Crosswall construction - Revision history

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−	~~Crosswall~~ construction is a form of construction in which load bearing walls provide the primary vertical support and lateral stability for precast floors. External wall panels, lift cores or staircases are used to provide the required longitudinal stability. Bridging components such as floors, roofs and beams are supported by the load bearing walls or façade wall.	+	Cross-wall construction is a form of construction in which load bearing walls provide the primary vertical support and lateral stability for precast floors. External wall panels, lift cores or staircases are used to provide the required longitudinal stability. Bridging components such as floors, roofs and beams are supported by the load bearing walls or façade wall.

	If both walls and floors are of cast in situ reinforced concrete, the series of ‘boxes’ so formed is sometimes referred to as ‘box frame construction’.		If both walls and floors are of cast in situ reinforced concrete, the series of ‘boxes’ so formed is sometimes referred to as ‘box frame construction’.
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	It creates a structurally efficient building with high levels of acoustic and fire separation between adjacent rooms. This is due to the high mass of the structure and good airtightness. Cross wall construction also has good thermal mass.		It creates a structurally efficient building with high levels of acoustic and fire separation between adjacent rooms. This is due to the high mass of the structure and good airtightness. Cross wall construction also has good thermal mass.

−	~~Crosswall~~ systems can offer significant time and cost savings in comparison to traditional building techniques as the components can often be prefabricated. In addition, the arrangement of windows between crosswalls is unrestricted.	+	Cross-wall systems can offer significant time and cost savings in comparison to traditional building techniques as the components can often be prefabricated. In addition, the arrangement of windows between crosswalls is unrestricted.

	The precast elements are typically brought to site 'just in time'. Hidden joints and ties, both horizontally and vertically are grouted in place as the work develops. Other works such as installation of mechanical and electrical services and finishes that are required can start prior to the completion of the entire structure.		The precast elements are typically brought to site 'just in time'. Hidden joints and ties, both horizontally and vertically are grouted in place as the work develops. Other works such as installation of mechanical and electrical services and finishes that are required can start prior to the completion of the entire structure.

−	~~Crosswall~~ construction involves a number of key connections:	+	Cross-wall construction involves a number of key connections:

	* Wall-to-wall at vertical joints.		* Wall-to-wall at vertical joints.

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	Crosswall construction is a form of construction in which load bearing walls provide the primary vertical support and lateral stability for precast floors. External wall panels, lift cores or staircases are used to provide the required longitudinal stability. Bridging components such as floors, roofs and beams are supported by the load bearing walls or façade wall.		Crosswall construction is a form of construction in which load bearing walls provide the primary vertical support and lateral stability for precast floors. External wall panels, lift cores or staircases are used to provide the required longitudinal stability. Bridging components such as floors, roofs and beams are supported by the load bearing walls or façade wall.

−	If both walls and floors are of cast in situ reinforced concrete, the series of ‘boxes’ so formed is sometimes referred to as ‘box frame construction’	+	If both walls and floors are of cast in situ reinforced concrete, the series of ‘boxes’ so formed is sometimes referred to as ‘box frame construction’.

	The system is ideal for buildings with cellular and orthogonal grids, with rooms of up to 4 x 9 m. It is suitable for buildings up to a height of five storeys where the floors are similar and where internal separating or party walls are required, such as in blocks of flats and student accommodation.		The system is ideal for buildings with cellular and orthogonal grids, with rooms of up to 4 x 9 m. It is suitable for buildings up to a height of five storeys where the floors are similar and where internal separating or party walls are required, such as in blocks of flats and student accommodation.

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	Crosswall construction is a form of construction in which load bearing walls provide the primary vertical support and lateral stability for precast floors. External wall panels, lift cores or staircases are used to provide the required longitudinal stability. Bridging components such as floors, roofs and beams are supported by the load bearing walls or façade wall.		Crosswall construction is a form of construction in which load bearing walls provide the primary vertical support and lateral stability for precast floors. External wall panels, lift cores or staircases are used to provide the required longitudinal stability. Bridging components such as floors, roofs and beams are supported by the load bearing walls or façade wall.

−	If both walls and floors are of cast in situ reinforced concrete, the series of ‘boxes’ so formed is sometimes referred to as ‘box frame construction’.	+	If both walls and floors are of cast in situ reinforced concrete, the series of ‘boxes’ so formed is sometimes referred to as ‘box frame construction’

	The system is ideal for buildings with cellular and orthogonal grids, with rooms of up to 4 x 9 m. It is suitable for buildings up to a height of five storeys where the floors are similar and where internal separating or party walls are required, such as in blocks of flats and student accommodation.		The system is ideal for buildings with cellular and orthogonal grids, with rooms of up to 4 x 9 m. It is suitable for buildings up to a height of five storeys where the floors are similar and where internal separating or party walls are required, such as in blocks of flats and student accommodation.

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	* ‘Building Construction Handbook’ (6th ed.), CHUDLEY, R., GREENO, R., Butterworth-Heinemann (2006)		* ‘Building Construction Handbook’ (6th ed.), CHUDLEY, R., GREENO, R., Butterworth-Heinemann (2006)

−	[[Category:~~Construction_techniques~~]] [[Category:~~Products_/_components~~]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

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	* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.		* Off-site prefabrication of buildings: A guide to connection choices.
	* Party wall.		* Party wall.
		+	* Precast flat panel system.
	* Prefabricated structural panels.		* Prefabricated structural panels.
	* Prefabrication.		* Prefabrication.
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	* ‘Building Construction Handbook’ (6th ed.), CHUDLEY, R., GREENO, R., Butterworth-Heinemann (2006)		* ‘Building Construction Handbook’ (6th ed.), CHUDLEY, R., GREENO, R., Butterworth-Heinemann (2006)

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	Care must be taken in both design and construction to ensure that the junctions between the non-load bearing claddings and the crosswalls are weather resistant.		Care must be taken in both design and construction to ensure that the junctions between the non-load bearing claddings and the crosswalls are weather resistant.

−	If a pitched roof is to be included with the ridge parallel to the lateral axis, there will need to be an edge beam to ~~phhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhrovide~~ a seating for the rafters and to transmit roof loads to the crosswalls.	+	If a pitched roof is to be included with the ridge parallel to the lateral axis, there will need to be an edge beam to provide a seating for the rafters and to transmit roof loads to the crosswalls.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	Care must be taken in both design and construction to ensure that the junctions between the non-load bearing claddings and the crosswalls are weather resistant.		Care must be taken in both design and construction to ensure that the junctions between the non-load bearing claddings and the crosswalls are weather resistant.

−	If a pitched roof is to be included with the ridge parallel to the lateral axis, there will need to be an edge beam to ~~provide~~ a seating for the rafters and to transmit roof loads to the crosswalls.	+	If a pitched roof is to be included with the ridge parallel to the lateral axis, there will need to be an edge beam to phhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhrovide a seating for the rafters and to transmit roof loads to the crosswalls.

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	If a pitched roof is to be included with the ridge parallel to the lateral axis, there will need to be an edge beam to provide a seating for the rafters and to transmit roof loads to the crosswalls.		If a pitched roof is to be included with the ridge parallel to the lateral axis, there will need to be an edge beam to provide a seating for the rafters and to transmit roof loads to the crosswalls.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Cavity wall.		* Cavity wall.
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	* Wall types.		* Wall types.

−	=== External resources ===	+	= External resources =

	* ‘Building Construction Handbook’ (6th ed.), CHUDLEY, R., GREENO, R., Butterworth-Heinemann (2006)		* ‘Building Construction Handbook’ (6th ed.), CHUDLEY, R., GREENO, R., Butterworth-Heinemann (2006)

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	* Wall-to-wall at horizontal joints.		* Wall-to-wall at horizontal joints.
	* Wall-to-base/foundation.		* Wall-to-base/foundation.
−	* lol

	Care must be taken in both design and construction to ensure that the junctions between the non-load bearing claddings and the crosswalls are weather resistant.		Care must be taken in both design and construction to ensure that the junctions between the non-load bearing claddings and the crosswalls are weather resistant.

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	* Wall-to-wall at horizontal joints.		* Wall-to-wall at horizontal joints.
	* Wall-to-base/foundation.		* Wall-to-base/foundation.
		+	* lol

	Care must be taken in both design and construction to ensure that the junctions between the non-load bearing claddings and the crosswalls are weather resistant.		Care must be taken in both design and construction to ensure that the junctions between the non-load bearing claddings and the crosswalls are weather resistant.