On the thermal-energy performance of 3D printed concrete wall panels designed with varying insulation ratios

R Ravula, P Gatheeshgar - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Three-dimensional printed concrete (3DPC) is a promising construction method that has
gained recognition in recent years. With the growing focus on energy-efficient buildings, it is …

Numerical simulation and experimental validation of thermal break strips' improvement in facade LSF walls

P Santos, D Mateus, D Ferrandez, A Verdu - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Thermal bridges may have a significant prejudicial impact on the thermal behavior and
energy efficiency of buildings. Given the high thermal conductivity of steel, in Lightweight …

Thermal Performance of Load-Bearing, Lightweight, Steel-Framed Partition Walls Using Thermal Break Strips: A Parametric Study

P Santos, P Lopes, D Abrantes - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Thermal bridges are a very relevant issue for lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction
systems given the high thermal conductivity of steel, which can negatively compromise their …

Hygrothermal resilience of typical lightweight steel-framed wall assemblies in hot-humid areas under future climate uncertainty

Q Zhan, S Xue, S Yin, Z Lin, Y Zou, Y Xiao - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
Ensuring the hygrothermal performance of lightweight steel-framed (LSF) wall assemblies is
critical for the sustainability of LSF buildings in hot-humid regions; however, climate change …

Experimental Assessment and Validation of the Hygrothermal Behaviour of an Innovative Light Steel Frame (LSF) Wall Incorporating a Monitoring System

R Jerónimo, M Gonçalves, C Furtado, K Rodrigues… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Currently, the construction sector is witnessing a growing demand for lightweight solutions,
which can be justified by the need to adopt high-performance solutions and the fact that the …

Experimental and numerical performance evaluation of bio-based and recycled thermal break strips in LSF partition walls

P Santos, D Abrantes, P Lopes, D Mateus - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
The thermal performance of Lightweight Steel Framed (LSF) walls could be strongly
compromised due to steel's high thermal conductivity and their related thermal bridges. In …

[HTML][HTML] Fire performance analyses of modular wall panel designs with loadbearing SHS columns

D Perera, IR Upasiri, K Poologanathan… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Modular Building Systems (MBS) are still in the phase of developing its popularity in
the industry, with emerging novel designs. Initially, MBS walls and floors had been highly …

Thermal transmittance of single and double stud LSF walls: Parametric study and simplified models

E Francis, P Gatheeshgar, P Santos - Journal of Building Engineering, 2025 - Elsevier
Lightweight steel framed (LSF) construction offers benefits like recyclability and reuse, but
their thermal performance, especially in single and double stud wall assemblies, remain …

Numerical Study of Thermal Efficiency in Light-Gauge Steel Panels Designed with Varying Insulation Ratios

D Chandrasiri, P Gatheeshgar, HM Ahmadi… - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
In the construction domain, there is a growing emphasis on sustainability, resource
efficiency, and energy optimisation. Light-gauge steel panels (LGSPs) stand out for their …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal transmittance of a composite lightweight wall panel with integrated load-bearing structure: Experimental versus numerical approach

M Gaši, B Milovanović, D Tkalčić… - Case studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
One of the most important parameters when it comes to heat losses in buildings is the
thermal transmittance or U-value. Therefore, great importance should be given to the …