ALUMINIUM STRUCTURE – P2 SPECIFICATION
1. Material
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Aluminium Alloy: 6063-T6
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Standard: ASTM B221 / EN 573 / EN 755
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Minimum Yield Strength: ≥ 215 MPa
2. Member Description
P2 – Secondary Aluminium Post / Column
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Section: Square / Rectangular Hollow Section (as per approved drawings)
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Typical Size: 75 × 75 × 3 mm (unless noted otherwise)
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Function: Secondary vertical support member
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Height & Spacing: As per structural and shop drawings
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Maximum Allowable Slenderness Ratio: As per Eurocode 9
3. Base Connection
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Base Plate:
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Material: Aluminium or Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel
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Thickness: 6–8 mm
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Anchors:
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Type: Stainless Steel SS304 / SS316 anchor bolts
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Fixing: Mechanical or chemical anchors into concrete
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Isolation pad to be provided to prevent galvanic corrosion
4. Fabrication
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Shop-fabricated, accurately cut and drilled
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All edges smooth and free of burrs
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Welding (if required): TIG welding in accordance with AWS D1.2
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Free from cracks, dents, twists, or surface defects
5. Connections
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Connection to beams (L1 / L2) via bolted and/or welded joints as shown in drawings
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Fasteners: Stainless Steel SS304 / SS316
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All fixings corrosion-resistant
6. Surface Finish
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Powder Coating: Minimum 60–80 microns, polyester based
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Anodizing: Minimum 20–25 microns
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Color and texture as approved by Architect
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UV and corrosion resistant
7. Installation
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Installed plumb, level, and aligned
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Verticality tolerance: ±3 mm over full height
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Protective film removed after completion
8. Codes & Standards
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Aluminium Structural Design: Eurocode 9 / AADM
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Quality & Workmanship: ISO 9001
If you want, I can:
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Combine P1 & P2 into one specification
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Shorten this for drawing notes
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Adjust sizes for actual project loads
Just tell me how you’ll use it.