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Hambro Girder - Concrete Floor Systems
The composite Hambro girder is composed of a top and bottom
chord, each made of two angle sections.
- The web system consists of vertical and diagonal members.
- The top chord S connector closes the opening between
the two angle sections.
- In addition to the S connector and where necessary for
shear requirements, U-shaped channels developed specially
by Hambro can be shop-installed on the girder between the
Hambro joists.
Benefits
Composite action between the slab and the girder
Utilizing a concrete slab in the overall design of the Hambro
girder allows a better span-to-depth ratio than that of a
conventional girder. Although a ratio between 24 and 27 generally
represents an efficient and economical solution, a composite
product can reach a ratio of up to 30.
For example, in the case of a 30-foot girder, the optimum
depth is approximately 14 inches while the minimum depth is
12 inches.
Duct openings
Due to the composite design of the Hambro girder, the top
and bottom chord members are smaller than those of a conventional
girder. This provides for wider openings between the members.
The vertical members of the Hambro girder are aligned with
the joists bearing on the top chord, maximizing the size of
the openings between the diagonal members and the bottom chord.
Fire resistance rating tested to ULC and UL standards
Composite Hambro girders form an integral part of the composite
Hambro floor system and therefore can reach a fire resistance
rating of up to 2 hours, depending on the type of ceiling
used.
Reduced number of columns
Composite Hambro girders are ideal for floors requiring long
spans since fewer columns are utilized.
The optimum span of a composite Hambro girder ranges between
25 and 35 feet.
Camber designed for the dead load of wet concrete
Hambro girders and joists, designed with a camber according
to the dead load of wet concrete, become level after the pour.
This provides the flexibility to install the ceiling directly
beneath the bottom chord in accordance with ULC and UL specifications.
Can be design to carry multiple floor loads
With a concrete slab and steel members incorporated into its
design, the composite Hambro girder can be designed to carry
multiple floor loads. Contact us for more information.
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