Enhancing the fire and energy ratings of cold-formed steel wall systems

该项目旨在开发新型冷弯轻钢框架（LSF）墙体系统，该系统具有卓越的防火性能和节能等级，可用于建筑物。LSF系统越来越多地用于家庭和办公室。该项目计划通过实验和数值研究来研究LSF墙体及其组件的基本热、结构和能量性能。该公司计划使用合适的纳米材料、化学添加剂、填料和相变材料，开发增强型石膏板、隔热材料和创新复合板，并将这些材料与创新的墙体配置结合使用，显著提高LSF墙体的防火和节能性能。新的墙体系统可以增加居住者的舒适度和安全性，减少火灾造成的商业损失，并导致低能耗建筑。

This project intends to develop novel cold-formed light-gauge steel frame (LSF) wall systems with superior fire resistance and energy ratings for use in buildings. LSF systems are increasingly used in homes and offices. The project plans to investigate fundamental thermal, structural and energy performances of LSF walls and their components using experimental and numerical studies. It plans to develop enhanced plasterboards, insulations and innovative composite panels using suitable nanomaterials, chemical additives, fillers and phase-change materials and use these with innovative wall configurations to significantly improve the fire and energy performance of LSF walls. The new wall systems may increase occupant comfort and safety, reduce business losses in fires, and lead to low-energy buildings.