Study of new structural insulated panels from the structural and building envelope performance

To evaluate the overall performance of the newly developed Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) in flexure, including deflections, stiffness and ultimate capacity, an experimental program has recently been launched. The program includes transverse bending tests of a total of 18 full-sized SIPs with various configurations using a vacuum chamber. Pressure and deflections are measured during the tests and are used to determine the flexural responses of the panels. For the comprehensive test matrix, the experimental results will be analysed systematically. The significance of individual panel configuration parameter will be rigorously evaluated. The overall objective of the proposed research is to use the test results to support new panel product development and optimize the design of the new SIPs for higher strength, lower cost, ease of fabrication and lower embodied carbon.

Faculty Supervisor:

Min Sun

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Partner:

Nexii Building Solutions

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of Victoria

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