Cordek Cellcore HX S 160mm Grade 13/18 Anti Heave Board

160mm Cellcore HX S Under Slab (EPS) Anti Heave Board is purpose-built for placement beneath reinforced concrete floor slabs, delivering dependable protection against ground heave damage. This 160mm cordek hxs incorporates a cellular Expanded Polystyrene structure that has been carefully engineered, manufactured, and tested to achieve exacting performance standards.

Product Details

Brand: Cordek®

Model: 160mm (Grade 13/18)

Thickness: 160mm

Length: 2400mm

Width: 1200mm

Coverage: 2.88m2

Grade: 13/18

Standard Panel: 2400mm x 1200mm

Beams Widths: 2400mm x 1200mm to 300mm (in 25mm increments)

Material: (EPS Insulation) Expanded Polystyrene

Shipping method: Rigid Vehicle ǀ Courier

Applications: Reinforced concrete floor slabs

BBA Certified: Yes

Maximum depth of concrete: 300mm

Safe load: 13 kN/m2

Shrinkage Category: Low

Plasticity Index: 20-40

Fail load: 18 kN/m2

Features: Durable ǀ 4th Generation ǀ minimize wastage

Manufacturer: 160mm Cordek Cellcore HXS®

This protective layer sits beneath reinforced concrete floor insulation slabs to counteract ground heave by reducing the upward forces transmitted through the structure.

The 160mm Cordek Cellcore HXS Grade 13/18 Anti Heave Board has been engineered and validated for concrete depths up to 300mm, with comprehensive testing confirming reliable performance against the specified requirements.

Key Attributes:

1. Reduces upward force transmission to the structure caused by ground heave.
2. Provides a range of profiles and grades suited to different project requirements.
3. BBA certified for assured quality and performance.
4. Meets NHBC Technical Standards, confirming compliance with industry best practice.
5. Verified by BRE Global with an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for environmental accountability.
6. Precision-moulded construction ensures consistent, high-quality results.
7. Available with optional Filcor insulation for permanent ground beam formwork or passive gas venting applications.
8. Backed by patented technology for distinctive performance benefits.

Our standard range features multiple depths and grades to suit the typical combinations of soil heave risk and concrete thickness found in practice. We also supply variations for pile cap and ground beam applications, as well as options with integrated insulation, permanent formwork, or passive gas venting capabilities.

Applications

The 160mm Cellcore HX S range protects reinforced concrete floor slabs from the upward forces generated by ground heave effects.

Usability

For concrete thicknesses between 1220mm and 2000mm, further grades of Cellcore are available. For further advice please contact the InsulationBee Technical Team on 02038839057 / 02038839057.

Design Notes

1. Each 160mm Cellcore hxs grade is engineered to support a specific concrete thickness, plus an additional margin for live loads of 1.5 kN/m², whilst maintaining minimal creep compression over a 16-hour curing period. This is termed the "SAFE LOAD."

2. When the predetermined load limit is reached, the polystyrene legs of the 160mm Cordek panels will buckle and fail due to upward ground movement, referred to as the "FAIL LOAD."

3. During design, ensure the slab, beam, or pile cap is sized to handle the difference between its weight and the fail load, as shown in the design examples on the following page.

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