Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP160102879
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Enhancing the fire and energy ratings of cold-formed steel wall systems. 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.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2016
End Date: 12-2020
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $310,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Civil Engineering | Structural Engineering
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Sheet Metal Products | Residential Construction Design | Commercial Construction Design |
