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Modular Coordination Ibs
Modular Coordination Ibs
Modular Coordination Ibs
In modern architecture the history of modular coordination began in the year prior to World
War II when Albert Farwell Bernis, in 1936 , proposed a module for mass-produced building
with size of 4 inches.
In 1972, Malaysia adopted metric system of measure and only in April 1986, modular co-
ordination was introduced in building industry in Malaysia.
Used for Modular Coordination
i. Dimensional coordination
ii. Standardization
iii. Prefabrication
BASIC MODULAR COORDINATION
a) Basic module
M = 100mm
b) Multimodules
c) Submodules
M M
2 4
2. A reference system to define coordinating spaces and zones for building elements and
assemblies.
Superimposed grids
Displacement of grids
Interrupted grids
~ to accommodate certain element
Types of references
Work size
~ manufactured size
Joints
~ components joints
Tolerances
~ product tolerance
~ installation tolerances
~ interfacing tolerance
5. Rules defining preferred sizes for building components and coordinating dimensions
for building
Preferred sizes to rationalise the prefabrication process and to keep cost down
~ function Economical
Production
~ construction method
~ material of component
6. Communication
~ basic principles
~ terminology
~ drafting conventions