Modbury Hospital
This healthcare project in Modbury, South Australia, includes the renovation of the surgical floor, additional Extended Emergency Care Unit (EECU) space and expansion of the palliative care unit of the Modbury Hospital that has been serving the community for over 50 years. The $96 million upgrade that launched in 2019 was one of the first projects within Australia to utilise the Rikta product range, which provided various time-saving and customisable duct work solutions. The Modbury Hospital upgrade scoped above 10,000 square metres and was completed in late 2021.
The site utilised RIK-L Rigid Bracing Range on the Roof and Plant Room areas redeveloped buildings. The Plant Room area used RIK-L Rigid Bracing to provide additional modular frame support that catered to stacking multiple Air Handling Units (AHU).
Additionally, the RIK-L Rigid Bracing was again utilised to complete the roof design and installation to brace the rooftop ductwork which was completely open to the elements.
As opposed to using standard 45 degree angle rigid bracing solutions, the RIK-L product range provided a stronger and more accommodating solution, allowing for flexibility to avoid other services and hangers within the installation. With a Ultimate Limit State (ULS) Rating of 13.72kN/1400kg, the stackable solution allowed for multiple configurations to be implemented to provide a safe and scalable solution.
The innovative RIK L Rigid Bracing by RIKTA has a low-pry design which allows for maximum anchor performance, thus reducing time spent on site to drill out larger anchor holes.
As opposed to other rigid bracing solutions, the use of self-drilling screws to quickly attach the RIK-L brackets to the hollow section means each brace can be adjusted prior to final positioning. The use of self-tapping screws also eliminates the need for strut nuts and torque tools to be used. Ultimately, this leads to installations speeds much faster than traditional assemblies, as evident in the Modbury Hospital Upgrade.
The RIK-L Rigid Bracing range is designed with a variety of common steel types in mind. Whether it be SHS, Strut or even Pipework, this adaptability allows rated bracing solutions using low cost, readily available steel materials
