partitions report

8/3/2019 Partitions Report

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PARTITIONS

A partition may be defined as a division or wall provided for the purpose of dividing one room or

portion of a room. Generally partitions are designed to carry their own weight only. But sometime

they act as a support for floor joist and roof truss, etc. In the latter the partitions are known as load

bearing partitions and they should be designed to carry the load coming upon them. They may be

taken up to full floor height or up to eye level i.e. 2 to 2.50. Generally the partition consists of a

structural frame with an in filler which may be glass, plywood etc. But frameless partitions are also

available.

REQUIREMENTS OF A GOOD PARTITION:

I. It should be strong enough to carry its own weight.

II. It should be capable of resisting impact developed due to use of building.

III. It should act as a sound barrier especially when it divides a room into two units.IV. It should have the capacity to support suitable decorative surface.

V. It should possess enough strength to support some wall fixture, sinks, wash basins etc.

TYPES OF PARTITIONS:

WORKING:

I.Temporary: Moveable, Foldable or curtain divider.

II.Permanent: Fixed etc.

FUNCTION OR SPECIAL USE

I.Fire resistant partitions.

II. Thermal or acoustical partitions.

III. Water proof partitions.

IV. Termite resistant partitions.

PARTITIONS

WORKING MATERIALSFUNCTION

OR USE


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MATERIALS

I.Brick.

II. Hollow brick partition of clay ,terracotta or concrete.

III. Glass partition.

IV.

Concrete partition (Plain or reinforced).V. Metal lath and plaster partitions.

VI. AC sheet or GI sheet partitions.

VII. Timber partitions.

VIII. Aerocon panels.

IX. Compressed fiber boards.

X. Aluminum Partitions.

XI. Fiber cement board partitions etc.

ALUMINIUM PARTITIONS:

They are widely used for office, clinics and home partitions. The frame Consist of extruded

aluminium sections called as SP or DP. The in-filler can be Nova pan Glass or plywood. The various

sizes in which the sections are available are as follows standard size of the section is 1.5x2.5

(width), 12to 16 (height).Powder coating is done on the sections to make it chemical resistant.

Metal screws are used to fix the section to the walls and the floors. Glazing clip is used on both the

sides of glass to keep it in place. The cost of making Aluminium partition varies from Rs 105/- to Rs

175/- Sq ft. They can be used to make full height partitions or half height partitions.The advantagesof Aluminium partition are as follows

I.They are chemical resistant

II. They are termite proof

III.They are water proof

IV. They are light in weight than the traditional brick wall partitions


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MEDIUM DENSITY FIBRE (MDF) BOARDS PARTITIONS:

Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into

wood fibers, often in a defibrators, combining it with wax and a resin binder, and forming panels by

applying high temperature and pressure MDF is more dense than plywood.

They are used to make office partitions, workstation partitions, home partitions. They can be full

height or half height partitions. The frame consist of extruded aluminium sections. The In-filler is

MDF pre-laminated boards and glass. The sizes of the MDF boards are as follows standard size of the

boards is 8x4. Size of the Sections are as follows width 65mm, 4-5mm glass. Powder coating is

done on the sections to make it chemical resistant. The sections are screwed to the floor ,walls and

ceiling and a rubber strips is provided for balancing .Cost of making MDF boards is Rs 365/-per Sq

ft. They can be easily re-located.

Advantages of MDF board partitions are as follows:

Consistent in strength and size

Flexible. Can be used for curved walls or surfaces.

Shapes well.

AREOCON PANELS

Aerocon is a sandwich panel of two fiber-reinforced cement

sheets enclosing a light-weight core composed of Portland

cement, binders and a mix of silicaceous and micaceous

material aggregate. It has the unique Tongue and groove

system which facilitates rapid construction with minimum effort. Aerocon sandwich panels are an

excellent substitute for plaster-board, plywood, particleboard and brickwall partitions as they

combine all the desirable attributes for partitions. They score over conventional alternatives by

virtue of their fire-and moisture-resistance properties and sheer strength to take workaday


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knocks in their stride. Because they are amenable to rapid installation there is no disruption of

work and / or business.

A Complete Solutions System: Aerocon Sandwich panels

are more than just plain sheets. They are offered as a total

system with a tongue and groove joining system along with

accessories like pre-designed steel channels. These panelsslide in and rest snugly at the base, and you have a ready-

made system for easy and rapid assembly.

All the Strength for all the Toughness: Aerocon panels are

strong enough to withstand the rough and tumble of

everyday life. Mainly because of their high strength-to-

weight ratio, they are capable of taking normal to hard

knocks and pressure in their stride.

Moisture Resistance: Aerocon panels resist moisture from seeping in either from the atmosphere or

even from accidental spills. They are also dimensionally stable and warp-free, a definite plus for

longevity.

Fire-Resistance: Aerocon panels are non-combustible. These have been tested at CBRI Roorkee for

their fire resistance property as per BS476 and found to be fire rated for 1 hr. For 50mm and 2 hrs.

For 75mm thickness panels. What's more, no toxic fumes are emitted in case of fire, making them

very safe and ideal for use in sensitive areas.

Resistence to Termites & Rodents: Aerocon panels are not susceptible to attack by termites or

rodents. Aerocon partitions, therefore, stay clean and intact for a long, long time.

Thermal Insulation: Aerocon panels impart good thermal insulation and hence are most suitable in

tropical weather conditions. This helps in saving on air conditioning and energy costs.

Acoustic Insulation: Aerocon panels offer excellent insulation

against sound and noise. STC rating of 33-36 db makes them

most suitable for

hospitals/nursing homes, libraries, schools and offices where

the need for peace and quiet is paramount.

Ease of Installation: Aerocon tongue & groove joining system

allows faster construction. Aerocon panels can be easilyworked with conventional carpenter's tools and is, therefore,

easy to install. They are easily transportable because of their

light-weight and aids speedy installation.Conference Room in a Corporate

Office

Excellent Surface finish: The smooth surface of Aerocon panels allows them to take a range of

surface finishes like paint, wall-papering and other decorative treatments as desired.


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Cost: Rs 120/- with fixing .Customized and assembled on site. Used for full height and half height

partitions Can painted to match the interiors of the room.

Properties Units Thickness

50mm 75mm

Wt per sq m Kg

Thermal conductivity W/mK 0.22 0.21

Sound transmission

class

db 33 36

Fire rating Minutes 60 120

Standard sizes:

Length 2.4m, 2.7m, 3.0m.

Width - 600mm.


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FRAMELESS PARTITIONS :

Frameless Single glazed with demountable solid without doorframe partitions manufacture by I

Wall. Slim aluminium profiles create an elegant frameless office partitioning solution. Their unique

aluminium dry-joint forms the bond between the sheets of glass. It also retains the ability to be

reconfigured to respond to changes in the workplace.

Features

y Minimal aluminium framework.y Designed and manufactured by iWALL in UK.

y Framework can be anodized or finished in any RAL/BScolour.

y Frameless sliding or pivoting glass doors can beincorporated.

y Framed glass or solid doors can be used for improvedacoustic performance.

y Can achieve from 36 - 40 Rw dB acoustic performance.y 10mm - 12mm toughened safety glass can be used.

y 10.8mm - 12.8mm laminated safety glass can be used.y Unique aluminium dry-joint separates glass.

Technical Specifications

y Framing Components: Minimal channel to head and base extruded from aluminium

composition 6063.

y Glass Specification: One sheet of either 10mm or 12mm toughened safety glass or 10.8mm or

12.8mm laminated safety glass. Unique glazing gasket to secure glass.

y Finish Specification: Can be anodized to AA15 or powder-coated in any RAL or BS colours

y Door Specification: Sliding, Pivoting or Framed glass doors in 12mm toughened safety glass.

Also available with framed 44mm solid doors.


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FIRE AND SOUND PROOF PARTITIONS :

Tenon Fire & Sound is a versatile, demountable and re-locatable

partition system that provides up to one hour fire performance

and high levels of sound reduction. The variety of partition widths, stud, panel, and joint / trim

options make the system ideal for a wide range of uses, in both office and light industrial areas.

The system is constructed using an aluminium head channel, galvanized steel studs together with

aluminium glazing and door frame sections. The 77mmsystem is available with the centre single,

single offset and double glazing. The 102mm system has centre single and double glazing only. One

or two layers of the specified panel can be fitted to provide the level of

fire, sound or structural performance required.

Flexibility

Panel options include plasterboard with beveled or negative edges to create feature joints, square

edge boards for use with the suite of trim sections or tapered edge boards for flush monolithic

finish. Panels can be supplied pre decorated with a choice of wall coverings or fabricated with

laminate or steelfacings.Standard module size is 1200mm. Maximum construction height isdetermined by the choice of stud size and panel type, however, 102mm Fire& Sound can be built up

to a height of 4200mm.Venetian blinds can be accommodated within the system as can a range of

electrical switches with the use of a cable management post. Doors are available in natural wood

finishes, including Ash, Koto, Oak, Cherry, Beech, Maple and Sapele. All doors can include any shape

or size of vision panel or lipping.

Fire performance

I. Solid modules - up to 60 minute fire rating.

II. Glazed modules - up to 60 minute fire rating in both centre single and double glazed

applications.

Acoustic performance

I. Solid modules - standard construction - up to 52dB (Rw).

II. Glazed modules - standard construction - up to 43dB (Rw).

Construction Options

I. Solid modules - standard construction is with 12.5mm plasterboard panels with a wide choice of

finishes together with numerous joint and trim options.

II. Glazed modules - includes offset single, centre single, double glazing and the option of Venetian

blinds.

Max Construction Heights

I. Solid modules - standard construction - up to 4200mm, heights in excess of this are achievable.

II. Glazed modules - maximum recommended height using standard sections - 3600mm.


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Components: Constructed from a range of aluminium and galvanized steel sections, that allow the

use of a variety of Gypsum plasterboard and panel types

Size: Tenon Fire & Sound is based on a standard

module width of1200mm with the two partition

thicknesses providing three options of

construction

Glazing: Glazing is achieved by the use of

aluminium sections that are fixed to the steel

sub-frame

Solid Panels: Fire & Sound is based around the

use of standard 12.5mm plasterboard

Joint/Trim Options: The system is available with

a range of trim and joint options that allow for

different methods of construction. The choice of

trim/finish will depend on the chosen methodand the level of performance required.

With the use of standard components,

glasses with a thickness of between

6/7mm are generally specified; however,

other thicknesses of glass can be

accommodated within the system. Fire

rating for centre single and double glazing

is achieved with the use of a number of

additional steel beads and liners, however,only approved glass types may be used.

Single offset glazing is available as non-fire

rated. Aluminium glazing profiles have

screw-ports that allow frames to be assembled prior to installation.

FIBER CEMENT BOARD:

Cement board can be nailed or screwed to wood or steel studs to create a substrate for vertical tile and

attached horizontally to plywood for tile floors, kitchen counters and backsplashes. It can be used on the

exterior of buildings as a base for exterior plaster (stucco) systems and sometimes as the finish system

itself. They can be used to make full height or half height home or office partitions and can also be

used for false ceilings. Generally the thickness varies from 4-30mm and the size varies from

1200mmx2400mmx6...12...18.Density of the boards is about 1.30g/cm3

and the thermal

conductivity is


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ADVANTAGES:

Non-flammability

Heat insulating

Water-proof

High-Strength and Lightweight

Easiness to construct

Good for environment

X-RAY PARTITIONS

Knauf Safeboard represents a revolution in x-ray protection: lead-free radiation shielding using

drywall construction. Knauf X-Ray Partitions are inexpensively designed in to suit mobile x-ray

apparatus, and can be retro-fitted or removed far more easily

than traditional lead-lined partitions. They are suitable for

providing radiation protection in X-ray diagnostics and low power

X-ray therapy areas. They are fully HPA tested, Cost effective,

Lightweight, easy to cut, easy to install; Ideal for radiation

protection in hospitals, dental practices, research establishments,

manufacturing and industry. They are 100% lead-free.

OFFICE: WORKSTATION PARTITIONS

They are generally customized. They can be half height or full height partitions. Various materials

like Aerocon panels, glass, MDF boards can be used to make these partitions.


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MODULAR PARTITION SYSTEMS:

Generally these partitions are pre fabricated and are available in module which can be used in

different way to make different types of partitions by permutation and combination according to

choices and the requirement of the users like the LINK is a modular partitioning system designed by

Pearson Lloyd which features units, that link together to create free-standing partitions and roomdividers for different interior settings

Material: ARPRO (Expanded Polypropylene): lightweight high

performance plastic foam. 100% recyclable, emission free,

hypoallergenic, shock absorbing, extremely lightweight and therefore

very easy to handle.

Size per unit: W 288mm x H 216hmm x D 120mm d (H 200mm when

linked)(15 pcs of LINK are required to build a 1 square meter wall)

QUADRO MODULAR PARTITIONING

Modular Partitioning" offers virtually unlimited possibilities and uses. Quick and

simple to install its free-standing nature allows for easy re-location. A 3m square

pod can be achieved in less than 2 hours. Any panel can be removed within 5

minutes without affecting the structure.

Made from recycled, double-wall cardboard, Nomad is a modular architectural

system that can be assembled into free-standing, sculptural screens, temporary

partitions, rooms or even displays without hardware, tools or damage to existing

structures. Available in nine colors, Nomad can be arranged into open or closed configurations;

creating private environments or light and airy dividers. The Nomad system can be configured to

create entry-ways and corners, easily adjusting to any indoor space.


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ROOM DIVIDERS:

Room divider are partitions which are generally used to visually divide the room or the space they

are generally moveable or folding type. They can also be made functional by using them as storage

or book racks as shown in the picture. Generally materials like Laminated Nova pan (size 6X8 ft )or

MDF Boards are which are Termite proof but not waterproof .They (Nova pan) are Light Weight,

Customized and requires 2hrs for fitting and Costs about Rs 425/- per Sq ft .

Thus making partitions is an efficient way of dividing a space into desired shape and area as required

by the user.

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