Matrix Data

MATRIX

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Technical chart

Technical Scheme

Technical Data

Load chart for Matrix:

LOAD (Kg/m²)	FOUNDATION THICKNESS (cm)	REBAR (mm)
500	4	Ø6 / 20×20
1,000	5	Ø6 / 20×20
2,500	7	Ø8 / 20×20
5,000	8	Ø10 / 20×20
10,000	10	Ø12 / 20×20
>10,000	To be evaluated for each case by Geoplast technical department

*It is the designer’s responsibility to assess if the laying plan can withstand indicated loads.

Technical characteristics

Material		Recycled polypropylene – Type GRAPLENE
Color*	–	Black
Formwork dimensions*	cm	58 x 58 x H9
Grid dimensions*	cm	58 x 58 x H6
Weight of formwork / grid	kg	1,62 (± 15%) / 0,21 ((± 15%)
Concrete consumption at the level of formwork**	m³/m²	0,018
MEP passage	mm	1x ∅400mm x 60mm / 2x ∅300mm x 50mm
Laying time	m²/h/worker	50
Production place	–	Italy

* With recycled material the measurements must be considered with a tolerance of ± 1.5%.
**Volume is subject to change depending on casting conditions and material tolerances

Matrix dimensions

MATRIX FORMWORK

Dimensions (cm)	58 x 58 x H9
Material	Graplene
Packing dimensions (cm)	122 x 122 x H253
No. pieces per pallet	312

MATRIX BASE GRID

Dimensions (cm)	58 x 58 x 6
Material	Graplene
Packing dimensions (cm)	100 x 140 x H253
No. pieces per pallet	1135

Installation

Matrix is laid on the floor slab following the removal of any debris. The installation is carried out in 2 steps:

1. Arrange the base grids on the surface, making sure they are correctly hooked.
2. Place the top formwork from right to left and from top to bottom, always keeping the printed arrows upwards. It is essential to check that the feet fit together correctly.

Installation instructions

1. Base grid installation

Matrix four-arm base grid modules are laid on the slab and coupled by pressure hooking. This creates a mapping for the passage of MEP systems.

2. Laying the MEP systems

MEP systems are laid according to project specifications.

3. Formwork installation

Matrix top formwork modules are laid according to the assembly diagram.

4. Casting of concrete

Matrix Steel reinforcement and pouring of concrete

After the steel mesh is laid, concrete is poured over the formwork, creating a uniform, high load-bearing floor base.

Top finishing

The concrete structure created with Matrix is seamless, suitable for any type of top finishing, even in case of change in building use. Matrix works with standard market accessories such as power distribution towers, telephone lines, access doors, grids, etc.

Technical advantages

Fire resistance

The monolithic concrete structure on top of the Matrix system isolates MEP from flooring, allowing safe evacuation in case of fire.

High load-bearing capacity

Unlike the floating floors with a metal substructure, Matrix guarantees a high load-bearing capacity, making the floor suitable for any use. The system also improves the seismic resilience of the building.

Design freedom

Thanks to its versatility and flexibility, Matrix allows the possibility to design interior spaces with the utmost freedom and provides the opportunity to change how a space is used after construction.