Cordek Cellcore HX B 220mm Under Beam EPS Ground Beams Grade 24/32

220mm Cellcore HX B Under Beam EPS Concrete Ground Beams is specifically engineered to be employed beneath reinforced concrete ground beams and pile caps, serving as a safeguard against the potential consequences of ground heave. This product is comprised of an intricately crafted cellular structure made from 220mm Expanded Polystyrene, meticulously designed, molded, and rigorously tested to meet precise tolerances and achieve the desired performance attributes.

Product Details

Brand: Cordek®

Thickness: 220mm

Length: 2400mm

Width: 1200mm

Model: 220mm (Grade 24/32)

Dimensions: 2,400mm x 1,200mm x 220mm

Board Coverage: 2.88m2

Grade: 24/32

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: 24 kN/m2

Plasticity Index: 40-60

Fail load: 32 kN/m2

Void Dimension (mm): 150mm

Shrinkage Category: Low

Manufacturer: Cordek Cellcore HXB

Key Attributes:

1. Reduces upward forces transmitted to structures from ground heave effects.
2. Available in multiple profiles and grades suited to different project requirements.
3. Holds BBA certification for assured quality and performance standards.
4. Meets NHBC Technical Standards, complying with industry regulations.
5. Features BRE Global Verified Environmental Product Declaration for sustainable construction.
6. Produced using moulded techniques to ensure consistent, reliable performance.
7. Can be supplied with integrated permanent formwork as an optional feature.
8. Incorporates patented technology delivering distinct performance benefits.
9. 220mm Cellcore EPS Polystyrene Insulation Board solution.

The standard range includes various depths and grades, matching typical soil heave risk and concrete depth combinations. Bespoke variants are also available for floor slab applications or where permanent formwork integration is required.

Usage Scenarios:

The 220mm 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 220mm Cordek Cellcore HX B is a lightweight EPS board for use beneath concrete beams and pile caps to prevent ground heave. Grade 24/32 handles concrete depths to 900mm and meets all performance requirements.
2. This product is durable, BBA-certified, and NHBC-compliant, effectively minimising upward forces using patented technology.
3. A selection of depths and grades are offered, adaptable to soil heave conditions and insulation requirements for pile caps or beams.
4. Select the panel depth (85mm, 155mm, or 220mm) according to soil heave potential. Installation is straightforward with minimal dust generation during on-site cutting.
5. Grade 24/32 indicates a safe load of 24 kN/m2 and fail load of 32 kN/m2. Safe load represents maximum force without failure, whilst fail load causes permanent deformation.
6. The 220mm HX B exhibits low shrinkage characteristics and a plasticity index of 40-60.
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 220mm Cellcore HX B grade is engineered to accommodate a specific concrete thickness, along with a live load allowance of 1.5 kN/m2, whilst experiencing minimal creep compression during a 16-hour curing phase. This is referred to as the "SAFE LOAD."

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

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

Info

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