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3.0 Introduction To Modular Coordination

Modular coordination (MC) is a dimensional system that coordinates the dimensions and spacing of buildings and their components based on a basic module of 100mm. MC aims to improve productivity and quality in construction by introducing precision dimensioning and planning. It establishes common dimensional language to promote efficiency in design, manufacturing, transportation, assembly and construction coordination. The key aspects of MC include use of basic and multi modules as reference, rules for locating and sizing building elements, and preferred component sizes and dimensions.

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3.0 Introduction To Modular Coordination

Modular coordination (MC) is a dimensional system that coordinates the dimensions and spacing of buildings and their components based on a basic module of 100mm. MC aims to improve productivity and quality in construction by introducing precision dimensioning and planning. It establishes common dimensional language to promote efficiency in design, manufacturing, transportation, assembly and construction coordination. The key aspects of MC include use of basic and multi modules as reference, rules for locating and sizing building elements, and preferred component sizes and dimensions.

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3.

0 Introduction to Modular Coordination


Modular Coordination (MC)

Modular Coordination (MC) is a concept for coordinating dimension and space for
which buildings and components are dimensioned and positioned in basic units or
modules.

MS1064 introduces a certain geometric discipline using practical approaches which


relate to set-up coordination and measurement of components and spaces in the
building design.

Definition of MC

Modular coordination or MC is a dimensional system.

It is a dimension and space coordination concept in which building and components


are placed at their designations based on the unit or basic module known as "1M"
that equals to 100 mm.

The use of MC is an important factor in IBS effective application as it completes the


industry through quality control and increase of productivity

Modular Coordination (MC)

The standard specifies that the module basic M =100mm as the basic unit to be
used in a square of M.

The introduction of MC in the industry is to improve productivity and quality in


building constructions as well as to act as a tool towards rationalization and
industrialization of the building industry

MC has been introduced in Malaysia since 1986, but has not been widely
implemented in the building industry.

The main factors limiting the uses of MC in building industries is lack of knowledge
on MC concept and it requires precision dimensioning and proper planning
The characteristics of MC

 The basic module is small in terms of odd size in order to provide design
flexibility, yet large enough to promote simplification in the components' variation
in sizes.

 Industry friendly features that not only cater for manufacturing but also the
transportation and assembly requirements.

 Ergonomically designed to promote efficiency

 Internationally accepted to support international market

MC Concept

MC may be applied to the design, manufacture and assembly of buildings, its


components and installations.

It also affects the work positioning and dimensioning during construction.

At the work level, MC allows for relative independence in decision making with the
common dimensional language

The Basis of MC

 The used of modules (basic modules and multi-modules).

 A reference system to define coordinating spaces and zones for building elements
and for the components which form them.

 Rules for locating building elements within the reference system.

 Rules for sizing building components in order to determine their work size.

 Rules for defining preferred sizes for building components and coordinating
dimensions for building.
Objective of Implementing MC

 The principal objective of implementing MC is to improve productivity through


the reduction of wastages in the production, installation process, to improve
quality in the construction industry and to encourage an open system.

 With Open System approach, building components could combine in a


variety of individual building projects while ensuring the architect freedom in
their designs.

 MC is an important factor in application of Industrialized Building System by


way of standardization of components and dimensions such as reduce time of
production and installation of components, achieving repeatability and able
to construct building at lower cost.

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