Hollow Core Precast Concrete Floor Panels Slab Thickness

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.

Hollow core precast concrete floor panels slab thickness.

The precast concrete slab has tubular voids extending the full length of the slab typically with a diameter equal to the 2 3 3 4 the thickness of the slab. These slabs are supported by cables embedded in the webs of the slabs under tension hence the name prestressed concrete. See span load tables for full details. Precast lattice slab floor units are typically 50 to 100 mm thick reinforced with steel bars forming a lattice girder that is only partially embedded in the precast unit.

Figure 1 7 shows typical precast lattice slab floor units. The uk s leading manufacturer of pre stressed hollowcore concrete floors. 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. Prestressed hollowcore floor panels available in 150 200 250mm depths.

Two things need to be addressed. The units themselves are manufactured at a width of 1200mm and depths of 150 200 250 and 300mm. Precast hollowcore solid floors excellent sound reducing qualities durability and inherent fire resistance make our hollowcore slabs the solution of choice for apartments care homes hospitals and commercial projects. 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.

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. We also do cut slabs in custom sizes according to each individual installation. All slabs are 1200mm wide and can be supplied with a maximum length of 12m depending on design and application. Our precast hollowcore slabs are significantly lighter when compared to solid precast concrete floor slabs.

Our precast hollowcore floors are available in sections 150 200 250 and 260mm deep. This makes the slab much lighter than a massive solid concrete floor slab of equal thickness or strength. The reduced weight also lowers material and transportation costs. Learn more and see projects with hollowcore slabs.

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