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Building and Construction Authority
MODULAR
COORDINATION
ISBN : 9971-88-737-1
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
BCA would also like to thank Mr Lee Joon Shin from RDC Architects
Pte. Ltd. for his contributions.
Modular Coordination
CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT lll
INTRODUCTION Vl
CHAPTER 5 Examples 41
5.1 DBS Square- Office Building
5.2 HDB Sembawang N3C6- Public Housing Block
5.3 Tanglin View - Private Residential Block
BIBLIOGRAPHY 53
Modular Coordination
INTRODUCTION
Background
Modular Coordination
Basis Of Modular Coordination
Modular Coordination is essentially based on:
(b) a reference system to define coordinating spaces and zones for building
elements and for the components which form them;
(c) rules for Location of building elements within the reference system;
(d) rules for sizing building components in order to determine their work sizes;
(e) rules for defining preferred sizes for building components and
coordinating dimensions for buildings.
(b) reduction in design time, especially with the use of standard details
and dimensional coordination;
(c) benefits through the increased use of Computer Aided Design and Drafting;
Modular Coordination
CHAPTER 1
Coordination
Modules
Zones
Alphabetical Index
1.2 Modules
1.2.1 Module
A dimension used as a basis for dimensional
coordination.
1.2.3 Multi-module
A module which is an agreed multiple of
100mm.
1.2.5 Sub-module
A module which is an agreed subdivision of
100mm.
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(a) Face Planning (b) Axial Planning
Floor Zone
Ceiling Height
Floor-To- Floor-To-
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Height Height
Floor Zone
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Dimensions
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Work size
Work size Work size
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1.7.1 Component
A building product formed as a distinct unit.
1. 7. 2 Modular component
A component whose coordin-ating sizes are
modular.
1.7 .3 Element
A part of a building or structure having its own
functional identity, such as a footing, a floor, a
roof, a wall or a column.
E Element .. . 1.7.3
Graphic Convention
The graphic convention is to provide a better understanding of the
drawings for buildings designed using Modular Coordination. They
differentiate the modular items from those that are not and enable
easy identification.
Dimensioning Lines
Grid Reference
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such as on exhibition drawings, sketch plans,
etc., the ends of the parallel lines may be
joined to form an arrow head, the other ends
terminating in small circles (Figure 2-7) .
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Multioles of
3M 6M 9M 12M 15M
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9 9
12 12 12
15 15
18 18 18
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24 24 24
27 27
30 30 30
33
36 36 36 36
39
42 42
45 45 45
48 48 48
54 54
60 60 60
63
66
72 72 72
75
78
81
84 84
90 90 90
96 96
99
105
108 108
120 120
etc. etc.
Table 3-1: Series Of Recommended Multi-Modular Sizes For
Horizontal Controlling Dimensions
3.1.4 Doors
Multiples of 1M (width and height).
The measurements include the door frames.
3.1.5 Windows
Multiples of 1M (width and height).
The measurements include the window frames.
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3.4.2 Vertical controlling dimensions The modular floor plane from which vertical
The main vertical controlling dimensions, taken coordinating dimensions are taken is a
from coordinating planes in the reference continuous horizontal plane over the whole
system are:- of each storey of a building. This means that
there is only one floor plane for each Level
(a) Storey height or floor-to-floor height (Figure 3-9).
Floor-to-Ceiling Height
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Chapter 3: Modular Grids And Planning
CHAPTER 4
This chapter suggests the ways the components fit into their
coordinating spaces, both on plan and in section and their
juxtaposition. The following will be discussed:
Structural Components
Columns
Beams
Floor Slabs
Walls
Stairs and Lift Cores
Architectural Components
Cladding
Partitions
Doors
Windows
Prefabricated Toilets
CD Shelter
Finishes
Ceiling finishes
Floor finishes
4.1.1 Columns
The recommended dimensions for columns are
multiples of 1M with O.SM as second
preference.
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This dimension fits into the modular planning
grid of the building. When the columns are I" ' 1/
not modular, the distance between adjacent
columns will be non-modular and will result
in odd dimensions for the other infilling
components. It may also pose problems if
modular precast floor slabs or modular
formwork are to be used.
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distance between the base of the beam and the the components below (Figure 4-8).
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Floor-To-Floor Height
When precast slabs are used, they will be in The top of the floor zone should be the top of
the widths of 6M. This dimension fits the the floor finish and the base of the floor zone
structural grids and therefore there will be no the bottom of the ceiling of the floor below.
wastage. The length of the precast slabs will
be according to the site requirements. The appropriate allowances must be given
when determining the level of the standard
The floor zone is the space allocated for the floor slab, the amount will depend on the
floor assembly. It extends from the reference thickness of the floor screed and the floor
plane of the ceiling to that of the finished finish (Figure 4-9).
floor surface above it. In principle, the upper
face of this zone coincides with the storey In the construction process, the wall/partition
height reference plane. The ceiling should be may, in many buildings, be erected from the
accommodated within the floor zone. floor slab or from the screed. It will then be
more practical to fix the top of the floor zone
The floor zone may be subdivided in several at the level of slab or screed to ensure that
subzones. The number of sub-divisions is the height of the component is modular.
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In the buildings with Lifts, the internal The size of the Lift door will also be
dimensions of Lift cores will be determined determined by the manufacturer, it is
by the types of Lifts and the sizes of the recommended that the opening be in
Lift cars. They can be adjusted by multiples multiples of 1M to enable the neat Laying
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4.1.6 Stairs
On plan, the width of the coordinating spaces modular. The goings, risers and widths of the
accommodates the two flights and the possible flights and landings will be as required by
space in between. Both the length of the statutory regulations (Figure 4-14).
flights and the landing dimensions are
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The drawings in this chapter are those of three projects where the concept
of Modular Coordination is applied. In the examples shown, two planning
approaches are used; face planning for the public housing and private
residential blocks and axial planning for the office building.
The column and slab construction of the office building uses axial
planning. With the columns of modular sizes, the cladding components
in this instance are also modular (see section 4.2.1). The axial
planning is most suitable for buildings with open or flexible planning
as positioning of the major elements and components like columns,
walls, doors and windows are not affected by the partitions or the
absence of them.
Chapter 5: Examples II
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APPENDIX A
A.1.1 Doors
Width : Multiples of 1M.
Height : Multiples of 1M.
(O.SM may be used as second preference
for vertical increment)
A.1.2 Windows
Width : Multiples of 1M.
Height : Multiples of 1M.
(O.SM may be used as second preference
for vertical increment)
Appendix A IJ
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A.2 Precast Concrete Components
1 75M n 10M
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Coordination
A.2.6 Precast CD shelter
Width :12M to 15M in 3M increments
Length : 18M to 24M in 3M increments
Height :30M to 33M in 3M increments
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A.4 Ceiling Related Components
3M X 3M 6M X 12M
3M X 6M 12M X 12M
6M X 6M 12M X 24M
First : Multiples of 1M
Second : Multiples of O.SM up to 3M
Third : Multiples of 0.25M up to 3M
m Appendix A
Coordination
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Standards
Literature
Flexible Plan Layouts and Building Systems- Danish Building Research Institute.
*English translation.
Bibliography m
Modular Coor