aluminium-juliet-900 / ALUMINIUM-JULIET-SPEC-R5
Checked draft,not for construction/manufacture.

manufacturer [supported; published business identity only]
Architectural Products Group Ltd (published business identity). Exact manufacturing entity/factory address to confirm.
Source: ../SOURCE-CATALOG.json | Owner: APG guard family owner

technicalContact [missing; product data]
null
Source: No verified named technical contact in inspected variant sources | Owner: APG business owner

productCode [supported; product data]
aluminium-juliet-900
Source: SOURCE-TRACE.json | Owner: APG guard family owner

description [supported; product data]
Continuous face-welded aluminium flatbar Juliet development kit, with top and lower end connections to BOTH structural reveals.
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: APG guard family owner

intendedUse [provisional; design target]
Development candidate for protection at an opening. Actual standing/sill/window datum, occupancy, location and exposure must be confirmed; no project suitability established.
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json; ../OFFICIAL-SOURCE-RESEARCH.json#ENGLAND-K | Owner: Project designer

exclusions [supported; product data]
No balcony/slab/intermediate fascia supports, freestanding/stair/vehicle/fall-arrest use, rated capacity, order or manufacture release.
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: APG guard family owner

jurisdiction [missing; product data]
No actual project jurisdiction selected. England guidance researched only; Wales/Scotland/NI and overseas need their own review.
Source: ../OFFICIAL-SOURCE-RESEARCH.json#ENGLAND-K | Owner: Project designer

classification [supported; product data]
{"systemCode": "Ss_25_60_05_05", "label": "Balustrade and guarding systems", "tableVersion": "Systems v1.43 July 2026", "productCode": null}
Source: ../OFFICIAL-SOURCE-RESEARCH.json#UNICLASS | Owner: APG guard family owner

dimensions [supported; checked source geometry]
{"widthMeaning": "Clear structural reveal opening", "widthMm": 900, "outsideMetalPanelWidthMm": 890, "solidPackingEachSideMm": 5, "railSpanMm": 866, "topZmm": 1100, "bottomZmm": 50, "stripCentresZmm": [270, 90], "note": "Standing/sill/window datum and lower horizontal strip climbability remain unverified study assumptions. End-only supports."}
Source: evidence/BOM-STANDARD.json | Owner: APG CAD owner

sections [supported; checked source geometry]
{"topRailNormalDepthThicknessMm": [60, 10], "uprightNormalDepthThicknessMm": [50, 10], "twoFaceStripHeightThicknessMm": [80, 10]}
Source: evidence/BOM-STANDARD.json | Owner: APG CAD owner

variants [supported; product data]
Clear structural reveal opening widths900/1200/1500/1800mm. This record applies only to 900mm J6; opening width is not overall panel width or a verified safe span.
Source: SOURCE-TRACE.json | Owner: APG guard family owner

material [provisional; candidate material; no certified/design allowable assigned]
Candidate EN AW-6082-T6 aluminium. Exact grade/form/temper/certificate and welded parent/HAZ properties remain unverified; no steel resistance transfer.
Source: evidence/BOM-STANDARD.json | Owner: APG manufacturing owner

finishAndColour [missing; product data]
Exact aluminium pretreatment/coating/thickness/colour/gloss, exposure/repair and dissimilar-metal isolation specification remains unselected. Do not transfer steel galvanising details.
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: APG manufacturing owner

construction [supported; product data]
Two continuous80x10mm lower strips, broad faces VERTICAL, face-welded across every50x10mm upright;60x10mm top rail, no midrun splices. Flush reveal interfaces,5mm packing each side. Source geometry shows two nominal80mm face-weld lines per crossing,4mm leg;72mm normal-study effective-length trial is distinct. WPS/filler/throat/effective length/directional/HAZ resistance and joint rigidity remain unqualified.
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: APG guard family owner

interfaces [supported; checked source geometry]
{"topEndplate": {"xThicknessMm": 12, "yRangeMm": [0, 60], "zRangeMm": [980, 1100], "holesYmm": 30, "holesZmm": [1000, 1060]}, "lowerEndplate": {"xThicknessMm": 12, "yRangeMm": [-10, 60], "zRangeMm": [50, 310], "holesYmm": 30, "holesZmm": [90, 270]}, "holeDiameterProxyMm": 14, "toolChecks": 8}
Source: evidence/BOM-STANDARD.json | Owner: APG CAD owner

nominalMass [supported; calculated prediction]
{"metalExcludingWeldKg": 18.65123395170249, "withIllustrativeWeldEnvelopeKg": 18.73331395170249, "densityKgM3": 2700, "excludes": "Actual anchors, finish and packaging. Weld envelopes are not measured filler consumption."}
Source: evidence/BOM-STANDARD.json | Owner: APG CAD owner

performanceCriteria [missing; product data]
Project engineer must adopt jurisdiction, occupancy/actions/combinations, point/infill/wind/vertical actions, serviceability, guarding openings/non-climbability and durability criteria. Existing cases are analyst sensitivities.
Source: evidence/NORMAL-DEMANDS.json; evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: Responsible engineer

performanceEvidence [provisional; calculated prediction]
{"normalRevision": "J6", "normalSupportScope": "END ONLY at top rail and two face-strip ends; no slab/intermediate anchors. Spring trial grid uncalibrated.", "normalModel": "Three continuous normal-direction beams coupled by upright overhang translation stiffness. No infill joint-moment credit. Gross elastic; endplate/centroid offsets/localtorsion/contact omitted.", "normalCases": 21, "verticalCases": [{"loadN": 1000, "direction": "Vertical in x-z frame", "supports": "END ONLY: translations fixed at top rail ends and two strip ends; rotations free. No slab/intermediate fascia anchors.", "joints": "Rigid welded momenttransfer assumption", "maxVerticalMovementMm": 0.22482092070696869, "maxGrossCombinedStressMPa": 18.03459175324768, "maxMemberEndMomentNmm": 84342.09346135706, "equilibrium": "PASS", "status": "ELASTIC_DEMAND_ONLY_NOT_CODE_PASS"}, {"loadN": 1000, "direction": "Vertical in x-z frame", "supports": "END ONLY: translations fixed at top rail ends and two strip ends; rotations free. No slab/intermediate fascia anchors.", "joints": "Axial-only uprights/no momenttransfer comparison", "maxVerticalMovementMm": 0.270721650577678, "maxGrossCombinedStressMPa": 18.688979903423284, "maxMemberEndMomentNmm": 101384.439915061, "equilibrium": "PASS", "status": "ELASTIC_DEMAND_ONLY_NOT_CODE_PASS"}], "gravityMovementCases": [{"loadN": 1000, "direction": "Vertical in x-z frame", "supports": "Translations fixed only at all three member ends; no slab/intermediate supports.", "joints": "Rigid welded momenttransfer assumption", "maxVerticalMovementMm": 0.24402312171045487, "equilibrium": "PASS", "status": "ELASTIC_DEMAND_ONLY_NOT_CODE_PASS"}, {"loadN": 1000, "direction": "Vertical in x-z frame", "supports": "Translations fixed only at all three member ends; no slab/intermediate supports.", "joints": "Axial-only uprights/no momenttransfer comparison", "maxVerticalMovementMm": 0.29457544729979657, "equilibrium": "PASS", "status": "ELASTIC_DEMAND_ONLY_NOT_CODE_PASS"}], "gravityMethod": "Lumped rail/upright member selfweight at nodes; excludes plates/packers/welds/below90mm tail and localoffsets. Movement sensitivity only: element selfweight internal actions not recovered, so no gravity stress/resistance claim.", "meaning": "Gross-elastic sensitivities only; no adopted safe span/capacity or verified site movement prediction. Gravity movement calculation is partial; no selfweight stress/resistance claim."}
Source: evidence/NORMAL-DEMANDS.json; evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json; evidence/GRAVITY-MOVEMENT.json | Owner: Responsible engineer

geometryChecks [supported; inherited source geometry checks; not rerun in R5]
{"validSolids": 73, "volumeErrorMm3": -2.421438694000244e-08, "collisions": [], "toolChecks": [{"faceXmm": 17, "holeZmm": 90, "hits": []}, {"faceXmm": 17, "holeZmm": 270, "hits": []}, {"faceXmm": 17, "holeZmm": 1000, "hits": []}, {"faceXmm": 17, "holeZmm": 1060, "hits": []}, {"faceXmm": 883, "holeZmm": 90, "hits": []}, {"faceXmm": 883, "holeZmm": 270, "hits": []}, {"faceXmm": 883, "holeZmm": 1000, "hits": []}, {"faceXmm": 883, "holeZmm": 1060, "hits": []}], "maxGapMm": 86.85714285714289}
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: APG CAD owner

testedResults [missing; tested result]
null
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: Authorised test provider

independentVerification [missing; independently verified claim]
null
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: Competent independent checker

tolerances [missing; product data]
No fabrication/installation/coating/fit tolerances accepted; model nominal dimensions only.
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: APG manufacturing owner

substrateAndFixings [missing; product data]
End/reveal-only load path at top rail and both lower strip ends. No slab or intermediate fascia support. Survey actual structural reveals, build-ups, edge distances, window/sill/standing datum and fitting path. Nominal 5 mm packing and 14 mm proxy holes are not a selected anchor/packer design; product, grade, embedment, torque/cure and restraint require review.
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: Project engineer and anchor designer

installation [provisional; design target]
Juliet-specific draft hold-point sequence supplied. Confirm standing datum, reveal geometry and both end connections before fabrication; temporary edge protection/lifting and acceptance remain required.
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json; INSTALLATION-MAINTENANCE-DRAFT.txt | Owner: APG installation owner

maintenanceAndCleaning [provisional; design target]
Inspect welds, corrosion, coating damage and fixings; isolate unsafe guard after impact/movement. Cleaning chemistry, intervals and repair system depend on selected coating and exposure; no interval or chemical compatibility claimed.
Source: INSTALLATION-MAINTENANCE-DRAFT.txt | Owner: APG technical owner

durabilityAndWarranty [missing; product data]
No verified service life, exposure category, warranty terms or exclusions supplied.
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: APG business/manufacturing owner

environmental [missing; product data]
No product-specific EPD, recycled-content percentage, embodied-carbon assessment or end-of-life route verified. Steel recovery potential is not a quantified product claim.
Source: No evidence in inspected source pack | Owner: APG sustainability owner

CAD [supported; product data]
{"format": "STEP", "revision": "J6", "filename": "evidence/APG-Juliet-900-J6-face-welded.step", "sha256": "79fbf7b53f4832383f38b49c646b5562e00ae5eec5de3f872575e72c25671ddd"}
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: APG guard family owner

drawings [missing; product data]
Nominal CAD/BOM dimensions supplied; no approved production/installation drawing set or fabrication tolerances established.
Source: evidence/BOM-STANDARD.json | Owner: APG drawing owner

BIM [missing; product data]
No native Revit/IFC object supplied or validated. STEP does not establish BIM delivery.
Source: ../SOURCE-CATALOG.json; source pack inspection | Owner: APG BIM owner

literatureAndDownloads [provisional; product data]
Local R5 data/clause/method and exact source evidence supplied. Public aluminium Juliet download release not yet performed.
Source: SOURCE-TRACE.json | Owner: Existing website owner

origin [missing; product data]
Manufacturing country not established for this kit; do not infer from site badge.
Source: No matching origin evidence inspected | Owner: APG manufacturing owner

commercial [provisional; product data]
No verified matched aluminium Juliet cut-kit or finished assembly price. Include fit/weld/dressing/finish/hardware/QA/packing/APG freight; no steel or balcony price transfer.
Source: SOURCE-TRACE.json | Owner: APG pricing owner

supportSystem [supported; source model definition]
{"scope": "END/REVEAL ONLY", "railEndXmm": [17, 883], "lowerStripCentresZmm": [270, 90], "intermediateSupports": false}
Source: evidence/NORMAL-DEMANDS.json; evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: APG guard family owner

datumAndClimbability [missing; unresolved design criterion]
1100top and50bottom relative to proposed standingdatum remain installation study assumptions; no surveyed sill/window/accessibility or anti-climb approval. Two lower horizontal face strips need explicit climbability review.
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json | Owner: Project designer / responsible engineer

generalEnquiryRoute [supported; published contact data]
enquiries@architecturalproducts.uk; published general enquiry route. Named technical engineer remains unconfirmed.
Source: ../SOURCE-CATALOG.json | Owner: APG business owner

heatAffectedZoneAndWelds [missing; unresolved resistance evidence]
Accept exact aluminium parent/HAZ/weld properties and WPS/filler/throat/effective-length/directional resistance. Existing geometric envelopes and uniform-transfer indicator do not establish qualified joint capacity.
Source: evidence/GEOMETRY-AND-VERTICAL.json; evidence/NORMAL-DEMANDS.json | Owner: Responsible aluminium engineer / welding owner
