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    False Ceiling/Dropped Ceiling: Suhail Alam B.Arch 4 Year Sharda University

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    This document discusses false ceilings or dropped ceilings. It defines dropped ceilings as a secondary ceiling hung below the main structural ceiling, usually made of concrete or timber, to hide piping, wiring, ductwork and allow access for repairs. Dropped ceilings also help develop aesthetics, reduce heating/cooling loads, and provide acoustic control. The document describes exposed grid and concealed gypsum plasterboard ceiling systems, their components, installation processes, and advantages/disadvantages of each.

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    This document discusses false ceilings or dropped ceilings. It defines dropped ceilings as a secondary ceiling hung below the main structural ceiling, usually made of concrete or timber, to hide piping, wiring, ductwork and allow access for repairs. Dropped ceilings also help develop aesthetics, reduce heating/cooling loads, and provide acoustic control. The document describes exposed grid and concealed gypsum plasterboard ceiling systems, their components, installation processes, and advantages/disadvantages of each.

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    FALSE CEILING/DROPPED

    CEILING

    Suhail Alam
    B.Arch 4th year
    Sharda University

    INTRODUCTION
    False ceiling or dropped ceiling is a secondary ceiling, hung below
    the main structural ceiling usually concrete or timber.
    Dropped ceilings are created to hide the building infrastructure,
    includingpiping,wiring, andductwork, by creating a spaceabove
    the dropped ceiling, while allowing access for repairs and
    inspections.
    Another purpose of dropped ceiling is to develop aesthetical details
    which are difficult and structurally difficult to construct.
    Dropped ceilings are also use to reduce the volume of the space so
    that the heating and cooling load can be reduced.
    Acoustic balance and control was another early objective of dropped
    ceilings.

    Types of false ceilings


    Exposed ceiling
    A system where grid is visible and
    into which panels are laid. The grid is
    finished in colors to harmonize with
    the panels.
    Panels are manufactured from a
    variety of materials including rock
    fiber, glass fiber, mineral fiber etc.
    common size of the panel is
    1200x600, 600x600 and 500x500.

    Concealed ceiling

    A system where, after tiles are


    installed, the grid is not visible.
    Gypsum plasterboard ceiling is the
    most commonly used concealed
    ceiling.
    Gypsum plaster board has taken the
    place of POP ceiling due to its ease
    of installation.

    Exposed ceiling system components


    Main tee runner
    Cross tee
    Wall angle or parameter channel
    Galvanized hanger wire
    Angel cleat
    Expansion anchor or fasteners
    Mineral fiber board or ceiling tile

    Exposed grid ceiling component


    fixing details
    Angle or hanger wire

    Parameter channel
    Cross tee

    Main runner tee

    Gypsum plasterboard ceiling


    components

    Gypsum plasterboard ceiling fixing


    detail
    Primary support channel
    Parameter channel
    Angle support
    Ceiling section
    Gypsum plasterboard 900x1800

    Concealed/plasterboard ceiling
    installation process

    Advantages and disadvantages of


    dropped ceilings
    Exposed grid ceiling
    Advantages
    Ease of access
    Ease in replacement
    Ease in fitting lighting fixtures
    Disadvantages

    Concealed gypsum plasterboard ceiling

    Advantages
    Monolithic
    Sound absorbing ability
    Fire resistant
    Disadvantages

    Visible grid

    Inability in accessibility

    Reduced headroom

    Pest and rodent problem is not


    detectible

    Damaged easily when handled

    Problem in replacement

    Thank you

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