Precast concrete plank, prestressed (110mm, 125mm, 150mm, 200mm)
Prestressed concrete planks are precast structural floor elements manufactured using high-strength concrete (50-80 MPa) with pretensioned steel reinforcement. These planks are produced in controlled factory conditions using European extrusion technology, achieving consistent quality and dimensional tolerances of ±5mm per AS 3850.2:2015. The specific thicknesses requested require custom manufacture in Australia, where standard production favours metric increments.
- Commercial and industrial flooring systems
- Multi-storey residential construction
- Car park structures
- Educational facilities
- Healthcare buildings
- Mezzanine floors
- Bridge decking
- Stadium seating platforms
- Warehouse flooring
- Modular construction systems
Prestressed concrete technology was introduced to Australia in the 1950s, with the first prestressed bridge completed in 1954. The precast flooring industry developed rapidly from the 1960s, adopting European hollow-core technology in the 1970s. Modern Australian production utilises automated extrusion and slip-forming processes, achieving consistent quality and 150m+ casting bed lengths. Current manufacturers like Westkon and Hollow Core Concrete employ state-of-the-art European machinery, producing spans up to 17m. The industry has evolved to meet stringent Australian Standards, with service life expectations of 100+ years now standard for infrastructure applications.
DISCLAIMER: This specification document is generated from the CLAD Materials Atlas Database. Information is for general guidance only and does not constitute professional engineering advice. Values are typical and may vary by batch, manufacturer, and production run. Verify suitability for specific project applications independently.