PETRA

Support for Hollow-Core Slabs

for Floor Openings
Version: PG 12/2011

Technical Manual

PETRA
Support for Hollow-Core Slabs Around Floor Openings

Create openings to hollow-core slab floor with PETRA

Readily available solution

No need for propping during installation
Install floor slabs in one go

PETRA is used to support hollow-core slabs around oor openings.

Creating larger openings in such oors traditionally requires
casting reinforced concrete beam to support shorter slabs around
the opening.
To be able to cast such beam, the short slab has to be propped
during installation. These additional operations can be avoided
by using PETRA, since it is designed to support short slabs without
propping even during assembly time. In such way, short slabs can
be installed uently at the same time with other slabs of the oor.
PETRA is a unique technical solution that has all the benets of a
standardized product (pre-designed structural properties validated
by Technical Approvals, guarantee of high quality of manufacturing)
while being used for applications that usually requires careful static
analysis and tailor-made structural solutions.

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Table of Contents

About PETRA
1. Product properties ....................................4
1.1 Structural behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Limitations for application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2.1 Loading and environmental conditions

1.2.2 Hollow-core slabs

1.2.3 Positioning of PETRA

1.3 Other properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2. Resistances ..............................................9

Selecting PETRA

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Annex A Resistance diagrams

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Annex B Design forms

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Installation of PETRA

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About PETRA
1. Product properties
PETRA consists of an L-shaped steel front plate welded together with side plates. PETRA is usually hanged on two
parallel slabs and one or more slabs are supported by the front plate (Figure 1).
Figure 1 Typical layout of a hollow-core floor with PETRA (view from top)
supporting slab 2

PETRA

supported slab

opening in the oor

supporting slab 1

PETRA is available in several standard models that are pre-dimensioned so that their shape and resistances do
t with the properties of most of the hollow-core slabs available on the European market. PETRA is designed to
support slabs at assembly time, normal use situation and re situation without need for temporary supports or
propping.
The appropriate model of PETRA to be used in a project may be selected using the design diagrams available in
this Technical Manual. The resistance curves have been determined by a design method that conforms with the
principles of EN Eurocodes. In case when existing standard models may not be used (special structural or load
conditions), the Technical Support team of Peikko may design special PETRA solutions.

1.1 Structural behavior

From the structural point of view, PETRA acts as a linear support of the hollow-core slab(s) at the edge of the
opening. Since the structural behavior and performance of the slab hanger depends not only on the properties of
PETRA but also on its interaction with the hollow-core slabs, the load bearing mechanism developed by PETRA will
be referred later in this document as trimmer beam. The trimmer beam carries the reaction of the supported slab
and transfers it to the supporting elements, most often parallel supporting slabs.
The static behavior of the trimmer beam formed by the PETRA slab hanger varies in the different stages of the life
cycle of the structure.
During assembly time, PETRA is considered to be loaded only by the self-weight of the supported hollow-core slab.
Since lateral joints between slabs are not grouted at this point, the supported slab is acting as a simply supported
beam with PETRA as one of the supports. The load carried by PETRA is then determined according to Figure 2 as:

g HC,R =

g HC . L 0
2

Figure 2 Load distribution during assembly time

L0 = length of supported slab

where gHC is the self weight of the supported slab

[kN/m2].

gHC

L0 / 2

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The resultant of this load is situated outside of the shear center of

PETRA and causes torsion of the front plate (Figure 3). Since PETRA
is considered to be un-propped, it is the capacity of the front plate
to withstand torsion during assembly time that is determining the
maximum length of the supported slab.

Figure 3 Torsion of the front plate

mt

Before the structure is given into normal use, the lateral joints
between the hollow-core slabs have to be grouted and hardened.
Thereafter, it is possible to consider transverse distribution of loads
between hollow-core slabs. This type of analysis is allowed by the Annex C of the European Standard for hollow-core slabs (EN 1168) under
the condition that the horizontal displacements of the hollow-core
oor are restricted by:
adjacent structural parts
friction in supports
friction in lateral joints
ring reinforcement
concrete topping with mesh reinforcement

eq
g HC, R

If at least one of the above mentioned requirements is satised, it may be considered that PETRA will have to carry
only a part of imposed load situated within a triangular area shown on Figure 4.
During re situation, the front plate of PETRA is directly exposed to re without any additional re protection. For
this reason, the resistance of the front plate is neglected in re design. The structural action of the front plate is
replaced by a reinforced concrete beam formed by coupling the additional re rebar with compressed concrete of
the joint grouting (Figure 5). The resistance or trimmer beams for standard types of PETRA may be obtained from
design diagrams available in Annex A of this Technical Manual. The load bearing behavior of the reinforced concrete end beam is guaranteed for structures with re resistance class R60. For structures with higher re resistance
classes, adequate re protection has to be provided to the surface of the front plate directly exposed to re.
Figure 4 Load distribution during normal use situation

Figure 5 Reinforced concrete mechanism during fire situation

L0 = length of supported slab

60

compressed concrete
(grouting + part of HC slab)
Fc

q1
Fs
tensioned re rebar

In special cases, for instance when the designer of the hollow-core oor is able to guarantee that the hollow-core
oor keeps its transverse stiffness under conditions mentioned earlier in this paragraph also during re situation,
the loads from the supported slab will be transferred to supporting slabs by lateral joints. Under such conditions,
PETRA models without re rebars may also be used. At the same time, it is always recommended to use models with
re rebars in following cases:
PETRA carries direct linear or point load;
PETRA is supporting 2 or more hollow-core slabs.

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1.2 Limitations for application
1.2.1 Loading and environmental conditions
The standard PETRAs are designed to carry static loads. In the case of dynamic and fatigue loads, individual design
has to be made.
PETRA is designed to be used in indoors and dry conditions. When using PETRA in other conditions, the surface
treatment must be adequate according to environmental exposure class and intended operating life.

1.2.2 Hollow-core slabs

The reactions from PETRA are transferred to supporting slabs over a relatively small area of the side plates. The
resistance of the supported slab to withstand such point load should be veried by the designer of the hollow-core
oor (especially with small hollow-core slabs or when there are openings in the supporting hollow-core slab).
The reaction transmitted by the side plates should be calculated using load distribution models presented in
Chapter 1.1. If triangular distribution of imposed load according to Figure 4 may be considered, the design value
of vertical reaction in the side plate of PETRA is:

L .L

VEd = G . g HC . 0 + Q . 0,433.L2 .q1

4

where
q1
gHC
L
L0
G , Q

is the imposed load (kN/m2)

is the self-weight of the supported slab
(kN/m2)
is the length of the PETRA (mm)
is the length of the supported slab (mm)
are partial safety factors for permanent
and imposed load.

The shape of PETRA is optimized to be used with most of hollow-core slabs produced in European countries. The
maximum bearing lengths provided by PETRA shown in Table 1 should satisfy requirements for minimum bearing
length specied in the type approval of the hollow-core slab.
Table 1 Maximum bearing lengths provided by PETRA [mm]
Depth of the
supported
slab [mm]

ot [mm]

hf 200

80

hf > 200

100

ot
hf

The width of lateral joints between hollow-core slabs has to be within limits indicated in Table 2 to avoid cases
illustrated on Figure 6.

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Figure 6 Limits for widths of lateral joints
a) Joint is too narrow the side plate interferes with the upper b) Joint is too wide the bearing length of the side plate is not
edge of the supporting slab
sufficient

Table 2 Limits for widths of lateral joints

Depth of the
supporting slab [mm]

b [mm]
min

max

hs 200

50

70

200 < hs 300

50

70

300 < hs 500

50

65

hs

If the requirements concerning bearing length and width of joint of the hollow-core slab are different from those
indicated in Table 1 and Table 2, Peikko technical support will design PETRA with special shape.

1.2.3 Positioning of PETRA

When determining the position of PETRA and the length of the supported slab, please consider that the minimum
distance between the edge of the opening in the oor and the supported slab is 51 mm for PETRA with depth of
front plate hF 200 mm and 57 mm for other PETRAs (Figure 7).
If short PETRA (L<1200 mm) is used without re rebar, the arrangement between the supported slab and the edge
of the opening should be as shown on Figure 8.
Figure 7 Position of supported slab (PETRA with fire
reinforcement)

30 mm

L0

L0

edge of opening
in the oor

edge of opening
in the oor

51-57 mm

Figure 8 Position of supported slab (PETRA without fire

reinforcement)

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1.3 Other properties
PETRA slabs hangers are fabricated of steel plates and reinforcement bars with the following material properties:
Plates S355J2+N
S355MC
Rebars B500B
BSt 500S
A500HW

EN 10025-2 (front plate)

EN 10149-2 (side plates)
EN 10080, SFS 1268
DIN 488
EN 10080, SFS 1215

The nal product is shaped and assembled by the following procedures:

Plates
Rebars
Welding
Welding class C

Flame or mechanical cutting and bending

Mechanical cutting
MAG by hand or with a robot
(SFS-EN ISO 5817)

Peikko Groups production units are externally controlled and periodically audited on the basis of production certications and product approvals by various organizations, including Inspecta Certication, VTT Expert Services,
Nordcert, SLV, TSUS and SPSC among others.
The shape and dimensions of PETRA depend on the layout of the hollow-core oor. The length of the front plate
is determined by the width of the opening in the hollow-core oor. The depth of the front plate corresponds to
the depth of the supported slab; the depth of side plates corresponds to the depth of the supporting slabs. If the
depth of the supporting slabs is the same as the depth of the supported slab, PETRA is symmetrical. In other cases,
non-symmetrical PETRA has to be used. In special cases (for example when PETRA is supported by a wall), the side
plate may be straight. The standard dimensions of structural parts of PETRA are indicated in Table 3.
Figure 9 Examples of PETRA slab hangers
a) basic types of PETRA
Side plate 1
Fire rebar
Side plate 2

b) side plate variation

Front plate
c) side plate variation

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Table 3 Dimensions of standard parts of symmetric PETRA (the depth of supported and supporting slabs are equal)
Depth
of slabs
[mm]

Front plate
Width b1 [mm]

Length L2 [mm]

Width b2 [mm]

150

140

150

100

175

140

150

100

200

140

150

100

220

160

170

100

265

160

170

100

300

160

170

100

320

160

170

100

350

160

170

100

370

160

170

100

400

160

170

100

450

160

170

100

500

160

170

100

Manufacturing tolerances

b2 = width of the
side plate

hs = depth of the
supporting slab

Side plate

L2 = length of the side plate

hf = depth of the
supported slab

b1 = width of the
front plate

2. Resistances
The resistances of the trimmer beam developed with PETRA are veried according to a design concept based on
principles of EN Eurocodes. Each PETRA is available in two models:
PETRA : model used to support slabs with length 4-6 m
PETRA strong : model used to support longer slabs or slabs with high imposed loads
Besides these two models, PETRA 175 and PETRA 200 are also available as model PETRA recess: model used in
bathroom oors or other applications requiring ducting. PETRA recess is with resistances superior to those of
PETRA strong. The resistances of trimmer beams with standards models of PETRA may be veried using design
diagrams available in Annex A of this Technical Manual. In special cases, individual design may be provided by the
Technical Support team of Peikko. The basic principles of the design concept used for the development of design
diagrams for standard PETRA models are presented hereafter.

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The design values of actions on PETRA are determined by global analysis following the design assumptions described
in part Structural behavior of this Technical Manual. The design values of loads are determined according to standard EN 1990:2002. During assembly time, only actions resulting from the self weight of the hollow-core slab are
considered:
Ed=G.G
where Ed is the design value of actions and G are actions resulting from linear reaction gHC. During normal use
situation, the load combination is:
Ed=G.G+Q.Q
where Q is the sum of actions resulting from imposed loads. The partial safety factors G=1,35, Q=1,50 are recommended values from Table A1.2 of EN 1990:2002. During re situation, the load combination acting on PETRA is:
Ed=G+2,1.Q
where the combination factor 2,1 should be taken from A1.1 of EN 1990:2002.
The resistances of the all components of the trimmer beam formed by PETRA against relevant failure modes are
veried by:
Ed Rd
where Ed is the design value of actions determined by global analysis and Rd is the design value of resistance of the
components determined according to
EN 1993-1-1:2005 for steel elements
EN 1992-1-1:2004 for concrete elements
The design diagrams of PETRA give the values of maximum imposed load as a function of the length and weight of
the supported slab gHC. If other permanent loads g (concrete topping ) are acting on the hollowcore slab before
the lateral joints between slabs are hardened, the total permanent load should be taken as gHC+g.
If partial factors for loads are different than those indicated on the design diagrams, the maximum imposed load
on PETRA is obtained as:

(1,35 ) g
NA

q NA =
where
qk
GNA;QNA

HC

+ 1,5.q k

NA

is the load capacity obtained from design diagrams

are the partial factors determined according to National Annexes

Individual design will be done by Peikko technical support in the following cases:
load distribution models in the hollowcore oor are different than those assumed for standard PETRAs
PETRA with high lengths (L>2400 mm)
PETRA carrying direct linear or point load

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Selecting PETRA
The following models of PETRA are available as standard:
PETRA
PETRA strong
PETRA recess (available only for PETRA 175 and PETRA 200)
In cases when it is not possible to use the standard models of PETRA (resistance of standard models is not sufcient or structural conditions of the hollow-core oor differ from those assumed in the design of standard PETRA
models), the Technical Support team of Peikko will provide you with solution:
PETRA special
The shape of PETRA to be used is determined according to the geometry of the opening and depth of hollow-core
slabs. Thereafter, the resistance of standard resistance models may be veried using design diagrams available
in Annex A of this Technical Manual. After selecting the shape and model of PETRA, a code describing the product
may be composed according to rules described on Figure 10. Please use this code when ordering the product from
Peikko Sales Service.
Figure 10 Product code of PETRA
All dimensions in [mm]

hs2

supporting slab 2

hf
width of the
opening L

hs1

Heavy model (strong)

Height of the supported slab hf and

width of the opening L
hf

hs1

supported slab

supporting slab 1

hs2

PETRA strong 200-1200 st320-200 without fire rebar

In case of non-symmetric PETRA, the height of the supporting slabs 1 and
2 are indicated in this order. If straight side plate is required, it is indicated
with code st followed with the side plates height.
If PETRA is ordered without re rebar, this is indicated at the end of the
ordering code with the English words without re rebar

Parts of product code marked with green, blue and grey

are optional and independent from one another.

1200
280

200

200

On the left:
PETRA 200-1200 200-280

Fire rebar

Examples of Product codes are shown on Figure 11.

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Figure 11 Examples of product codes
Basic types of PETRA: Side plates are L-shaped and as high as front plate. There is no need to define
side plates
200

PETRA 200-1200

1200

200

PETRA strong 200-1800

1800

370
200

PETRA recess 200-1200 370-370

1200

200

PETRA strong 200-1200 without

fire rebar

1200

Side plate variations: Both side plates have to be defined

320

200

PETRA strong 200-1400 320-200

1400

200

PETRA strong 200-1200 200-st200

without fire rebar

1200

320

200
1200

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If PETRA Special has to be designed, please provide relevant information about the project to the Peikko Sales
Service using the Design form available in Annex B of this Technical Manual.
Please see Figure 12 for more information about the process of selection and ordering of PETRA.
Figure 12 Selecting and ordering process of PETRA
Standard design situation
Standard design assumptions
L 2400 mm
only uniformly distributed load

Properties of product:
Load bearing resistance (according to
Annex A)
Geometry (Table 2 + Table 3)

Non-standard design situation

Different to standard:
Load distributions
Partial factors
Self weight of slab
L > 2400 mm
Point load or linear load on hanger

NOT
OK

OK
Select PETRA: (Figure 10)
Select model according to loads and
geometry:
PETRA
PETRA strong
PETRA recess
Check the needed heights and shapes
of side plates: Basic type of PETRA or side
plate variations
Select model according to global behaviour
of hollow core oor (chapter 1.2): With or
without re rebar

Contact Peikko technical support:

Fill the design form found in Annex B or
download it from our webpage to order
PETRA special and send it to Peikkos
technical support. It is possible to add Lproles to the back of the front plate. The
L-proles can be dened using the special
design form.

Peikko will:
Design your PETRA special
Give an unique name and ID-code to the
product
Instruct you to use this given name and
ID-code in your design drawings
Make a shop drawing

Ordering form for PETRA special

Make an order to Peikko with the given

name and ID-code

If a non standard PETRA is required, please ll a copy of this form and contact Peikko technical support
Basic dimensions
b=

mm

supporting slab hs2 =

mm

supported slab hf =

width of
opening L =

mm

length of supported
slab L0 =

mm

supporting slab hs1 =

mm

mm

Load distribution for imposed load

LL2

Design model B

Design model A

LL1
Permanent loads (characteristic value)
weight of hollowcore slab gHC =

kN/m2

other permanent loads g =

kN/m2 (on supported slab)

hf

Imposed loads (characteristic value)

kN/m2 (on supported slab)

linear load q2 =

kN/m

(on PETRA)

point load Q3 =

kN

(on PETRA)

Partial factors
concrete Jc =

(recommended value = 1,5)

steel JM0 =

(recommended value = 1,0)

reinforcement Js =

(recommended value = 1,15)

permanent load JG =

(recommended value = 1,35)

imposed load JQ =

(recommended value = 1,5)

welds JM2 =

(recommended value = 1,25)

(0 0,8 depending on the type of
building)

reduction of imposed load during re \1,2

Fire reinforcement
Yes (R60)

No

X2

L-proles
L80x80x8

S235

L100x100x10

S235

L120x120x12

S235

X1

Y1, Y2

surface load q1 =

Type

mm

mm

mm

Prole 1

X1

Y1

LL1

Prole 2

X2

Y2

LL2

Prole 3

X3

Y3

kN

kN/m

LL3

Prole 4

X4

Y4

LL4

Prole 5

X5

Y5

LL5

Prole 6

X6

Y6

LL6

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Annex A Resistance diagrams

PETRA 150, PETRA strong 150

G
Q
M0
c

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

Use characteristic values of both self weights and

imposed loads when using these curves.

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]

4,0 kN/m2
3,0 kN/m2
2,0 kN/m2

Add weight of the topping into self weight of slab if the

topping will be casted before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA 150-1200, PETRA strong 150-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

16

PETRA
PETRA strong
14

12

10

0
2

10

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

PETRA
PETRA strong
14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

16

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA Support for Hollow-Core Slabs

10

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA 150-2400, PETRA strong 150-2400

14

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

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PETRA 175, PETRA strong 175

G
Q
M0
c

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

Use characteristic values of both self weights and

imposed loads when using these curves.

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]

4,0 kN/m2
3,0 kN/m2
2,0 kN/m2

Add weight of the topping into self weight of slab if the

topping will be casted before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA 175-1200, PETRA strong 175-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

14

12

10

0
2

10

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA 175-2400, PETRA strong 175-2400

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

18

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

10

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

10

Span of the supported slab [m]

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Annex A Resistance diagrams

PETRA 200, PETRA strong 200

G
Q
M0
c

Use characteristic values of both self weights and

imposed loads when using these curves.

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]

4,0 kN/m2
3,0 kN/m2
2,0 kN/m2

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

Add weight of the topping into self weight of slab if the

topping will be casted before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA 200-1200, PETRA strong 200-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

18

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

10

0
2

10

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

11

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

18

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

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10

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

11

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA 200-2400, PETRA strong 200-2400

16

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

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Annex A Resistance diagrams

PETRA 220, PETRA strong 220

G
Q
M0
c

Use characteristic values of both self weights and

imposed loads when using these curves.

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]

4,0 kN/m2
3,0 kN/m2
2,0 kN/m2

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

Add weight of the topping into self weight of slab if the

topping will be casted before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA 220-1200, PETRA strong 220-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

18

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

10

0
2

10

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

11

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA 220-2400, PETRA strong 220-2400

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

18

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

11

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

10

Span of the supported slab [m]

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Annex A Resistance diagrams

PETRA 265, PETRA strong 265

G
Q
M0
c

Use characteristic values of both self weights and

imposed loads when using these curves.

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]

5,0 kN/m2
4,0 kN/m2
3,0 kN/m2

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

Add weight of the topping into self weight of slab if the

topping will be casted before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA 265-1200, PETRA strong 265-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

16

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

10

0
2

10

11

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

11

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

16

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA Support for Hollow-Core Slabs

10

11

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA 265-2400, PETRA strong 265-2400

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

11

Annex A Resistance diagrams

PETRA 300, PETRA strong 300

G
Q
M0
c

Use characteristic values of both self weights and

imposed loads when using these curves.

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]

5,0 kN/m2
4,0 kN/m2
3,0 kN/m2

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

Add weight of the topping into self weight of slab if the

topping will be casted before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA 300-1200, PETRA strong 300-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

16

PETRA
PETRA strong

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

14

12

10

0
2

10

11

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

11

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA 300-2400, PETRA strong 300-2400

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

16

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

11

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

18

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

10

0
2

10

11

Span of the supported slab [m]

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Annex A Resistance diagrams

PETRA 320, PETRA strong 320

G
Q
M0
c

Use characteristic values of both self weights and

imposed loads when using these curves.

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]

5,0 kN/m2
4,0 kN/m2
3,0 kN/m2

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

Add weight of the topping into self weight of slab if the

topping will be casted before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA 320-1200, PETRA strong 320-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

18

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

10

0
2

10

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

11

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

11

12

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

18

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA Support for Hollow-Core Slabs

10

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

11

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA 320-2400, PETRA strong 320-2400

20

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

11

12

Annex A Resistance diagrams

PETRA 350, PETRA strong 350

G
Q
M0
c

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

Use characteristic values of both self weights and

imposed loads when using these curves.

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]

6,0 kN/m2
5,0 kN/m2
4,0 kN/m2

Add weight of the topping into self weight of slab if the

topping will be casted before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA 350-1200, PETRA strong 350-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

16

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

10

0
2

10

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA 350-2400, PETRA strong 350-2400

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

16

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

10

0
2

10

Span of the supported slab [m]

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Annex A Resistance diagrams

PETRA 370, PETRA strong 370

G
Q
M0
c

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

Use characteristic values of both self weights and

imposed loads when using these curves.

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]

6,0 kN/m2
5,0 kN/m2
4,0 kN/m2

Add weight of the topping into self weight of slab if the

topping will be casted before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA 370-1200, PETRA strong 370-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

16

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

10

0
2

10

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

16

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA Support for Hollow-Core Slabs

10

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

16

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA 370-2400, PETRA strong 370-2400

22

PETRA
PETRA strong

14

12

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

Annex A Resistance diagrams

PETRA 400, PETRA strong 400

G
Q
M0
c

Use characteristic values of both self weights and

imposed loads when using these curves.

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]

6,0 kN/m2
5,0 kN/m2
4,0 kN/m2

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

Add weight of the topping into self weight of slab if the

topping will be casted before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA 400-1200, PETRA strong 400-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

24

24

PETRA
PETRA strong

20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2

10

12

PETRA
PETRA strong

22

14

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

22

20

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

12

14

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA 400-2400, PETRA strong 400-2400

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

24

24

22

PETRA
PETRA strong

20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2

10

Span of the supported slab [m]

12

14

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

22

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

PETRA
PETRA strong

20
18

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2

10

12

14

Span of the supported slab [m]

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Annex A Resistance diagrams

PETRA 450, PETRA strong 450

G
Q
M0
c

Use characteristic values of both self weights and

imposed loads when using these curves.

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]

7,0 kN/m2
6,0 kN/m2
5,0 kN/m2

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

Add weight of the topping into self weight of slab if the

topping will be casted before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA 450-1200, PETRA strong 450-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

24

24

PETRA
PETRA strong

20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2

10

PETRA
PETRA strong

22

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

22

20

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

12

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

24

24

22

PETRA
PETRA strong

20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA Support for Hollow-Core Slabs

10

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

22

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA 450-2400, PETRA strong 450-2400

24

PETRA
PETRA strong

20
18

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

12

Annex A Resistance diagrams

PETRA 500, PETRA strong 500

G
Q
M0
c

Use characteristic values of both self weights and

imposed loads when using these curves.

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]

7,0 kN/m2
6,0 kN/m2
5,0 kN/m2

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

Add weight of the topping into self weight of slab if the

topping will be casted before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA 500-1200, PETRA strong 500-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

24

24

PETRA
PETRA strong

20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2

10

PETRA
PETRA strong

22

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

22

20

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

12

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA 500-2400, PETRA strong 500-2400

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

24

24

22

PETRA
PETRA strong

20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

22

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

PETRA
PETRA strong

20
18

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2

10

12

Span of the supported slab [m]

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Annex A Resistance diagrams

Use characteristic values of both self weights and imposed loads
when using these curves. Add weight of the topping into self weight
of slab if Use
the topping
will bevalues
castedof
before
areand
hardened.
characteristic
bothslab
self joints
weights

PETRA recess 175

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]
6,0 kN/m2
5,0 kN/m2
4,0 kN/m2

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

imposed loads when using these curves.

90

h=265

G
Q
M0
c

Add weight of the topping

into self weight of slab if the
h1=175
topping will be casted before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA recess 175-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

14

12

10

0
2

10

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA Support for Hollow-Core Slabs

10

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

18

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA recess 175-2400

26

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

Annex A Resistance diagrams

Use characteristic values of both self weights and imposed loads
when using these curves. Add weight of the topping into self weight
of slab if Use
the topping
will bevalues
castedof
before
areand
hardened.
characteristic
bothslab
self joints
weights

PETRA recess 200

G
Q
M0
c

Self weight of the slab [kN/m2]

6,0 kN/m2
5,0 kN/m2
4,0 kN/m2

= 1,35
= 1,50
= 1,0
= 1,4

h=320/370
loads when using these curves.
imposed
120/170

Add weight of the topping into self weight of slab if the

topping will be castedh1=200
before slab joints are hardened.

PETRA recess 200-1200

Valid for opening widths of 0 < L 1200 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

14

12

10

0
2

10

11

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA recess 200-2400

10

Valid for opening widths of 1200 < L 2400 mm

Normal situation

Fire situation, class R60

18

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

14

12

10

0
2

Span of the supported slab [m]

10

11

12

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

18

Imposed load (without self weight of the slab) [kNm-2]

Span of the supported slab [m]

PETRA
PETRA strong

16

14

Not valid for model

PETRA without fire rebar

12

10

0
2

10

Span of the supported slab [m]

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Annex B Design forms

If a non standard PETRA is required, please fill a copy of this form and contact Peikko technical support
Basic dimensions
b=

mm

supporting slab hs2 =

mm

supported slab hf =

width of
opening L =

mm

length of supported
slab L0 =

mm

supporting slab hs1 =

mm

mm

Load distribution for imposed load

Design model B

Design model A

Permanent loads (characteristic value)

weight of hollow-core slab gHC =

kN/m2

other permanent loads g =

kN/m2

(on supported slab)

kN/m2

(on supported slab)

linear load q2 =

kN/m

(on PETRA)

point load Q3 =

kN

(on PETRA)

Imposed loads (characteristic value)

surface load q1 =

Partial factors
concrete c =

(recommended value = 1,5)

steel M0 =

(recommended value = 1,0)

reinforcement s =

(recommended value = 1,15)

permanent load G =

(recommended value = 1,35)

imposed load Q =

(recommended value = 1,5)

welds M2 =

(recommended value = 1,25)

(0 0,8 depending on the type of
building)

reduction of imposed load during fire 1,2

Fire reinforcement
Yes (R60)

No

Annex B Design forms

Additional L-profiles to the front plate of PETRA
Below you can find example of how to support in-situ slab with L-profiles welded into PETRA. Type of PETRA in this
case will be PETRA special. Peikko technical support defines id-number for PETRA special.
In addition designer can define note for PETRA eg. PETRA-101, this note will be printed on the label of PETRA. Characters A-Z, 0-9, + and hypen (-) can be used. Max number of characters is 18.

PETRA special 320-2400 ID-1233

PETRA special 320-2400 ID-1234

This form can be downloaded from Peikko Group website. Fill in the form and send it to Peikkos technical support
with loading information.
LL2

LL1

hf
L-profiles
S235

L100x100x10

S235

L120x120x12

S235

X2

X1
Y1, Y2

L80x80x8

Type
Profile 1

mm
X1

mm
Y1

mm
LL1

Profile 2

X2

Y2

LL2

Profile 3

X3

Y3

LL3

Profile 4

X4

Y4

LL4

Profile 5

X5

Y5

LL5

Profile 6

X6

Y6

LL6

kN

kN/m

Installation of PETRA

Identification of the product:

The standard PETRA models are described by codes. Standard PETRA models may be identied using this code in
the plan drawings of the building. On site, each PETRA hanger is identied by a label that includes this code. PETRA
Special hangers are described by a code with a unique id number; this id number may be used to identify PETRA
Special both in the plan drawings and on site.
Colors of PETRA models:
PETRA
PETRA strong
PETRA recess
PETRA special

(light blue)
(grey)
(grey)
(green)

PETRA must be installed on an undamaged hollow-core slab to the location determined in the plan drawing. The
slab has to be placed so that it is in contact with the re rebar or with the horizontal steel strip welded to the front
plate or with lifting loop.

30 mm

A-A
The bottom edge of the supported slab should be removed so that the slab is bearing directly on the front plate.
On the top ange of side plates of PETRA are 12 mm holes for fastening PETRA to supporting hollow core slabs
with expander bolts
The gap between PETRA and the hollow-core slab should be fully cast when concreting the oor. The concrete
should be hardened before applying loads to the oor. Lifting loops welded on the front plate are used in manufacturing and shipping process. They can be removed before PETRA is installed on site.

Installation of PETRA
Figure 13. PETRA must be installed on an undamaged edge of hollow-core slab

min. 55 mm

Figure 14. It is not allowed to support PETRA on the area of empty non-reinforced hollow

Figure 15. Two hollows must be connected, reinforced, casted and designed to support
PETRA when there is a need to support PETRA on the area of hollows

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