Disposable formwork MATRIX

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Overview
Matrix is a modular formwork in recycled polypropylene for reinforced concrete raised floors that facilitates the routing and maintenance of MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems. Unlike raised floors with a metal substructure, Matrix enables the creation of a monolithic concrete slab with a walkable surface and a load-bearing capacity of up to 10 000 kg/m2.

Advantages

• High load-bearing capacity: up to 10 000 kg/m2
• Structural fire safety: concrete slab isolates MEP from floor finishes
• Stable and walkable surface after casting
• Improved seismic response and reduced differential settlements
• Flexibility in building design and MEP installation
• Maximum clearance for MEP systems (net height 10–12 cm; passage width 30–40 cm)
• Fully inspectable technical compartments
• Compatible with any type of top finishing (laminate, marble, wood, linoleum, etc.)

Solutions

• Railway and metro stations
• Shopping centres
• Tertiary facilities and offices
• Airports
• Hospitals
• Cruise terminals
• White rooms and control rooms

Installation Instructions

• Base grid installation: Matrix four-arm base modules are laid on the slab and coupled by pressure hooking to create an orthogonal grid for MEP routing.
• MEP laying: MEP systems are positioned within the grid according to project specifications.
• Top formwork installation: Matrix top formwork modules are placed following the assembly diagram.
• Concrete casting: After steel reinforcement (mesh) is installed, concrete is poured over the top formwork to create a monolithic, walkable floor base.

FAQ

• Does Matrix allow MEP maintenance? — Yes. Maintenance is facilitated by inspection shafts for technical compartment access that can be positioned as required by the project.
• What are the advantages of Matrix compared to traditional raised floors? — Matrix is composed of two recycled-plastic elements (base grid and top formwork) that are quick and intuitive to lay, and it creates a high-capacity monolithic concrete base.

Technical specifications

• Material: recycled polypropylene
• Product type: modular formwork for reinforced concrete raised floors (facilitates MEP passage)
• Total height: 15 cm
• Net height for MEP: 10–12 cm
• Passage width for installations: 30–40 cm
• Load-bearing capacity: up to 10 000 kg/m2
• Components: base grid and top formwork (two recycled plastic elements)
• Installation: base modules form an orthogonal grid; concrete is poured over top formwork creating a monolithic, walkable base
• MEP maintenance: inspection shafts for technical compartment access (positionable)
• Fire safety: isolates MEP from flooring to enable safe evacuation
• Acoustics: improves floor acoustics
• Top finishing: suitable for laminate, marble, wood, linoleum and other finishes
• Typical applications: railway and metro stations, shopping centres, tertiary facilities and offices, airports, hospitals, cruise terminals, white rooms and control rooms
• Inspectability: fully inspectable technical compartments