Application of dynamic analysis and modelling of structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP) for energy efficient buildings in seismic prone areas

Abstract

Structural Concrete Insulated Panel is a special type of Sandwich Panel or Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) which is composed of thick layer of foam (polystyrene or polyurethane) and welded GI Wire mesh crossed between the foam sandwiched between two layers of shotcreting (1.5in. thick on each side). Wall panels and Roof Panels are manufactured in 4ft. in width and 8ft. height, available in thicknesses range of 2–6″.The conventional building system take much longer time for construction and also it is very poor in terms of energy conservation as compare to Sandwich Panel of Structural Insulated Panel (SCIP) building. According to a conservative estimate, buildings consume more than 40% of the total electricity produced. The demand of this sector is growing at the rate of almost 14% per annum, the highest among all other sectors. To cope up with the challenges of the construction industry, energy efficient fast construction buildings solution is indispensable. A typical school building using Sandwich Panel Insulated Building was modelled and analyzed using SAP2000 software and its results were analyzed and examined.