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Far Eastern University

Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts

BGTECH 121

Division of Building Materials


Assignment no. 1

Name: Lim Jennifer A.

DIVISION 1GENERAL REQUIREMENTS


This division includes general administrative and technical provisions that may not be listed elsewhere and which may apply to more than one division. General requirements include contractual/ legal requirements, a summary of work to be done, an explanation of work to be performed later, a description of meetings to be held (construction coordination meetings, scheduling meetings, and progress meetings, for instance), quality control, and submittal. Submittal refers to catalog descriptions or shop drawings of equipment, which are submitted by the contractor for approval by the architect and/or engineer. Division 1 also includes a description of temporary facilities, preparation of the job site for construction, and details how the job is to be closed out when construction is completed. Listed in the General Requirements are such details as how many sets of construction plans are to be furnished to the construction contractor for the project.

DIVISION 2SITE WORK


Division 2 describes work to be done on the site, including soil testing, core drilling, standard penetration tests, and seismic exploration. All of these tests must be conducted, and the requirements are expressed in this division. The demolition of existing structures, materials, and debris is included in Division 2. The capping and removal of existing services is usually mentioned in this division even if the work is also included under the trade division. For example, the capping of an existing sewer line is mentioned in Division 2 and then is described in detail in Division 16 (plumbing). In addition, the site work division describes the various steps in the clearing of the site. Clearing of the site includes structure moving, clearing and grubbing of shrubs, tree removal, pruning, and tree relocation.

DIVISION 3CONCRETE
All concrete work is described in this division. The major subdivisions included under Division 3 are concrete form work, expansion and contraction joints, cast-in-place concrete, specially placed concrete, and recast concrete

DIVISION 4MASONRY
Division 4 of the specifications deals with brick, stone, fire brick, glass brick, clay backing tile, and ceramic veneer. Related topics such as joint reinforcement, mortar, anchors and tie systems, masonry joints, control joints, and masonry accessories are also included.

DIVISION 5METALS
The metals used in the building are specified under Division 5. If the building has a steel structure, the steel members are specified in this section. Metal roof decking, metal floor decking, and permanent metal forms are described in this section. Metal fabrications such as stairs, handrails, railings, gratings, castings, and lintels are included in this division. In some cases, ornamental metals are used for these fabrications and are described in detail in this section

DIVISION 6WOOD AND PLASTICS


Materials such as rough carpentry (framing), heavy timber construction, prefabricated structural wood, finished carpentry, and architectural woodwork (cabinets and built-in woodwork) are described in this division. Plastics are used in many ways in modern construction. This section of the specifications is devoted to such items as joists, studs, columns, beams, hangers, connecting devices, and other miscellaneous plastic items not specifically identified under other headings.

DIVISION 7THERMAL AND MOISTURE


PROTECTION Division 7 contains written descriptions of roofing materials, waterproofing materials, flashing and sheet metal trim, insulation, roof accessories, and sealants.

DIVISION 8DOORS AND WINDOWS


Metal doors and frames, wood and plastic doors, entrances and storefronts, metal windows, special windows, wood and plastic windows, hardware and specialties, and glazing are the main areas of concern in Division 8.

DIVISION 9FINISHES
Lath and plaster, gypsum wallboard, terrazzo, acoustical treatment, ceiling suspension systems, wood flooring finishes, carpeting, special flooring, floor treatment, painting, special coatings, and wall covering are found in this division of the specifications.

DIVISION 10SPECIALTIES
Division 10 of the specifications is a catch-all section. If items required for the construction do not fall under the other divisions of the specifications, they are usually found in Division 10. Typical items in this division are chalkboards and tackboards, louvers and vents, grilles and screens, pest control, fireplaces, flagpoles, lockers, storage shelving, directional signage, and sun control devices.

DIVISION 11EQUIPMENT
Division 11 lists equipment which is normally furnished and installed by the general contractor as a part of the construction of the building. Equipment described in this division includes maintenance equipment, bank and vault equipment, food service equipment, vending equipment, athletic equipment, laundry equipment, library equipment, medical equipment, waste handling equipment, and loading dock equipment.

DIVISION 12FURNISHINGS
Major headings in this division are artwork, window treatment, fabrics, furniture, rugs and mats, and furnishing accessories.

DIVISION 13SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION


The description and necessary information for constructing special areas are given in this division. Special construction areas include clean rooms, operating rooms in hospitals, incinerators, instrumentation rooms, nuclear reactors, radiation treatment rooms, sound and vibration rooms, vaults, and swimming pool spaces.

DIVISION 14CONVEYING SYSTEMS


Dumbwaiters, elevators, hoists and cranes, lifts, material handling systems, moving stairs and walks, and pneumatic tube systems are typical items described in Division 14.

DIVISION 15MECHANICAL
Division 15 covers information on air conditioning, ventilating and heating in a building. The mechanical division of the specifications generally has major sections consisting of general provisions (general description of the work, procedures, etc.) basic materials and methods, equipment, air distribution, piping, insulation, controls, and instrumentation.

DIVISION 16ELECTRICAL
The electrical division usually consists of general provisions, basic materials and methods, power generation, power transmission, power service and distribution, lighting, special systems, communications, controls, and instrumentation.

Source: http://e-book.lib.sjtu.edu.cn/print%20reading/Dusek/Chapter%2016.pdf http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16_Divisions

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