1-10 Design information and dimensional coordination

x expansion and contraction

n1x 300mm
n2x 300mm
1.17 Controlling lines offset from grid
Relating zones to a 300 mm grid
If widths of structural zones are multiples of 300 mm, the grid is
continuous, Figure 1.18. If the zone is not a multiple of 300 mm,
however, the grid is interrupted by the dimension of that zone,
Figure 1.19. This is referred to as a neutral zone.
x variability in manufactured size
x satisfactory joint clearance range
x variations in setting out dimensions, adjacent components, etc.
x number of components in an assembly
x variations in interpretation of work size from a given coordinat-
ing size.
Degree of accuracy
Designers should identify where fit is critical and where not, or
they must assess:
x where standard sizes are appropriate and readily available
x if some components can be made to order without a significant
cost penalty
x whether cutting is acceptable (and the effect on performance)
x the likely order of assembly.

5.7 Boundary conditions

Some assembly and support conditions may necessitate variations
zones equal to n x 300mm in elements to allow for:
1.18 Continuous grid x an extended floor slab beyond the clear span to gain a bearing
on a wall
x reduction in size to permit the application of a finish
x an increased height of positioning to allow for building directly
off the floor slab or extending through a suspended ceiling to
reach the soffit of the floor slab.

zones not equal to n x 300mm These allowances (termed ‘boundary conditions’) should be in
multiples of 25 mm. They may be uneconomic to produce, limiting
1.19 Interrupted grid and neutral zones (tartan) the applications of the product to which they apply.
Key reference planes
Key reference planes, Figure 1.20, should generally occur at: 6 REPROGRAPHICS AND PAPER SIZES
6.1 Paper
x finished floor level Traditionally paper was the main means of information transfer.
x finished suspended ceiling level The use of CAD and BIM systems coupled with various forms of
x finished wall surface. electronic transfer now means that team collaboration can be sup-
ported by using interactive screen displays. But for many purposes
Sizes of zones indicated by key reference planes should be selected paper is still the preferred medium and the International A-series
from Table IV. Where controlling or reference lines bound floor or of paper sizes is used for all plotted drawings and printed material.
roof soffits, deflection should be allowed for in the zone.
6.2 Sizes in the A-series
B The A range is derived from a rectangle AO of area 1 m2 with sides
C x and y such that x:y = 1:√2 (i.e. x = 841 mm; y = 1189 mm). The
A
B other sizes in the series are derived downwards by progressively
C halving the size above across its larger dimension. The proportions
A
of the sizes remain constant, Figure 1.21.
1.20 Vertical control: A being floor-to-ceiling height controlling
dimension; B floor and roof zone; C floor-to-floor and floor-to-
roof controlling dimension

5.6 Size of components

Coordinating and work sizes
Controlling dimensions are coordinating sizes:

x Coordinating sizes, 1.12, make allowance for fitting and joint-

ing. They represent the overlaid grid which does not usually
coincide with actual junction lines on the face of the building.
They are indicated by open arrowheads.
x Work sizes are the specified manufactured sizes (within permis-
sible deviations). They are indicated by closed arrowheads.

Tolerance and fit
Joint sizes are critical. There are graphical aids (see References) to 1.21 A-sizes retain the same proportion (1:√2), each size being
help reconcile all the factors affecting tolerance, such as half the size above folding A1 size