Appendix A

Appendix A: Summary of tests on the

ASB tests

Beam size Beam span (m) Test configuration Failure load* (kN/m2) Test report
280 ASB prototype 7.5 Single beam 18 City University SCI RT 554
280 ASB prototype 7.5 Single beam 23 City University SCI RT 592
280 ASB 100 with openings 7.5 Single beam – transverse bending 16 City University SCI RT 645
280 ASB 100 with openings 6 2 x 6m square floor bays 30 City University SCI RT 740
280 ASB 100 5.4 Single beam – transverse bending 30 University of Kaiserslautern (G)
*Failure load equivalent to a 6m bay width

ComFlor 225 Composite slab tests

Slab depth/concrete type Slab span (m) Failure load (kN/m2) Test report
285mm LWC 3 > 90 University of Salford
350mm LWC 8 15 University of Salford
300mm NWC 4 66 University of Kaiserslautern (G)
300mm NWC 6 34 University of Kaiserslautern (G)
All reviewed in SCI-RT-703

Fire tests

Beam size Beam span (m) Slab span (m) Fire resistance Test report
280 ASB 100 4.5 - 107 Warrington Fire Research
300 ASB 153 4.5 - 75 Warrington Fire Research
280 ASB prototype Unloaded NA Protected with intumescent
with openings to exposed bottom flange only Warrington Fire Research*
Slimflor Beam 4.3 3.8 90 (beam) TNO (NL)
120 (slab)
RHSFB 4.3 6 90 (beam) TNO (NL)
120 (slab)
ASB and RHSFB 6 6 > 90 BRE Natural Fire Test*
*All reviewed in SCI-P-175, except BRE and Warrington tests

ComFlor 225 deck tests

Deck span (m) Test configuration Failure load (kNm) Test report
5.5 Unpropped span 8.3 Welsh Technology Centre RT703
6.0 Unpropped span 6.9 Welsh Technology Centre RT703
8.0 Single prop 11 Welsh Technology Centre RT703
- End diaphragm test 38 kN/m Welsh Technology Centre RT703
- Local web crushing test 36 kN/m Welsh Technology Centre RT703

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