UCO SolidWall System by UAC BERHAD

GENERAL DESCRIPTION


UCO SOLIDWALL SYSTEM is a non-load bearing wall system which fits into modern day commercial, institution and residential building construction. It is a CIDB certified Industrial Building System (IBS).

UCO SOLIDWALL SYSTEM comprises UAC fibre cement sheets fixed onto metal studs and infilled with light weight concrete mix. It is versatile in complying to the fire-rating, sound and thermal insulation, wet application, impact strength and robustness requirements.


ADVANTAGES

FIRE RATED
Up to 4 hours according to British Standard (BS 476: Part 22)

LIGHT WEIGHT
Weight of walls is approximately 3 times lighter compared to brick walls. Density is 750-850 kg/m3.

FAST TRACK CONSTRUCTION
Easily and rapidly constructed, cutting down construction time and cost compared to traditional wall construction.

HIGH QUALITY WALL FINISHING
Wall is straight with smooth surfaces.

SURFACE FINISH VERSATILITY
Readily accepts a wide range of surface finishes, e.g. acrylic and emulsion paint, wall paper, ceramic tiles, marble, etc.

STRONG ANCHORAGE CAPACITY
Conform to BS 5234 : Part 2 requirements.

CLEANER AND SAFER CONSTRUCTION
Reduces messiness and thereafter easy to clean up at site. Also minimizes inconvenience to other trades compared to the labour-intensive conventional trade.

IMPACT RESSISTANT
Scuff-resistant, offering superior impact and abrasion resistance.

DURABLE
Immune to permanent water damage and impervious to high humidity/moisture. Also does not warp, crack or split easily.

THERMAL INSULATION
R value = 0.169 m2 K/W

SOUND INSULATION 
Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating e.g. 104mm thick wall is 46 dB.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

UCO SOLIDWALLL SYSTEM consists of:
a) UCO VISTABORD/FLEXABORD 6.0mm, 9.0mm, and 12.0mm thickness.
b) Metal studs
c) Light weight concrete mix

ACOTEC WALL PANEL

The Core Element of Industrial Building System

Acotec Wall Panel is an idea developed to facilitate a hassle-free building process of Industrial Building System. The system reaches all the way through a building, from the façade right down to the partition walls.

World-class Acotec for International Market

Acotec Wall Panel is a construction method of choice for system building all over the world. It has been successfully implemented in numerous projects throughout Singapore and Malaysia; where award-winning factories – located in Perak, Negeri Sembilan and Johor – are well-positioned to serve the markets.

ADVANTAGES OF ACOTEC WALL PANEL

1. Speed of Construction - Acotec Wall Panel is an idea developed to facilitate a hassle-free building process of Industrial Building System. The system reaches all the way through a building, from the façade right down to the partition walls.
2. Time Efficiency - Acotec wall panel can speed up project duration and as a result save in construction costs.
3. Low Wastages - Acotec wall panel are pre cut to specific sizes that can goes in all designs and schedules. This will definitely minimize wastages at site.
4. Industrial Quality Finishes - Acotec wall panel can give maximum savings in plastering and finishing since the panel has good superb surface finish.
5. Easy Site Management - Acotec wall panel give less mess and traffic, hence, create cleaner sites and better site management.
6. Lower Pilferage - Acotec wall panel will not create unnecessary shortages and losses at the site.
7. Environmental Friendly - Acotec wall panel is an environmentally safe and recyclable product

TEST SPECIFICATION OF ACOTEC PANEL

TEST SPECIFICATION ACOTEC PANEL 100MM Installation speed (m2/man-day) 16 Weight (kg/m2) 140 Lintel Acotec Fire Rating (Hours) 2 Sound Insulation (dB) 46 Compressive Strength Cube test (N/mm²) 25 Compressive Strength Section (N/mm2) 15 Thermal Resistance (m2K/W) 0.4 Moisture Absorption (%) 4.9 * Information is correct at time of printing      Made in Malaysia

Broad Sustainable Building : Building A Sustainable Hotel in 360 Hours

In December 2011, China’s Broad Sustainable Building Company built a “T30” 30-story hotel prototype in 15 days. Despite the time constraint, Broad managed to lower construction waste and to increase the building’s sustainability.

The main reason construction is so rapid is because much of the building is assembled in factories before being shipped to the construction grounds. According to Julia Jiang, VP of Broad Group, “93% of the hotel is in our factory… down to lights and the kitchen sink.” Overall, this process takes 45 days, but there are benefits. A “Lego” approach reduces outdoor pollution and safety hazards- there is no welding or cutting. The construction pollution generated is 1% that of a standard hotel project.

The inside is sustainable, too. The T30 is energy efficient due to the addition of four pane windows and 6-inch (15 cm) exterior thermal insulation. Jang says these measures will “reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2,000 metric tons a year based on savings in electricity.” There are no sacrifices on the customers’ part, either: the heat recovery powers the triple filter air purifier. Broad has also made the hotel magnitude 9 resistant to earthquakes, more proof of its commitment to safety.

This is the 12th Broad project to be completed in Lego fashion. In the future, BSBC hopes to build a low-carbon community. The $1.6 billion (USD) project would accommodate up to 100,000 people and include public service and commercial buildings. “Anyway, many buildings are coming,” assures Jiang.

IBS : O-Stable Panel Sdn. Bhd.

The O-Stable Panel System is a prefabricated system created for versatility to suit any layout and design required by the Architect.

An enhancement on conventional systems, this latest pre-cast technology from O-Stable Panel Sdn Bhd, allows luxurious homes with attractive architectural designs to be constructed faster and with almost zero defect.

Our Technical Advisor, Mr. Khoo Tian who invented this system, likens it to the flexibility of toy building blocks, theO-Stable Panel System has attractive architectural features such as arches, round columns and comices that can be incorporated into the design of any type of houses.

Its special built-in feature allows free flow of air into the house (cross & vertical ventilation), thereby converting outside hot air into cool air.

This system provides some degree of comfort without air-conditioning and has been evaluated and documented by University Technology Mara (UiTM). Our associated company Baktian Sdn Bhd has entered into MOU with UiTM for continuous improvement of performance through instrumentation and measurement.

This is also good in accordance with the 'Feng Shui' principle, as it brings harmony and tranquility into the house.


Installation Procedures

Prior Installation

1.            Check the condition of the floor and mark the grid line and off-set line.

                 

2.            Lay the level pad along the grid line for level control.

Panel Installation

1.            Apply expandite concrete along the panel position prior installation.

                 

2.            Install the panel to its respective position.

                 

3.            Check the vertically and horizontally of the panel before tighten the steel bracing.

                 

4.            Tighten the steel bracing to hold the panel.

                 

5.            Remove the axcess expandite concrete.

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AMAZING! - Japan's Great Kanto Highway repaired in just 6 days

Japan may have been ravaged by a monster earthquake/tsunami/nuclear disaster, but that doesn't mean they don't still have some of the best engineers in the world. Proof: this stretch of completely destroyed highway was fixed up and open to cars again in a mere six days.

This stretch of the Great Kanto Highway was completely destroyed by the 9.0 earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan. Crews from highway repair company NEXCO started to repair the damage on March 17th. By the end of the day on March 23rd, the road was open to traffic and looking good as new.

IBS : Light Gauge Steel Framing in MALAYSIA

Advantages of Light Gauge Steel
-Cost Effective
-Easy & Fast Installation
-Strong Yet light weight
-Improved Construction Quality
-Easy to Modify
-Design Flexibility
-Saves labor
-Recyclable

MMC-Gamuda: Double-track project on time, within budget

PETALING JAYA: Developers of the northern double-tracking project from Ipoh to Padang Besar said on March 12 that the project was on schedule as it would "work around" any anticipated obstacles.

MMC-Ganmuda JV Sdn Bhd director Datuk Azmi Mat Nor told reporters at a media briefing here that the project has not been delayed despite warnings several months ago from Gamuda's CEO Datuk Lin Yun Ling that land acquisition problems might stall the project.

"As with any big project, there will be problems," Azmi said, noting they will work around the problem. "Whatever we can do, we will do. The track is long - 329 kilometres - so we will work around whatever problem."

He added the project was now 21.4% completed, costing about RM2.8 billion, which is within the developer's forecasts. Raw material costs so far has amounted to RM3 billion.

Azmi said what was more important was how the project contributed to the economic welfare of residents in the northern states especially during this time of crisis.

MMC-Gamuda has awarded 400 contracts so far worth about RM10 billion, and was expected to award another 100 contracts worth RM2 billion.

Using Bank Negara Malaysia's guided multiplier factor of 1.7 times, Azmi said the spinoffs from the 400 contracts awarded so far could be equivalent to RM15 billion.

The RM12.485 billion projected cost of the two electrified railway tracks across Perak, Penang, Kedah and Perlis is expected to be completed on Jan 7, 2013. There have been no changes to the plan.

Written by By Fong Min Hun