Fire performance of modular wall panels: Numerical analysis

The Modular Building System (MBS) is increasingly popular and promoted due to the inherent advantages over conventional construction. Fire performance of a building has become crucial design consideration because recent detrimental fire accidents. However, for modular buildings, there been less previous evidence research on performance. Investigations necessary since double skin wall floor panel systems are involved in MBS contrast buildings. Therefore, this work investigates Light-gauge Steel Framed (LSF) panels with different configurations through numerical analyses. Heat transfer models were developed validated against full-scale test results comparing time–temperature response. subsequently extended analyse LSF panels. This includes 16 single resistance plasterboard linings three insulations, namely rock wool, glass fibre mineral wool. structural time was determined using established Load Ratio (LR) vs critical Hot-Flange (HF) temperature correlation. demonstrated that no noticeable difference between corresponding mapped configurations. experience enhanced insulation up 170% single-lined plasterboards 80% double-lined analysis also yields significant influence choice material rock-wool, glass-fibre mineral-wool resistance.