INSULATED PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL

INSULATED PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL:          

Insulated precast concrete panels consist of interior and exterior thickness of concrete with the rigid insulation inserted or ‘’sandwiched’’ between the two layers, thus their alternate name of insulated panel is “sandwich panels”.

LAYERS IN INSULATED PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL:

• The two layers of concrete thickness, often referred to as concrete wythes and a layer of insulating materials are connected by using one of many wythes connecting systems (connectors).
• Each layer of concrete thickness contains reinforcement as per structural design.

• The concrete wythes can vary in thickness depending on structural and architectural requirements of a project.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING:

• The insulated precast panel is manufactured by using two pours (pour-1 and pour-2).
• Table with reinforcement for pour 1 wythe to be arrange and start to pour concrete (Pour-1).

• After the first wythe is poured and the pre-cut rigid insulation segments are placed on top of the wet concrete and all insulation connectors are installed.
• The reinforcement for the interior wythe is then placed and the second wythe is poured. Finally, the interior surface can be trowelled smooth.

APPLICATION:

The insulated precast concrete panels are mostly used for the place where the thermal insulations are required. some of the applications are shown in below

• Cold storage factories.
• Residential houses.
• Hospitals.
• School buildings.
• Offices.
• Chemical laboratories.
• Shops.