MODULAR

COORDINATION
-ASTHA VERMA
BHAVLEEN RAYAT
NIMISHA SINGH

BASIC
TERMINOLOGY

WHAT IS MODULAR COORDINATION?

Modular coordination is a concept of coordination of dimension and space, in

which buildings and components are dimensioned and positioned in a term of a
basic unit or module, known as 1m which is equivalent to 100 mm.

It is internationally accepted by the international organization for standardization

(iso) and many other countries.

The introduction of modular coordination in building will constitute a positive step

to streamline the industry towards proper metrication in building planning, design,
construction, assembly and manufacturing of building materials and components.

Thus, the modular coordination can facilitate the achievement of greater

productivity in the building industry by virtue of its ability to discipline the
dimensional and spatial coordination of a building and its components.

Moreover, modular coordination allows a more flexible open industrial system to

take shape.

AIM OF THE MODULAR SYSTEM

BENEFITS OF
IMPLEMENTING
MODULAR
COORDINATION
Facilitates cooperation between building designers, manufacturers, distributors,
contractors and authorities.
Enables buildings to be so dimensioned 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 limited
number of standardized building components for the construction of different types
of buildings.
Optimizes the number of standard sizes of building components.
Encourages interchangeability of components, in whatever materials, forms or
methods
Simplifies site operations by rationalizing setting out,
Positioning and assembly of building components.
Ensures dimensional coordination between installation (equipment, storage units,

MODULES

GRID PLANNING
MODULE
Basic Modular Grid For
small scale drawings to clarify
relationship between components
- 1M x 1M.

Multi
Modular/Superimposed Grids
Formed with intervals of multi
modules squares with same
intervals or rectangular used in
key plans, showing layouts and
positioning of main building
components.

Tartan Grids
these are the
homogenous and repetitive
repetition of basic modular and
multi modular.

Interrupted grids/ neutral

grids Interrupted modular
planning
Grid band of interruptions are
regularly spaced in both
Directions band of interruptions
can be modular or non modular.

GRID PLANNING
Horizontal planning module
MODULE

Mh = 3M (300mm)
The horizontal planning module for structural framework is based on the functional
requirements of the building and the components to be used for economic design.
Vertical Planning Module

Mv = 1M (100mm)

EXAMPLE OF A MODULAR SPACE GRID

DESIGN RULES & CONVENTIONS

DESIGN RULES & CONVENTIONS

ILLUSTRATION OF FLOOR LEVELS

MODULAR FLOOR PLANE COINCIDING

WITH UPPER LEVEL OF FLOOR PLANE

TOLERANCE

PREFABRICATION SYSTEMS

Limited openings in bearing walls ;

Regulated locations of partitions ;

Standardized service and stair units ;

Limited sizes of doors and windows with regulated positions ;

Structural clarity and efficiency ;

Suitability for adoption in low rise and high rise buildings ;

Ease of manufacturing, storing and transporting ;

Speed and ease of erection ;

Simple jointing system .

COMPONENTS
THE PREFERRED DIMENTIONS OF PRECAST ELEMENTS SHALL
BE AS FOLLOWS:
FLOORING AND ROOFING SCHEME:- PRECAST SLABS AND
OTHER STRUCTURAL ROOFING UNITS:

LENGTH:- NOMINAL LENGTH SHALL BE IN MULTIPLES OF 1M.

WIDTH:- NOMINAL WIDTH SHALL BE IN MULTIPLES OF 0.5 M ;
&
OVERALL THICKNESS:- OVERALL THICKNESS SHALL BE IN
MULTIPLES OF 0.1 M.

BEAMS

LENGTH:- NOMINAL LENGTH SHALL BE IN MULTIPLES OF 1 M.

WIDTH:- NOMINAL WIDTH SHALL BE IN MULTIPLES OF 0.1 M ;
&
OVERALL DEPTH:- OVERALL DEPTH OF THE FLOOR ZONE
SHALL BE IN MULTIPLES OF 0.1 M.

COLUMNS

HEIGHT:- HEIGHT OF COLUMN FOR INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER BUILDINGS 1 M ; &

LATERAL DIMENSIONS:- OVERALL LATERAL DIMENSIONS OR DIAMETER OF
COLUMNS SHALL BE IN MULTIPLES OF 0.1 M.

WALLS

THICKNESS:- NOMINAL THICKNESS OF WALL SHALL BE IN MULTIPLES OF 0.1 M.

STAIRCASE:

WIDTH:- NOMINAL WIDTH SHALL BE IN MULTIPLES OF 1 M .

LINTEL

LENGTH:- NOMINAL LENGTH SHALL BE IN MULTIPLES OF 1 M.

WIDTH:- NOMINAL WIDTH SHALL BE IN MULTIPLES OF 0.1 M ; &
DEPTH:- DEPTH OF THE FLOOR ZONE SHALL BE IN MULTIPLES OF 0.1 M.

SUNSHADES/CHAJJA PROJECTIONS

LENGTH:- NOMINAL LENGTH SHALL BE IN MULTIPLES OF 1 M ; &

PROJECTION:- NOMINAL LENGTH SHALL BE IN MULTIPLES OF 0.5 M.

TYPES OF PRECAST
COMPONENTS
TYPICAL FLOOR
ABOVE ROOF
Beam

Ferrocement roofing slab

Duct

Plank

Faade Ring

water tank

Household shelter

Roof fascia

Partition

Screen wall

Plank

Water tank beam

Prefab bathroom

Water tank stump

Refuse chute

PRECAST WALLS
Based on structural functions can be
Load bearing
Non load bearing
Shear walls.
Based on construction can be
Homogeneous walls could be
solid, hollow or ribbed; and
Non homogeneous walls
composite or sandwich panels.
Based on location & function can be
External walls may be load
bearing or non load bearing.
Internal walls resistance against
vertical / horizontal loads, fire,etc.

WALLING UNITS

PRECAST FLOORS
Based on composition, can be
Homogeneous floors could
be solid, cored, waffled or
ribbed;
Non homogeneous floors
multilayered with combination of
light weight concrete or
/ prestressed
Based onreinforced
the way load
transferred,
concrete, with filler blocks .
One way system transfers loads to supporting members
in one direction only.
E.g channel slabs, hollow core slabs, channels & ties
system.
Two way system imparting loads on the four edges.
E.g. two way ribbed or waffle slab.

STAIRCASE SYSTEMS
Consist of single flights with inbuilt risers and
treads.
Flights are normally unidirectional transferring
loads to supporting landing.
Metal balustersPlastic-coated embossed black
chromium-plated
2.5 cm in diameter:

STANDARD STAIRCASE
COMPONENT TO RISE 2660
MM

LAYOUTS OF SOME TYPICAL

STAIRCASE UNITS

BOX TYPE SYSTEM

Room sizes are prefabricated and erected on site.
Toilet and kitchen blocks could be prefabricated and erected at site.
PREFABRICATED UNITS
BEING ASSEMBLED ON
SITE
MODULAR OFFICE
MADE UPOF USING
PREFABRICATED UNITS

A MODULAR
HOUSING UNIT

DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS
Structure should be analyzed as a monolithic one and the joints in them
designed to take the forces of a equivalent discrete system.
Resistance to horizontal loading shall be provided by having
appropriate moment and shear resisting joints or placing shear walls in
two directions at right angles.
The individual components shall be designed, taking into consideration
the appropriate end conditions and loads in accordance with structural
design, section 1 loads, forces and effects
Members should also be designed for handling, erection and impact
loads that might be expected during handling & erection.

DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS

DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS

CONSIDERATIONS TAKEN IN
COMPONENTS PLANNING
Modular co-ordination

Economical

Repetition

Higher productivity

Component weight

Hassle free construction

Standardization

Quality housing

Design

Environmental friendly

Integration of components
Integration of other building
services

1. MODULAR CO-ORDINATION
. MODULAR GRID

Maintain consistency in components height

e.g. Storey height = 2.8m
HORIZONTAL GRID DIMENSION
Maintain the same except at living room for
different unit types

2. REPETITION
FAADE

- identical throughout the overall

height with slight modification at the
wall junction at some floors for
architectural treatment.

3. COMPONENT WEIGHT
WALL
Numerous large wall
panels.
Use hollow core wall
concept
-reduce the weight
-reduce no of
components

STANDARDIZATION
. Structural member

Non-structural member

.
.
.

. Faade - 100mm thk

. Infill wall - 100mm thk
. Partition wall - 75mm thk

Slab - 150, 175 & 200mm thk

Beam - 300 x 450, 500 & 600mm
Wall - 300mm thk

.
. PRECAST PRESTRESSED PLANKS
. Standard width : 0.4, 1.0 & 2.4m
. Additional width : 0.8 & 1.5m
. Thickness : 70mm for 150thk slab
90mm for 175thk slab
110mm for 200thk slab

PRECAST HOLLOW CORE WALL

Standardized core size = 500mm
Standardized end details
Standardized the mesh details in the core wall skin

DESIGN
FLOOR SLAB SYSTEM
Unprop plank
Cast in situ reinforced
structural topping

WALL JOINT
Wall to wall
Standardized reinforcement
and castellated profiles
Loop and dowel bar connection

Wall to faade

No external formwork
Loop and stitch bar connection

WATERPROOFING OF HORIZONTAL JOINT