220mm Cellcore HX B Grade 7/10 Ground Beam EPS

220mm Cellcore HX B Ground Beam EPS is purpose-built for installation beneath reinforced concrete ground beams and pile caps, providing essential protection against ground heave effects. The product features a carefully engineered cellular structure made from 220mm Expanded Polystyrene, precisely manufactured and tested to deliver consistent performance and meet strict dimensional requirements.

Product Details

Brand: Cordek®

Thickness: 220mm

Length: 2400mm

Width: 1200mm

Model: 220mm (Grade 7/10)

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

Board Coverage: 2.88m2

Grade: 7/10

Maximum depth of concrete: 220mm

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: 7 kN/m2

Plasticity Index: 40-60

Fail load: 10 kN/m2

Void Dimension (mm): 150mm

Shrinkage Category: Low

Manufacturer: Cordek Cellcore HXB

Key Attributes:

1. Reduces upward forces transferred to structures from ground heave movement.
2. Available in multiple profiles and grades to suit different project requirements.
3. BBA certified for assured quality and performance standards.
4. Meets NHBC Technical Standards, complying with industry regulations.
5. Holds BRE Global Verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for environmental responsibility.
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 for enhanced product benefits.
9. 220mm Cellcore EPS Polystyrene Insulation Board.

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

Usage Scenarios:

This 220mm Cellcore HX B Under Beam product is designed to protect 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 installation beneath concrete beams and pile caps, offering ground heave protection. Grade 7/10 accommodates concrete up to 220mm depth, meeting required performance criteria.
2. This product delivers durability and BBA certification with NHBC compliance, effectively reducing upward forces using patented technology.
3. A selection of depths and grades is offered, adaptable to varying soil heave conditions and insulation requirements for pile caps or beams.
4. Select the appropriate panel depth (85mm, 155mm, or 220mm) according to soil heave potential. Installation is straightforward, and cutting on-site produces minimal dust.
5. Grade 7/10 provides a safe load of 7 kN/m2 and fail load of 10 kN/m2. Safe load represents the maximum force the board can sustain without damage, whereas fail load causes permanent deformation.
6. The 220mm HX B exhibits low shrinkage characteristics and a plasticity index ranging from 40-60.
7. Production costs depend on grade and concrete depth, with Grade 7/10 being the most cost-effective 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, 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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