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Specification for
Modular coordination
in building
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Contents
Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword iii
0 Introduction 1
1 Scope 1
2 Definitions 1
3 Basic module 2
4 Multimodules 2
5 Submodular increments 2
6 Modular sizes for coordinating dimensions of spaces 2
7 Modular reference system 2
8 Modular grids 3
9 Key reference planes 3
10 Modular floor plane 3
11 Storey heights and room heights 5
Appendix A Guidance 7
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Index 20
Figure 1 — Basic module spacegrid 4
Figure 2 — Examples of modular grids for specific purposes
directly related to the basic module grid 4
Figure 3 — Positions for the modular floor plane 4
Figure 4 — Position for the modular floor plane 5
Figure 5 — Positions of the structure in relation to the
modular storey height and floor plane 6
Figure 6 — Face and axial disciplines 7
Figure 7 — Plans of external wall with 1 M columns 8
Figure 8 — Plans of external wall with 2 M columns 9
Figure 9 — Plan of external wall with 3 M columns 9
Figure 10 — Plans of external walls with non-modular
columns: effect on other components 10
Figure 11 — Examples of finished faces of partitions defined
by modular planes 10
Figure 12 — Example of finished faces of partition not
coinciding with modular planes 11
Figure 13 — Assembly of modular fitment in non-modular space 11
Figure 14 — Non-modular zone 12
Figure 15 — Key reference planes for floors, ceilings and roofs 12
Figure 16 — Key dimensions at changes of level 12
Figure 17 — Positions for the modular floor plane 12
Figure 18 — Positions of the structure in relation to the
modular storey height and floor plane 13
Figure 19 — Use of 75 mm brickwork courses with 100 mm
reference system 14
Figure 20 — Modular size = work size + joint 15
Figure 21 — Plan of a building showing a use of multimodules
to relate structure and cladding 16
Figure 22 — Combination of 3 M and 4 M components to fill
every modular space from 6 M upwards 17
Figure 23 — Relationship of joint reference planes to
modular reference planes 17
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Figure 24 — Relationship between the modular size,
and the work size and joint gap width (showing that the
joint gap width is twice the joint margin) 18
Figure 25 — Open and closed arrows 18
Figure 26 — Running dimensions 18
Figure 27 — Reference lines and centre lines 18
Table 1 — Preferred modular sizes based upon the
multimodules for horizontal and vertical dimensions 2
Table 2 — Modular sizes for horizontal coordinating dimensions of spaces 3
Table 3 — Modular sizes for vertical coordinating dimensions of spaces 3
Table 4 — Presentation of sizes in manufacturers’ technical literature 19
Table 5 — Presentation of sizes in building designers’ specifications 19
Publications referred to Inside back cover
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Foreword
BS 6750 was prepared under the direction of the Basic Data and Performance
Criteria for Civil Engineering and Building Structures Standards Committee.
International and British Standards have been published to cover the
specification of sizes for buildings, their components and materials, the system of
tolerances for building and the requirements for joints and jointing in the design,
manufacture and assembly of buildings.
This British Standard is a combination of, and is technically equivalent to,
ISO 1006, ISO 1040, ISO 2848, ISO 6511, ISO 6512, ISO 6513, and ISO 6514, but
incorporates minor differences in presentation. The “Specification” clauses of
these ISO standards have been incorporated into the clauses of this standard. The
“Application” clauses of these ISO standards have been incorporated into the
appendix.
BS 6750 also takes into account ISO 1790, ISO 1791, ISO 1803, ISO 2444,
ISO 2445, ISO 2776, ISO 2777, ISO 3443-1 and ISO 3443-2.
BS 4011, BS 4330, DD 51, PD 6432 and PD 6444 are withdrawn.
Further information on the subject can be found in CIB Report No. 68 — 1984,
The Principles of Modular Coordination in Building, and
CIB Report No. 36 — 1980, Some Notes on Geometry of Joints for Catalogue
Building1).
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Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv,
pages 1 to 20, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on
the inside front cover.
1) Obtainable
from the International Council for Building Research Studies and Documentation,
PO Box 20704, 3001 JA, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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in a coordinated manner.
0.2.1 General benefits. The principal effect of
modular coordination is to facilitate cooperation 0.2.5 Summary. Modular coordination makes use of:
between building designers, manufacturers, a) the basic module (i.e. 100 mm);
distributors and authorities; it provides a flexible b) multimodules (see clauses 2 and 3);
type of standardization which encourages the use of
c) submodular increments (see clauses 2 and 5);
building components having a restricted number of
standard sizes for the construction of different types d) a modular grid reference system to define
of buildings. zones and coordinating spaces for building
elements and for the components which form
Building components produced in standard ranges
them;
of sizes can be interchanged, whatever their form,
material or method of manufacture. e) rules for locating building elements;
Site operations are simplified due to the f) rules for selecting preferred sizes for building
rationalized sizing, setting out, positioning and components and coordinating sizes for buildings;
assembly of building components. g) rules for sizing building components; including
0.2.2 Practical benefits in the design office. BS 6750 their work sizes.
specifies a framework that permits diversity of
design through the use of components having 1 Scope
standardized modular sizes. This British Standard specifies requirements for:
The standard provides for interchangeability of a) modular reference systems to be used in the
components, which allows a flexible response to user design of buildings;
requirements and individual needs. b) the position of key reference planes;
The standard also provides a basis for the c) the sizing of buildings and their components
systematic consideration of joint design to improve and materials which are designed in compliance
fit and performance. with the principles of modular coordination.
Modular coordination is of particular significance in NOTE 1 The standard’s application to the sizes of buildings and
the light of the increased use of computers in design, to their components and materials in design, manufacture and
costing and construction, where three dimensional construction and drawing conventions relating to modular
coordination are described in Appendix A.
coordinates are invariably needed in computer
NOTE 2 The titles of the publications referred to in this
modelling to describe the location and size of spaces, standard are listed on the inside back cover.
elements and components and as a basis for the
assessment, calculation and specification of their 2 Definitions
performance and costs.
For the purposes of this standard the definitions
given in BS 6100 apply, with particular reference to
Subsection 1.5.1.
NOTE Modular coordination terms occurring in the text may be
found in the index.
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The basic module shall be represented by the 6 Modular sizes for coordinating
letter M. dimensions of spaces
4 Multimodules Sizes for horizontal coordinating dimensions of
spaces shall be selected from Table 2, and for
A multimodule shall be a selected whole multiple of
vertical coordinating dimensions shall be selected
the basic module.
from Table 3.
The sizes for multimodules shall
be 3 M, 6 M, 12 M, 15 M, 30 M and 60 M. 7 Modular reference system
NOTE Multimodules are used as increments both for the
horizontal and vertical coordinating dimensions of buildings, The reference system for the design of buildings, the
their spaces, components and materials (see Table 1). coordinated control of spaces in buildings, and the
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Table 1 — Preferred modular sizes based upon the multimodules for horizontal and vertical
dimensions
Multi- Preferred modular sizes based in multiples of M
modules
3M 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48
6M 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 120
12 M 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120a
15 M 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120a
30 M 30 60 90 120a
60 M 60
NOTE 1 The preferred modular sizes that are selected in preference to other sizes for horizontal and vertical coordinating
dimensions are primarily intended for the sizing of components, groups of components and spaces.
NOTE 2 The sizes derived from 3 M and 6 M have been restricted in the table to the limits shown.
NOTE 3 The 15 M, 30 M and 60 M 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 such as 120 M or larger.
NOTE 4 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.
a
See note 3.
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Figure 5 — Positions of the structure in relation to the modular storey height and floor plane
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Figure 10 — Plans of external walls with non-modular columns: effect on other components
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A.3 Sizes of spaces and components For example two products made 3 M and 4 M long
A.3.1 Relationship of components to spaces can be used in combination to fill all spaces that are
multiples of M in length, from 6 M upwards.
It is desirable that the sizes of components and
materials that will be used, and hence the major PD 6446 describes how to choose product sizes that
sizes of the building concerned, should be permit useful combinations of size to be made.
determined at an early stage in the design of a A.3.2.4 Submodular increments. Submodular
building. increments (see clause 5) should be used when there
Careful consideration should then be given to the is a need for an increment smaller than the basic
location of the different components in the reference module.
system and their relationship to one another. When a non-modular zone is required between two
A designer has to consider: modular grids, its size may be a submodular
increment.
a) which components are in modular sizes and are
readily available from manufacturers; Submodular increments may be used:
b) which components will have to be a) for determining the coordinating sizes of
non-modular; building components smaller than 1 M
(e.g. certain types of ceramic tile) and of
c) which components, if any, can be made to order
adaptation pieces;
without significant cost penalty;
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Possible coordinating sizes should be examined and d) reconcile the expected variability in
a range selected. This range may, for example, components and construction with the joint width
consist of one that permits the maximum variety of range of a suitable joint design (see “Graphical
possible assemblies with the smallest number of aids for tolerances and fits. Handbook for
components, or it may permit the use of a great manufacturers, designers and builders”, Building
number of identical components together with one Research Establishment Report, HMSO 19743));
or a few dissimilar components. e) specify tolerance for critical sizes of the
Coordinating sizes should be chosen taking into construction, especially joint width;
account the factors in a) and b) above. f) determine appropriate action to deal with any
A.3.2.7 Summary of procedure for design of misfits that may still occur on site, either:
buildings. A designer should: 1) by rejecting components outside imposed
a) design the assembly of components and the limits of size or tolerance; or
construction on a modular basis; 2) by designing a special joint for use
b) obtain work size and variability data for the exclusively where limits of size of the standard
components concerned; joint are unavoidably exceeded.
c) obtain data on the characteristic accuracy2) of The building specification should take into account
the construction concerned, using e.g. BS 5606; the above factors.
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Figure 21 — Plan of a building showing a use of multimodules to relate structure and cladding
2)
This is the accuracy of a particular process that results from building methods of working and gives rise to a characteristic
dimensional variability. It is expressed in terms of displacement of the mean (systematic deviation) and the standard deviation,
found by measurement of a representative sample and assumed to be characteristic of the whole.
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A.4.2 Fit
Modular components have nominal sizes in
accordance with this standard but their work sizes
Figure 22 — Combination of 3 M and 4 M are usually smaller, to allow for fitting and jointing
components to fill every modular space on site (see Figure 24).
from 6 M upwards The sizing of a component and its joint is explained
in ISO 3443-1, ISO 3443-2 and 4)ISO 3443-3, and in
A.4 Joints and fit “Graphical aids for tolerances and fits. Handbook
A.4.1 Joints for manufacturers, designers and builders”,
A modular component should normally be located in Building Research Establishment Report,
its allotted modular space and should not encroach HMSO 1974.
into the space allocated for adjacent components; When small additive components such as bricks or
this is called “keeping station”. The joint width blocks are being used, the assembled brickwork or
should be determined after account has been taken blockwork is frequently seen as the “unit” for
of the jointing material, variability in the size of the coordination, rather than individual bricks or
component, variability in its location, and the blocks. This acknowledges the capacity of the
normal movements of the building. jointing system to absorb a degree of variation, and
Modular coordination does not call for an unduly the characteristics of cutting of units associated
high level of accuracy. with craft technique.
The selection or design of a given joint is dependent A.5 Drawing conventions
on its location in the building, the ease with which A.5.1 General
the joint may be made, its function, and the jointing This clause is concerned with drawing symbols
product to be used. The joint functions may be associated with modular coordination, as
established and derived from a list such as that recommended in BS 1192-1.
contained in ISO 3447 (see also BS 6093). A.5.2 Dimension lines
Every joint should be related to a joint reference BS 1192-1 illustrates the use of five distinct
plane. The joint reference plane and the modular methods of terminating dimension lines, including
plane normally coincide. There may, however, be open and closed arrows, oblique lines, dots and
cases where the joint reference plane is not circles.
coincident with the modular plane (see Figure 24).
In modular coordination, however, open arrows
represent coordinating sizes and closed arrows
represent work sizes (see Figure 25).
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The information needed to describe modular For all axes for which sizes are stated, it should be
components in manufacturer’s technical literature made clear, preferably by means of a drawing, to
is given in A.5.6.2. The information needed to what part of the component’s edge profiles the sizes
describe modular components in building designers’ relate.
specifications is given in A.5.6.3. The information is the minimum needed for the
Recommendations for the presentation of technical calculation of joint width range, and for an
information about products and services in the assessment of the probability of fit.
construction industry are given in BS 4940. A.5.6.3 Building designers’ specifications for
A.5.6.2 Manufacturer’s technical literature. components. A specification should identify which
Literature should identify which of the three dimensions of components are to be modular.
dimensional axes of a component are modular. The Designers should specify acceptable tolerances
information required to complete Table 4 should be (see Table 5).
provided in relation to all three axes, unless it is
certain that an axis will in no circumstances be
relevant to a building designer’s decisions on the
component’s dimensional suitability.
Table 4 — Presentation of sizes in manufacturers’ technical literature
Unit Width height Thickness
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Acceptable quality level Table 5 planning Figure 2 Planning grid Figure 2
Assembly A.1, A.3.1 structural Figure 2 modular Figure 6
drawings A.5.5.2 tartan Figure 2 Preferred modular size Table 1
Axial discipline A.2.2.1
Horizontal coordinating Reference
Basic module 3, 4, 5 dimensions 3, 4, 6, A.2.2 line Figure 27
Basic module grid 8, 9, A.2.1, A.3.2.5 planes 9
Inherent deviation Table 4
three dimensional A.2.1 for floors, ceilings, roofs A.2.3.1
Joints for joints A.4.1
Camber A.2.3.2
design A.4.1 system 7
Centre line Figure 27
general A.4 Room heights 11
Characteristic accuracy A.3.2.7
reference plane A.4.1 Running dimensions A.5.3
Components
assembly of A.1 “keeping station” A.4.1 Setting out A.5.3
coordinating size A.3.2.6 Key reference plane 9, 10, A.4.5 Sizes
drawings of A.5.5.2 Make-up pieces A.3.2.5 combination of A.3.2.3
horizontal dimensions A.2.2.1 Modular coordinating A.3.2.6
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relationship of, to spaces A.3.1 components A.3.2, A.4 modular A.3.2, Figure 19
coordination 0.2, 2, A.4.1 coordination 0.2, 2, A.4.1 multimodular A.3.2.2
size of A.3, A.3.2.6 floor plane 10, 11, Figure 17 non-modular A.3.2.5
specifications for A.5.6.2 floor zone height A.2.3.2 relationship of components to
Coordinating dimensions spaces A.3.1
grids 7, 8
horizontal 3, 4, 6, A.2.2 specification of A.5.6
interval 9
vertical 3, 4, 6, 10, A.2.3.1 Sizing
planning grid Figure 6
Coordinating size A.3.2.6, A.5.2 of components 1, 7, A.2.2.1, A.3.2
reference system 7
Space grid 7,8
Deflection A.2.3.2 room height Figure 5
Specification
Design sizes 6, Figure 19, Table 5
building A.3.2.7
general A.3.1 space Figure 7
Standard deviation A.3.2.7, Table 4
procedure for buildings A.3.2.7 space grid 7, A.2.2.1
Storey heights 11
Dimension lines A.5.2 storey height A.2.3.2, Figure 5,
Figure 18 Structural grid Figure 2
Drawings A.5.5.2 Sub-modular increments 0.2.5, 5, A.3.2.4
structural grid Figure 7, Figure 10
conventions A.5 Symbol M A.5.5.3
symbol M 3, A.5.5.3
setting out A.5.3
Module, basic 3, 4, 5 Target size Table 5
Face discipline A.2.2.1 Multimodular Tartan grid Figure 2
Face grid Figure 8 interval 9 Tolerances A.3.1, A.3.2.7, A.5.5.1,
Finishes A.2.2.2 sizes A.3.2.2 A.5.6.1, A.5.6.2, A.5.6.3
Fit A.4.2 Multimodules 4
Vertical coordinating
Floor(s) dimensions 3, 6, 10, A.2.3.1
Non-modular
location of A.2.3.2
components A.3.1 Wall surfaces A.2.2.2
plane 10
floor height Figure 5 Windows, location of A.2.3.3
reference planes A.2.3.1
sizes A.3.2.5, Table 5 Work size A.5.2, Figure 20
zone height 11, A.2.3.2
spaces Figure 13
Zones 0.2.5, A.2.3.2, Table 2
Grids zones A.2.2.3, A.3.2.4, Figure 14
non-modular A.2.2.3, A.3.2.4,
basic module 8, 9, A.2.1
Planes Figure 14
face Figure 8
general 9
general A.2.1, A.5.5
key reference 9, 10, A.5.4
in drawings A.5.5.2
reference A.4.1
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