155mm Cellcore HX B Ground Beam EPS Boards Grade 32/42

155mm Cellcore HX B Ground Beam EPS Boards are engineered for placement beneath reinforced concrete ground beams and pile caps, providing protection against ground heave effects. Crafted from 155mm Expanded Polystyrene, these boards are precisely manufactured, moulded, and tested to exacting standards for reliable performance.

Product Details

Brand: Cordek®

Thickness: 155mm

Length: 2400mm

Width: 1200mm

Model: 155mm (Grade 32/42)

Dimensions: 2,400mm x 1,200mm x 155mm

Board Coverage: 2.88m2

Grade: 32/42

Maximum depth of concrete: 900mm

Material: (EPS Insulation) Expanded Polystyrene

Shipping method: Rigid Vehicle ǀ Courier

Applications: Ground Beams and Pile Caps / Underfloor Insulation

BBA Certified: Yes

Features: Protection against effects of ground heave

Safe load: 32kN/m2

Plasticity Index: 20-40

Fail load: 42 kN/m2

Void Dimension (mm): 100mm

Shrinkage Category: Low

Manufacturer: Cordek Cellcore HXB

Key Attributes:

1. Reduces upward forces transmitted to structures from ground heave.
2. Available in multiple profiles and grades for varied applications.
3. BBA certified for assured quality and dependability.
4. Meets NHBC Technical Standards requirements.
5. Holds BRE Global Verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for environmental responsibility.
6. Produced using moulded techniques ensuring consistent performance.
7. Optional integrated permanent formwork available.
8. Features patented technology for enhanced benefits.
9. 155mm Cellcore EPS Polystyrene Insulation Board.

The standard range includes various depths and grades suited to typical soil heave scenarios and concrete thicknesses. Bespoke variants are also available for floor slab applications or where permanent formwork is required.

Usage Scenarios:

The 155mm Cellcore HX B Under Beam series protects reinforced concrete ground beams and pile caps from upward pressures caused by ground heave.

Usability

About

1. The 155mm Cordek Cellcore HX B is a lightweight EPS board for use beneath concrete beams and pile caps to counteract ground heave. Grade 32/42 accommodates concrete up to 900mm depth whilst meeting performance requirements.
2. This product is durable, BBA-certified, and NHBC-compliant, effectively reducing upward forces using patented technology.
3. Multiple depths and grades are offered, tailored to soil heave risk and insulation requirements beneath pile caps or beams.
4. Select your panel depth (85mm, 155mm, or 220mm) according to soil heave potential. The boards are straightforward to install and generate minimal dust when cut on-site.
5. Grade 32/42 indicates a safe load of 32 kN/m2 and fail load of 42 kN/m2. Safe load represents the maximum force the board tolerates without failure, whilst fail load causes permanent deformation.
6. The 155mm HX B features low shrinkage classification and plasticity index of 20-40.
7. Manufacturing costs vary by grade and concrete depth, with Grade 7/10 offering the most economical option compared to higher grades: 9/13, 13/18, 18/24, 24/32, and 32/42.

Design Notes

Each 155mm Cellcore HX B grade is engineered to support a specific concrete thickness, plus a live load allowance of 1.5 kN/m2, with minimal creep compression over a 16-hour curing period. This is termed the "SAFE LOAD."

When the predetermined load is reached, the polystyrene legs of the Cordek panels yield and collapse due to upward ground movement, known as the "FAIL LOAD."

During structural design, the slab, beam, or pile cap must be engineered to handle the difference between its self-weight and the fail load.

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