Design innovation, efficiency and applications of structural insulated panels: A review. (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mugahed Amran, Y.H.; El-Zeadani, Mohamed; Huei Lee, Yeong; Yong Lee, Yee; Murali, G.; Feduik, Roman
• Is Part Of: Structures. Volume 27(2020)
• Page Start: 1358
• Page End: 1379
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: SIP Structural insulated panel -- CFRP Carbon fibre reinforced polymer -- EPS Expanded polystyrene -- FC Ferro-cement -- SCS Steel-concrete-steel -- UDL Uniform distributed load -- WWM Welded wire mesh -- OSB Oriented strand board -- RSB Reinforced steel bar -- IBS Industrial building system -- LFC Lightweight foamed concrete -- NC Normal concrete -- RCSP Reinforced concrete sandwich panel -- PCSP Precast concrete sandwich panel -- PUR Polyurethane -- HSC High strength concrete -- UHPC Ultra high performance concrete -- FRP Fibre reinforced polymer -- AAC Autoclaved aerated concrete -- GFRP Glass fibre reinforced polymer -- SCC Self-compacting concrete -- VIP Vacuum insulated panel -- GRC Glass-fibre reinforced concrete -- XPS Extruded polystyrene -- FEM Finite element model; Structural insulated panel -- Sandwich panel -- Steel-concrete-steel -- Plywood -- Concrete wythes -- Insulation -- Shear connector -- Compositeness; Structural engineering -- Periodicals; 624.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2020.07.044
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-0124

Abstract

Highlights: SIPs have become a popular research area among scholars recently. Thin SIP design innovations were highly reviewed. SIP has the ability to deliver structurally and thermally efficient solutions. Improving the current thermal efficiency of SIPs is extremely recommended. There is a need to promote and extend the use of SIPs in construction industries worldwide. Abstract: Structural insulated panels (SIPs) have been applied in building structures as curtain walls since the early 1960s, where the panels typically deliver sufficient composite action to satisfy structural specifications. SIPs have an insulation layer that provides high thermal resistance and is placed between concrete wythes and joined using mechanical connectors. The need for improved thermal performance and structural efficiency in building construction has accelerated the development of precast concrete panels over the past several years. Moreover, innovative high-performance concrete has allowed for lighter and thinner concrete wythes that are capable of transferring shear loads between panel layers and minimising localized heat loss. This has encouraged many engineers and builders, in recent years, to utilize current developments in SIP technology for building construction. As such, a systematic review of SIPs is indeed timely and this paper provides a thorough examination of the design innovation, design geometry components, formulation, degree of compositeness, and properties of SIPs. Additionally, insights on SIP design and applications were also given to ensure adequate efficiency, structural integrity, sustainability, comfort, and safety of housing occupants.