Cordek 155mm Cellcore HX B Ground Beam EPS (Grade 9/13)

155mm Cellcore HX B ground beam protection boards deliver engineered EPS solutions for concrete beams and pile caps, preventing structural damage from ground heave. Crafted from precision-molded Expanded Polystyrene with cellular construction, these boards meet strict performance standards and tolerances.

Product Details

Brand: Cordek®

Thickness: 155mm

Length: 2400mm

Width: 1200mm

Model: 155mm (Grade 9/13)

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

Board Coverage: 2.88m2

Grade: 9/13

Maximum depth of concrete: 300mm

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: 9 kN/m2

Plasticity Index: 20-40

Fail load: 13 kN/m2

Void Dimension (mm): 100mm

Shrinkage Category: Low

Manufacturer: Cordek Cellcore HXB

Key Attributes:

1. Reduces upward forces transmitted through ground heave to your structure.
2. Available in multiple profiles and grades to suit different project requirements.
3. Certified by BBA, guaranteeing quality and performance standards.
4. Meets NHBC Technical Standards for compliance with industry regulations.
5. Holds BRE Global Verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for sustainable building.
6. Produced using molded techniques to ensure consistent, reliable performance.
7. Can be supplied with integrated permanent formwork as an optional feature.
8. Incorporates patented technology for superior ground heave protection.
9. 155mm Cellcore EPS Polystyrene Insulation Board for ground applications.

The standard range features various depths and grades, matching typical soil heave risk and concrete depth combinations. Custom variants are available for floor slab applications or projects requiring permanent formwork solutions.

Usage Scenarios:

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

Usability

About

1. Cordek's 155mm Cellcore HX B is a lightweight EPS board for concrete beams and pile caps, combating ground heave. Grade 9/13 handles concrete depths up to 300mm with specified performance.
2. Durable and BBA-certified with NHBC compliance, it minimises upward forces using patented technology.
3. Multiple depths and grades adapt to soil heave conditions and insulation requirements under pile caps or beams.
4. Select your panel depth (85mm, 155mm, or 220mm) based on soil heave potential. Installation is straightforward with minimal dust generation when cut on-site.
5. Grade 9/13 provides a safe load of 9 kN/m2 and fail load of 13 kN/m2. Safe load represents maximum force without failure, whilst fail load causes permanent deformation.
6. The 155mm HX B features low shrinkage category and plasticity index of 20-40.
7. Manufacturing costs vary by grade and concrete depth. Grade 7/10 offers the best economy 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 accommodate a specific concrete thickness, along with a live load allowance of 1.5 kN/m2, while experiencing minimal creep compression during a 16-hour curing phase. This is referred to as the "SAFE LOAD."

Upon reaching the predetermined load, the polystyrene legs of the Cordek panels will yield and collapse due to the upward ground movement, a condition known as the "FAIL LOAD."

In the structural design process, it is imperative that the slab, beam, or pile cap be engineered to withstand the disparity between its self-weight and the fail load.

Info

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