5.0 Frame assembly
Wall frame assembly sheets are produced by the ENDUROCADD® software during the detailing process. Below is an example of a typical wall frame assembly sheet produced by ENDUROCADD®.
5.1 Print string markings
All ENDUROWALL® parts are marked with coded print strings to assist erectors during the assembly process. This matches the part information shown on the assembly drawings. Parts are coded in the following order:
Job Id
Frame Number
Part Number
Part Usage.
Note
For short parts, some of this information is deleted.
With this information, erectors can identify what the part is and where it is intended to be used in the structure.
Figure 5.1 Print string marking
Using Figure 6.1 we can determine:
Job id is Test_walls
Wall panel number is 5
Part number is 001
Part is to be used for the TOPPLATE.
Newer walls have a usage identifier rather than the full usage description and may have additional information such as the part length. You can easily identify the usage using the following table:
Identifier | Usage |
|---|---|
TP | Top Plate |
BP | Bottom Plate |
HEAD | Header |
SILL | Sill |
STUD | Stud |
NOGG | Nogging |
5.2 Assembly procedure
ENDUROWALL® frames are generally factory assembled or assembled by third-parties from completely knocked down (CKD) packs.
It is important that you check all components delivered on-site against your delivery packing list to ensure complete delivery. Unpack and sort the frames into frame lots using the branding as a manual. Identify the studs from the branding information on the parts.
Step 1
Identify and lay the studs toes down on a level surface and align as per assembly drawing. The heads, sills and noggings should be pre-notched to allow parts to overlap as shown, however, certain nogging sections with double or triple web punches may have a web section still connected to improve the roll forming efficiency. See section 2a Prepare Noggings and U sections. Pre-punched holes are provided for trilobular fastener screws to connect the frames.
Locate and open matching stud and nogging / plate bundles before separating into individual frame packs.
Separate and move stud and nogging / plate frame packs next to designated assembly zone.
Lift and separate stud pack onto assembly table (this example has utilised Topspan® 40 sections on concrete block stacks as an assembly table).
Step 2 - Prepare bent tab studs
Identify and separate Endurotie® bent tab studs (90mm system only). The Endurotie® bent tab studs can be identified by the extension of the stud web section and double15mm hole punch for insertion of a frame anchor bolt (or similar).
Place the stud with the web down.
With a small cold chisel and a hammer, flatten the ribs on the rib in line with the stud flange.
With a pair of duck bill pliers, bend the tab in the appropriate direction. (Refer to layout plan provided with job outputs.)
Step 2a - Prepare Noggings and U-Sections
With the noggings and plate sections separated into their individual wall numbers, check each U section for any double 15mm bolt hole punches (see below picture). This punch represents a web section of the nogging to be cut out on site prior to wall fabrication using tin snips or a suitable cutting tool. Note that ONLY the web section of the plate needs to be removed, the flanges of the u section are to remain connected.
Step 3: Lay out studs and insert into top and bottom plates
Layout all studs in sequential order, space out & orientate frame as per assembly sheet.
Fix all studs by inserting into top plate on approx. 45deg angle.
Align holes, fix at studs and install trilobular fastener.
Step 4 - Fix at Studs
When carrying out the primary assembly of the frame align notch holes as shown and install trilobular fastener in holes.
Align top of studs & screw fix top plate at both ends. (Where utilised, ensure Endurotie® bent tab studs are placed in the correct location and orientation.
Twist stud into position & align fixing holes – repeat for all studs along top plate.
Step 5 - Fix at corner and install trilobular fastener
Align notch holes as shown and install trilobular fastener in holes.
Slide noggings onto the studs from base of frame & align fixing holes. May require 2 people to slide up studs evenly.