Domesti-Core Slabs

Domesti-core concrete slabs

General Information

Domesticore 600mm wide precast hollowcore floor slabs are manufactured as a 210mm deep unit.  Domesticore slabs are ideally suited for house construction and can be used with o without structural screed depending on loading requirements.

 

Benefits of using of Domesti-Core Slabs

  • A reinforced precast concrete flooring system, ideal for use in dwellings at ground and first floor level.
  • Available in widths of up to 600mm, lengths from 1m to 8m in 50mm increments.
  • Reduces sound transmission between floors and gives options of blockwork partitions at first floor thus reducing sound transmissions between rooms.
  • Improved durability and sound insulation increases the value of your home.
  • Installed in a matter of hours, it provides a safe working platform for other trades to follow on immediately.
  • Provides an excellent base for underfloor heating.
  • In dormer or attic construction, roof trusses can be significantly reduced in size with Domesti-core, thus reducing costs.
  • A full technical design support service is provided.

 

Properties

210mm Domesti-Core without Screed
Span(m) Dead Load
Kn/m2
Live Load
Kn/m2
Total Load
Kn/m2
5.00 5.80 1.50 7.30
5.50 4.00 1.50 5.50
6.00 2.75 1.50 4.25
6.50 1.75 1.50 3.25
7.00 1.00 1.50 2.50

 

210mm Domesti-Core with 50mm Structural Screed
Span(m) Dead Load
Kn/m2
Live Load
Kn/m2
Total Load
Kn/m2
5.00 9.40 1.50 10.90
5.50 6.30 1.50 7.80
6.00 4.00 1.50 5.50
6.50 2.50 1.50 4.00
7.00 1.50 1.50 3.00
Propping is required during pouring & curing of structural screed

 

  • Loads indicated are guidance loads only. Where openings, cantilevers or concetrated loads are required consult our technical department.
  • Propping may be required during pouring & curing of structural screed.
  • Screed is to be minimum 30N10.
  • Loads are based on limiting deflections of finishes L/500 and Creep L/500
  • For spans (to 8m) or loading conditions greater than those shown, please consult our technical department.

 

Cross Sections

Domesti-core concrete slabs