What assistance is available to me during the design of a hollowcore system?
MAPA hollowcore manufacturers have engineers on staff who are very familiar with the requirements for submittals, design, materials, concrete mixes, product delivery, storage, erection, field welding, and attachments. It is customary for the precast producer to perform the final engineering for the product to be supplied to the job. This includes loads specified by the Engineer-of-Record, embedded items, handling, shipping, etc. It is very important that the Engineer of Record insure that the specified floor and roof system is achievable prior to the selection of a producer. MAPA precasters can provide input on span lengths and openings as well as the latest innovations in connection technology and techniques on how to use hollowcore to its best advantage.
