What is Partition Wall?

Partition wall is defined as a non load bearing wall that is construct to divide interior space of rooms.

The partition walls are made of brick, timber, steel, glass, aluminium, AAC blocks, etc. Mainly Brick, aluminum, and
glass used for partition walls in every sector of construction.

Partition walls are constructed for various purposes, but the main purpose is to separate or divide a room (space) into
various parts.

Partition walls are the Non load-bearing wall that means they did not transfer any kind of load. While internal walls are
the load-bearing wall that is used to transfer the load of a building.

Partition wall is mainly divided in two categories: Movable Partition and Fixed Partition.
Partition wall is mainly divided in two categories: Movable Partition and Fixed Partition.

Movable Partition:
Movable partition can be slide, turn, or rotate 360 degrees anywhere. It is fixed on a mechanical
mechanism. Movable Partition mainly made by steel, aluminum, or other lightweight material.

Fixed Partition:
Fixed partition is made of heavy or brittle material such as brick, stone, AAC Block, Glass, etc. It was fixed
between ground and ceiling or on a floor. In construction industry, most of the partition walls are Fixed
partition walls
Functions of Partition Wall

1.Privacy
2.Support the roof/ceiling
3.Separation
4.Decoration
Requirement of Ideal Partition Wall
•Partition Wall should be able to provide adequate privacy.
•It should be thin, so we get maximum floor space area for utility purposes.
•It should have great sound resistance. So minimize the outside noise disturbance.
•It should be lightweight.
•It should be Fire resistant.
•It should be easy to fix and customize.
•It should good aesthetic view.
•It should be able to resist atmospheric effects.
•It should be Damp-proof.
•It should be able to carry a load that comes on it.
•It should have good resisting strength.
•It should be able to absorb vibrations.
•It should be economical.
Factors Affecting construction of Partition Wall.

• Availability of material
• Self-weight of partition wall
• Cost of a Partition wall
• Speed of construction
• Workmanship (Skilled, Unskilled, and there Charges)
• Requirement of Sound resistance, fire resistance, etc.
• Durability and flexibility of partition wall
• Ease of construction
• Need to act as a structural support
The different types of partition walls are listed below. These all partition walls
are classified on the basis of the use of material.

1.Brick partition wall

2.Clay brick partition wall

3.Glass partition wall

4.Concrete partition wall

5.Plaster slab partition wall

6.Metal lath partition wall

7.A.C. Sheets partition wall

8.Timber partition wall

1. Brick partition wall
Brick partition wall is the mostly used partition wall. • The brick partition wall is a half
brick (10cm) wall constructed
across the room to split the space.

• Mainly the brick partition wall

consists of a stretcher bond.

• It was constructed with normal

brickwork, hollow brickwork, or
reinforced brickwork.

• In the case of a reinforced brick

partition wall, the wire mesh
(chicken mesh) or hoop iron, or
steel is used as reinforcement.

• Brick partition wall are fire proof,

soundproof, durable, hard, and
reusable.
 2. Clay Brick Partition wall
Clay brick partition walls are lightweight partition walls. The hollow brick is made from clay or terracotta.

• Clay brick partitions are fireproof and

soundproof partition walls. Also, it has good
heat-insulating property due to the hollow
section.

• Clay brick partition becomes economical for

large wall construction and rapid
construction. It was constructed in the same
manner as a normal brick wall constructed.

• The thickness of clay brick partition wall is

lies between 6cm to 15cm.
3. Glass Partition Wall
Glass partition walls are either fixed or either movable type. Mostly glass partition was a movable type of partition. Glass
Partition wall was brittle, lightweight, cheap, and easy to construct.
• Glass partition wall is constructed
by fixing glass sheets in wooden,
steel or aluminium framework.

• Glass partition was damp proof,

sound proof, vermin roof, heat
proof partition wall.

• The fire resistance and bullet proof

of partition wall is depend on type
of glass sheet used.

• Transparent, blur or opaque glass

sheets are used in the construction
of partition walls as per the mode
of privacy.

• Glass partition wall increase the

interior view of rooms, offices, etc.
4. Concrete Partition

• Concrete partition walls are the fixed type of

partition wall. Concrete partition constructed
by either plain concrete or reinforced
concrete.

• The concrete partitions are soundproof,

fireproof, durable partition walls. But it was
costly due to the increased price of cement
bags and steel.

• Concrete partition walls are either precast or

cast in situ. It was supported laterally
between vertical structural members. A
concrete partition wall increases the stiffness
of the building that is helpful to resist the
earthquake force.

• For the construction of concrete partition, at

least M15 concrete grade and 10cm
thickness wall use.
5. Plaster Slab Partition Wall

Plaster slab partition wall is also known as POP partition. It was made
by mixing fibrous material such as sawdust, with burnt gypsum or POP
(Plaster of Paris)

Plaster slab partitions are lightweight walls due to use of fibrous material. It
was prepared in 5 to 10cm thick timber or steel mould.

Its surface is groove for the rigid joint purpose. It has low fire resisting
strength.

The nail and screw work can be easily done on plaster slab partition surface.
 6. Metal Lath Partition Wall

Metal lath partition walls are lightweight, strong, durable, thin, and easy to construct partition wall.

It was fixed in steel or timber framework configuration.

It will be plaster on both side and may be improved the heat and sound insulation of wall.
7. A.C sheets Partition Wall

Asbestos cement sheet walls are lightweight,

economical, fireproof, soundproof partition walls.

It consists slab core that is made by corrugated

cement sheet, the core was attached with a plain
sheet of asbestos attached on both sides. And this
asbestos cement slab is fixed by a wooden
framework.
8. Timber Partition Wall

• Timber partition walls are lightweight

and easy to construct partition wall.

• It provides a good aesthetic view and

economical for where the wood easily
available. But it has lots of
disadvantages such as it was not damp-
proof, fireproof, soundproof, needed
routine maintenance, costly, easily
affected by termite, etc.

• The uses of timber partition wall is

decreases day by day.
Advantages of Partition Wall
Separate the rooms in various parts to serve various function.

Increase the heat insulation of offices, rooms, etc.

Increase the sound insulation.

Increase the stiffness of building.

Decrease the dead load on building as compare to internal

wall.

Cheap and easy to construct.