dc.contributor.author |
Bandaranayake, SS |
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dc.contributor.author |
Gamage, JCPH |
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dc.contributor.editor |
Hettiarachchi, P |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2022-05-18T05:39:50Z |
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dc.date.available |
2022-05-18T05:39:50Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2021-11 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Bandaranayake, S.S., & Gamage, J.C.P.H. (2021). Development of sandwich roof panels: a review [Abstract]. In P. Hettiarachchi (Ed.), Proceedings of Civil Engineering Research Symposium 2021 (p. 3). Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa. |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/17853 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Sandwich panels (modular panels) promote optimal solutions to some major issues prevailing in
the construction industry such as increased energy consumption by building elements, excessive
disposal of construction waste and unproductive time spent during construction. Hence the
inclination towards sandwich elements has been increased vastly deviating from conventional
building construction materials and methods. However, the potential of using locally available
natural materials for the development of sandwich panels is a salient sustainable approach that
needs to be addressed. The research methodology was composed of a detailed literature review
followed by a series of thermal simulations using a commercially available finite element analysis
programme. The potential materials used in modular panels and key properties of sandwich panels
which include mechanical, thermal and sound insulation properties were identified. Moreover,
various test methods followed, and standards specified to investigate the mechanical, thermal, and
acoustic insulation properties were also discussed. Secondly, the possibility of using coconut fibre
as a locally available natural alternative core material to polyurethane core of sandwich panels has
been evaluated using the aforesaid thermal simulation software based on the material properties
obtained from literature. The study identifies coconut fibre as a potential alternative core material
for sandwich roof panels which reflects similar thermal behaviour to polyurethane. However, these
results can be further validated, and panels can be optimized structurally by performing further
experimental studies based on the test methods and standards identified in the study. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa |
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dc.subject |
Sandwich panels |
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dc.subject |
Thermal insulation |
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dc.subject |
Coconut fiber |
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dc.title |
Development of sandwich roof panels: a review |
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dc.type |
Conference-Abstract |
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dc.identifier.faculty |
Engineering |
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dc.identifier.department |
Department of Civil Engineering |
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dc.identifier.year |
2021 |
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dc.identifier.conference |
Civil Engineering Research Symposium 2021 |
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dc.identifier.place |
Katubedda |
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dc.identifier.pgnos |
p. 3 |
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dc.identifier.proceeding |
Proceedings of Civil Engineering Research Symposium 2021 |
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dc.identifier.email |
sathsub06@gmail.com |
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