PARTITIONS

A partition may be defined as a division or wall provided for the purpose of dividing one room or portion of a room. Generally partitions are designed to carry their own weight only. But sometime they act as a support for floor joist and roof truss, etc. In the latter the partitions are known as load bearing partitions and they should be designed to carry the load coming upon them. They may be taken up to full floor height or up to eye level i.e. 2 to 2.50. Generally the partition consists of a structural frame with an in filler which may be glass, plywood etc. But frameless partitions are also available.

REQUIREMENTS OF A GOOD PARTITION:

I. II. III. IV. V. It should be strong enough to carry its own weight. It should be capable of resisting impact developed due to use of building. It should act as a sound barrier especially when it divides a room into two units. It should have the capacity to support suitable decorative surface. It should possess enough strength to support some wall fixture, sinks, wash basins etc.

TYPES OF PARTITIONS:
PARTITIONS FUNCTION OR USE

WORKING

MATERIALS

WORKING:
I.Temporary: Moveable, Foldable or curtain divider. II.Permanent: Fixed etc.

FUNCTION OR SPECIAL USE

I. Fire resistant partitions. II. Thermal or acoustical partitions. III. Water proof partitions. IV. Termite resistant partitions.

MATERIALS
I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. Brick. Hollow brick partition of clay ,terracotta or concrete. Glass partition. Concrete partition (Plain or reinforced). Metal lath and plaster partitions. AC sheet or GI sheet partitions. Timber partitions. Aerocon panels. Compressed fiber boards. Aluminum Partitions.

XI. Fiber cement board partitions etc.

ALUMINIUM PARTITIONS:
They are widely used for office, clinics and home partitions. The frame Consist of extruded aluminium sections called as SP or DP. The in-filler can be Nova pan Glass or plywood. The various sizes in which the sections are available are as follows standard size of the section is 1.5 x2.5 (width), 12 to 16 (height).Powder coating is done on the sections to make it chemical resistant. Metal screws are used to fix the section to the walls and the floors. Glazing clip is used on both the sides of glass to keep it in place. The cost of making Aluminium partition varies from Rs 105/- to Rs 175/- Sq ft. They can be used to make full height partitions or half height partitions.The advantages of Aluminium partition are as follows I. II. III. IV. They are chemical resistant They are termite proof They are water proof They are light in weight than the traditional brick wall partitions

MEDIUM DENSITY FIBRE (MDF) BOARDS PARTITIONS:

Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibers, often in a defibrators, combining it with wax and a resin binder, and forming panels by applying high temperature and pressure MDF is more dense than plywood. They are used to make office partitions, workstation partitions, home partitions. They can be full height or half height partitions. The frame consist of extruded aluminium sections. The In-filler is MDF pre-laminated boards and glass. The sizes of the MDF boards are as follows standard size of the boards is 8 x4 . Size of the Sections are as follows width 65mm, 4-5mm glass. Powder coating is done on the sections to make it chemical resistant. The sections are screwed to the floor ,walls and ceiling and a rubber strips is provided for balancing .Cost of making MDF boards is Rs 365/-per Sq ft. They can be easily re-located. Advantages of MDF board partitions are as follows: Consistent in strength and size Flexible. Can be used for curved walls or surfaces. Shapes well.

AREOCON PANELS
Aerocon is a sandwich panel of two fiber-reinforced cement sheets enclosing a light-weight core composed of Portland cement, binders and a mix of silicaceous and micaceous material aggregate. It has the unique Tongue and groove system which facilitates rapid construction with minimum effort. Aerocon sandwich panels are an
excellent substitute for plaster-board, plywood, particleboard and brickwall partitions as they combine all the desirable attributes for partitions. They score over conventional alternatives by virtue of their fire-and moisture-resistance properties and sheer strength to take workaday

knocks in their stride. Because they are amenable to rapid installation there is no disruption of work and / or business.

A Complete Solutions System: Aerocon Sandwich panels are more than just plain sheets. They are offered as a total system with a tongue and groove joining system along with accessories like pre-designed steel channels. These panels slide in and rest snugly at the base, and you have a readymade system for easy and rapid assembly. All the Strength for all the Toughness: Aerocon panels are strong enough to withstand the rough and tumble of everyday life. Mainly because of their high strength-toweight ratio, they are capable of taking normal to hard knocks and pressure in their stride. Moisture Resistance: Aerocon panels resist moisture from seeping in either from the atmosphere or even from accidental spills. They are also dimensionally stable and warp-free, a definite plus for longevity. Fire-Resistance: Aerocon panels are non-combustible. These have been tested at CBRI Roorkee for their fire resistance property as per BS476 and found to be fire rated for 1 hr. For 50mm and 2 hrs. For 75mm thickness panels. What's more, no toxic fumes are emitted in case of fire, making them very safe and ideal for use in sensitive areas. Resistence to Termites & Rodents: Aerocon panels are not susceptible to attack by termites or rodents. Aerocon partitions, therefore, stay clean and intact for a long, long time. Thermal Insulation: Aerocon panels impart good thermal insulation and hence are most suitable in tropical weather conditions. This helps in saving on air conditioning and energy costs. Acoustic Insulation: Aerocon panels offer excellent insulation against sound and noise. STC rating of 33-36 db makes them most suitable for hospitals/nursing homes, libraries, schools and offices where the need for peace and quiet is paramount. Ease of Installation: Aerocon tongue & groove joining system allows faster construction. Aerocon panels can be easily worked with conventional carpenter's tools and is, therefore, easy to install. They are easily transportable because of their Conference Room in a Corporate light-weight and aids speedy installation. Office Excellent Surface finish: The smooth surface of Aerocon panels allows them to take a range of surface finishes like paint, wall-papering and other decorative treatments as desired.

Cost: Rs 120/- with fixing .Customized and assembled on site. Used for full height and half height partitions Can painted to match the interiors of the room.

Properties

Units

Thickness 50mm 75mm

Wt per sq m Thermal conductivity

Kg W/mK 0.22 0.21

Sound transmission class Fire rating Standard sizes:

db

33

36

Minutes

60

120

Length 2.4m, 2.7m, 3.0m. Width - 600mm.

FRAMELESS PARTITIONS :
Frameless Single glazed with demountable solid without doorframe partitions manufacture by I Wall. Slim aluminium profiles create an elegant frameless office partitioning solution. Their unique
aluminium dry-joint forms the bond between the sheets of glass. It also retains the ability to be reconfigured to respond to changes in the workplace.

Features
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Minimal aluminium framework. Designed and manufactured by iWALL in UK. Framework can be anodized or finished in any RAL/BS colour. Frameless sliding or pivoting glass doors can be incorporated. Framed glass or solid doors can be used for improved acoustic performance. Can achieve from 36 - 40 Rw dB acoustic performance. 10mm - 12mm toughened safety glass can be used. 10.8mm - 12.8mm laminated safety glass can be used. Unique aluminium dry-joint separates glass.

Technical Specifications
y y Framing Components: Minimal channel to head and base extruded from aluminium composition 6063. Glass Specification: One sheet of either 10mm or 12mm toughened safety glass or 10.8mm or 12.8mm laminated safety glass. Unique glazing gasket to secure glass. Finish Specification: Can be anodized to AA15 or powder-coated in any RAL or BS colours Door Specification: Sliding, Pivoting or Framed glass doors in 12mm toughened safety glass. Also available with framed 44mm solid doors.

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FIRE AND SOUND PROOF PARTITIONS :

Tenon Fire & Sound is a versatile, demountable and re-locatable partition system that provides up to one hour fire performance and high levels of sound reduction. The variety of partition widths, stud, panel, and joint / trim options make the system ideal for a wide range of uses, in both office and light industrial areas. The system is constructed using an aluminium head channel, galvanized steel studs together with aluminium glazing and door frame sections. The 77mmsystem is available with the centre single, single offset and double glazing. The 102mm system has centre single and double glazing only. One or two layers of the specified panel can be fitted to provide the level of fire, sound or structural performance required. Flexibility Panel options include plasterboard with beveled or negative edges to create feature joints, square edge boards for use with the suite of trim sections or tapered edge boards for flush monolithic finish. Panels can be supplied pre decorated with a choice of wall coverings or fabricated with laminate or steelfacings.Standard module size is 1200mm. Maximum construction height is determined by the choice of stud size and panel type, however, 102mm Fire& Sound can be built up to a height of 4200mm.Venetian blinds can be accommodated within the system as can a range of electrical switches with the use of a cable management post. Doors are available in natural wood finishes, including Ash, Koto, Oak, Cherry, Beech, Maple and Sapele. All doors can include any shape or size of vision panel or lipping. Fire performance I. Solid modules - up to 60 minute fire rating. II. Glazed modules - up to 60 minute fire rating in both centre single and double glazed applications. Acoustic performance I. Solid modules - standard construction - up to 52dB (Rw). II. Glazed modules - standard construction - up to 43dB (Rw). Construction Options I. Solid modules - standard construction is with 12.5mm plasterboard panels with a wide choice of finishes together with numerous joint and trim options. II. Glazed modules - includes offset single, centre single, double glazing and the option of Venetian blinds. Max Construction Heights I. Solid modules - standard construction - up to 4200mm, heights in excess of this are achievable. II. Glazed modules - maximum recommended height using standard sections - 3600mm.

Components: Constructed from a range of aluminium and galvanized steel sections, that allow the use of a variety of Gypsum plasterboard and panel types Size: Tenon Fire & Sound is based on a standard Overall Stud Size No of Board module width of1200mm with the two partition Layers Width thicknesses providing three options of construction Glazing: Glazing is achieved by the use of One 75mm 50mm aluminium sections that are fixed to the steel sub-frame Solid Panels: Fire & Sound is based around the Two 100mm 50mm use of standard 12.5mm plasterboard Joint/Trim Options: The system is available with a range of trim and joint options that allow for different methods of construction. The choice of trim/finish will depend on the chosen method and the level of performance required.

100mm

75mm

One

With the use of standard components, glasses with a thickness of between 6/7mm are generally specified; however, other thicknesses of glass can be accommodated within the system. Fire rating for centre single and double glazing is achieved with the use of a number of additional steel beads and liners, however, only approved glass types may be used. Single offset glazing is available as non-fire rated. Aluminium glazing profiles have screw-ports that allow frames to be assembled prior to installation.

FIBER CEMENT BOARD:

Cement board can be nailed or screwed to wood or steel studs to create a substrate for vertical tile and attached horizontally to plywood for tile floors, kitchen counters and backsplashes. It can be used on the exterior of buildings as a base for exterior plaster (stucco) systems and sometimes as the finish system itself. They can be used to make full height or half height home or office partitions and can also be

used for false ceilings. Generally the thickness varies from 4-30mm and the size varies from 1200mmx2400mmx6...12...18.Density of the boards is about 1.30g/cm3 and the thermal conductivity is <0.20w/mk. The main usage:Partition, suspended ceiling

ADVANTAGES: Non-flammability Heat insulating Water-proof High-Strength and Lightweight Easiness to construct Good for environment

X-RAY PARTITIONS
Knauf Safeboard represents a revolution in x-ray protection: lead-free radiation shielding using drywall construction. Knauf X-Ray Partitions are inexpensively designed in to suit mobile x-ray apparatus, and can be retro-fitted or removed far more easily than traditional lead-lined partitions. They are suitable for providing radiation protection in X-ray diagnostics and low power X-ray therapy areas. They are fully HPA tested, Cost effective, Lightweight, easy to cut, easy to install; Ideal for radiation protection in hospitals, dental practices, research establishments, manufacturing and industry. They are 100% lead-free.

OFFICE: WORKSTATION PARTITIONS

They are generally customized. They can be half height or full height partitions. Various materials like Aerocon panels, glass, MDF boards can be used to make these partitions.

MODULAR PARTITION SYSTEMS:

Generally these partitions are pre fabricated and are available in module which can be used in different way to make different types of partitions by permutation and combination according to choices and the requirement of the users like the LINK is a modular partitioning system designed by Pearson Lloyd which features units, that link together to create free-standing partitions and room dividers for different interior settings Material: ARPRO (Expanded Polypropylene): lightweight high performance plastic foam. 100% recyclable, emission free, hypoallergenic, shock absorbing, extremely lightweight and therefore very easy to handle. Size per unit: W 288mm x H 216hmm x D 120mm d (H 200mm when linked)(15 pcs of LINK are required to build a 1 square meter wall) QUADRO MODULAR PARTITIONING Modular Partitioning" offers virtually unlimited possibilities and uses. Quick and simple to install its free-standing nature allows for easy re-location. A 3m square pod can be achieved in less than 2 hours. Any panel can be removed within 5 minutes without affecting the structure. Made from recycled, double-wall cardboard, Nomad is a modular architectural system that can be assembled into free-standing, sculptural screens, temporary partitions, rooms or even displays without hardware, tools or damage to existing structures. Available in nine colors, Nomad can be arranged into open or closed configurations; creating private environments or light and airy dividers. The Nomad system can be configured to create entry-ways and corners, easily adjusting to any indoor space.

ROOM DIVIDERS:
Room divider are partitions which are generally used to visually divide the room or the space they are generally moveable or folding type. They can also be made functional by using them as storage or book racks as shown in the picture. Generally materials like Laminated Nova pan (size 6X8 ft )or MDF Boards are which are Termite proof but not waterproof .They (Nova pan) are Light Weight, Customized and requires 2hrs for fitting and Costs about Rs 425/- per Sq ft . Thus making partitions is an efficient way of dividing a space into desired shape and area as required by the user.