Precast Concrete Hollow Core Floor Slabs

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.

Precast concrete hollow core floor slabs.

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. 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. Hollowcore flooring is an efficient and modern flooring solution that can be implemented within a great many structures. Whether you require a small 60m 2 plot or a 10 000m 2 floor we have the slabs and the capacity to suit your needs.

Hollow core slabs are precast pre stressed concrete elements that are generally used for flooring. Comprised of precast concrete with lengthwise voids hollowcore is the ideal solution for those who are looking to take advantage of the strength of traditional concrete while simultaneously enjoying a low weight and high load capacity. When grouted the shear key between adjacent planks ensures that the individual planks behave similarly to a monolithic slab. 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.

As with our other flooring products hollowcore slabs can be used with masonry steel precast and in situ forms of construction. O reilly plate flooring panels are solid prestressed concrete elements. The uk s leading manufacturer of pre stressed hollowcore concrete floors. Paired with precast components or structural steel spancrete hollowcore provides an immediate working surface and covered space for other trades.

In addition the panels have continuous voids in them that reduce weight and cost and also may be utilized for electrical or mechanical runs. Wideslab is similar but at 2400mm it is double the width. 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. The concrete hollow core slabs have between four and six longitudinal cores running through them the primary purpose of the cores being to decrease the weight and material within the floor yet maintain maximal strength.