1.partition Wall
1.partition Wall
1.partition Wall
Introduction
A partition wall may be defined as a wall or division made up of bricks, studding, glass or other such material and provided for the purpose of dividing one room or portion of a room from another. Partition walls are designed as non-load bearing walls. It may be of folding, collapsible or fixed type. If partition walls are load bearing then they are called as internal wall.
Divide the whole area into a number of rooms. Provide privacy to the inmates from sight and sound. Are light in weight and cheaper in cost of construction. Occupy lesser area Easily constructed in any position.
Thin in cross-section so that maximum floor area can be utilized. Provide adequate privacy in rooms both in respect of sight and sound. Constructed from light, sound, uniform, homogeneous, durable and sound insulated materials. Simple in nature, easy and economical in construction having proper coherence with the type of building structure. Offer sufficient resistance against fire, heat, dampness, white ant or fungus, etc. Rigid enough to take the vibrations caused due to loads. Strong enough to support sanitary fittings and heavy fixtures.
Brick partitions, Hollow block partitions, Clay block partitions, Concrete partitions, Glass block partitions, Wooden partitions, Straw board partitions, Plaster slab partitions, Metal partitions, Asbestos cement partitions, and Double glazed window.
Brick partition
Constructed with plain bricks, Reinforced bricks, bricks-nogged or hollow bricks. Plain brick partition of half brick thickness is not more than 2m in height. In reinforced brick partition of half brick thickness, reinforcement in the form of wire mesh or hoop iron or steel bars is provided.
Brick nogging partition wall consists of brickwork built up within a framework of wooden members. Brick partition is fire-resistant and soundproof.
Hollow concrete block partitions are built of individual units of concrete. Clay blocks used are well prepared from clay or terra-cotta, and they are either solids or hollow. Hollow clay blocks of section 30*20 cm with thickness varying from 5 cm to 15 cm can also be used. The blocks are provided with grooves on top, bottom and sides, surfaces are kept glazed in different colures.
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Concrete partition
It can be either precast or cast in-situ. Special concrete posts are used for the construction of precast concrete partition walls.
Concrete block
Glass partition
Are made from sheet glass or hollow glass blocks. Provides good aesthetics and allow light Are damp, sound and heat proof. Easy to clean and maintain. Sheets of glass are fixed in the frame work of wooden or metal. Hollow blocks doesnt need timber framework.
Wooden partition
Lighter in weight and easy to construct. Neither sound-proof nor fire-proof. Not suitable for damp locations.
Common partitions Are comprised of vertical members known as studs bridged between upper horizontal(head) and lower horizontal(sill) member.
Trussed partitions Are designed on the principle of truss are useful where it is possible to provide supports only.
Head
Stud
Sill
Strawboard partitions
Useful where removal of partitions is frequent. Made of compressed straw covered thick paper or hardboard. Easy to construct. Heat and sound proof partitions.
Are made of burnt gypsum or plaster of paris mixed with sawdust. 5cm to 10cm thick slabs are prepared in iron or timber moulds. To form rigid joints suitable grooves are provided in the plaster slabs. Nails and screws can be easily driven into these slabs.
Metal partitions
Are light in weight, fireproof and strong. Are easy to construct and shift. Insulated material is filled into hollow spaces. Used for office and industrial buildings. Are also formed of metal lathes supported and fixed by wires.
Light in weight, impervious, durable, water tight and fire-proof. Asbestos cement sheets are made of asbestos cement sheets and fixed into timber framework. Sheets are placed in position and joined by cement mortar. Are mostly adopted in works of temporary character.
Movable partitions
Movable partitions are used where the walls of a room are frequently opened to form one large floor area.
Screens: Screens are usually constructed of a metal or timber frame. It is fixed with plywood and chipboard inside. The screen supported with legs for free standing and easy movement.
Portable Partitions
Rolling mobile folding partitions which provide temporary walls The portable wall partition has two full panel end members which provide support, rigidity, privacy, and noise reduction. They fold and are on wheels enabling mobility and ease of storage.
To divide space quickly where non-mobile permanent room dividers may be unavailable or unpractical. As a cost effective way to create a classroom or meeting room in existing space. Convenient sight divider to conceal door openings to restrooms, commercial kitchens, and other backroom areas.
References:
Dr B.C.Punamia, Building Construction S.P.Arora and S.P.Bindra, Building Construction Robert Jantschek, Portable wall partition with full panel end members. www.niceduniya.com,Principles of design of partitions walls. Images are taken from google image search