the Seller. No oral variation of these Conditions can be agreed in any circumstances. 2.2 Any representations made prior to the formulation of the Contract, including any literature, descriptions, specifications, oral or written statements or any combination, the Buyer hereby acknowledges were not relied on by him. The Buyer hereby acknowledges that he has not entered into this Contract on the basis of any representation, made oral or in writing, by the Seller, its employees or agents and that he therefore relied on his judgment alone when entering into the Contract. 2.3 In the event of delivery being delayed by fire, accident, strikes, lockouts, delay in receipt of materials or bought-in goods or any other Condition beyond the reasonable control of the Seller, a reasonable extension of time for delivery shall be granted and the Buyer shall pay such reasonable extra charges as shall have been occasioned by the delay. However, the Seller shall have the right to suspend or terminate the Contract, on giving written notice. During any period of such suspension the Seller shall have the right to terminate the Contract, subject to further notice in writing. Where the Contract is suspended by the Seller all obligations imposed on either party by the contract shall be held in abeyance for the period of such suspension. Where the Seller elects to terminate the Contract, such termination shall not affect liabilities on the Buyers part which fell due before termination. 2.4 Any quotation is without engagement and is subject to written confirmation by the Seller on receipt of order. 2.5 The Sellers quotation (if any) is made on the understanding that the whole of the quantity of the Goods and/or Services quoted for will be ordered and supplied. Cancellation of all or part will not be valid unless accepted by the Seller in writing in which case the Seller will be entitled to revise its quotation. 2.6 Prices quoted are based upon current conditions, costs of labour, materials and statutory charges and are subject to increase without notice to take account of variations of alterations in the same. The Seller accordingly reserves the right to adjust the invoice in the event of any increase in the cost of materials, transport or of labour and/or take account of any other costs, which may arise as a result of legislation or by reason of any other event unknown to the Seller at the date of the quotation. 2.7 The following provisions shall apply to all Goods supplied: 2.7.1 There will be a minimum charge of 100.00 per invoice. 2.7.2 Any orders or call-offs consisting of Rebar under 8 tonnes per delivery or Fabric under 2 tonnes per delivery will attract an additional lump sum charge of not less than 50.00. 2.7.3 There will be an additional minimum charge of 60.00 per crane off-load delivery. 2.7.4 All other deliveries to a value of less than 400.00 will be subject to a minimum carriage charge of 50.00 per delivery. 2.7.5 Where the Buyer requests that the Goods be dispatched by Courier Express, TNT, British Rail, Red Star or similar means, carriage will be charged and payable at an agreed cost. 2.7.6 Any charges referred to in Condition 2.7.2 or 2.7.3 above shall be in addition to the Sellers standard carriage charges. 2.7.7 Rebar schedule amendments notified after receipt of original schedule will be charged at 25.00 per amendment or a lesser figure as may from time to time be agreed. 2.7.8 The Seller reserves the right to make a waiting time charge for the time during which a lorry making a delivery is held on site in excess of a period of one hour. 3. Delivery 3.1 Contract dates for the delivery or collection of the Goods or performance of the Services are to be accepted by the Buyer as estimates only and no action will lie for failure on the Sellers part, however caused, to meet any such dates. 3.2 Where the Buyer fails to accept delivery of the Goods, or fails to arrange for their collection at the agreed time, then the risk in such Goods is to lie with the Buyer and the Seller may, without prejudice to any other rights it may have, make such of the following provisions as it considers appropriate: 3.2.1 Store the Goods at the Buyers expense. 3.2.2 Insure the Goods at the Buyers expense. 3.2.3 Make additional charges for any further transport costs. 3.2.4 Proceed to sell the Goods, on giving written notice to the Buyer, and any loss suffered shall be debt owed by the Buyer to the Seller as though it were part of the invoice price. 3.2.5 Maintain a lien on any property of the Buyer with a right to sell any such property which is in the Sellers possession, until such time as the Buyer has paid in full all amounts outstanding. Where the Seller exercises its rights to sell, it will account to the Buyer for any surplus after allowing for all amounts outstanding and for any costs and expenses incurred in relation to the goods. The foregoing provisions are also to apply where delivery or collection of the goods has been delayed or deferred at the Buyers request, even though the Seller may have agreed to such request 3.3 Where the Goods have been received by the Buyer, whether or not such receipt of is acknowledged in writing, the Buyer hereby agrees that he will be deemed to have examined the Goods and to have accepted that they meet fully the obligations imposed by this Agreement on the Seller. 3.4 The following shall apply as to the place of delivery: 3.4.1 The place of delivery shall be such place as has been previously expressly agreed or implied, or where there is no indication, it shall be the Buyers usual place of business. 3.4.2 Where the place has been previously agreed, the Seller may, at its absolute discretion, agree to a request for alteration, the Buyer being responsible for any additional costs involved. 3.4.3 The foregoing provisions are without prejudice to the Sellers rights to change any place of delivery previously agreed. The Seller will bear any costs necessitated by such change by deduction from invoice price or other means, except where such changes arise from circumstances for which the Buyer could reasonably be held responsible. 3.5 Where a change of place is necessitated for reasons for which the Buyers is properly held responsible, and in the opinion of the Seller no suitable alternative place can be determined, then the contract may be terminated at the discretion of the Seller and in this event an action may be maintainable against the Buyer as a breach of Contract. 3.6 At the cost of the Buyer the Seller will arrange for the transportation of the Goods as the Buyers agent to the Buyer by a haulage company Such transportation costs shall be included on the invoice to the Seller for the Goods 3.7 Unless otherwise expressly agreed, the Seller may effect delivery in one or more instalments. If delivery is effected by instalments, each instalment shall be treated as a separate Contract.
3.8 Section 32(2) of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 does not apply and the Seller is not required to give the Buyer the notice specified in section 32(3) of that Act. 4. Warranty And Liability 4.1 Liability for short delivery, defective Goods, damage in transit or faulty workmanship will not be considered unless notification in writing is received by the Seller as follows: 4.1.1 In the case of Goods delivered by the Seller their servants or agents to site, or to the premises of the Buyer, within seven days of such delivery and on condition that the Goods so delivered shall be retained as delivered and made available for inspection by or on behalf of the Seller for a reasonable time after such notification. 4.1.2 In the case of materials collected from the Seller by or on behalf of the Buyer, within seven days of such collection and on condition that the materials so delivered shall be retained as delivered and made available for inspection by or on behalf of the Seller for a reasonable time after such notification. 4.1.3 In the case of Services carried out by the Seller on site, within seven days of the execution of such Services and before being concreted and/or permanently incorporated in the structure. 4.2 For the purposes of this Condition time shall be of the essence and in the absence of such notification as aforesaid the quantity and condition of the Goods delivered or collected as the case may be shall be deemed to be in all respects correct and satisfactory. 4.3 Except as set out in these Conditions, all conditions, warranties and representations, expressed or implied by statute, common law or otherwise, in relation to the supply, non supply or delay in supplying the Goods and Services are excluded to the extent permitted by law. 4.4 Steel reinforcement will be supplied in accordance with the relevant British Standard and applicable standards of UK CARES (or its successor body). Other Goods and Services will be supplied to the Sellers usual quality standard. No warranty as to fitness for purpose is to be implied for any Goods or Services. Tools, jigs or any other special equipment used in the course of manufacture or supply shall remain the property of the Seller. 4.5 It is agreed that a film of rust or mill scale on reinforcement will not constitute grounds for rejection. 4.6 No representation or statement made or purporting to be made by any person on the Sellers behalf shall be binding unless subsequently confirmed in writing by the Seller. 4.7 The Sellers liability in respect of any defective Goods or Services supplied by them or faulty workmanship regarding which a valid claim has been made under Condition 14 hereof will be limited to the delivery to site at the Sellers expense of Goods to replace the defective Goods or re-perform the Services or the remedy of the faulty workmanship and will not extend to any other damage or loss suffered by the Buyer. In particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Seller will not be liable for loss of profit, damage to plant or for any expenditure incurred on goods supplied or remedial works performed or any consequential or special loss or damage sustained by the Buyer nor for any liability to a third party which the Buyer may incur. 4.8 Nothing in these Conditions shall exclude or restrict any liability: 4.8.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 4.8.2 breach of the obligations arising from section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979; or 4.8.3 fraud or deceit. 4.9 Whenever any third party, including any prosecuting authority, brings an action or intends to bring an action against the Seller as a result of any actual or alleged criminal offence, tort, breach of contract by the Buyer, then the Buyer undertakes to provide the Seller with a complete indemnity in relation to such action. The Buyer shall also indemnify the Seller, to the full extent of any liability incurred, that arises from any negligent act or omission on the part of the Buyer, whether such liability results from litigation or any settlement reached by the Seller with or without the Buyers consent or howsoever. 5. Risk And Title 5.1 All risk in relation to the Goods and Services passes to the Buyer on collection of the Goods by the haulage company pursuant to Condition 3.6. However, this provision is without prejudice to the provisions of Condition 5.2 relating to the Sellers reservation of title. 5.2 Property in the Goods shall not pass to the Buyer until the entire invoice price under the Contract or under any other Contract between the Seller and the Buyer, has been paid in full and this provision is to apply to associate or subsidiaries of either party. Until such a time the Buyer holds such Goods as bailee on the Sellers behalf subject to the provisions following: 5.2.1 The Goods will be stored separately and be identifiable as belonging to the Seller subject to requirements of normal usage. 5.2.2 The Goods are covered by the Buyers policy of insurance and he will assign the benefits of such policy to the Seller at its request. 5.2.3 Any monies received by the Buyer for Goods supplied to him by the Seller will be retained in a separate account and he will hold such monies as trustee on the Sellers behalf. 5.2.4 The Goods are to be maintained in a usable condition. 5.2.5 The Seller shall be entitled to enter any premises where the contract goods are stored and take possession of such Goods at any time before full payment is received. 5.2.6 Where the Goods, or any part of such Goods, are incorporated with any other goods, the Buyer will make every reasonable endeavour to ensure that the title in such goods (or in goods that may result from the incorporation of the contract goods), passes to the Seller and the foregoing provisions of this clause shall be considered to apply to such goods. 6. Export Sales 6.1 If the Goods are sold CIF or FOB or on the basis of other international trade terms, the meaning given to such terms in the International Chamber of Commerce INCOTERMS (as revised from time to time) shall apply, except where inconsistent with any of the provisions contained in these Conditions. 6.2 The Buyer shall secure the price of any Goods sold under an international supply contract as defined by section 26 of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 by establishing in the Sellers favour an irrevocable letter of credit on terms satisfactory to the Seller immediately upon receipt of the Sellers acceptance of an Order and confirmed by a UK bank acceptable to the Seller. 7. Payment 7.1 Payment for Goods and Services shall be made on or before the end of the calendar month following the month of delivery or collection and payment for Goods and Services shall not be delayed if the Goods supplied are not used nor shall payment be delayed pending settlement of any claim against the Seller and accordingly the Buyer shall not be entitled to any right of set off against the purchase price. Non-compliance with the Sellers payment terms shall entitle the Seller to withhold future deliveries and / or labour forthwith. The Buyer shall not be entitled to withhold or delay the whole or any part of payment on the grounds of insufficient or no proof of delivery unless the Buyer has given written notice within 7 days of the invoice date requiring proof of delivery. The delivery note/invoice copy receipted on behalf of the Buyer or such other reasonable evidence as may be produced shall be sufficient proof of delivery for this purpose. The Buyer shall otherwise be entitled to require proof of delivery. In the event of payment not being made in accordance with the provisions of this clause then: 7.1.1 The Seller will be entitled to an indemnity from the Buyer for all direct labour, legal and other costs incurred in the recovery of amounts which become overdue and; 7.1.2 Payment for all other goods supplied to the Buyer by the Seller shall forthwith become due for immediate payment. 7.2 The Seller shall (if applicable) add to the price of the Goods and Services, and the Buyer shall pay, an amount equal to any VAT or other sales tax or duty applicable from time to time to sales or supplies of such Goods and Services. 7.3 If the Buyer fails to pay any amount due to the Seller under any Contract on the due date, interest shall be added to such amount at the rate of 4% over the base rate for the time being of Barclays Bank plc for the period from and including the date of receipt (whether before or after judgment). 7.4 If, in the Sellers view, the Buyers credit-worthiness deteriorates before delivery of the Goods or performance of the Services, the Seller may require payment in full or in part of the price prior to delivery or performance, or the provision of security for payment
by the Buyer in such form as is acceptable to the Seller. 7.5 The Seller reserves the right to alter or withdraw at any time any credit allowed to the Buyer. 7.6 The Seller may offset any amount owing to it from the Buyer against any amount owed to the Buyer by the Seller. 8. Infringements Of Third Party Rights 8.1 The Seller is not liable to the Buyer if the Goods or Services infringe or are alleged to infringe the rights of any third party if such Goods or Services are supplied pursuant to an international supply contract as defined by section 26 of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977. 8.2 If at any time it is alleged that the Goods or Services infringe the rights of any third party in the UK or if in the Sellers reasonable opinion such an allegation is likely to be made, the Seller may at its option and its own cost: 8.2.1 modify or replace the Goods or re-perform the Services in order to avoid the infringement; or 8.2.2 procure for the Buyer the right to continue using the Goods or benefit from the Services; or 8.2.3 repurchase the Goods at the price paid by the Buyer less depreciation at the rate the Seller applies to its own equipment. 8.3 If any claim is made or action brought or threatened which alleges infringement of the rights of any third party: 8.3.1 the Buyer shall notify the Seller as soon as it becomes aware of any such claim; 8.3.2 the Seller shall have control over and, at its own cost, shall conduct any such proceedings in such manner as it shall determine; and 8.3.3 the Buyer shall provide all reasonable assistance as the Seller may request. 8.4 The Buyer shall indemnify the Seller against all loss, liability and cost which the Seller incurs in carrying out any work required to be done on or to the Goods or in relation to the Services in accordance with the Buyers requirements or specifications which give rise to any infringement or alleged infringement of the rights of any third party. 8.5 If the Seller or its employees or agents design the Goods or perform the Services pursuant to a commission from the Buyer (whether to fulfil a Contract or otherwise), any intellectual property rights created in relation to such Goods or Services shall vest in the Seller and the Buyer shall do or procure the doing of all such further acts and execute or procure the execution (as a deed or otherwise) of all such documents as may from time to time be necessary to give full effect to this Condition 8.5. 9. Termination 9.1 The Seller may terminate or suspend the Contract by notice in writing without liability to itself, but without prejudice to any liability on the Buyers part accruing before such termination or suspension and treat the Buyer in breach of contract, in the following circumstances: 9.1.1 the Buyer being in breach of any obligation under a Contract or these Conditions; 9.1.2 a meeting being convened, a petition presented, an order made, an effective resolution passed, or notice given for the Buyers winding up or dissolution (other than for the sole purpose of amalgamation and reconstruction); or 9.1.3 an application being made, or resolved to be made by any meeting of the Buyers directors or members, for an administration order in relation to it or any party gives or files notice of intention to appoint an administrator of it or such an administrator being appointed; or 9.1.4 an incumbrancer taking possession, or a receiver or manager or administrative receiver being appointed, of the whole or any part of the Buyers assets; or 9.1.5 the Buyer ceasing or suspending payment of any of its debts or being unable to pay its debts as they fall due within the meaning of section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986; or 9.1.6 a proposal being made for a composition in satisfaction of the Buyers debts or a scheme or arrangement of its affairs including a voluntary arrangement within the meaning of part I of the Insolvency Act 1986. 9.2 On termination of a Contract pursuant to Condition 2.3 or 9.1, any indebtedness of the Buyer to the Seller shall become immediately due and payable and the Seller is relieved of any further obligation to supply Goods or perform Services to the Buyer pursuant to that Contract. 10. Confidentiality And Specifications 10.1 The Buyer shall treat all product, customer or business information, drawings, designs and specifications submitted to it by the Seller as confidential and shall not disclose it to any third party without the Sellers prior written consent or use it for any purpose except where authorised to do so by the Seller. 10.2 Condition 10.1 does not apply to information which: 10.2.1 is at the date of disclosure or becomes at any time after that date publicly known other than by the Buyers breach of this Condition; 10.2.2 can be shown by the Buyer to the Sellers satisfaction to have been known by the Buyer before disclosure by the Seller to the Buyer; 10.2.3 is or becomes available to the Buyer otherwise than from the Seller and free of any restrictions as to its use or disclosure; 10.2.4 is required to be disclosed by law. 10.3 All drawings, designs, specifications and other particulars of dimensions or weight submitted by the Seller are approximate only and the Seller accepts no liability for any deviation from them, nor for any errors, omissions or other defects in any such materials not prepared by the Seller. 11. Assignment 11.1 The Buyer may not assign or deal in any way with all or any part of the benefit of, or its rights or benefits under, a Contract without the prior written consent of the Seller. 11.2 The Seller is entitled at any time to assign or deal with the benefit of any Contract, or sub-contract any work relating to any Contract. 12. Notices Any notice given by one party to the other in connection with a Contract must be in writing and may be delivered personally or by pre-paid first class post and in the case of post will be deemed to have been given two (2) Working Days after the date of posting. Notices shall be delivered or sent to the last known addresses of the parties or to any other address notified in writing by one party to the other for the purpose of receiving notices in connection with a Contract. Each party may specify by notice to the other a particular individual or office holder to whom any notices served on it are to be addressed, in which case a notice shall not be validly given unless so addressed. 13. Severance 13.1 If any of these Conditions is found by any court or administrative body of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the other Conditions which shall remain in full force and effect. 13.2 If any of these Conditions is so found to be invalid or unenforceable but would cease to be invalid or unenforceable if some part of the provision were deleted, the provision in question shall apply with such modification as may be necessary to make it valid and enforceable. 14. Third Parties A person who is not party to a Contract shall have no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of such Contract. This condition does not affect any right or remedy of any person which exists or is available otherwise than pursuant to that Act. 15. Waiver The rights and remedies provided by any Contract may be waived only in writing and specifically, and any failure to exercise or any delay in exercising a right or remedy by the Seller shall not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy or of any other rights or remedies. A waiver of any breach of any of the terms of a Contract or of a default under a Contract shall not constitute a waiver of any other breach or default and shall not affect the other terms of such Contract. 16. Variation No variation or alteration of any of the provisions of a Contract or these Conditions shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by or on behalf of each party. 17. Governing Law And Jurisdiction 17.1 A Contract and any matter arising from or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law. 17.2 Each party irrevocably agrees to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts over any claim or matter arising from or in connection with these Conditions.
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ROMTECH Group Health and Safety Statement

ROMTECH Group Ltd considers the safety of our workforce and all its activities to be of the highest priority. The Company endeavours to ensure that, at all times, all activities comply fully with all health, safety and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines. The Company is actively developing and establishing a Safety Management System in accordance with the specifications of the BS 8800:2004 Standard. This standard will be applied to all activities throughout the ROMTECH Group of Companies.
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Welcome to the new ROMTECH Product & Service Guide

Tony Stumpf Managing Director ROMTECH Ltd

Piling Piling 7-27

Formwork Accessories Tie Bar System 32

Geotechnical Geotechnical 33-51

Tunnelling and Mining Tunnelling and Mining 52

Groundworks Groundworks 53-70

Projects were proud to have been associated with:

Additional Information Depot location Index Terms & Conditions 71 72 73

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(D) (D) 1 1 (D) 1 (D)

B (E) B (F) B B (E) (F) (C) A (E) C (C) B A (F) B C

(D) (D) (D) (D)

B A B B B B A Shape A A A A A A A A A (E) (E) (E) A

(D) (C) (D) B

Total length of bar (L) measured along centre line A

A+(B)-0.5r-d Neither A nor B shall be less than P in Table 1

(B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B)

(B) (B) (B) (B) (B)(B) (B) (B)

(B/2 + 5d). See Note A.

(C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C)

Neither AB B nor (C) shall be less B R B R See than P in 1. BTable RC note B. R C

A + B + C + D + (E) 2r 4d Neither A nor (E) shall be less than P in Table 1

A+2B+C+(D)-2r-4d Isometric sketch.

(C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C)

Neither A nor r(C) shall be less than P d in Table 1 r

Neither A nor (D) shall be less than P in Table 1

A + B + (C) (B) r 2d (B)

B C nor (D) shall be less BNeither than P in Table 1 1 To be calculated C

(C) A B (C) A B A (C) A A B B

A B A All other shapes where standard B shapes cannot be used. A

Table 3 Maximum limit for which a preformed radius is required

11 1 (D) 1 (D) (D) (D)(D) (D) (D)

A (C) AB (C) B (C) A B A (C) (C) A A

(C) B B B BB B B B (C) (C) (C) (C)(C) (C) (C)

(C) (C) (C) (C)

A (D) (C) (C) (D)

(C) D B A D D D D D D A D A A A A A (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) B B B A B

Length of bars in fabric

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Example of bar with more than A (C) one bend r

Neither A nor (C) shall be less than P in Table 1. See note B.

Where B is the overlap

(C) B 1 (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) B 1 B 1 BB 11 B 1 B 1 B 1

A + 0.57B + (C) 1.6d

(E) (C) (F) A (E) (C) A B

(D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

Total length of bar (L) measured along centre line

Notation of steel reinforcement

R Grade B500C conforming to BS 4449:2004 B Grade 500B or

Neither A nor (F) shall be Bless than P in Table 1. See note C

Dimensioning of cranked bars A

Table 1 Minimum Schedule Radius and Bend Allowances

Weights and Areas of Reinforcement

Cross-sectional Areas of Groups of Bars (mm2)

Standard Sizes (4800mm x 2400mm)

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BS Reference Main Square A 393 A 252 A 193 A 142 Structural B 1131

200mm 200mm 200mm 200mm