Modular Construction & Steel Engineering Glossary
Clear, verified engineering definitions for off-site volumetric steel construction, DfMA workflows, building physics, and Eurocode compliance.
DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly)
Design for Manufacture and Assembly. An engineering design methodology that optimizes building components for off-site factory fabrication and rapid, bolted on-site assembly with minimal field labor.
3D Hacimsel Çelik Modül (Volumetric Steel)
Fully enclosed three-dimensional structural steel modules prefabricated in factory environments, functioning as self-supporting structural blocks capable of multi-storey stacking.
Blower Door Hava Sızdırmazlık Testi
A diagnostic differential pressure test measuring building envelope air leakage. SERMODULA volumetric modules achieve n50 ≤ 0.6 h⁻¹ meeting strict Passivhaus airtightness criteria.
Hazır Banyo Podu (Prefabricated Bathroom Pod)
A complete monolithic bathroom unit fully finished in the factory with tiling, sanitary fixtures, MEP rough-ins, and waterproofing, hoisted into modules as a plug-and-play element.
Hafif Çelik Karkas (Cold-Formed Steel - CFS)
Structural lightweight components manufactured by roll-forming thin galvanized steel coils at room temperature, delivering high strength-to-weight ratios and corrosion resistance.
REI Yangın Dayanım Sınıfı (REI 60 / 90 / 120)
European fire resistance classification measuring Load-bearing capacity (R), Integrity (E), and Thermal Insulation (I) in minutes under direct fire exposure.
BIM LOD 400 (İmalat ve Fabrika Detay Seviyesi)
Level of Development 400 in Building Information Modelling, detailing elements with precise fabrication, assembly, and detailing data directly readable by CNC machinery.
Lowbed Modül Taşımacılığı (Gabari Dışı Nakliye)
Specialized heavy road logistics utilizing low-bed semi-trailers to transport oversized volumetric modules within European bridge, tunnel, and route clearance permits.
Akustik Ayrık Katman (Acoustic Decoupling Rw 58-62dB)
Structural acoustic decoupling utilizing elastomeric vibration isolation pads and double-leaf independent wall cavities, achieving Rw ≥ 58dB sound reduction between units.
Anahtar Teslim EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction)
An integrated contracting model where SERMODULA acts as single-point contractor for engineering, factory procurement, fabrication, logistics, and turnkey erection.
2026 Modular Cost & Pricing Guide
Explore turnkey pricing per square meter, shell options, and financial benefits compared to traditional construction.