Advanced+Partitions

Advanced partitions deals with a range of wall structures designed and engineered for specific purposes. Special types of partitions include: · Modular demountable · Semi modular partitions · Acoustic walls · Operable walls · Radiation shielded partitions === Modular and demountable partitions – are as the name suggests, able to be assembled and disassembled a number of times with minimal loss of materials. This enables walls to be relocated, reused and materials recycled. This enables contractors and building owners to minimise costs and provide flexibility for tenants within a buildings main structure. === A modular demountable system will consist of wall panels being made up and finished “off – site”. Then transported to site “flat – packed”and erected in-situ The panels are usually surrounded by an aluminium frame that is fastened together using screws or specialized fastening systems.In most cases the panelled walls fill in from finished floor level the suspended ceiling to create individual spaces
 * Advanced Partitions **

Semi - modular demountable partitions:
Made from galvanised steel stud and track systems. The systems are made up “off-site”. In general, they have 13 mm plasterboard faces and come in a similar range of sizes to the full modular systems.

It is possible to produced curved wall structures using this system. This is one advantage of this system.
 * Curved wall structures:**

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**Acoustic walls** Acoustic walls are fixed walls used specifically to reduce or eliminate noise penetration. Usually they are made of either timber or steel framed components. There are many systems available for reducing noise penetration. The main feature of an acoustic wall is that the two outer lined surfaces do not directly contact each other. To achieve this, a staggered stud system can be used as well as a twin stud frame can be built where space permits.

**Operable Walls** Operable walls can be moved to create larger / smaller spaces. They can be manually operated or motorised.

**Radiation shielded partitions** These types of partitions are used in hospitals X ray rooms, medical and scientific facilities.

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