CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY L.L.C.

1- INTRODUCTION

Hollow core slab which is a precast,prestressed concrete member with a continues voids
provided to reduce weight and , therefore, cost and as a side benefits, to use for concealed
electrical or mechanical runs
Primarily used for floor or roof deck system, and panels, spandrel members and bridge deck
units.

2- MANUFACTURING

Hollow core slab units are casting using extrusion system, where a very low slump
Concrete is forced through the machine.
The cores are formed with argues or tubes with the concrete being compacted
Around the cores as shown below.

FIGURE (1)
Hollow cores manufacturing

3-Why CTS hollow core slab

3-1-CTs hollow core slab providing economical, efficient floor and roof system.
The hollow core slabs voids may be used for electrical or mechanical runs.

3-2-The casting of the hollow core slab units is performed by high technology procedures gives the slab a
high quality and very low use of material and a very fast delivery.

3-3-The hollow core slab provides the efficiency of a prestressed member for load capacity , span range
and deflection control.

Excellent fire resistance is another attribute of the hollow core slab.

Used as floor ceiling assemblies hollow core slabs have the excellent sound transmission characteristics.

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 4-Product Detail

Hollow core slab 150 mm

Hollow core slab 320 mm

Hollow core slab 200 mm

Hollow core slab 400 mm

Hollow core slab 265 mm Hollow core slab 500 mm

DIFFERENT HOLLOW CORE SLAB SECTIONS

5-structural design
5-1-Services
Concrete Technology gives here the guide for you to design the hollow core slab units, but the
final decision is for our experienced structural engineers whom always will be ready to assist and
advise you on all matters related to the design of the hollow core slab units.
5-2-How to check your slab
As the most of precast members, hollow core slab design as a simply supported slab in accordance with
British standard BS110. The main structural functions of floors are span, load bearing, transverse
distribution of vertical loads, diaphragm distribution of the horizontal actions as well as resistance against
fire and accidental actions affecting the floor elements or the supporting structure.
For guidance only concrete technology gives here curves for the slab design range and the load capacity for
the varies slab thickness for varies strands on page 4 to page 7

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 LOAD CHARTS AND TABLES
HCS-150mm
-For higher slab capacity concretec provide Concrete Grade 60 and different Void profiles for higher capacities
-This curves is based on 1 hour fire rate and it may be change according to every project specifications
CURVES ARE CALCULATED USING BS8110 CODE -Maximum service design load(qsls) in excess of slab weight in KN/m2
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SERVICE LOADS(KN/m2)
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SLAB PROPERTIES:
-PRECAST SLAB WEIGHT = 2.04 KN/m2
-JOINTED SLAB WEIGHT = 2.16 KN/m2
-CONCRETE GRADE C50 10
-FIRE RATE REI60
-AREA OF SECTION = 0.102 m2
-DEPTH OF SLAB = 150 mm
-NOMINAL WIDTH OF SLAB = 1200 mm
-NO. OF VOIDS = 8 VOIDS
-DIMENSION OF ONE VOID = AS SHOWN 5
-PRESTRESSING STEEL YIELDING
..STRESS = 1630 KN/mm2
-REINFORCEMENT COVER = 35 mm

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SPAN (METER) 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9
4 NOS 9.3 mm 15.26 10.68 7.7 5.66 4.2 3.12 2.3 1.52
5 NOS 9.3mm 19.3 13.64 9.97 7.46 5.66 4.32 3.31 2.16 1.18
6 NOS 9.3mm 23.14 16.52 12.18 9.2 7.07 5.49 4.2 2.79 1.72 0.89
7 NOS 9.3 mm 23.57 19.3 14.3 10.88 8.43 6.62 4.97 3.44 2.26 1.35 0.62
8 NOS 9.3mm 24.3 20.17 15.99 12.22 9.52 7.52 5.69 4.05 2.81 1.81 1.03 0.39
9 NOS 9.3mm 24.97 20.74 17.04 13.05 10.19 8.07 6.41 4.66 3.32 2.28 1.42 0.74 0.18

4 NOS 9.3 mm 5 NOS 9.3mm 6 NOS 9.3mm 7 NOS 9.3 mm 8 NOS 9.3mm 9 NOS 9.3mm
FOR GUIDANCE ONLY
ALLOWABLE SERVICE TOTAL LOADS FOR DIFFERENT SLAB STRANDS NOS

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 LOAD CHARTS AND TABLES
HCS-200mm
-For higher slab capacity concretec provide Concrete Grade 60 and different Void profiles for higher capacities
-This curves is based on 1 hour fire rate and it may be change according to every project specifications
CURVES ARE CALCULATED USING BS8 110 CODE -Maximum service design load(qsls) in excess of slab weight in KN/m2
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SLAB PROPERTIES:
-PRECAST SLAB WEIGHT = 2.47 KN/m2
-JOINTED SLAB WEIGHT = 2.63 KN/m2 SERVICE LOAD (KN/m2) 15
-CONCRETE GRADE C50
-FIRE RATE REI60
-AREA OF SECTION = 0.12 m2
-DEPTH OF SLAB = 200 mm
-NOMINAL WIDTH OF SLAB= 1200 mm
-NO. OF VOIDS = 6 VOIDS
-DIAMTERE OF ONE VOID = 155 mm 10
-PRESTRESSING STEEL YIELDING
..STRESS = 1860 N/mm2
-REINFORCEMENT COVER = 35 mm

SPAN(METER) 0
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11
4 NOS 9.3mm 11.7 8.72 6.6 5.03 3.83 2.9 2.16
2 NOS 9.3mm + 2 NOS 12.5 mm 17.03 12.94 10.01 7.85 6.2 4.92 3.9 3.08 2.41
4 NOS 12.5mm 17.51 15.08 13.18 10.57 8.48 6.87 5.58 4.55 3.46 2.38 1.49
5 NOS 12.5mm 18.39 15.85 13.86 12.27 10.83 8.86 7.3 6.04 4.65 3.41 2.39 1.56 0.86
2 NOS 9.3mm + 5 NOS 12.5mm 19.54 16.87 14.77 13.09 11.7 10.13 8.4 7.01 5.86 4.52 3.41 2.46 1.67 1 0.43
7 NOS 12.5mm 19.83 17.12 15 13.29 11.89 10.71 9.15 7.66 6.44 5.39 4.16 3.15 2.29 1.56 0.94

4 NOS 9.3mm 2 NOS 9.3mm + 2 NOS 12.5 mm 4 NOS 12.5mm 5 NOS 12.5mm 2 NOS 9.3mm + 5 NOS 12.5mm 7 NOS 12.5mm
FOR GUIDANCE ONLY ALLOWABLE SERVICE TOTAL LOADS FOR DIFFERENT SLAB STRANDS NOS

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 LOAD CHARTS AND TABLES
HCS-265mm
-For higher slab capacity concretec provide Concrete Grade 60 and different Void profiles for higher capacities
-This curves is based on 1 hour fire rate and it may be change according to every project specifications

CURVES ARE CALCULATED USING BS8 110 CODE

-Maximum service design load(qsls) in excess of slab weight in KN/m2
30

25

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SLAB PROPERTIES:

SERVICE LOADS(KN/m2)
-PRECAST SLAB WEIGHT = 3.61 KN/m2
-JOINTED SLAB WEIGHT = 3.82 KN/m2
-CONCRETE GRADE C50
-FIRE RATE REI60
-AREA OF SECTION = 0.176 m2 15
-DEPTH OF SLAB = 265 mm
-NOMINAL WIDTH OF SLAB = 1200 mm
-NO. OF VOIDS = 5 VOIDS
-DIAMTERE OF ONE VOID = 185 mm
-PRESTRESSING STEEL YIELDING
..STRESS = 1860 N/mm2 10
-REINFORCEMENT COVER = 35 mm

SPAN (METER) 0
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14
4 NOS 9.3 mm 16.36 12.18 9.19 6.97 5.29 3.98 2.94 2.1 1.42
2 NOS 9.3mm + 2 NOS 12.5mm 22.34 18.18 14.05 10.99 8.67 6.86 5.42 4.26 3.31 2.53 1.87
4 NOS. 12.5 mm 23.06 19.75 17.17 14.93 11.98 9.68 7.86 6.38 5.18 4.18 3.34 2.64 2.03
6 NOS 12.5 mm 24.84 21.31 18.56 16.36 14.56 13.05 11.78 10.53 9.24 7.78 6.55 5.52 4.63 3.63 2.57 1.66 0.87
8 NOS 12.5 mm 26.55 22.81 19.9 17.56 15.65 14.06 12.71 11.55 10.55 9.67 8.89 8.21 7.09 5.72 4.46 3.37 2.45 1.64 0.93
10 NOS 12.5 27.97 24.05 21 18.55 16.55 14.89 13.47 12.26 11.21 10.29 9.48 8.76 8.12 7.42 6.3 5.06 3.99 3.05 2.23 1.51 0.87

4 NOS 9.3 mm 2 NOS 9.3mm + 2 NOS 12.5mm 4 NOS. 12.5 mm 6 NOS 12.5 mm 8 NOS 12.5 mm 10 NOS 12.5
FOR GUIDANCE ONLY ALLOWABLE SERVICE TOTAL LOADS FOR DIFFERENT SLAB STRANDS NOS

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 LOAD CHARTS AND TABLES
HCS-320mm
-For higher slab capacity concretec provide Concrete Grade 60 and different Void profiles for higher capacities
-This curves is based on 1 hour fire rate and it may be change according to every project specifications
-Maximum service design load(qsls) in excess of slab weight in KN/m2
CURVES ARE CALCULATED USING BS8110 CODE 35

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SERVICE LOADS(KN/m2)
SLAB PROPERTIES: 20
-PRECAST SLAB WEIGHT = 3.65 KN/m2
-JOINTED SLAB WEIGHT =3.87 KN/m2
-CONCRETE GRADE C50
-FIRE RATE REI60
-AREA OF SECTION = 0.183 m2 15
-DEPTH OF SLAB = 320 mm
-NOMINAL WIDTH OF SLAB= 1200 mm
-NO. OF VOIDS =4 VOIDS
-PRESTRESSING STEEL YIELDING
..STRESS = 1860 N/mm2 10
-REINFORCEMENT COVER = 35 mm

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SPAN (METER) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
5 NOS 12.5 mm 26.54 20.26 13.87 9.72 6.88 4.85
7 NOS 12.5mm 28.36 22.63 18.64 14.78 10.87 8.08
8 NOS 12.5mm 29.15 23.28 19.19 16.17 12.77 9.62 7.29 5.36
9 NOS 12.5 mm 29.87 23.87 19.69 16.61 14.24 11.06 8.48 6.38 4.08
10 NOS 12.5mm 30.53 24.41 20.15 17 14.59 12.4 9.59 7.33 4.95 3.08
11 NOS 12.5mm 31.12 24.9 20.57 17.37 14.91 12.97 10.3 8.05 5.77 3.79 2.22

5 NOS 12.5 mm 7 NOS 12.5mm 8 NOS 12.5mm 9 NOS 12.5 mm 10 NOS 12.5mm 11 NOS 12.5mm
FOR GUIDANCE ONLY
ALLOWABLE SERVICE TOTAL LOADS FOR DIFFERENT SLAB STRANDS NOS
 LOAD CHARTS AND TABLES
HCS-400mm
-For higher slab capacity concretec provide Concrete Grade 60 and different Void profiles for higher capacities
-This curves is based on 1 hour fire rate and it may be change according to every project specifications
CURVES ARE CALCULATED USING BS8110 CODE -Maximum service design load(qsls) in excess of slab weight in KN/m2
25

20

SERVICE LOADS(KN/m2)
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SLAB PROPERTIES:
-PRECAST SLAB WEIGHT = 4.15 KN/m2
-JOINTED SLAB WEIGHT =4.34 KN/m2
-CONCRETE GRADE C50
-FIRE RATE REI60
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-AREA OF SECTION = 0.2074 m2
-DEPTH OF SLAB = 500 mm
-NOMINAL WIDTH OF SLAB = 1200 mm
-NO. OF VOIDS =4 VOIDS
-PRESTRESSING STEEL YIELDING
..STRESS = 1860 N/mm2
-REINFORCEMENT COVER = 35 mm 5

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SPAN (METER) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
5 NOS 12.5 mm 13.02 9.35 6.72 4.78 3.3 2.15
7 NOS 12.5mm 19.72 14.64 11.01 8.32 6.28 4.69 3.16 1.41
9 NOS 12.5mm 21.37 18.36 15.05 11.66 9.08 7.08 5.03 3.05 1.45
11 NOS 12.5 mm 22.4 19.27 16.78 14.46 11.44 9.09 6.88 4.65 2.85 1.4
13 NOS 12.5mm 23.28 20.04 17.48 15.41 12.82 10.27 8.25 6.21 4.2 2.6 1.27
14 NOS 12.5mm 23.67 20.39 17.79 15.69 13.47 10.83 8.73 6.94 4.88 3.19 1.8

5 NOS 12.5 mm 7 NOS 12.5mm 9 NOS 12.5mm 11 NOS 12.5 mm 13 NOS 12.5mm 14 NOS 12.5mm

FOR GUIDANCE ONLY

 LOAD CHARTS AND TABLES
HCS-500mm
-For higher slab capacity concretec provide Concrete Grade 60 and different Void profiles for higher capacities
-This curves is based on 1 hour fire rate and it may be change according to every project specifications
-Maximum service design load(qsls) in excess of slab weight in KN/m2
CURVES ARE CALCULATED USING BS8110 CODE 35

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25

SERVICE LOADS(KN/m2)
20
SLAB PROPERTIES:
-PRECAST SLAB WEIGHT = 6.00 KN/m2
-JOINTED SLAB WEIGHT =6.40 KN/m2
-CONCRETE GRADE C50
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-FIRE RATE REI60
-AREA OF SECTION = 0.304 m2
-DEPTH OF SLAB = 500 mm
-NOMINAL WIDTH OF SLAB = 1200 mm
-NO. OF VOIDS =4 VOIDS 10
-PRESTRESSING STEEL YIELDING
..STRESS = 1860 N/mm2
-REINFORCEMENT COVER = 35 mm

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SPAN (METER) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
6 NOS 12.5 mm 11.42 8.44 6.18 4.41 3.01 1.89
8 NOS 12.5mm 16.93 12.99 10 7.67 5.83 4.33 3.11 1.92
10 NOS 12.5mm 22.2 17.35 13.66 10.79 8.51 6.68 5.17 3.71 1.91
13 NOS 12.5 mm 28.25 23.36 18.72 15.1 12.23 9.92 8.02 6.34 4.23 2.5
17 NOS 12.5mm 29.82 26.27 21.31 17.32 14.16 11.63 9.52 7.78 5.76 3.86 2.27
11 NOS 12.5mm 30.6 27.17 23.17 18.91 15.53 12.8 10.57 8.72 7.16 5.2 3.47 2.01

6 NOS 12.5 mm 8 NOS 12.5mm 10 NOS 12.5mm 13 NOS 12.5 mm 17 NOS 12.5mm 11 NOS 12.5mm

FOR GUIDANCE ONLY ALLOWABLE SERVICE TOTAL LOADS FOR DIFFERENT SLAB STRANDS NOS

For higher slab capacities concretec provide Concrete

Grade 60 and different Void profiles for higher capacities
6-STRUCTURAL TOPPING

Hollow core slab are normally used without structural topping. However, in the case of seismic
action, frequent changes of load or important point loads, topping may be indicated.

The thickness should be at least 50 mm, concrete quality C40. The hollow core slab and the
topping will act as a composite slab and the moment capacity of the hollow core slabs can be
enhanced.

FIGURE (3)
SHOWING STRUCTURAL TOPPING AND REINFORCEMENT MESH

7- Diaphragm action

The diaphragm action of hollow core slab is realized through a good joint design to transfer of
horizontal forces to the main structure system.
The peripheral reinforcement plays a determinate role not only to cop with the tensile forces of
the diaphragm action but also to prevent the relative horizontal displacement of the hollow core
units, so that the longitudinal joints can take up shear forces.
The positioning and minimum proportioning ties, required by PCI codes, is shown in the figure
below.

FIGURE (4)
SHOWING DIAPHRAGM ACTION

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8-OPenings

Opening in hollow core slabs are made as indicated in the figure. The dimensions are limit to the
values given in the table. The small holes may be formed at the center of the longitudinal voids.
The maximum void size is limited to the width of the void.
Holes are normally made in the fresh concrete during the production process.
The edges of the opening are rough. The possible dimensions for openings are given in the table.

L/B HCS 150-265

Corner (1) 600/400
Front (2) 600/400
Edges (3) 1000/400
Center (4)
Square opening 100/400
Round holes core minus 20 mm

Voids, which are wider than the width of the precast, are trimmed using transverse supports such
as steel angles or concrete beams. The steel angles can be supplied in case of client request.

FIGURE (5)
SHOWING LARGE OPENING

FIGURE (6)
SHOWING ALLOWABLE CUT OUT IN HOLLOW CORE SLAB

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9--Bearing length

The nominal bearing length of simply supported hollow core slab is give in
Supporting material Slab thickness Support length (a)
Nominal Minimum
length effective
length
Concrete or steel 150mm - 265 mm 70 mm 50 mm
Brick 150mm - 265 mm 100 mm 80 mm
Masonry

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 10-Connection details

CONNECTION BETWEEN HOLLOW CORE SLAB CONNECTION BETWEEN CANTILIVER HOLLOW CORE SLAB

AND PRECAST WALL RESTED ON IT AND PRECAST WALL

SECTION SHOWING REINFORCEMENT IN JOINTS SECTION SHOWING CONNECTION BETWEEN

BETWEEN TWO ADJACENT HOLLOW CORE SLABS HOLLOW CORE SLAB AND PRECAST BEAM

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11-Storage and transportation

11-1-Storage

When storing hollow core slabs the following requirements should be taken into consideration:

-Storage should only be permitted on solid ground forming a level footing.

-Slab stacks are recommended to be a maximum of 3.50 5.00 m high depending on the slab
type.
Only slabs of the same length and with no large recesses should be stacked together and directly
on top of each other.

FIGURE (7)

FIGURE (8)
Hollow cores storage
-Wooden spacers should be used. All spacers should be stacked exactly on top of each other .see
fig.( 4 , 5 )

-Special care should be given to slab with large openings.

They must be stored in separate piles with only some 2-3 slabs on top of each other.
The overhanging length beyond spacers should be between 200mm-400mm in normal practice
and a maximum of 1000mm, when top reinforcement is used. All damage caused to slab in the
stockyard should be reported to the quality control staff.

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-Transportation

The hollow core slabs are hoisted with specially designed clamps hanging on a steel spreader
beams. The use of ailing alone is strictly forbidden.

Hollow core slab are transporting from our factory to the site on flat bed trailers.
Full slabs are lifted using the specially designed lifting equipments (as shown).

- flat bed trailer Used for transportation

- Lifting Equipments

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-Erection

The erection of hollow core slab should be done according to the instructions of concrete.Technologys
design engineers If needed concrete technology will provide
method of statements of the principles of site erection.After erection the longitudinal joints
between the hollow core slab should b filled with grout,the joint should be filled carefully since they fulfill
a structural function bothin the transversal load distributionand the horizontal floor diaphragm action.
When a structural topping is to be used, it is advisable to fill the longitudinal point, Immediately prior to the
casting of the topping.

-Fixing

There are several ways of fixing hanging loads to the hollow core slabs for example, special
sockets drilled into the voids, anchors placed into the longitudinal joint or the top of the slab.

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