To study the lateral performance of a cold-formed steel–concrete insulation sandwich panel composite wall, two full-scale specimens with different arrangements were designed. The specimens underwent cyclic loading tests to examine the failure c...
This paper develops a new exterior prefabricated composite wall panel composed of light-gauge steel studs, profiled steel sheet and steel fiber-reinforced concrete. To investigate its performance, static loading tests are conducted on five wall panel...
This study presents an innovative design for a cold-formed steel polyurethane (CFS-PU) composite wall panel, combining a cold-formed steel frame, a polyurethane foam infill, and a gypsum fibreboard sheathing. The foam filling process, in which the fo...
A normal composite wall panel is a structural component composed of polystyrene insulation boards and concrete surface layers reinforced with steel wire mesh. It can be entirely prefabricated in a factory or constructed with the concrete surface laye...
A full-scale experimental program was used in this study to investigate the structural behavior of novel insulated concrete sandwich wall panels (SWPs) reinforced with grid-type glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) shear connectors. Two kinds of i...
This paper aims to explore the impact of different arrangements of new steel-glass FRP composite connectors (SGCCs) on the bending and composite performance of sandwich wall panels. Through monotonic loading bending tests on six full-size specimens,...
Traditional exterior walls are heavy, offer insufficient insulation, and have poor durability, making it challenging to meet the combined requirements of energy efficiency and structural enclosure performance. To address the issues of excessive weigh...
Polypropylene fibers (PPFs), characterized by their low density, cost-effectiveness, and superior corrosion resistance, can be effectively incorporated into concrete to enhance the impact resistance of wall panels. This study introduces an innovative...
Retrofitting existing buildings has become a critical strategy for reducing energy consumption, improving thermal comfort, and achieving carbon reduction targets in the built environment. Among retrofit measures, wall insulation plays a pivotal role...
Under out-of-plane loading, composite sandwich wall panels may develop relative slip between the wythes and end slip at the intermediate-layer interface, weakening composite action and flexural stiffness. Previous studies have mainly focused on beari...
GRC-PC wall is a new type of integrated composite exterior wall with decorative and structural functions. It is formed by superimposing GRC surface layer on the outer leaf of prefabricated PC wall. Due to the complexity of indoor and outdoor environm...
A full-scale experimental test was conducted to analyze the composite behavior of insulated concrete sandwich wall panels (ICSWPs) subjected to wind pressure and suction. The experimental program was composed of three groups of ICSWP specimens, each...
This study investigates the shear-bending performance of GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) connectors in sandwich insulation composite wall panels following tension–compression fatigue damage. A total of 24 specimens, divided into 11 groups...
Dry-connected prefabricated composite walls have been increasingly used in steel structures owing to the development of building industrialization and the demand for rapid and efficient construction. However, the respective influences of dry-connecti...
The increasing motivation behind the recently wide industrial applications of sandwich and composite double panel structures stems from their ability to absorb sounds more effectively. Meticulous selection of the geometrical and material constituents...
Utilizing phase change materials (PCMs) in passive energy-saving wall panels to regulate indoor temperatures during hot seasons can improve people’s thermal comfort and reduce the energy consumption of air conditioning systems. This study is ba...
The research objective of this study was the seismic performance of double-row reinforced ceramsite concrete sandwich wall panels. The feasibility of upgrading a new wall panel from a non-load-bearing partition wall to a load-bearing seismic wall was...
Wood-composite panel factories are in shortage of raw materials; therefore, finding new sources of fibers is vital for sustainable production. The effects of chicken feathers, as a renewable source of natural fibers, on the physicomechanical properti...
Foamed ceramic foam concrete composite wall was prepared by a direct casting method. Compressive and tensile tests were carried out on different densities of foamed ceramic boards. Changing rules of interface bonding properties of the composite wall...
Prefabricated composite shear walls (PCSW) consisting of steel plate clapped by single-sided or double-sided prefabricated reinforced concrete (RC) panels have enormous advantages for application as lateral-resisting structures in prefabricated high-...
In recent decades, steel frames infilled with precast load-bearing walls have been successfully employed as lateral load-resisting structural systems in high-rise buildings. This is due to their structural efficiency as outer and major inner facades...
To meet the requirements of a prefabricated building with specific strength limitations and assembly rate criteria, the research proposes a Low-Strength Foamed Concrete Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) Framing Composite Enclosure Wall Panel (LFSW). The ABAQUS...
Modularised wall panels are increasingly used in building and construction. A new double-skin composite (DSC) wall system technology uses clinch seams to combine two roll-formed open section profiles into a hollow steel shell that is then filled with...
The escalating global demand for sustainable and disaster-resilient housing has renewed interest in bamboo-based construction systems, particularly composite bamboo shear wall (CBSW) panels as low-carbon alternatives to conventional materials. Despit...
This paper presents a novel design of prefabricated steel–EPS foam concrete composite wall panels, which can solve issues such as long curing times, decreased impermeability and durability, easy corrosion of steel reinforcement, and difficult c...
Precast concrete sandwich panels (PCSPs) are known for their good thermal, acoustic and structural properties. Severe environmental demands can be met by PCSPs due to their use of highly thermally insulating materials and non-metallic connectors. One...
Precast concrete sandwich panels (PCSPs) are utilized for the external cladding of structures (i.e., residential, and commercial) due to their high thermal efficiency and adequate composite action that resist applied loads. PCSPs are composed of an i...
This work presents a novel methodology for the accurate and efficient elastic deformation reconstruction of thin-walled and stiffened structures from discrete strains. It builds on the inverse finite element method (iFEM), a variationally-based shape...
In order to explore new wall panel materials and structural systems suitable for prefabricated buildings, this study proposes a polypropylene fiber-reinforced concrete sandwich wall panel (PFRC sandwich wall panel) and a polypropylene fiber-reinforce...
This work experimentally determines the in-plane lateral load behavior of a full-scale WPVC composite log-wall, with and without additional through-bolts. The results indicate that the WPVC composite log-wall panel with through-bolts produced higher...
A cantilever block wall-panel attachment strip (CBW) flexible connection node was designed to connect precast concrete (PC) exterior wall panels to steel frames. To investigate the performance of the CBW flexible connection node and PC exterior wall...
The global construction industry faces pressing challenges in enhancing building energy efficiency standards. To address this critical issue, facilitate worldwide green and low-carbon transformation in construction practices and improve the thermal p...
To improve both the composite performance of precast thermal insulation wall panels and the environmental sustainability of the structure, this study employs recycled concrete, and introduces an innovative four-footstool Glass Fiber Reinforced Plasti...
In the current research work, an attempt is made to increase the seismic capacity of unreinforced masonry (URM) structures by proposing a new composite material which can improve shear strength and deformation capacity of URM wall systems. Fiber Rein...
Given the widespread use of lightweight composite wall panels in building structures, it is crucial to comprehend their seismic performance. This paper proposes a new lightweight concrete composite exterior wallboard (LCEW) featuring truss-type therm...
During this study, full-size wood composite sandwich panels, 1.2 m by 2.4 m (4 ft by 8 ft), with a biaxial corrugated core were evaluated as a building construction material. Considering the applications of this new building material, including roof,...
Since carbon fibre composite sandwich structures have high specific strength and specific modulus, which can meet the requirements for the development of aircraft technology, more and more extensive attention has been paid to their residual mechanica...
Concrete may be a promising material for application in living walls, broadening existing vertical greening systems and, most importantly, reducing installation costs. This study presents the concept of layered living concrete (LLC) wall panels that...
Reinforced concrete (RC) walls are extensively used in civil air defense engineering and are susceptible to low-speed impacts with high energy and massive weight during service. Therefore, it is crucial to consider the impact resistance of these wall...
Noise may have a negative impact on humans health and well being. Noise is a direct result of the vibration of structures. Many industrial workers and people using household appliances may be exposed to these harmful factors. To minimize their negati...
Unidirectional carbon fiber composite material is one of the most common types of composites employed in vehicles, and its bending performance plays an important role in crash safety, especially in side pole impact. This study aimed to redesign one o...
This study proposes a new energy dissipation connector (NEDC) to connect an external autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) wall panel with an assembled steel frame. To investigate the seismic performance and working mechanism of the NEDC under seismic ac...
Reinforced concrete walls (RC walls) are widely used in transportation, building structures, and civil air defence engineering. RC walls are vulnerable to low-velocity impact, such as the fall of components caused by earthquakes or explosions, for ex...
This study proposes and evaluates a prefabricated steel-fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) wall-panel system for flexural performance. Material tests were used to calibrate and validate a compression stress–strain model for SFRC with good predict...
The Getty’s Etruscan painted terracotta wall panel, Athletic Official, recently has been speculated to be associated with a Caeretan wall panel depicting a Discobolus based on a shared iconography. To better understand the materials and techniq...
Standard building practices commonly use gypsum-based drywall panels on the interior wall and ceiling applications as a partition to protect the components of a wall assembly from moisture and fire to uphold the building code and ensure safety standa...
Curtain walls are the façade of choice in high-rise buildings and an indispensable element of architecture for a contemporary city. In conventional curtain walls, the glass panels are simply supported by the metal framing which transfers any imposed...
Background/Objectives: Questionnaires regarding intake and routine lipid panels do not indicate fatty-acid composition. Dried blood spot (DBS) whole-blood profiling is a minimally invasive complement not yet linked to a vascular structural endpoint....
Buildings located in extreme cold climates encounter challenges (e.g., heat loss, condensation, and frozen utilities), especially within their wall envelopes. These challenges also play a pivotal role in occupant health, comfort, and the structural i...
The high level of noise in helicopter cabins considerably compromises the comfort and safety of the pilot and passengers. To verify the feasibility and effectiveness of microperforated panel composite sound absorption structures for noise suppression...
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