Hollow Core Precast Concrete Floor Panels Slab Thickness

Along with being significantly easier to lift and handle during the construction process hollowcore slabs lower construction costs related to the amount of material required to cast the slabs as well as the cost to transport the finished product to the job site.
Hollow core precast concrete floor panels slab thickness. Topfloor hollow core concrete floor panels have been an important contributor to the growth of the building and construction industry in the western cape since 1997 that role has been strengthened through the acquisition of topfloor by the echo group south africa s largest and longest established prestressed and precast floor manufacturer. Hollowcore systems are prestressed concrete plank that serve as both a ready made sub floor for a garage and a ceiling for additional living areas. Our precast hollowcore slabs are significantly lighter when compared to solid precast concrete floor slabs. We core drill hollow core precast slabs when needed.
The uk s leading manufacturer of pre stressed hollowcore concrete floors. A hollow core slab also known as a voided slab hollow core plank or simply a concrete plank is a precast slab of prestressed concrete typically used in the construction of floors in multi story apartment buildings the slab has been especially popular in countries where the emphasis of home construction has been on precast concrete including northern europe and former socialist countries of. These slabs are supported by cables embedded in the webs of the slabs under tension hence the name prestressed concrete. The cables are drawn to a design tens.
Ideal for applications where enhanced structural performance and lateral load distribution is required such as in industrial buildings and multi storey buildings and car parks. Learn more and see projects with hollowcore slabs. Two things need to be addressed. The units themselves are manufactured at a width of 1200mm and depths of 150 200 250 and 300mm.
The use of precast concrete hollowcore flooring is a highly cost effective solution that fits easily into any structural system such as steel or concrete frame or indeed masonry construction. The design and detailing of hollow core solid and lattice slab precast floor units and precast stair units are included. Milbank hollowcore floors also known as slabs or planks are pre stressed concrete slabs with internal tubular voids creating an efficient and lightweight plank that is far lighter than other floor slabs of equal thickness or strength. Our precast hollowcore composite combines hollowcore slab with a composite structural concrete topping.
Spancrete hollowcore precast concrete planks slabs are fire resistant reduce weight and costs.