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Hollow-core slabs

Hollow-core slabs
ollow-core floor slabs are precast prestressed
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concrete elements with continuous voids provided
to reduce self-weight and achieve structural
efficiency. Widths are generally 1200 mm. Depths
vary from 110 mm to 450 mm. They are economic
across a wide range of spans and loadings; with an
imposed loading of 5 kN/mm2 spans of about 12 m
can be achieved.
he finish of the soffits of the units is suitable for
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exposure in car parks and industrial buildings, or
for applied finishes. The top is designed to receive
a levelling screed or a structural topping. The latter
overcomes possible problems with differential
camber between units.
hen connecting the ends of the slabs to the
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supporting beams, some continuity is achieved by
breaking into some of the voids, fixing
reinforcement and filling the void locally with
concrete.
Requirements for hollow core slabs are contained
in BS EN 1168, Precast concrete Hollow core
slabs.

Hollow core slab

Acknowledgement: The Concrete Society

Design of hybrid concrete buildings - available at www.concrete.org.uk

Economic concrete frame elements to Eurocode 2 - available at

www.concrete.org.uk

The information contained in this nugget has been provided by The Concrete Society technical staff.
http://www.concrete.org.uk/fingertips_print.asp?docid=311

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