Podular Systems Ltd

Description of the Podular Systems Ltd Composite Steel & Aluminium Modular Volumetric Building System

The Podular Systems Ltd. composite steel and aluminium modular volumetric system is intended to be a ‘turnkey’ operation, that is, the shell of the building including external and internal finishes will be designed, manufactured and erected by Podular Systems Ltd. The system may be used for residential, recreation and commercial purposes.

The semi-finished modules are transported to site, erected on a pre-prepared sub-structure and structurally interconnected to provide composite action using bolts, in accordance with the engineer’s fixing specification, to meet the requirements of the UK structural codes. The modules are supplied to site with first fix services, windows and doors, and roof coverings installed. Second and final fix services, internal/external finishes, roof sealing between modules is carried out on site. The system is typically arranged in terraced configuration, either in single or double depth and unlimited length, in accordance with the system’s limitations. The modules must be stacked vertically in the same orientation – side-to-side or end-to-end orientation is preferred as it is quicker to install and simplifies the connections.

Durability Assessment: minimum 60 years

Limits on Scope:

• Maximum two storeys;
• Bottom members of the frame must be fully isolated from contact with moisture from the ground and external sources;
• Thermal checks must be undertaken to ensure that there is no risk of interstitial condensation and/or cold bridging which may impact the durability of the modules;
• Podular Systems Ltd. must be contracted for the design, manufacture, supply and erection of the structure;
• System must be maintained in accordance with Podular Systems Ltd. recommendations;
• A qualified structural engineer suitably experienced in the design of this type of structure must be engaged for the structural design and analysis.