Our Kerb (Kick) Lining Equipment is a self-contained unit designed to build quick and accurate kicker constructions for circular, D-shaped, and horseshoe tunnels while allowing for quick setup of kerb formwork. The device has an industrial-sized template and inspection platform to enable exact inspection of any undercuts or profile of the tunnel. The gantry simplifies the alignment process of the kerb and gutter formwork, making kicker constructions much more productive and cost-effective. In addition, this machine has a full wall kicker construction capability that allows for consistent kerb formwork construction regardless of the geometry used to construct the tunnel.

The purpose of this type of gantry system is to optimise the kicker construction through reducing time spent erecting & optimising accuracy and repetitiveness; therefore increasing the efficiency of kerb formwork. The gantry formwork supports the kerb and gutter formwork requirements of large-scale civil and heavy industry infrastructure projects, and provides a reliable alignment check for the formation of the kerb & gutter systems. By utilising the gantry system, the contractor will have a better method for producing the entire kicker construction cycle, therefore enabling the contractor to produce superior quality kickers and gutters when constructing tunnels that encounter difficulties during their excavation refinements.

For precision-oriented contractors, the use of gantry formwork systems allows for the production of kicker construction processes that are consistently equal to the highest standards of the project. The construction of kerb formwork with little man hours is facilitated through the use of durable framework and materials that support the total workflow in the kerb & gutter formwork within a tunnel. The gantry system incorporates sophisticated survey templates, through the use of which each kicker construction cycle will be maintained in an aligned, controlled, and consistent manner with the tunnel profiles established by the customer (and other stakeholders). This commitment to quality, therefore, allows the contractor to use gantry systems to maintain a streamlined kicker construction process, thereby creating the greatest possible repeatability and ensuring that kicker construction remains the most competitive advantage in modern tunnel lining applications.

FAQ for Kerb Formwork

1. What is kerb formwork?

Kerb Formwork (Kicker/Starter) is a vertical concrete base of the Kerb between 100mm and 500mm tall built prior to creating the wall or column forms. The kerb will help to overlap and align the new wall or form to the existing surface to provide better support.
For instance, In tunnels, the base of the tunnel is usually cast first as per the approved profile by the designer, and is then followed by other types of formwork. This is typically done in the following order:

● Step 1: Kerb Concrete
● Step 2: Over Concrete
● Step 3: Invert Concrete

After this, kerb formwork, hydraulic or mechanical, is designed and supplied to the civil contractor.

2. What material is used for kerb construction?

The kerbs depicted as kerb and gutter formwork of road or tunnel works constructed from asphalt, stone and/or masonry block products. Portland cement concrete is however the most prevalent form of material depending on what is required from structuring or long-lasting abilities.

3. What material is used for manufacturing kerb formwork?

The materials used for kerb formwork and wall kicker construction are typically made from M.S. Steel, Aluminium or FRP depending on the particular demand from the project, the desired durability and/or ease of use for workers.

4. Why is kicker construction important in wall alignment?

Kicker construction provides the desired accuracy for aligning and vertically staggering walls and columns. It provides a strong consistent surface on which to mount the top forms in a rapid fashion without the need to re-measure or perform further adjustments once in position.

5. How does kerb and gutter formwork improve construction accuracy?

Kerb and gutter formwork defines the needed consistent dimension, radius and slope for road edge, storm water drainage and tunnel pathway systems. Doing so eliminates the possibility of human error and accelerates assembly for multiple castings.

6. What factors affect the choice between steel, aluminium, and FRP kerb formwork?

The choice of M.S. Steel, Aluminium or FRP for kerb formwork or wall kicker construction is affected by the loads that will be placed on them, the number of times that they will be reused, how much they weigh, how they are transported and budget. M.S. Steel is stable, Aluminium is light, and FRP is corrosion-resistant.

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