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

该项目旨在开发用于建筑的新型冷弯轻钢框架(LSF)墙体系统，该系统具有优异的耐火性和额定能量。LSF系统越来越多地应用于家庭和办公室。该项目计划通过实验和数值研究来研究LSF墙及其构件的基本热性能、结构性能和能量性能。该公司计划开发使用合适的纳米材料、化学添加剂、填料和相变材料的增强型石膏板、绝缘材料和创新的复合板，并将这些与创新的墙体配置一起使用，以显著提高LSF墙体的防火和能源性能。新的墙体系统可能会增加居住者的舒适性和安全性，减少火灾中的商业损失，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.