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EWP 6-33 Douglas Elementary Water Supply&Sewage 1956-1957 49
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This is the means-the system that is making it possible for school ad
ministrators all over the United States to solve the acute space short
ages that exist in so many American schools.
THIS lS THE SlC0 SYSTEM made possible only by SlC0 TABLES
The Sico System is the scientific implementation of the long-recognized
multi-use theory. ln the ensuing pages you will learn what practical
multi-use of space is; what the Sico System is; how a Sico Table operates;
and, most important, how you can provide a practical, inexpensive,
space-saving eating area in your school.
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The pressure of growing population in our modern world has created a unique
problem-a shortage of space. To paraphrase Malthus, the lgth century
English economist: "Population tends to increase geometrically while space
remains relatively constant. "
Almost every American institution and industry today faces the problem of
where to put necessary facilities for the people who work, play or learn in their
buildings. This problem becomes particularly acute when the question of seating arises.
And where is this problem more serious than in our schools where the school
population has increased so rapidly that appropriations and building programs for schools cannot keep up with it. The big question for schools is:
"where do we get space?" and particularly: "where do we get space for large
assembly areas such as auditoriums, gyms or cafeterias?"
The old facilities are obviously inadequate
With conventional tables and seating
arrangements a room is practically
limited to a single function. Think of
the economy and convenience if this
lunch room could be instantly converted to a gymnasium.
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This is a "Noise Jungle." Because of
the serious overcrowding in this limited space, noise and confusion reign.
The great amount of space that these
conventional tables and chairs take
up means that the children are crowded and uncomfortable. And there
probably is not room for all to eat at
once.
Here is a problem in economy. One or
more men will have to work a long,
long time to clean up this lunchroom.
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an$wwffir: multi-use of
space
Multi-use of space is very simply the
use of a given area for two, three or
more purposes. A normal combination
is the use of one large area in a school
for a gymnasium and a lunch room.
The use of a given area for both eating and another function presents a
problem in mobility. Fixed tables and
chairscannot be cleared awayand easily
transported or stored to make room
for other activities. Many solutions to
the problem have been offered.
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ffiHST+@RHGRL attempts
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This type of table that folds into the wall answered some of the needs. But it was found
basically impractical because it violated one
of the first principles of multi-use-architectural freedom. This table limited construction. Windows had to be small and placed
high to allow room for the tables. No modern,
large glass windows were possible with this
type of arrangement. Besides, much space
was wasted. This system provided for only
peripheral seating. The center of the room
was lost. Finally, the cost of installation was
very high, since these tables had to be a part
of the actual architecture. Of course, to install these tables after a building had been
built was almost impossible because of the
prohibitive cost.
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Here is another table that attempted
to answer the problem. lt, too, was
found impractical because it violated
another tenet of multi-use. lt took too
much time and effort to collapse and
remove this type of table. Too much
conversion time destroys much of the
value the area was thought to contain.
Besides, these tables were so heavy
and folded so awkwardly that it often
took more than one man to convert
them. And they were dangerous to
operate and difficult to keep clean.
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How S|C0'S modern engineering
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The Sico System is a method of converting a specific area from any
given function to a seating area and back again quickly, easily and
economically with the use of Sico Tables. The Sico System has been
capsulized into a special formula.
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Conversion Time (CT) reduced by Speed of operation (S), minus any
Construction Limitations (CL), plus Ease of handling (E) and Safety
(S), equals Efficient Multi-Use of space (EMU).
And here is what makes the SlC0 SYSTEM possible
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THE EXCLUSIVE SICO TABLE FAMILY
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because they take less room
System- to 4.5 sq. ft. per person
Ordinary tables-9 to 12 sq. ft. per person
And talk of versatility. You can easily detach the benches to make a
conventional table. Use the table alone with regular chairs for that
formal dance-to make room for the full-skirted formals. (Parents at
PTA meetings will appreciate this feature.)
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The exclusive "FL0ATING FOLD"-fast, efficient conversion
A Sico Table can be folded or unfolded in 15 seconds or less. And even a child can
do it easily and in complete safety-all parts operate smoothly-no pushing or
straining. Floating Fold checks any "snapping" action. Legs will not bang on floor.
No pinched fingers.
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Stores in smallipaces-Moves at a touch-The SicoTable solves
your maintenance problem. lt moves out of the way and
into storage areas with no effort. The lunch area becomes
an open floor almost instantly-easy to clean. Your custodial costs can be substantially reduced. And look how
little space the largest Sico Table requires-3t stt x2t stl
(8.25 sq. ft.)
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SlC0 tables guard students' health-Sico Tables are easy
to keep
clean. Sico is the only portable folding table on the market
with standard unbanded edges. There is nothing for food
particles to stick to or under. There are no hinges where the
sections of the table join to catch and hold spilled food or
liquid. And Sico is the only portable folding table whose seats
swing up so that the bottoms can be cleaned. Placement of
attached benches forces students to sit upright-helps
posture, aids digestion, eliminates spillage.
-There is absolutely no architectural limitation necessary with Sico Tables. This, of course, is
a big cost saver. And it allows you complete freedom in
planning efficient use of space. Gymnasiums can have pulleys, racks or equipment on any wall. But most important,
you can have large windows to make your eating area bright
and cheery.
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wear-One of the first characteristics
school administrators specify in school equipment is durability-the
capacity to withstand the slam-bang, "careless.of-property" usage
that children or teen-agers give equipment. Sico builds its tables with
this requirement in mind. A Sico table, because of its articulated construction, can withstand 2V4 tons of pressure. Sico builds its tables
tough and durable-builds them to LAST A LIFETIME. These careful,
quality construction features (many of them exclusive) show you why:
Why SlG0 tables withstand the hardest
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Frame of electric arc-
welded structural
steel-14 gauge
102O carbon, zinc-
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finish.
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Neidhart bushing*a patented ru bber
mounted bushing working on the torsion principle.
Employs no moving
parts. Supplies torque
to the "floating fold."
All the weight carried on 4',
rubber castered center
frame during folding and unfolding. No banging or scraping the floor. No latches or
locks to jam.
*Manufactured under license from General Tire and Rubber Co
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Table tops resist scratches and cuts-will not
buckle or discolor. No bands to come loose or
catch food. Plasticized im pregnated honeycom b
cores bonded on either side to Duolux or equal.
Surface ol t/e" laminaled mblamine plastic material. Edges of chest Presdwood. Color of top
shall be mink (platinum walnut). (Other colors
available on special order are: limed rift oak,
rotary birch, tan linen, green linen).
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Toos fastened to
frame with blind
rivets - no screws
to come loose.
Special glide is permanently affixed to
leg and is 1%" with
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3/e" cap screws and aircraft self-locking nuts at
pivot points.
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requirement:
lncreased seating capacity in limited area, fast room conversion
answer:
SICO'S MODEL B-Y (12 foot table and attached benches)
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with B-Y Tables, 1000 students can be seated at one time in less
than 5000 sq. ft. Yet, one custodian can completely convert this
same room into a gymnasium in Vz hour.
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Space Requirements:
50.75 Sq. Ft. in use
8.25 Sq. Ft. tolded
Seating Capacity:
16 adults oI
up to 24 children
Architects' Formal lob Specifications-Folding
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Cafeteria Tables-Rolling folding table anil
bench service L2' long,slv2'wide, 27" high
shall be built on a zinc-lustron plated struttural steel, electric arc-welded articulated
chassis. The chassis is to be mounted on
4" rubber casters. No latches, locks or
hinges shall b.e required in eitherthe folded
or using pAsition. Cap screws of at least
34"diameter with self-locking nuts shall be
used for all pivot points. All weight carrying
pivot points shall be of one inch 14 gauge
steel tubing.
The tables are to be equipped with folding benches which fold with the table but
are not a part of the folding mechanism.
Benches are to be \Vt" wood laminate (not
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and 9"wide. The benches shall be attached
in such a mannerthattheycan be detached
easily. There shall be a maximum clear
opening area along any 6' length table top,
with or without bench-es attached.
Top shall be 30" wide by 72',longby I%0"
thick with all edges and corners rouhded.
Top surface shall be Il16" thick laminated
melamine plastic material. Edges of top
shall be made of chest Presdwood or equal
and shall be sealed and lacquered. Core of
top shall be plasticized impregnated honeycomb bonded on either side to tempered
Duolux or equal. Underside of top shall be
finished with hard luster hot spray lacquer.
Top shall be securely fastened to steel
framework by means of expanding rivets.
These rivets shall be driven through the
underside of the top into specially anchored
steel inserts. (Patent applied for)
Tables can be furnished in25",27" or
29" height. Specify as desired.
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Eating area, but limited space (use or storage) and/or limited
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SICO'S MODEL TIP TOP
(6,7 or 8 foot table and attached
benches)
reason:
The Tip Top can be set up and stored in a very limited area.
It can even be used in a hallway and stored right there out of
the way. The folded table extends only 13 inches from the wall
There are dozens of applications for this versatile table.
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Space Requirements
25.37 Sq. Ft. in use
6.5 Sq. Ft. folded
Seating Capacity:
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Architects' Formal Job Specifications-Folding
Cafeteria Tables-Folding table and bench
service 6' long, 5LV2' wide, 27" high shall
be built on a zinc-lustron plated structural
steel, electric arc-welded articulated chas-
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sis. The chassis is mounted on 4" rubber
casters of the swivel type. Tables are to be
equipped with 2 attached folding benches,
which shall be of t%e" wood laminate (not
plywood) with Plextone finish or equivalent. Benches are to be 15" from the floor
and 9" wide. The design of the table shall
be such that, when not in use, the top folds
into a vertical position and the benches
fold flush against the top; the legs shall
fold in. The casters are brought into position simultaneously with the folding action,
allowins the entire table to be rolled. No
springs"or latches of any kind shall be required in either the folded or using position. Cap screws of at least 3/e" diameter
with self-locking nuts shall be used for all
pivot points.
Top shall be 30" wide by 72" long by
1)4e" thick with all edges and corners
rounded. Top surface shall be 1/16" thick
laminated melamine plastic material. Edges
of top shall be made of chest Presdwood
or equal and shall be sealed and lacquered.
Core of top shall be plasticized impregnated
honeycomb bonded on either side to tempered Duolux or equal. Underside of top
shall be finished with hard luster hot spray
lacquer. Top shall be securely fastened to
steel framework by means of expanding
rivets. These rivets shall be driven through
the underside of the top into specially
anchored steel inserts.(Patent applied for)
Note: Tops can be furnished in 96" and 84"
lengths instead of the 72" length if desired.
Tables can be furnished in 25", 27" or 29"
height. Specify as desired.
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requirement:
Chairs must remain in area-Tables must be removed
answer:
SICO'S MODEL L-B (8, 10, or 12 ft. lengths for use with
conventional chairs)
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Some areag require that chairs remain permanenflv in the
rog.m, yet the_se areas must be converted periodica"llv to an
eating a.rea. Example: an auditorium which doublei js-i iuncrr
room. lhe answer is the quickly foldable (3 seconds) and easily
porta ble L-B wh ich ca n utilize you r regu la r cha irs to ini f b
lunch room. Also ideal for conierence"rooms, oitic-e1 Jno'-muny
other areas.
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Space Requirements
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Architects' Formal Job Specifications- Folding
Cafeteria Tables-Rolling folding Iable L2'
long, 30" wide,.29" high shall be built on a
zi nc-l u stron plated structu ral steel, electric
arc-welded articulated chassis. The chassis is to be mounted on 4" rubber casters.
No latches, locksorhinges shall be required
in either the folded or using position. The
natural contact of the center frame with
the floor shall automatically lock table in
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position. Cap screws of at least 3/e" diameter with self-locking nuts shall be used for
all pivot points. All weight carrying pivot
points shall be of one inch 14 gauge steel
tubing. There shall be a maximum clear
opening area along any 6' length table top.
Top shall be 30" wide by 72" long by
1l4e" thick with all edges and corners
rounded. Top surface shall be 1/16,, thick
laminated melamine plastic material. Edges
of top shall be made of chest Presdwood or
equal and shall be sealed and lacquered.
Core of top shall be plasticized impregnated
honeycomb bonded on either side to tempered Duolux or equal. Underside of top
shall be finished with hard luster hot spray
lacquer. Top shall be securely fastened to
steel fra.mework by means of expanding
rivets. These rivets shall be driven through
the underside of the top into specially anchored steel inserts. (Patent applied for)
Tables can be furnished in 25",27" or
29" height. Specify as desired.
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requirement
Fixed seating but increased capacity
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answer:
SICO'S MODEL 1900 (6, 7 or
benches)
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reason:
Many schools have a "fixed" lunch room and want stationary
equipment. But present school overcrowding compels them io
obtajn greater seating within the specified a7ea. The answer is
the 1900. The 1900 Seats TWICE AS MANY students as
ordinary tables and chairs in the same area. There is less
equip.ment to handle. And benches fold for easy cleaning and
orderliness.
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Architects' Formal lob Specifications-Table
and bench service 6' long, 5IY2u wide,27"
high shall be built on a zinc-lustron plated
structural steel, electric arc-welded articulated chassis. Cap screws of at least %"
diameter with self-locking nuts shall be
used for all pivot points. All weight carrying
pivot points shall be of one inch 14 gauge
steel tubing.
Tables are to be equipped with 2 attached folding bencheswhich shall be 1%0"
wood laminate (not plywood) with Plextone
process finish or equivalent. Benches are
to be 15" from the floor and at least 9,,
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wide.
Top shall be 30" wide by 72', long by
1lls" thick with all edges and corners
rounded. Top surface shall be 1/16,,thick
Iami nated melami ne plastic material. Edges
of top shall be made of chest Presdwood or
equal and shall be sealed and lacquered.
Core of top shall be plasticized impregnated
honeycomb bonded on either side to tempered Duolux or equal. Underside of top
shall be finished with hard luster hot spray
lacquer. Top shall be securely fastened to
steel framework by means of expanding
rivets. These rivets shall be driven through
the underside of the top into specially anchored steel inserts. (Patent applied for)
Tables are also available in7 fL and 8
ft. lengths and in 25 inch or 29 inch heights.
Specify as desired.
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