Modular Coordination

1.
DEFINITIONS
In order to ensure that the concepts of modular coordination find a clear and
uniform expression in practice, the following terms have been defined as set forth
in the pertinent ISO standards:
basic module: The fundamental module used in modular coordination, the size
of which is selected for general application to buildings and components.
component: A building product formed as a distinct unit, having specified sizes
in three dimensions. Building components include items of equipment, fixtures,
fittings and fixed furnitures.
controlling dimension: A modular coordinating dimension between controlling
planes (for example storey height, distance between axes of columns, thickness of
controlling zone).
controlling plane: A plane in a modular space grid by reference to which the
theoretical positions of structural elements are determined (for example, a plane
defining the boundary of a controlling zone, or the axis of a load-bearing wall or
column).
controlling zone: A zone between controlling planes, provided for a floor, roof
load-bearing wall or column.
coordinating dimension: A dimension of coordinating space, which defines the
relative positions of two or more components which are relevant to the assembly.
coordinating plane: A plane by reference to which one component is
coordinated with another.
coordinating size: The size of a coordinating dimension.
coordinating space: A space bounded by coordinating planes allocated to a
component including allowances for tolerances and joint clearances.
dimensional coordination: A convention on related sizes for the coordinating
dimensions of building components and the buildings incorporating them, for
their design, manufacture and assembly . The purposes of dimensional
coordination are: (1) to permit the assembly of components on site without cutting
on fitting; and,
(2) to permit the interchangeability of different components.
element: A functional part of a building constructed from building materials
and/or building components.
Modular Coordination
infra-modular size: A size smaller than the basic module.
modular axis: A line in a modular grid, which defines the position in plan of a
main load-bearing element (for example wall, row of columns).
modular component: A component whose coordinating sizes are modular.
modular coordination: Dimensional coordination employing the basic module
or a multimodule. The purposes of modular coordination are: (1) to reduce the
variety of component size produced; and, (2) to allow the building designer
greater flexibility in the arrangement of components.
modular element: An element whose coordinating sizes are modular.
modular floor height: Vertical dimension of the modular floor zone between the
modular plane of the upper surface of floor covering and the modular plane of the
finished ceiling.
modular floor plane: Horizontal modular plane continuous over the whole of
each storey of a building and coinciding with the upper surface of floor covering,
the upper surface of roughfloor or the upper surface of structural floor.
modular grid: A rectangle coordinate reference system in which the distance
between consecutive lines is the basic module or a multimodule. This
multimodule may differ for each of the two dimensions of the grid.
modular line: A line formed by the intersection of two modular planes.
modular plane: A plane in a modular space grid.
modular room height: Vertical dimension within one storey between the
modular plane of the upper surface of floor covering and the modular plane of the
finished ceiling.
modular size: A size that is a multiple of the basic module.
modular space grid: A three-dimensional rectangular coordinate reference
system in which the distance between consecutive planes is the basic module or a
multimodule. This multimodule may differ for each of the three dimensions of
the space grid.
modular storey height: Vertical dimension between two modular floor planes of
two consecutive floors.
modular zone: A modular space between modular planes, which is provided for
a component or group of components which do not necessarily fill the space, or
which may be left empty.
module: A unit of size used as an increment in dimensional coordination.
multimodule: A module whose size is a selected multiple of the basic module.
Reciprocally, sub-module is a unit of size whose value is a selected fraction of the
basic module.
neutral zone: A space between two consecutive modular planes which is not
modular.
planning module: A multimodule adopted for specific applications. When a
planning module is used to arrange structural elements, it may be described as a
structural module.
reference space: A space assigned in a building to receive a component,
assembly or element including, where appropriate, allowances for tolerances and
joint clearances. The space is bounded by reference planes which are not
necessarily modular.
reference system: A system of points, lines and planes to which the sizes and
positions of a component, assembly or element may be related.
sub-modular increment: An increment of size the value of which is a selected
fraction of the basic module.
technical size: A size governed by important economic considerations. It may
be modular only coincidentally.
2. AIMS OF MODULAR COORDINATION
a. Major Objective:
The principal object of modular coordination is to assist the building
design, construction professional building industry and its associated
manufacturing industries, by standardization in such a way that building
components fit with each other, with other components and with building
assembly on site, thereby improving the economics of building.
b. Specific Objectives:
Modular coordination thus:
facilitates cooperation between building designers, manufacturers,
distributors, contrators and authorities;

in the design work, enables buildings to be so dimensionally
coordinated that they can be erected with standard components without
undue restriction on freedom of design;

permits a flexible type of standardization, which encourages the use of
a number of standardized building components for the construction of
different types of building;

optimizes the number of standard sizes of building components;

encourages as far as possible the interchangeability of components,
whatever the material, form or method of manufacture;

simplifies site operations by rationalizing setting out, positioning and
assembly of building components; and,

ensures dimensional coordination between installations (equipment,
storage units, other fitted furniture, etc.) as well as with the rest of the
building.
PART B:
Bases of Modular Coordination
1. MODULES
Module is a standard unit of size used to coordinate the dimensions of buildings
and components, among which are:
a. Basic module is the fundamental unit of size n modular coordination. The basic
module is represented by letter M while its international standardized value is:
1M =100 mm.
Multiples of the basic module from the modular sizes of building components, of
the parts of buildings they form, and, and of buildings themselves.
b. Multimodules are standardized selected whole multiples of the basic module.
Different multimodules will suit particular applications. However, if modular
coordination is to be achieved, the values of multimodules should not be chosen
arbitrarily and only standardized multimodules shall be used. By using
multimodules,, it is possible to achieve a substantial reduction in the number of
modular sizes, particularly for components having at least one dimension equal to one
of the dimensions of the functional element of which they are a part.
A further reduction in the number of modular sizes may be achieved by means of
a general series of multimodular sizes based on selected multimodules.
The international standardizes values of multimodules for horizontal coordinating
dimensions are:
3M, 6M,12M,30M and 60M
The multimodule 15M may also be used for special applications.
The series of preferred multimodular sizes for horizontal dimensions are shown in
Table 1.
The series shown in the table are standardized for general guidance. Functional
economical and especially national considerations may justify the standardization of
modulars sizes which are not included in the series. Likewise, the preferred
multimodular sizes are not included in the series. Likewise, the preferred multimodular
sizes are primarily intended for sizing of component, groups of components and spaces.
The 12M series can be extended further to use larger increments such as 24M where
technical and economical advantages are evident. The 15 M, 30M and 60M series
correspond to the series in a system of preferred numbers which contain the factor five.
These series can also be extended to use larger increments in the series of the
multimodule 60M such as 120M or larger. In the selection of sizes from the table,
preference should be given to the series of the largest multimodule compatible with
functional requirements and economic design. The figure below shows examples of
specifications for the preferred modular sizes in building.
Table 1. Series of preferred multimodular sizes for horizontal dimensions
M U L T I M O D U L E S
3M 6M 12M 15M 30M 60M
3M*
6M 6M
9M**
12M** 12M*
*
12M
15M** 15M
18M 18M
21M
24M 24M 24M
27M
30M 30M 30M 30M
33M
36M 36M 36M
39M
42M 42M
45M 45M
48M 48M 48M
54M
60M 60M 60M 60M 60M
66M
72M 72M
75M
78M
84M 84M
90M 90M 90M
96M 96M
105M
108M
120M 120M 120M 120M
etc. etc. etc. etc.
* . 3M - for smaller components to fit the functional module, etc.
** This is an area where CIAP and the National Working Group
(NWG) can interact to determine the optimum for national usage
Figure 2. Examples of specifications for the preferred modular sizes in a building.
Plan of a building
The sizes of C,D,E, and F, are taken from the table, A and B are resultant modular sizes.
Partition
G G G G G H I
In this example G, H, and I are modular sizes which may
or may not be taken from the table. K is a resultant modular size.
c. Sub-modular increment is an increment of size, the value of which is a selected
fraction of the basic module and is used when there is a need for an increment smaller
than the basic module. By using sub-modular increments it is possible to achieve
modular coordination both for components needing smaller increments that 1 M and
for components with one or more dimensions smaller than 1M.
In order to produce a solution appropriate to a project as a whole, sub-modular
increments may also be used for determining the displacement of different modular
grids. However, sub-modular increments should not be used for determing the
distance between modular reference places of modular space-grid.
The international standardized value of the sub-modular increment is M/2 =50 mm.
In those cases where a smaller sub-modular increment is needed either M/4 =25mm
or M/5 =20mm should be selected.
Following are applications of sub-modular increments:
Sub-modular increments are to be used where there is a need for an increment
smaller than the basic module.
Sub-modular increments should not be used for determining the distance between
modular reference planes of a modular grid; and,
Sub-modular increments may be used for:
! determining the displacement of different modular grids in order to produce a
solution appropriate to the project as a whole;
! determining the coordinating sizes of building products smaller than 1M (for
example certain types of ceramic tile); and
! determining the coordinating sizes of building components and products
larger than 1M which need to be sized in increments smaller than 1M (for
example bricks, tiles, thickness of walls and floors, and the sizing and location
of pipes.)
2. REFERENCE SYSTEM
The reference system is a of points, lines and planes to which the sizes and
positions of building components or assemblies relate. A reference system should
mainly be used during the design stage, and may also form the basis of the system
of lines from which measurements on site are set out.
Grids are tow dimensional projection of three dimensional modular reference
system devised for building design. This system identifies the controlling
dimension for the building. The advantage of using grids is that these provide a
continuous reference system in a project,, provided that the basic module grid is
kept uninterrupted all over the building. The position of components and their
corresponding modular dimensions can, thus, be recognized both by those
preparing drawings, and , as far as they appear in the final drawings, also by those
reading them.
A modular space-grid is a three-dimensional reference system within which a
building and its components are located. Thus, the palnes form free modular
spaces which, according to the design, may be filled out by modular components.
The distance between the planes in such a system is equal to the baisc module
(basic module grid) or to a multimodule (multimodular grid). The reference
planes in the modular space-grid are termed modular planes. An exaple is shown
in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Example of a modular space-grid
Below are the types of grid patterns which are used to locate the positions and
dimensions of building spaces, components and elements in building design.
a. continuous grid - where all dimensions in either direction are based on one
increment only. See Figure 4.
Figure 4. Continuous grids
b. superimposed grids - where the modular grid of 100 mm increment is super-
imposed on a multi-modular grid. See Figure 5.
Figure 5. Superimposed grids
c. displacement of grid or tartan grids - where there is a homogenous and
repetitive relation between at least two basic increments. Example 1M +2M
or 3/2 M +3M.
Figure 6 Displacement grids or tartan grids
d. interrupted grids or neutral zones - where there are non-modular interruptions
of grids, neutral zones are created to cope with the economics of building
design. See Figure 7.
Figure 7. Interrupted grids
The different types of reference method used are:
e. Axial reference. This method is used to coordinate the position of a particular
component by placing the component so that the middle axis coincides with
modular coordinating grid (plane). An example is shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Axial reference
f. Boundary reference. This method is used to coordinate the position of the
building components and determines the nominal size of the component by
placing the component within two parallel modular coordinating grids or
planes so that it fills the space of modular zone between the two planes. See
Figure 9.
Figure 9. Boundary reference
g. Flush reference. This method is used to coordinate the positions of the
building component and its relationship to other components by placing one
surface (e.g. upper surface of a floor) of the component flush on to a modular
coordination grid or plane. See Figure 10.
Figure 10. Flush reference
h. Interaxial reference. This method is used to coordinate the position and
dimension of the building component by a combination of axial and boundary
reference. See Figure 11.
Figure 11. Interaxial reference
Part C:
Design Rules and Conventions
1. HORIZONTAL COORDINATION
Planning module for horizontal dimension is 3M (300mm). The modular rules for
horizontal coordination are as follows:
a. Facade
The internal side of the facade wall component shall be tangential to the first
modular plane of references.
b. Structural Walls (crosswalls)
Option 1. The structural wall component is centered between 2 modular
references planes which is at 300 mm on centers (one horizontal module or 3M)
Option 2. The structural wall component is inserted between 2 non-modular
reference planes
c. Partitions Walls
The partition wall components are placed tangential to the reference grid plane
and are located on one side or on the other side of the reference grid plane, according to
what one wishes to obtain, as a whole modulated system (setting of secondary work
components)
2. VERTICAL COORDINATION
Planning module for vertical dimension is 1M (100mm). Modular floor plane for vertical
dimensions may in principle coincide with upper surface of floor covering, the upper
surface of rough floor plan or the upper surface of structural floor. Vertical modular
dimensions should be taken from the modular floor plane. The illustrations below show
these characteristics.
3. J OINTS
J oints are construction formed by the adjacent parts of two or more products, components
or building elements, when these are put together or fixed with or without the use of a
jointing product. J oint reference plane is the theoretical reference plane from which the
relative positon of the joint profiles of adjacent building components and /or associated
jointing products may be determined.
Figure 20. A joint reference plane coincident with a coordinating or modular plane
a. Geometrical Properties of J oints. A joint design shall include the clear specification
of the position of the joint profiles of the components in relation to the common joint
reference plane, and, the joint clearance based on the specified positions of the joined
components and expressed as:
" Its size in relation to the work sizes of the components, with a view to
standard conventions for dimensional coordination; and
" its maximum and minimum values to accommodate deviations occurring in
the manufacture, setting-out, erection and functioning of the components
b. Method of joint design. The method of joint design shall consider the assembly
volume as a prismatic part linked to the component. The framing system shall also
be considered as volume resulting from the intersection of components sequences.
These are defined within a 5-degree of precision namely:
Location - will define the position of the joint assembly of the component.
This is done in two ways: through a cartesian coordinate system and through
defining the relative position of the joint assembly in relation to the facade of
the panel.
Figure 21. Location of joint
Codification - is based on how the components associated with the assembly
are placed in relation to the cardinal directions of the corners.
Configuration
This becomes the definition of the assembly associated with two or more
elements.
Figure 23. Joint Configuration
Technology will define the mechanical, thermal, and hydro behavior of the
joint in relation to the technology adopted.
Geometry will define the form of the connected and associated joints.
Two vital parts of the building which will need a more comprehensive view
are when the volume of space becomes critical to the component and when
joints are to be detailed.
When components which have anthropometric considerations are to be
modularly coordinated, these can be set in a modular cage. Thereafter, the
modular cage is placed in the coordinated area. An example of this is the
vertical movement system such as a stair system.
Figure 24. A modular cage
In the establishment of the system of jointing, three states or conditions of the
joints have to be set:
4. TOLERANCES
Tolerance is the permitted variation of size. Sizes may quantify dimensions such as
length breadth, width, height, depth, diameter or may also quantify a dimension that
delineates form, such as straightness, flatness or skewness, position or orientation
(angularity).
a. Sources of Dimensional Variability. These are:
induced deviations - are any process of measurement, alignment or
positioning that is subject to some degree of variability due to human error
and the limitations of measuring instruments. These are grouped as follows:
" manufacturing deviations: deviations of size and form arising in the
manufacture of components;
" setting out deviations: deviations of size and position arising in the
measuring and marking of dimensions on site; and
" erection deviations: deviations of position and orientation arising in
the positioning of components in relation to setting-out marks, and in
their horizontal and vertical alignment.
" inherent deviations are the dimensional changes due to physical or
chemical causes exhibited virtually by all materials. These include
reversible and permanent changes due to variations in temperature,
moisture content and stresses, chemical reactions, settlement of
foundations, etc.
b. Consequences of Dimension Variability. Dimensional and positional deviations must
be allowed for in the design of buildings, building components and their joints, in
respect of their effects on the following aspects:
performance of the building - variations in the sizes and shapes of spaces or
openings and in the smoothness, flatness, horizontality and verticality of
surfaces, including the variations in joint width, may affect directly the
performance of the completed building.
assembly of components and performance of joints - the variations nin joint
width due to induced and inherent deviations must be reflected in the
evaluation of suitable works sizes for components, and in the choice of
jointing techniques with suitable width capabilities.
structural stability - dimensional and positional deviations may produce
eccentricities of loading and reduced areas for load bearing, inherent
deviations may, of themselves, induce stresses.
appearance - deviations of size, form and orientation of components and
spaces and variations in joint width may need to be controlled or concealed
for the sake of appearance.
legal sizes - deviations may affect dimensions for which maximum or
minimum sizes are laid down in regulations or legislation.
c. Choice of Tolerance Values. Tolerance define the limits of induced deviations for
which allowance has been made I design, and within which actual sizes are
acceptable. Thus, they should be specified only for those dimensions or positions
which are critical with respect to one or more of the consequences of variability. The
choice of values for tolerances reflects the economic balance between the cost of
improving accuracy and the cost of accommodating deviations in the design. It is
likely that the consideration of assembly and joint performance will be the most
critical for assessing this balance, when there may be a choice between fine
tolerances with simple joints and coarse tolerances.
5. LOCATION AND DIMENSIONING
For the purposes of design, each building component and assembly is assumed to be
located in a space within the reference system defined by reference planes or lines, i.e.,
its allotted modular space. This space includes the space required for joints and
permitted dimensional deviations (see Figure 26). Thus, in modular planning, the
modular plane or grid line defining the location of a component does so by boundary
reference (see Figure 27). In some cases it may be practical, however, to define the
location of , for example the centre line of a component in relation to the modular grid
(see Figure 28). The latter can , however, be considered as a special case of boundary
reference.
In the case of asymmetric elements (for endwalls), the modular plane may not
coincide with the center plane.
In practice, work sizes of components and assemblies are derived from modular sizes.
Allowances have to be made in particular for manufacturing, site setting-oout and
erection deviations. In modular coordination, free spaces (rooms, openings in walls and
floors, etc.) should be larger than their modular dimensions, while components which are
intended to fit into such spaces shall be smaller than the modular dimensions.
6. COORDINATION OF NON-MODULAR SIZES
It will not always be possible or economical to use modular coordination totally , and the
use of non-modular sizes will sometimes have to be envisaged. In particular, the
thickness of many building components and assemblies may still have to be non-modular.
Such thicknesses are strongly determined by economic and functional considerations. In
some cases, such sizes could be coordinated by the use of simple fraction of the basic
module.
7. MODULAR COORDINATION JFOR DIFFERENTLY SIZED PARTS, NON-
RECTANGULAR PARTS & ROUND STRUCTURES
Modular coordination system is also feasible in combining differently sized parts, non-
rectangular parts and round structures. Discussed below are the principles and
methodology being applied in the design of the aforementioned structures:
a. Theory of Combinations of Differently-Sized Parts
When subdividing coordination measurements (e.g., 3M, distances between supports in
framework construction) into smaller measurements for cladding panels, combination
laws can be useful when used in conjunction with simple addition and division laws.
If part measurements have a common divisor or Kn e.g., 3M, then any coordination
measurements that are multiples of this divisor can be achieved. However, Kn should be
the highest common divisor. The same applies to parts with 1M intervals, referred to as
relatively prime. The smallest possible measurement is calculated with the so-called
critical number or KritZ.
Example: Two construction part measurements a and b, where
a =18M and b =24M
thus, Kn =6 (highest common divisor)
to compute for KritZ:
KritZ =Kn (a/Kn - 1) (b/Kn - 1)
therefore: coordinate achievable with the highest common divisor is from 36M onwards,
closed sequence at 6M intervals (see figure 29 the illustration of the example)
b. Coordination of Non-Rectangular Parts
Mathematical procedures which exist to arrange the coordination of non-rectangular parts
are:
* pythagorean triangles - allows certain groups of numbers a, b and c to be used for the
ground plan and front elevation of non-rectangular arrangements using pythagorean
triangles whose integers result in right-angled triangles. The pythagorean triplet is: a=3,
b=4, c=5. This fulfills equation a2+b2 -c2 and gives 3
2
+4
2
=5
2.
The following applies as the general solution for the pythagorean equation:
a =m ( y
2
- x
2
)
b =m (2xy)
c =m (y
2
+x
2
)
Where any whole number can be used for x and y, although x must always be smaller
than y. The factor m only results in the enlargement or reduction of the right angled
triangle, i.e. m can be any number.
Table 2
Relationship between number in pythagorean equations (selection)
factorization - This mathematical procedure allows proportions to be determined
approximately using the square roots of whole numbers. For 2 this means a rotation
of 45. Approximate values of 2 can be easily represented by using proportions of
whole numbers e.g. by the series.
7 10 14 20 28 40
5, 7, 10, 14 etc--, --, --, -- --, --etc. Most three dimensional
5 7 10 14 20 28
frame works are constructed using this procedure.
Figure 32. Proportional numbers as approximate values of 2 (Snail)
To calculate differentiated series approximately from infinite numbers, continued
fractions are used. The general formula for continued fractions of square roots of whole
numbers is as follows:
G =n =1 +
n - 1
1 +G
For the unknown G in the denominator, the whole equation is used. When the
approximation seems adequate, the calculation can be broken of as desired.
1 3 7 17 41
The resulting series is: --, --, --, --, --, etc. e.g. for 2 =n=2
c. Round Structures (Progressions)
Round structures may also be designed using modular coordination, that is to say
structures whose exterior facades constitute a progression with a certain number of
corners. Progression sections cannot be constructed with randomly chosen numbers of
corners.
Using a pair of compasses and a ruler, construction is possible only for equilateral
triangles, squares and pentagons.
Equilateral triangles are constructed using a hexagon. The sides of hexagon, or chord
of the hexagon, is equal to the radius, i.e., the side of the hexagon must be doubled in
order to make an equilateral triangle. Having the side results in a dodecagon, etc.
Construction of equilateral triangle and hexagon within a circle:
" Arc of a circle with AM on the circle produces one side of the hexagon at B
" ABCDEFA makes a hexagon
" ACEA gives an equivalent triangle
Figure 33. Construction of Equilateral triangle and hexagon within a circle
" Thus, sides of hexagon ABCDEFA were formed by points on equilateral
triangle ACEA and are of the circle BMF (see figure 33)
" Constant halving will, therefore, produce the following sides:
3 (equilateral triangle), 6 (hexagon), 12, 24, 48, 96, . Sides
The square in the circle is constructed using the vertical and the diameter.
Construction
" Draw AMC within the circle
" Construct horizontal BMD
" ABCD makes a square
" Constant halving will, therefor, produce the following sides:
4 (square), 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, . Sides
Figure 34, construction of a square within a circle
The pentagon, producing the so-called golden section, was not regarded as an
harmonic proportion I earlier times. Only since the late middle ages has it been used
as a geometrical figure in the development of proportions,, first in painting by
Abrecht Durer, then in modern architecture by Le Corbusier (Modulor)
Construction of a pentagon in a circle is as follows:
" having the radius MF produces G (Figure 35)
" arc of the circle around G with AG on the diameter MF produces H (Figure 36)
Figure 36
" arc of the circle around A with AH on the circle produces B
" AB is one side of a pentagon
" ABCDEA is a pentagon
" diagonals AD and CE intersect each other as golden sections
" constant halving will produce: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, sides
Figure 37. Construction of a pentagon in a circle
by superimposing regular constructions, further combinations of progressions can be
produced that, when halved, make further series of progressions possible. It is
equally possible to superimpose irregular constructions or constructions with broken
numbers.
Example: Superimposition of an equilateral triangle and a pentagon
2
AC = --- of the circumference of the circle
5
1
AB = --- of the circumference of the circle
3
i.e. BC =AC - AB and thus
2 - 1 = 6 - 5 1
- - = ----- =---- th of the
5 3 15 15
circumference of the circle
Constant halving for possible construction would, therefore, produce the following: 15,
30, 60, 120, 480, sides, values for modular co-ordination. In similar fashion, it is
possible to construct heptagons and nonagons.
Figure 38. Superimposition of an equilateral triangle and a pentagon
To plan progression in circles modularly, the following information is also required:
The chord of a progression in a circle is calculated as follows:
Figure 39. Progressions in circle
s =nxM or nxmxM in modular co-ordination give:
nxM nxmxM
r =------- or r = ---------
2xsin B 2xsinB
nxM nxmxM
h =------- cotB or h = --------- cot B
2 2
It is obvious that only with the hexagon and its multiples can radius and chord length be
modular, i.e. only with these sets of figures do facade and radially running partitioning
elements become directly modular.
The radii of all other progression constructions with modular chords are not modular.
A balance can be achieved by having a non-modular core.
This makes even more sense in a design if the non-modular core contains a stairwell
elevator staff, and other major installations, while prefabricated, light, modular
partitioning and facade elements are installed n the outer area.
Figure 40. Hexagon with modular chords and radii.
Figure 41. Octagon with modular chords, non-modular and modular
part of the radius.
8. CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS/SIZES (per ISO Guidelines)
A preferred size is a modular or multi-modular size which is selected in advance of
others. The selection should be made for specific purposes. Preferred multimodular
sizes are primarily intended for sizing components, assemblies and spaces. If the
advantage of variety reducton is to accrue I ranges of component as a result of modular
coordination, then a careful consideration on the numerical basis upon which series of
preferred sizes are founded becomes necessary.
Controlling dimension, on the other hand, is a dimension of a coordinating space, which
defines the relative positions of two or more components in an assembly, according to the
characteristics (such as preferred sizes) of the components which are relevant to the
assembly.
Controlling dimension and/or sizes for various components and assemblies as well as for
various building dimensions are as follows:
a. Storey Heights and Room Heights
The modular storey height and the modular room height shall be chosen from the
following modular sizes:
up to 36 1M increment step
from 36M to 48M 3M increment step
above 48M 6M increment step
The modular storey height combined with the modular floor height determines the
modular room height when the modular floor plane coincides with the upper surface of
floor covering (see Figure 42a). As the modular floor heights (according to the type of
building system, construction, span, etc.) may have any modular value from 2M and
upwards, the standard series for modular storey heights given above correspond to an
increased series of modular room heights with 1M increments.
In figure 42a, 42b, 42c and 42d illustrate the situation at different positions of the
modular floor plane.
b. Stairs and Stair Openings
The following is the general principle for coordinating dimensions of stairs and stair
openings in building construction
Horizontal coordinating dimensions
The horizontal distances between coordinating planes shall be multiples of 3M (n x 3M)
as a first preference and multiples of 1M (n x 1M) as a second preference (see Figure 43).
Coordinating planes (modular cage) define the boundary of the stair opening. Enclosing
walls and floor heads shall not trespass the boundary defined by the coordinating planes.
Figure 42. Situation at different positions of the modular plane.
Vertical coordinating dimensions
The vertical distances between coordinating planes shall be multiples of 1M. The
coordinating planes for location of floors shall be related to finished floor levels.
Application
The following figures/examples illustrate the application of the principles of modular
coordination. (see Figure 45)
c. Coordinating Sizes for Doorsets - External and Internal
Shown in Table 3 are the coordinating sizes for doorsets:
External Doorsets Internal Doorsets
Width Height Width Height
9M 21M 7M 21M
10M 24M 8M 24M
12M 27M 9M 27M
15M 30M 10M 30M
18M 12M
21M 15M
24M 18M
21M
Table 3 Coordinating sizes for doorsets
d. Kitchen Equipment Coordinating Sizes
Coordinating sizes of kitchen equipment shall be as follows (also refer to figure 46 for
the illustration):
Heights
A - Work-top level 9M or 8.5 M
B - Plinth
- for work-top level 9 M: 1.5 M
- for work-top level 8.5 M: 1 M
C - Clear height from floor to underside
of wall units: 13 M minimum +n x M
D - Height of tall units and tops of wall units: 19 M minimum +n x M
Preferred height: 21 M
Depths
E - Work Tops, floor units and tall units: 6 M
F - Wall units: 3 M or 3.5 M
Widths
Widths of all components shall be multiples of M while components of different sizes
can be combined. Preferred widths for the following are:
L - Recess of the plinth in relation to
the front edge of the work-top 50 mm. Minimum
M - Height of service zone: 100 mm. Minimum
N - Depth of service zone: 100 mm
Appliances: 6 M
Cabinet: 3 M, 4M, 5M, 6M, 8,
Sink Units: 6M, 8M, 9M, 12M, 15M, 18M,
Special dimensions
K - thickness of work-top and apron
height of sink-preferred size: 30 M
Figure 46. Kitchen equipment coordinating sizes
e. Kitchen Equipment - Sizes of Openings for Built-in Appliances
A built in appliance is an appliance which is inserted in the vertical plance, into cupboard
(floor unit or tall unit refer to figure 47 for the illustration) while a drop-in appliance is an
appliance is an appliance which is inserted in the horizontal plane, into a cupboard or a
Sizes for openings of :
built-in appliances
The height of the opening shall be based upon the modular grid n x M with the actual
height of the opening (free space) being: (nx100)
0
-
20
mm, where n is always an integer.
Preferred height of the opening are as followings:
for 6 M: 600
0
-
20 mm
for 9 M: 900
0
-
20 mm
for 12 M: 1200
0
-
20 mm
for 15 M: 1500
0
-
20 mm
The depth of the opening shall be : 600 0-40mm while the width of the opening shall be
600 0-40mm. (Refer to Figure 49 for the illustration)
Figure 49. Coordinating dimensions of opening for built-in appliances
(example)
drop-in cooking tables
For drop-in cooking tables, the following standards shall be used:
The depth of the opening shall be:
2
150 +
0 mm
The width of the opening shall be:
4
500 +
0 mm
The length of the opening shall be based upon the modular grid n x M, with the actual
length of the opening being:
4
[(n x 100) - 40] +
0 mm
Preferred length:
4
560 +
0 mm
9. LIST OF PREFERRED DIMENSIONS/SIZING OF
BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS
a. Generic Product Information
Presented in this portion are technical information of locally available
construction materials conforming to modular coordination, arranged similar
to Sweets Catalog Files. The data was culled from the Philippine National
Standards (PNS) and each material features the standard dimensions,
dimensional tolerances, physical and mechanical properties and other related
information. Listed on the bottom part of each data sheet are the names of the
manufacturers with PS Quality Mark Licenses.
To provide uniformity of all information in the construction industry, the section
headings and numbering system of the Construction Specifications Institutes
MASTERFORMAT was used as pattern in this portion, as follows:
4 MASONRY
04200 Unit Masonry
Concrete Hollow Block .. 04200/CHB
04400 Stone
Marble Tiles and Slabs 04400/MTS
04550 Refractories
Basic Refractory Bricks .04550/BRB
Common Bricks 04550/CBR
5 METALS
05010 Metal Materials and Methods
Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips 05010/CRC
6 WOOD AND PLASTICS
06100 Rough Carpentry
Lumber (Sawn Timber) 06100/LST
7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07200 Insulation
Mineral Fiber Insulation 07200/MFI
07300 Shingles and Roofing Tiles
Clay Roof Tiles and Fittings . 07300/ACS
Asbestos Cement Sheets
(Corrugation for Roofing & Cladding) . 07300/ACS
Asbestos Cement Sheets (Asymmetrical) . 07300/ACA
07600 Flashing and Sheet Metal
Galvanized Iron Sheets . 07600/GIS
8 DOORS AND WINDOWS
08350 Door Opening Assemblies
Coordinating Sizes for Doorsets 08250/CSD
08600 Wood and Plastic Windows
Wood J alousie Windows . 08600/WJ W
08650 Special Windows
Structural Windows Openings 08650/SWO
9 FINISHES
09300 Tile
Ceramic Tiles and Fittings .. 09300/CTF
Non-Reinforced Concrete Floor Tiles 09300/NRC
10 SPECIALTIES
10600 Partitions
Hard and Medium Density Board 10600/HMB
Plywood/Veneer .. 10600/PWD
Wood Wool Cement Board 10600/WCB
10800 Toilet and Bath Accessories
Vitreous China Sanitary Wares 10800/VCS
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Concrete Hollow Blocks 04200/CHB
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Type I - Load Bearing
BPS DESIGNATION : PNS 16: 1984
DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES
The dimensions of concrete hollow blocks
and half concrete hollow blocks are
prescribed in Table 1. The typical sections
of an end of hollow block are shown in
Figure 1.
The tolerances for length, width and height
is 3mm.
Table 1: Actual Dimension of Concrete
Hollow Blocks, mm
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Concrete hollow blocks should conform to
the physical properties prescribed in Table
2.
Table 2: Physical Properties
Figure 1: Typical Sections of an End of
Concrete Hollow Blocks
A concrete hollow block (CHB) is a pre-
cast hollow building unit with cells
composed of portland cement and suitable
aggregate with or without the inclusion of
other materials.
For blocks with special faces, the following
categories may be supplied when agreed
upon by the purchaser and the supplier:
Blocks having profiled faces;
Blocks having special facing backed
with concrete as an integral part of
manufacture; and
Blocks having a special face applied to
the block subsequent to moulding.
To determine the PS Quality Mark on load
bearing CHB, the block should bear a
groove line mark for Class B and two
groove lines for Class A as shown in
Figure 1. The groove line should be at
least 3 mm in depth and width running
parallel along the entire length of side of
the face.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Licensed Manufacturer : Rockbuilt Manufacturing, Inc.
Brand Name/Type : ROCKBUILT, Type 1
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Marble Tiles and Slabs 04400/MTS
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Classified according to color and soundness
DIMENSIONS
Table 1 - Dimensions of Tiles and Slabs,
Mm
TOLERANCES
Table 2 - Gauged Fabrication
Tolerances, mm
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
The marble tiles and slabs should be
free from foreign inclusions and
prominent cracks.
The edges of the tiles and slabs should
be smooth.
The marble tiles should be supplied in
either of the following finishes.
(Polished, Honed, Sand-Blasted, Abrasive)
CLASSIFICATION
1. According to Color (Basic)
2. According to Soundness
Group A - sound marbles and stones
with uniform and favorable working
qualities.
Group B - marbles and stones similar in
character to the preceding group, but
working qualities are somewhat less
favorable, with occasional natural faults
and limited amount of waxing and
sticking necessary.
Group C - marbles and stones are of
uncertain variations in working
qualities, geological flaws, voids, veins
and lines of separation are common;
standard shop practice to repair natural
variation by sticking, waxing and
filling, liners and other forms of
reinforcement freely employed when
necessary.
Group D - marbles and stones similar to
the preceding group, but containing a
larger proportion of natural faults; and a
maximum variation in working
qualities, requiring more of the same
methods of finishing. This group
comprises many of the highly colored
marbles priced for their decorative
qualities.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Licensed Manufacturer : none
Brand Name/Type : none
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Basic Refractory Bricks 04550/BRB
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Burned and Unburned
DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCE
Table 1: Dimensional Tolerance for
Basic Refractory Bricks
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The major constituents of basic
refractories are line, magnesia, or both
and which may react chemically with
acid refractories, acid slags, or acid
fluxes at high temperatures and
manufactured, burned or unburned.
All basic refractory bricks should have
the right shape and appearance, and
should also be free from flaws or cracks
which can cause injury to user.
The shapes and dimensions of basic
refractory bricks should conform to the
standard shapes and dimensions for
kilns, furnaces and other refractory
using equipment.
Figure 1. Typical Shapes of
Basic Refractory Bricks
The shapes and dimensions of the
metal-encased basic refractory bricks
should include the metal encasement
and as such should be included when
measured.
The dimensional tolerances of basic
refractory bricks should conform to the
requirements prescribed in Table 1.
PACKAGING
Refractory bricks, as a rule, should be
plastic-wrapped, strapped and palletized
until the time of its use.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Licensed Manufacturer : Refractories Corporation of the Philippines
Brand Name/Type : RCP BASIC REFRACTORIES
MG98, STR
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Common Bricks 04550/CRB
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Type 1 - Load-Bearing; Type 2 - Non-Load Bearing
CLASSIFICATION
Bricks are classified as follows:
Type 1 - Load-bearing bricks having a
compressive strength of not less than
80kg/cm
2
(Class A, B, and C)
Type 2 - Non-Load bearing bricks having a
compressive strength below 80kg/cm
2
.
DIMENSION
Unless otherwise specified by the buyer,
size of the brick should be 200 x 100 x 50
mm. The maximum permissible variation
in dimensions of individual units should
not exceed the values given in Table 1.
PROPERTIES
Common bricks should be made mainly
from clay or shale with or without
additives and fired to a dense mass.
Bricks should have faces regular in
form, opposite faces parallel, all
adjacent sides perpendicular, and
binding surfaces sufficiently rough to
afford a good bond.
Bricks should be free from cracks and
other defects that will interfere with the
proper placing of the unit or impair the
strength of the construction.
Unless otherwise specified, bricks
should be either solid or cored.
Table 1. Maximum Permissible Variation in Dimensions of Bricks
Type 1
Properties Class A Class B Class
C
Type 2
Compressive Strength,
Kg/cm2 (Mpa), min.
Water of Absorption, % max. 3 h boiling
Size Deviation, mm, max.
Length
Width
Height
Difference in Height bet. 2 side faces, mm,
max
Wedging, mm, max.
Chipping, mm, max.
Smooth face, min.
200
(19.6)
17.0
6
3
2
4
4
4
20
140
(13.7)
22.0
6
3
2
4
4
4
20
80
(7.8)
25.0
6
3
2
4
4
4
20
40
(3.9)
27.0
6
3
2
4
4
4
20
one side and one end
OTHER INFORMATION:
Licensed Manufacturer : None
Brand Name/Type : None
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips 05010/CRC
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : 1-General Use; 2-Deep Drawing; 3-Extra-Deep Drawing
DIMENSIONS
The standard thickness of cold-rolled steel
sheets and strip 500 mm or more in width
is shown in Table 1
TOLERANCE
The tolerance on thickness, width and
length are shown in Tables 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
and 8 respectively depending on the
following classifications:
Table 1 Standard Thickness, mm Dimensional
Tolerance Classificatio
n
Table No.
0.20
0.50
1.00
2.00
0.25
0.60
1.20
2.30
0.30
0.70
1.40
2.50
0.35
0.80
1.60
2.80
0.40
0.90
1.80
3.20
Thickness
A
B
2
3
Width
A
B
C
4
5
6
Length A
B
7
8
Table 2 Tolerance A on Thickness, mm
Division by Nominal
Thickness
Division by Nominal Width
630 to 1000
excel.
1000 to 1250
excl.
1250 to 1600
excl.
1600 and
over
Under 0.25
0.25 to 0.40 excl.
0.40 to 0.60 excl.
0.60 to 0.80 excl.
0.80 to 1.00 excl.
1.00 to 1.20 excl.
1.20 to 1.60 excl.
1.50 to 2.00 excl.
2.00 to 2.50 excl.
2.50 to 3.20 excl.
3.20 and over
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.07
0.08
0.10
0.11
0.13
0.15
0.17
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.08
0.09
0.11
0.12
0.14
0.16
0.19
-
-
0.06
0.07
0.09
0.10
0.12
0.14
0.16
0.18
0.20
-
-
-
0.08
0.10
0.12
0.14
0.16
0.18
0.20
-
OTHER INFORMATION:
Licensed Manufacturer : National Steel Corporation
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips 05010/CRC
Table 3 Tolerance B on Thickness, mm
Division by Nominal
Thickness
Division by Nominal Width
Under
160
160 to 250
excl.
250 to 400
excl.
400 to 630
excl.
Under 0.10
0.10 to 0.16 excl.
0.16 to 0.25 excl.
0.25 to 0.40 excl.
0.40 to 0.60 excl.
0.60 to 0.80 excl.
0.80 to 1.00 excl.
1.00 to 1.20 excl.
1.20 to 1.60 excl.
2.00 to 2.50 excl.
2.50 to 3.20 excl.
3.20 and over
0.010
0.015
0.020
0.025
0.035
0.040
0.040
0.050
0.050
0.060
0.070
0.080
0.090
0.020
0.020
0.025
0.030
0.040
0.045
0.050
0.050
0.060
0.070
0.080
0.090
0.100
-
-
0.030
0.035
0.040
0.045
0.050
0.050
0.060
0.060
0.080
0.090
0.100
-
-
0.030
0.035
0.040
0.045
0.050
0.060
0.060
0.080
0.090
0.100
0.110
Table 4 Tolerance A on Width, mm Table 5 Tolerance B on Width, mm
Division by Nominal Width Division by Nominal Width
Under 1250 1250 and over Under 1250 1250 and over
+7 + 10 +3 +4
0 0 0 0
NOTE : For the stretcher-leveler
Finished steel sheet, the plus
Side tolerance does not apply.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Licensed Manufacturer : National Steel Corporation
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips
05010/CRC
Table 6 - Tolerance C on Thickness, mm
Division by Nominal Division by Nominal Width
Thickness Under
160
160 to 250
excl.
250 to 400
excl.
400 to 630
excl.
Under 0.60
0.60 to 1.00 excl.
1.00 to 1.60 excl.
1.60 to 2.50 excl.
2.50 to 4.00 excl.
4.00 to 5.00 excl.
0.15
0.20
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.40
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.50
0.25
0.25
0.30
0.40
0.45
0.55
0.30
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.50
0.65
Table 7 Tolerance A on Length, mm
Division by
Nominal Length
Tolerance Division by
Nominal Length
Tolerance
Under 2000
2000 to 4000 excl.
4000 to 6000 excl.
+10
0
+15
0
+20
0
Under 1000
1000 to 2000 excl.
2000 to 3000 excl.
3000 to 4000 excl.
+3
0
+4
0
+6
0
+8
0
NOTE: For the stretcher-leveler
finished steel sheet, the plus
side tolerance does not apply
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Lumber (Sawn Timber) 06100/LST
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Air Dried and Kiln Dried
DIMENSIONS
Table 1: Nominal Dimensions of Sawn Timber
Thickness WIDTH, mm
Mm 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550
10
15
20
25
30
37
42
47
52
57
65
80
100
125
150
200
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Length,*
m
1.20
5.40
1.80
6.00
2.40
6.60
3.00
7.20
3.60
7.80
4.20
8.40
4.80
9.00
Length applies to all cross-sections
TOLERANCES
Table 2: Tolerance on Thickness/Widths
of Air-Dried and Kiln-Dried Sawn Timber
THICKNESS, mm WIDTH, mm
10
15
20
25
30
37
42
47
52
57
65
80
100
125
200
- 0.6
- 0.9
- 1.2
- 1.5
- 1.8
- 2.2
- 2.5
- 2.8
- 3.1
- 3.4
- 3.9
- 4.8
- 6.0
- 7.5
- 12.0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
- 2.3
- 4.5
- 6.8
- 9.0
- 11.3
- 13.5
- 15.8
- 18.0
- 22.5
- 27.0
- 31.5
- 36.0
- 40.5
- 45.0
OTHER INFORMATION:
Licensed Manufacturer: Matimco, Inc.
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Mineral Fiber Insulation 07200/MFI
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Blanket, Felt Performed Pipe
DENSITY, STANDARD FORMS,
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Table 1: Density , Standard Forms,
Dimensions and Tolerance
from specified density
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Fiberglass Insulation is composed
principally of fibers manufactured from
borosilicate glass processed from the
molten state by a rotary process, with or
without organic binder.
The fiberglass insulation in blanket, batt,
board or performed forms are used in
building construction, manufacturing
industry, industrial plant and equipment,
architectural applications, and geothermal
projects.
1. Temperature Application
*Products iin loose unbonded form (white
fiberglass wool) is suitable for use in the
temperature range -80C to 540C.
* Products bonded with organic binders in
various proportions is suitable for use in
the temperature range - 80C to 450C.
* Products pre-molded for specific usage
(such as pipe insulation) is suitable for use
in the temperature range - 80C to 450C.
2. Surface Treatment
* Glass fiber insulation materials of various
types may be available with factory-bonded
surface treatments (facings) for
applications.
3. Index of Early Fire Hazards
* Ignitability - 0
* Spread of Flame - 0
* Heat Evolved - 0
* Smoke Developed - 0
OTHER INFORMATIOIN:
Licensed Manufacturer : ACI Fiberglass, A Division of ACI Philippines, Inc.
Brand Name : ACI FIBERGLASS
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Clay Roof Tiles and Fittiings 07300/CRT
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Glazed and Unglazed
DIMENSION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Table 1: Size of Clay Roof Tiles
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
The tiles should be either hand-made or
machine-made, manufactured from well-
weathered or prepared clay, well-burnt and
free from fire cracks and excrescences and
depressions not forming part of the patterns
of the tiles; surface crazing for glazed tile
should not be regarded as a defect.
The maximum out-of-square measurement
of ends should not exceed six (6) mm for
Marsielles type.
Each S, Marseilles, Cupola type should
have one nail of diameter six to eight mm.
The distance of each hole should be 22 2
mm of both S and Marseilles type.
BREAKING STRENGTH OF THE TILE
Table 2: Transverse Breaking Strength
Requirements
The warepage of the tile should not exceed
six (6) mm for both Marseilles and S types.
When tested in accordance with
permeability test, no drop of water should
fall form the underside of the tile.
Likewise, when tested in accordance with
water absorption test, the average water
absorption should not exceed 12%.
MARKING
Each type of clay roof tile should be mark
on the back of the tile with the name,
trademark of the manufacturer. For
different types of Clay Roof Tiles and
Fittings see Figures 1-27.
OTHER INFORMATIOIN:
Licensed Manufacturer : none
Brand Name : none
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Asbestos Cement Sheets (for Roofing & Cladding)07200/MFI
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Shallow/Medium/Deep Corrugation
BPS DESIGNATION : ISO 393/1: 1983
DIMENSION GENERAL APPEARANCE AND FINISH
(see Figure 1)
Table 1: Preferential Dimension
For the profile
The width is defined by:
the pitch of the corrugation a;
the number of complete corrugations;
the dimension of longitudinal
overlapping corrugations.
TOLERANCE
Table 2: Tolerance on the Dimensions, mm
The tolerance specified above apply to
nominal dimensions.
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table 3: Breaking Load for 1m width a
Sheet are components, the cross section of
which consists of regular corrugations
defined by their pitch a and their height h,
where the inner radius R1, and the outer
radius, R2 do not differ by more than 20%.
The surface intended to be exposed to the
weather shall be of smooth finish.
Variations of the surface appearance which
do not impair the specified characteristics
of the sheets are permitted.
Edges should be straight, clean and square.
Sheets may have one or two mitred corners
and may be drilled for fixing.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The corrugated sheets consist essentially
of an inorganic hydraulic binder, (ground
silica may be added in order to obtain a
calcium-silicate reaction) reinforced with
asbestos fibres may be added.
The sheets may be left in their natural color
or coloring matter may be added in
composition; they may also received
colored or uncolored coatings on their
surfaces.
OTHER INFORMATION: Licensed Manufacturer : Brand Name/s
1. Eterton Multi-Resources Corp. : ETERNIT
2. Grandspan Development Corp. : SPANO FUERTE/SPANO ALTO
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Asbestos Cement Sheets, (for Roofing &
Cladding)07300/ACA
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Asymmetrical Section
BPS DESIGNATION : ISO 393/3: 1984
CLASSIFICATION GENERAL APPEARANCE AND FINISH
A. According to height of the corrugation, h
Table 1: Categories of Sheet
B. According to minimum bending breaking
load, with the smooth face in contact with
the loading beam (class) for 1m width..
Table 2: Types of Sheet
DIMENSION AND TOLERANCE
Table 3: Min. Thickness & Tolerance
The sheets are straight components with at
least two pitches, the cross-section of
which consists of:
identical curved longitudinal
corrugations where the inner radius
(R
1
) and outer radius (R
2
) differ by
more than 20% of R
1
(see figures 1
and 2);
identical curved longitudinal
corrugations joined by flats, where
the corrugations are in the valley (see
figure 3) or at the crown (see figure 4)
identical longitudinal flat corrugations
joined by flats, where the
corrugations are n the valley (see
figure 5) or the crown (see figure 6).
OTHER INFORMATIOIN:
Licensed Manufacturer : Eterton Multi-Resources Corp.
Brand Name : Placa Romana (Asymmetrical)5.0 mm
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Galvanized Iron Sheets 07600/GIS
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Depends on Zinc Coating Designation
BPS DESIGNATION : PNS 67 : 1986
DIMENSIONS TOLERANCES
The dimensions of sheets prior to
corrugation should conform to the standard
dimensions specified in Table 1 and 2. The
standard shapes of dimension of corrugation
should be in accordance with Figure 1. The
width before or after corrugation, other than
those given in Figure 1 is subject to the
agreement the purchaser and the
manufacturer.
Table 1 : Standard Width and Length
Of Flat Sheets and Coils
Table 2: Standard Nominal Thickness
Of Sheets and Coils, mm
NOTE: The nominal thickness of sheets and
coils is the thickness of the base metal in
millimetre measured prior to galvanizing
Table 3: Tolerance on Width and Length
NOTE: The actual length of coils must
not be less than the nominal length
The thickness tolerances apply to the
nominal thickness of the base metal plus
the equivalent thickness of coating as
shown in Table 4. Table 5. Specifies
coating thickness equivalence.
Table 4: Thickness Tolerance,mm
Table 5: Equivalent Thickness in Zinc
Coating
NOTE: The equivalent thickness of zinc
coating is computed from the zinc density
of 7.100 g/cm
2
OTHER INFORMATION:
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Galvanized Iron Sheets 07600/GIS
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Depends on Zinc Coating Designation
OTHER INFORMATION:
LICENSED MANUFACTURERS BRAND NAMES
A. G.I. SHEETS
1. Bacnotan Consolidated Ind., Inc. UNION
2. Bais Steel Corporation BAIS
3. Group Steel Corp. TRI-STAR
4. J acinto Iron & Steel Corp. J ACINTO
5. Luvismin Industries, Inc. TAMARAW
6. Mindanao Steel Corp. J ACINTO
7. Phil. Steel Coating Corp. GAVABOND
8. Puyat Steel APO/NICPROOF DRAGON
9. Rizal Integrated Steel Mill Corp. MAYON
10. Southern Industries Projects SOUTHERN STAR
11. Sugarsteel Industries, Inc ACE
12. St. Christopher Steel Corp. RIZAL
13. Tower Steel Corp. TOWER
B. G.I. SHEETS, PRE-COATED
1. Metal Forming Corp. COLOROOF/COLORGRIP
2. Mindanao Steel Corp. COLORSTEEL
3. Philippine Steel Coating Corp. COLOR BOND/GALVACOLOR
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Coordinating Sizes for Doorsets 08250/CSD
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : For Residential and Commercial Building
DIMENSIONS
The coordinating sizes of doorsets for
residential and commercial buildings are
shown in Table 1.
Table 1: Coordinating Sizes for Doorsets
Doorset for external doors (i.e., exit doors)
should have a minimum width of 900 and
shall not exceed 1200 per leaf.
Figure 1: Standard for Doors Sets
OTHER INFORMATION:
Licensed Manufacturer : Baliwag Mahogany Corporation
Brand Names/Types : BALMAC PHILS.
MAHOGANY SOLID
TIMBER DOORS
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Wood J alousie Window 08600/WJ W
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : For Low-Cost Housing Application
BPS DESIGNATION : PNS / CTP 05: 1988
DIMENSION
The dimensions of the components of
wood jalousie window used in low-cost
housing construction is specified in Table
1. Typical assembly and sections of
window components are shown in Figure 1.
Dimension of the Components of
Wood J alousie Window
(Unit mm)
* Nominal Size/Minimum Finished Size
Figure 1: Typical Assembly and
Sections of Wood J alousie
OTHER INFORMATION:
Brand Name : None
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Structural Window Openings 08650/SWO
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : For Low-Cost Housing Application
BPS DESIGNATION : PNS / CTP 06: 1988
DIMENSIONS
The dimensions (height and width) of
structural window openings in low cost
housing construction is specified in Table
1. Illustrations, in relation to standard door
heights, are shown in Figure 1.
Table 1: Dimensions of Structural
Window Openings
DEFINITION
Structural Window Opening an opening
in an external wall of a building to admit
naturral light and air without considering
other window details such as sill, sash,
jamb, glass, etc.
Figure 1: Structural Window Openings
In Relation to Standard Door Heights
OTHER INFORMATION:
Brand Name : None
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Ceramic Tiles and Fittings 09300/CTF
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : According to Manufacturing & Usage
CLASSIFICATION:
Table 1 Nominal Dimensions of Glazed
Wall Tiles
NOTES:
1. Facial dimension shall not include
spacers lugs, if present.
2. Thickness shall include depth of back
pattern.
Table 2 - Nominal Dimensions of Glazed
and Unglazed Ceramic Mosaic Tiles
Note: Dimension of tiles other than
rectangular and square shall be classified in
terms of their equivalent area.
Table 3 Nominal Dimensions of Floor
Tiles Unit, mm
* Thickness Tolerance Tolerance for
thickness of tiles shall be 5%e.
Note: Thickness is applicable only to flat
portions to be measured 12.7 mm from the
edges or from the line of tangency between
the flat and curved surfaces.
* Tolerance on Facial Dimension The
average facial dimensions of each tile shall
not vary by that prescribed in Table 4.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Licensed Manufacturers Brand Name
1. Fil-Hispano Ceramics, Inc. FIL-HISPANO
2. Mariwasa Manufacturing MARIWASA
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Ceramic Tile and Fittings 09300/CTF
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : According to Manufacture & Usage
* FITTINGS Sizes of fittings shall be in accordance with Fig. 1.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
The physical properties of glazed and unglazed tiles are shown in Table 4.
Ceramic tiles are made of clays with mineral aggregates and stains or pigments.
The mixture can either be formed by extrusion or pressing in plastic condition or by
semi-dry dust pressing in the forms of tiles.
Ceramic tiles, whether glazed or unglazed, should be weatherproof and
corrosion-resistant and of adequate mechanical strength for covering walls and floors.
Table 4 Physical Properties
Property Mosaic Tile Wall Tile Floor Tile
Unglazed Glazed Unglazed Glazed
A. Facial Dimension % max.
a) variance from the average
facial dimension(s) per tile and
fittings
b) range of average individual
facial dimension of tile
fitting
B. Warpage, % max.
Along any edge
Tile
Fitting*
On either diagonal
C. Wedging, % max.
Tile
Fitting **
D. Water Absorption, % max.
E. Breaking Strength,
N/mm
2
, min.
3.5
3.5 of the
largest
5.0 of the
largest
1.0
1.5
0.75
2.0
3.0
Porcelain
Natural
30
3.5
3.5 of the
largest
4.0 of the
largest
1.0
1.5
0.75
2.0
3
0.5
Clay 3
: 30
4
0.6 of the
largest
0.8 of the
largest
1.0
1.0
0.75
0.60
0.60
19
10
3
1.5 of the
largest
1.0
1.75
0.75
1.0
Porcelain
Natural
38
2
1.5 of the
largest
1.0
0.75
0.75
1.0
1.0
0.5
Clay 7.0
: 30
* Applicable only to flat patterns of the face 9.5 mm from edge or 12.7 mm from
the line of tangency between the flat and curved surface. Diagonal warpage is not
applicable.
** Only wedging of sides perpendicular to the curved side is applicable.
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Non-Reinforced Concrete Floor Tiles 09300/NRC
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Floor Tiles
DIMENSIONS:
Table 1: Sizes of Square Tiles, mm
(work size)
*Non-Modular size
When laid, diagonal and rectangular half-
tiles should conform to the purchaser and
the manufacturer or supplier
Other sizes and thickness as may be
supplied by agreement between the
purchaser and the manufacturer or supplier.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
1. Absorption the concrete flooring tiles
should have an absorption of 9-10% by
mass.
2. Abrassive Resistance the concrete
flooring tiles should resist the test as
described in PNS/ASTM C 779.
3. Shape the edges and surfaces of
square tiles should be at right angles to
one another.
4. Finish the surface of all tiles should
be smooth and plane, free from
projections, depressions and cracks.
5. Uniformity of Color the color or
colors should be uniform throughout
the wearing surface of each tile.
MATERIALS
The materials to be used in the manufacture
of hydraulically pressed flooring tiles
include the following:
1. Cement Portland, blended, white
portland or pozzolan cement.
2. Aggregates naturally crushed rock, or
gravel and should not contain harmful
materials such as iron pyrites, coat,
mica, shale or similar laminated
materials or organic impurities in such
a form or in sufficient quantity to
adversely affect the strength or
durability of the tile.
3. Admixtures admixtures and additives
other than pigments may be
incorporated.
4. Pigments pigments should be milled-
in with dry cement, before use, to
achieve the best staining power and
homogeneity.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Brand Name : None
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Hard and Medium Density 10600/HMB
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Hard Board and Medium Density
BPS DESIGNATION : SAO 251: 1976
DIMENSIONS
Table 1: Standard Sizes of Hardboard
And Medium Density Hardboard
Width, mm Length, mm Thickness,
mm
1220 3650 2.54 6.35
1220 2440 7560 3.18 9.52
3050 8500 4.76 12.70
TOLERANCE
Width Tolerance = 1.6 mm
Length Tolerance = 1.6 mm
NOTE: All dimensions are non-modular.
Recommended preferred sizes are shown in
section b.
Figure 1 Typical Shape of Board,
Hard and Medium Density
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Table 2: Physical Properties of Board
TYPE NOMINAL
THICKNESS,
mm
DENSITY
MINIMUM,
g/cm
3
MODULUS OF
RUPTURE,
Min. Kg/cm
3
H
2
O
Absorption
By Weight,
Max. %
THICKNES
S
SWELLING
Max. %
Hardboard
Standard
2.5
3.2
4.8
6.4
0.90 315
30
30
20
20
18
18
14
12
Hardboard
Oil
Tempered
2.5
3.2
4.8
6.4
0.95 490
25
25
15
15
15
15
10
8
Extra
Tempered
Hardboard
2.5
3.2
4.8
6.4
0.95 560
22
22
15
12
13
13
9
8
Medium
Density
Hardboard
4.8
6.4
9.5
12.7
0.60 105
50
30
30
20
20
20
20
20
OTHER INFORMATION
Licensed Manufacturer : Philippine Wall Board Corporation
Brand Name : LAWANIT/PANELLETE
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Plywood 10600/PWD
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Type I Exterior; Type II - Interior
DIMENSIONS & TOLERANCES
Table 1: Length and Width of Plywood
Table 2: Thickness, Number of Plies and
Tolerance
*non-modular size. Recommended
preferred sizes are shown in section b.
NOTE: For 15 mm and thicker plyboards,
these shall be composed of the following:
face/back veneer, cross band core veneer
and well composed kiln dried lumber core
in 5 plies
BONDING OF PLYWOOD
Type I (Exterior) the bond for Type I
plywood should withstand all weather
and water exposures and should not be
affected by micro-organisms and should
pass the cyclic boil test.
Type II (Interior) the bond for Type
II should retain its strength when
occasionally subjected to thorough
wetting and dry conditions and should
pass the cyclic boil test.
CHARACTERISTICS
An assembled product made of layers
of veneers and/or lumber-core held
together by an adhesive, the chief
characteristics of which is the alternate
cross layers, distributing the longitudinal
wood strength.
Plies sysmmetrical to one another
relative to the center ply or the core
should normally have the same thickness
and the same species of wood or of
species having similar physical
characteristics.
The inner plies and cores may contain
defects or characteristics of the material,
or manufacturing defects, but only as in
so far as their effect on the plywood
panel falls within the requirements of the
BPS standard.
OTHER INFORMATION:
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Plywood 10600/PWD
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Type I Exterior; Type II - Interior
OTHER INFORMATION:
LICENSED MANUFACTURER BRAND NAMES/TYPES
1. Acme Plywood & Veneer Co., Inc. ACME, TYPES I & II
2. Agusan Plywood Corp. APC, TYPES I & II
3. Aras-Arasan Timber Co., Inc. ARASPLY/ARASVENEER
4. Cagayan Plywood Corp. CAGAYAN PLYWOOD, II
5. C. Alcantara & Sons, Inc. QUALITYPLY, 1 & II
6. Davao Plywood Co., Inc. BUNAPLY, I & II
7. Earsun Co., Ltd. EMCO, I & II
8. EMCO Plywood Corporation EARSUN PLY, I & II
9. Far East Timberland & Plywood Corp. TYPES, I & II
10. Findlay Millar Timber Co. TYPE I
11. Industrial Timber Corp. AGUSAN PLY, II
12. Industrial Development Corp. IDC, II
13. International Plywood Corp. INPLYCO
14. Lianga Bay Logging Co. LIANGAPLY
15. M & S Co., Inc. TYPES I & II
16. Masterwood Enterprises MASTERWOOD, I & II
17. Mount Banahaw Wood Inc. FORTUNE, II
18. Nasipit Lumber Co., Inc. NALCO PLY, I & II
19. Paper Industries Corp. of the Phils. PICOP, I & II
20. Republic Wooden Commodities Mfg. Corp. REWOODCO, II
21. Rosewood Processing, Inc. ROSEWOOD, I & II
22. Sta. Clara Housing, Inc. STA. CLARA, I & II
23. Super Plywood Corp. SUPERPLY, I & II
24. Surigao Development Corp. SUDECOR, I & II
25. Union Plywood Corp. UNION, II
26. Ventura Timber Corp. VTC
27. Vicmar Development Corp. TOP FOREST, I & II
28. Zamboanga Wood Products ZAMBOPLY, I & II
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Wood Wool Cement Board (WWCB) 10600/WCB
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : For Low-Cost Housing Applications
BPS DESIGNATION : PNS/CTP 07: 1988
DIMENSIONS AND MASS
The shape and dimensions of the WWCB
in air-dried state is shown in Figure 1, and
tolerances for dimensions and mass is
reflected in Table 1
Table 1: Tolerances for Dimensions and
Mass
QUALITY
The excelsior should be arranged and
distributed evenly on the surface of the
product, the four corners of the board
should be right-angled and the board
should be free from any harmful
distortions, damages and /or perforations.
The product, which usage is limited to non-
load bearing applications, should meet the
requirements of Table 2 when bending test
and deflection test have been applied.
Table 2: Required Flexural Breakage
Load and Deflection of WWCB
*non modular size. Recommended
thickness is 15 mm
The Wood Wool Cement Board (WWCB)
is a non-structural material ideal for use in
low cost housing constructions. It may
also be used for heat insulation and sound
absorption but not as fire-retardant
material.
Figure 1: Shape & Dimensions of WWCB
in mm
OTHER INFORMATION:
Brand Name : None
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Vitreous China Sanitary Wares 10800/VCS
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Type I Water Closets
CLASSIFICATION:
1. Group A Close-Coupled Water
Closets
2. Group B One-Piece Water Closets
3. Group C Water Closets with Direct
Flushing Valve
DIMENSION AND TOLERANCES
The applicable dimensions of water closets
are shown in Figure 1 to 12. When not
indicated, the tolerance is 5%. However,
when maximum and minimum dimensions
are specified, no tolerances will apply.
PROPERTIES
* Top Contour of Water Closet Bowls (see
Figure 1) Water closet bowls may have
round front (regular rim) or elongated top
contours. The top contours in Figure 2 are
suggested; however, others may be
provided.
* Flushing Performance and Hydraulic
Characteristics of Water Closets Water
closet bowls covered by this BPS standard
shold meet the tests for wastes removal and
water consumption for water closet when
tested in combination with the flushing
device furnished.
* Spud Sizes the standard sizes for spuds
on water bowls are as follows:
a) 38 mm for water closet bowls operated
by flushometers
b) 50mm for water closet bowls operated
by flush tanks.
* Outlets
a) The outlets of floor-mounted,floor-
outlet water closet bowls should
conform to the dimensions shown
Figure 2.
b) The outlets of the floor-mounted, back-
outlet water closet bowls should
conform to the dimensions shown in
Figure 3.
* Each group of water closet is divided into
six applicable standard sub-types with their
specifications described in Figures 1 to 12.
Figure 1 Outlet of Floor Mounted
Water Closet Bowls
Figure 2 Top Contour for Waste
Closet Bowls
OTHER INFORMATION:
Licensed Manufacturer Brand /Trade Names
1. Royal Tern Ceramics, Phils. ROYAL TERN
2. Sanitary Wares Manufacturing Corp. SANIWARES
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Type I Water Closets
Continuation:
Figure 3a. Wall Hanging Water Closet
Bowl Mounting Details
Figure 3b. Outlet-Wall Mounted
Water Closet Bowls
Figure 3c. Outlet-Floor Mounted
Back Outlet Water Closet Bowls
Figure 4. Close Coupled Reverse-Trap
Water Closet
Figure 5. Closed Coupled Washdown
Water Closet
Figure 6. Closed Coupled Siphon-J et Water
Closet
Figure 7. Siphon-J et Water Closet
Flushometer
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Type I - Water
Continuation:
Figure 8. Siphon-J et Wall Hanging
Water Closet Bowl with Top or
Back Inlet Hole
Figure 9. Closet-Couple Siphon-J et
Water Closet Floor Mounted Back Outlet
Figure 10. One-Piece Siphon-J et
Water Closet
Figure 11. Blowout-Wall- Hanging
Water Closet Bowl with Top inlet
For Flushometer
Figure 12. Water Closet Tank
Punching Details
PRODUCT CATEGORY : Vitreous China Sanitary Ware 10800/VCS
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Type I - Lavatories
The applicable dimensions of lavatories are
shown in Figures 1 to 9. When not
indicated, the tolerance is 5%. However,
when maximum and minimum dimensions
are specified, no tolerances will apply.
SPECIFICATION
The lavatories covered by this BPS
standard is of one-piece vitreous china,
with six suggested standard groups and
their specifications described in Figures 1
to 9.
Figure 1 Lavatory Supply Punchings and
Outlet Details
Figure 2 Ledge Back Lavatories
Figure 3 Slab Type Lavatories
Figure 4 Self-Removing Lavatory
Oval
Figure 5 Self Rimming Lavatory
Round
OTHER INFORMATION:
Licensed Manufacturer Brand Names
1. Royal Term Ceramic, Phils ROYAL TERN
2. Sanitary Wares Manufacturing SANIWARES
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Type I - Lavatories
Figure 6 Lavatories with Back
Figure 7 Back Lavatories
Figure 8 Corner Lavatories with
Shell-Back
Figure 9 Rectangular Self-Rimming
Lavatory
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Type III - Urinals
The applicable dimensions of urinals and
pedestal bidets are shown in Figures 1 to 8.
When not indicated, the tolerance is %.
However, when maximum and minimum
dimensions are specified, no tolerance will
apply.
SPECIFICATIONS
The urinals and pedestal bidet covered by
this BPS standard is on one piece vitreous
china, with eight suggested standard group
and their specifications described in
Figures 1 to 8.
Figure 1 Wall Hanging Urinal
With Back Outlet
Figure 2 Wall-Hanging Washout
Urinal with Extended Shields
Figure 3 Wall-Hanging Blowout
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Type III - Urinals
Figure 4 Wall-hanging Siphon-J et
Figure 5 Wall-Hanging Siphon-J et
Urinal
Figure 6 Stall Urinal
Figure 7 Wall-Haniging Blowout
Urinal
Figure 8 Pedestal Bidet
CLASSIFICATION/TYPE : Type IV Pail Flush and Rural/Squat Bowl
The applicable dimensions of pail flush and
rulral /squat bowl are shown in Figures 1 to
3. When not indicated, the tolerance is
5%. However, when maximum and
minimum dimensions are specified, no
tolerances will apply.
SPECIFICATON
* Pail Flush Bowl should be on one-piece
vitreous china floor standingf bottom outlet
pail flush bowl.
* Rural/Squat Bowl should be of one-piece
vitreous china and can either be pail flush
or washdown type. Washdown squat
bowls may have provisions for P-Trap or
S-Trap installation, suitable for high or low
cisterns.
Figure 1 Pail Flush Bowl
Figure 2 Squat Bowl
Figure 3 Squat Bowl with
Integral Flushing Rim
OTHER INFORMATION:
Licensed Manufacturer : Sanitary Wares Manufacturing Corp.
Brand Name : SANIWARES
b. Recommended preferred sizes of building materials
c. 1 Bricks and Blocks
* BRICKS
BRICKS (mm)
L H W
CLAY
OR
SHALE
200 100 50
CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS (CHB)
CHB (mm)
L H W
WHOLE
CS 400 200
100,200
150,300
WS 390 190
90,190
140,300
HALF
CS 200 200
100,200
150,300
WS 190 190
90,190
140,300
CS - Co-ordinating Size or the dimension common to
two or more bldg. Components to permit their
assembly
WS - Work Size or the size of a bldg. Component
specified for its manufacture, to which its actual
size should conform within specified
permissible deviations
L
H
W
T
Length
Height
Weight
Thickness
Note: Dimensions enclosed in boxes in the above tables are those illustrated in the
accompanying figures (shaded units)
b.2
The recommended preferred co-ordinating sizes of tiles are based on a
combination and subdivision of sizes derived from nx3M incremental formats and BPS
standards. [Note: The dimensions enclosed in boxes in the table below are those that are
illustrated in the accompanying figures (shaded units)]
o CERAMIC TILES
Modular Formats for Ceramic Tiles
o NON-REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOOR TILES
o MARBLE TILES AND SLABS
o NON REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOOR TILES
b. 3 Sheet Board
The preferred co-ordinating sizes of sheet boards is a combination of sizes derived from
nx3M increments of its lengths and widths. Thicknesses of materials under this
categories are based on the existing BPS standard.
o PLYWOOD/VENEER
Work Sizes, mm Co-ordinating Sizes, mm
L W T L W T
1820
2130
3050
3050
910
910
1220
1220
1530
2.5 25
depending on
the number
of plies
1800
2100
2400
3000
3000
900
900
1200
1200
1500
2.5 25
depending on
the number
or piles
o HARD AND MEDIUM DENSITY BOARD
Work Sizes, mm Co-ordinating Sizes, mm
L W T L W T
1220
2440
3050
3650
7560
8500
1220
2.54
TO
12.70
1200
2400
3000
3600
7500
8600
1200
2.45
TO
12.70
MINERAL FIBER INSULATION
INSULATION (mm)
L W T
Batt
2400
1200
1200
600
75
50
25
Blanket
7500 1200 50
25
Board 2400 1200
50
25
o WOOD WOOL CEMENT BOARD (WWCB)
(mm)
H W T
Wood
Wool
Cement
Board
(WWCB)
900
900
1800
2400
600
900
900
600
10
12
20
30
50
o ASBESTOS CEMENT SHEETS
(mm)
H W T
ASBESTOS
CEMENT
SHEET
1500
1800
1800
2000
2100
2100
2400
2400
2500
2700
2700
2800
3000
3000
3000
1200
900
1200
1200
900
1200
900
1200
1200
900
1200
1200
900
1200
1500
3-25
for
all
sizes
b. 4 Section
o LUMBER (SAWN TIMBER)
(mm)
W
T 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550
10
15
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25
30
40
50
65
80
100
125
150
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L =1200, 18000, 24000, 3000, 3600, 4200, 4800, 5400, 6000, 6600, 7200, 7800, 8400, 9000
Length applies to all cross-sections
C. Recommended preferred sizes of building components
C. 1. MODULAR DOOR 1M x 8M x 21M
The door thickness must be standardized
to one single dimension for all doors
M =module =10cm
Note: The door itself need not be modularly
dimensioned. But the space for it must be.
It is proposed to introduce a single size of door
for low-cost housing. Other widths
May be added later, a single height being retained.
c. 2 Doorsets (including frames)
The range of coordinating sizes for door sets and door openings are shown in the figure
below:
c. 3 Windows Sets (including frames)
Preferred windows sets in relation to standard door heights
C. 4 MODULAR SIZES FOR WINDOWS OF 6M-9M (7M in future)
Measurement in basic modules Basic module =1M =1 decimetre
In the modular sizes the joint and the tolerance
are not considered (to obtain the work measurement
the joint and the tolerance must be subtracted)
C. 5. STANDARDIZATION OF ELEMENTS FOR WALLS AND PARTITIONS
Measurements in basic modules Basic module =1M =1 decimetre
C.6 STANDARDIZATION OF KITCHEN FURNITURE
Measurements in basic modules Basic module =1M =1decimetre
STANDARD CLOSETS
Measurements in basic modules
D. MODULATED MEASUREMENTS IN RELATION TO THE HUMAN BODY
E. MODULAR FUNCTIONAL MEASUREMENTS
f. Building Design Standards for Controlling Dimensions/Sizes
Shown below are the existing building design standards for controlling dimensions/sizes
of various building components or parts.
Existing Building Design Standards
Standard for Dimensions/Sizes
Building/
Housing
Part
ISO for
P.D. 1096
(Natl. Bldg. Code)
BP 220 for
Economic &
Socialized
Housing
PNS
And/or
PNS/CTP
Standards
Storey
Heights
- up to 3.6 meters or
36m: 0.1 meter or
1 M increment
step
- from 3.6 meters or
36 M to 4.8 meters
or 48 M: 0.3 meter
or 3M increment
step
- above 4.8 meters
or 48M: meter or
6M increment step
Maximum of 3 meters or
30 M from the lowest
adjoining surface
No provision
(NP)
NP
Ceiling
Heights
- up to 3.6 meters or
36M: 0.1 meter or
1M increment step
- from 3.6 meters or
36M to 4.8 meter
or 48Mj: 0.3 meter
or 3M increment
step
- above 4.8 meters
or 48M: 0.6 meter
or 6M increment
step
* with artificial
ventilation:
- minimum of 2.4
meters or 24M
- for bldg. Of more
than one storey, the
min. for the firest
storey shall be 2.7
meter or 27M and that
for second storey 2.4
meter or 24M and
succeedingf storeys
shall have an
unobstructed
headroom clearance of
2.1 meters, min.
- with natural
ventilation:
- 2.7 meters or 27M
ceiling heights
- mezzanine floors with
artificial or natural
ventilation, shall have
a clear
*with natural
ventilation
- minimum of
2 meters or
20M
- minimum of
2 meters or
20M
- mezzanine
floor shall
have a
ceiling of
1.8 meters
or 18M
(minimum)
above or
below it
NP
Building/
Housing
Part
ISO for
P.D. 1096
(Natl. Bldg. Code)
BP 220 for
Economic &
Socialized
Housing
PNS
And/or
PNS/CTP
Standards
Ceiling height of 1.8
meters or 18M (minimum
above or below it.
Room
3M, 6M, 12M, 30M
and 60M are values of
multi-modules for
horizontal
coordination
- rooms for human
habitation shall have a
minimum size of 6
square meters with a
least dimension of
2.00 meters
- kitchen shall have a
minimum size of 3
square meters with a
least dimension of 1.5
meters
minimum floor
are requirement
for single
family dwelling
shall be 20
square meter
NP
Doors
(exclusive
of door
jambs)
- coordinating sizes
for external
doorsets shall be:
Width Height
9 M 20 M
10 M 24 M
12 M 27 M
15 M 30 M
18 M
21 M
24 M
- coordinating sizes
for internal
doorsets shall be:
Width Height
7 M 21 M
8 M 24 M
9 M 27 M
10 M 30 M
12 M
15 M
18 M
21 M
Every exit doorway shall
be of a size as to permit
the installation of a door
not less than 0.9 meter or
9M in width and not less
than 2 meters or 20M in
height
-main door shall
have a
minimum clear
width of 0.8
meter or 8M
and a height of
2 meters or
20M
- service shall
have a
minimum clear
width of 0.7
meter or 7M
and a height of
2 meters for
20M
*for PNS
standard
Width Ht.
.6m 1.8m
.7m 2.1m
.8m
.9m
1 m
1.2m
1.8m
2 m
*for
CTP/PNS
std.
Width
Ht.
.6m
1.8m
.7m
.8m 2
m
.9m 2.1
m
Building/
Housing
Part
ISO for
P.D. 1096
(Natl. Bldg. Code)
BP 220 for
Economic &
Socialized
Housing
PNS
And/or
PNS/CTP
Standards
- bathroom door
shall have a
minimum clear
width of 0.6
meter or 6M
and a height of
1.8 meters or
18M
Windows
No available copy of
ISO standard from the
Bureau of Product
Standards (BPS)
Every room shall be
provided windows/s
with total free area of
openings equal to at
least 10% of the floor
area of the room
Total free area
of windows
openings shall
be at least 10%
of floor area of
the room
*for CTP/PNS
std.
-bathroom
windows shall
have a width of
.4 meter of 4M
and a height of
.4 meter or 4M
- for any
other
windows
Width Ht.
.4m 1.2m
.6m 1.2m
Stairs
And
Stair
Openings
-horizontal distances
between coordinating
planes shall be
multiples of 3M
(nx3M) as a first
preference and
multiples of 1M
(nx1M) as a second
preference (the
modular cage)
-width of stairway
serving an occupant
load of more than 50
shall not be less than
1.1 meters. For
occupant load of 50
or less may be .9
meter while for
serving an occupant
load of less than 10
may be .75 meter
- rise of every step
shall not exceed . 2
meter and run shall
not be less than . 25
meter
-width shall
have a
minimum of .6
meter
- maximum
riser height of
.25 meter and a
mini-mum tread
width of .2
meter
NP
Building/
Housing
Part
ISO for
P.D. 1096
(Natl. Bldg. Code)
BP 220 for
Economic &
Socialized
Housing
PNS
And/or
PNS/CTP
Standards
Stairs
And
Stair
Openings
For private stairways
serving an occupant load
of less than 10, the rise
may be .2 meter and the
run may be .25 meter
- landing dimension shall
not exceed 1.2 meters
when the stairs have a
straight run
- maximum
height between
landings shall
be 3.6 meters
PART D: EXAMPLES OF DRAWING PRACTICES
Project : Residential House : Bungalow Type
Standard Specifications
1. Flooring:
a. bedroom 1 and bedroom 2
300 mm x 300mm concrete floor tiles
b. kitchen, dining, living area
300mm x 300mm marble
2. Exterior Walls
150 mm thick CHB with paint brush
3. Roofing
Longspan color of G.I.
4. Ceiling
60 mm thick ordinary plywood ceiling with
50 x 50 mm wood nailers @ 0.60 M o.c.B.W.
5. T & B floors and walls
75 x75 mm glazed wall tiles
20 x 20 mm ceramic mosaic tiles
6. Doors
Door 1 hollow core flush door with 4.5 mm marine plywood on both faces ( main
and service entry)
Door 2 hollow core flush door with 4.5 mm ordinary plywood on both faces
(bedrooms)
Door 3 same as door 1 (T & B)
7. Windows
6 mm thick smoked glass jalousie window

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