The Rapid Tie She Bolt allows the Rapid Tie System to be used as a non-recoverable

　　(embedded) tie. The advantages of the ‘lost’ Tie and She Bolt System are known to users of the High Tensile System. A particular advantage on double faced formwork is the ability to pass the assembled tie system through both formwork faces from one side after the forms have been erected.

　　The She Bolt System can also be used on single face formwork, e.g. in connections into rock faces etc., and for second fix connections into existing walls.

　　The Rapid Tie She Bolt is designed to give 50mm cover to the ‘lost’ Rapid Tie.

　　SAFE WORKING LOAD

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

　　SINGLE FACED FORMWORK

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

　　NON-RECOVERABLE TIE

　　The ‘lost’ tie in the cast concrete will be a cut length of Rapid Tie which is available

　　in a range of lengths. (For cutting to length on site)

　　Length of tie = (wall width) less (2 x cover)

　　APPLICATIONS

　　The general arrangement for double or single face applications will be shown at Fig. (2) and (3). The face of the formwork should be predrilled with a 34mm diameter hole. The tie assembly is passed through the soldier from one side and the waler plate and knock-on-nut attached. After concreting and prior to removal of the form the She Bolts may be removed using a 24mm A/F open ended spanner on the hexagon of the She Bolt. The She Bolt is removed and after inspection is available for re-use.

　　When concrete is to be poured against a previous pour and Rapid Anchor can be used or the Rapid Tie secured into theexisting work (rock or concrete) using a mechanical or chemical anchor.