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SECTION 05100
ARCHITECTURAL STEELWORK
To be read in conjunction with Division 1 General Requirements, Drawings and
Conditions of Contract.
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
A.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
1.

Architectural Steelwork
For External Faades

B.

DEFINITIONS:
1.

TIG welding: inert gas arc welding using a non-consumable electrode of

pure or activated tungsten.

2.

MIG welding: inert gas arc welding using a consumable electrode.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.

FABRICATOR/ERECTOR:
1.

B.

CONTROL SAMPLES:
1.

C.

Metalwork shall be fabricated by an experience manufacturer and

installed by experienced workmen.

After finalisation of all details, prepare one of each of the different

fabricated items, as part of the quantity required for the project, and
obtain approval of appearance before proceeding with manufacture of
the remaining quantity.

APPLICABLE STANDARDS referred to in this section:

1.

AISI :

American Iron & Steel Institute

2.

BS 6180 : 1995 Code of practice for barriers in and about Buildings.

3.

BS 6262 : 1982 Code of practice for glazing for buildings.

4.

BS 6262 : part 4 : 1994 Code of practice for safety : human impact.

5.

BS 3193 : 1993, specification for thermally toughened glass panels for

use in domestic appliances.

1.03 SUBMISSIONS

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A.

SHOP DRAWINGS:
1.

Provide fabrication/installation drawings and other information showing

complete details of all fabricated items for review and approval by the
Engineer.

2.

Drawings shall be submitted at least 30 days before starting fabrication,

showing:
a.
b.
c.
d.

B.

MANUFACTURER'S DATA:
1.

C.

Elevations, plans and full size sections

Proposed methods of fixing
Proposed method of fixing joints
Any proposals for fabricating large components in more than one
piece.

With shop drawings, submit two copies of manufacturers' specifications,

anchor details and installation instructions for products to be used in
fabricating metalwork.

MOCK UPS
1.

Co-ordinate the work of this section with other trades in the performance
of the installation of the required mock ups.

2.

A basic mock up is to provided of the following:

a.

External faade complete including all steel supports and

Glazing units for a full column to column bay width and full
height of the building

b.

This item to be fully coordinated with all associated items

specified in Division 8 External Facades

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A.

Protect during transit, delivery, storage and handling to prevent damage,

soiling and deterioration.

B.

Do not deliver until painting, wet work, grinding and similar operations which
could damage, soil or deteriorate have been completed in installation areas.
If, due to installed areas, store only in climatically safe environment, including
as necessary, off-site climatized storage.

C.

Ensure that all toughened glass infill panels remain crated up and in their
original manufacturers packaging and that all appropriate fixing accessories
are likewise treated.

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1.05 JOB CONDITIONS
A.

CO-ORDINATION:
1.

Liaise with the Engineer, Sub-Contractors and others as necessary to

help ensure co-ordination of the work with related building elements and
services.

2.

Provide anchorage devices and fasteners, temporary braces and

anchors, as required for building into concrete and masonry, and any
necessary templates and instructions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 FABRICATION GENERAL
A.

Co-ordination:
Co-ordinate with other relevant trades and finishes with respect to fixing into
concrete structure or onto existing or finished walls.

B.

Steel mullions with stainless steel support arms

1.

Mullions
Size: 200 x 700mm rectangular hollow steel sections.
Finish: Intumescent paint coating to KFD requirements
Casing: Meranti laminate to sizes and profiles detailed on drawings.

2.

Support arms:
Stainless steel tubes 60mm in arrangement as drawings

C.

3.

All fixings to be as indicated on the drawings

4.

Recommended Manufacturers
a.

Josef Gartner GmbH

Germany

b..

or other equal and approved.

Support system for external stone facing

1.

Stainless steel structural support framework fixed to existing precast

concrete units to structural engineers design.
-

Max projection (mm): 265 including stone

Min/Max tile thickness: 25mm

Vertical Load Requirements to engineering calculations

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Aluminium stone cladding support system fixed to structural framing.
25 mm for horizontal module panels with continuous horizontal joint.
Full 3-way adjustability for accuracy of installation.
2.

Stone Support to existing columns

Stainless steel grout-in anchors

3.

Max projection (mm): 100 including stone

Vertical Load Requirements: to engineering calculations

Recommended Manufacturers
a.

Domus Facades system

Type - DFS 05

b.

Halfen
Stone support anchors

c.

or other equal and approved

2.02 FASTENERS AND ACCESSORIES

A.

B.

FASTENINGS:
1.

To be selected for type, grade and class required.

2.

To be zinc coated for exterior use or where built into external walls,
elsewhere to be same metal as item being fixed, with matching coating
or finish, unless otherwise specified.

WOOD SCREWS:
1.

C.

BOLTS AND NUTS:

1.

D.

Regular hexagon head type to either:

a.
ASTM A307 Grade A
b.
BS 4190

MACHINE SCREWS AND NUTS:

1.

E.

To either:
a.
US Federal Specification FF-S-111
b.
BS 1210

To either:
a.
US Federal Specification FF-S-92
b.
BS 4183

SELF-TAPPING SCREWS:

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1.
F.

PLAIN WASHERS:
1.

G.

Expansion shields to US Federal Specification FF-S-325 or other

approved pattern.

TOGGLE BOLTS:
1.

J.

Round, carbon steel to either:

a.
US Federal Specification FF-W-92
b.
BS 4320

MASONRY ANCHORAGE DEVICES:

1.

H.

To BS 4174

Tumble wing type to US Federal Specification FF-B-588 or other

approved pattern.

PLUGS:
1.

Proprietary fibre or plastic plugs or other approved type.

K.

Non shrink Grout for grouting up site drilled sockets to accept balustrading
posts for mild steel.

L.

Matching cover plates where balustradimg posts are surface fixed through
tread finishes into concrete.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSPECTION
A.

PRE-FABRICATED COMPONENTS:
1.

Check for fit.

2.

Components which do not fit site conditions shall be returned to the

shop for adjustment.

3.02. INSTALLATION
A.

B.

FIXING:
1.

Position metalwork accurately, plumb, level and true to line.

2.

Fix securely to prevent pulling away, deflection, or other movement

during use.

3.

Do not distort when tightening fastenings.

SITE ADJUSTMENTS:
1.

Do not make on-site adjustments to fabrication without approval.

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