Question: 2 - Consider a structural insulated panel ( SIP ) comprising polystyrene foam ( core ) and Plywood ( faces ) . The foam thickness

2- Consider a structural insulated panel (SIP) comprising polystyrene foam
(core) and Plywood (faces). The foam thickness is 115 mm. Assume Plywood to
be a 3-layer laminate of 4 mm spruce wood veneers (i.e. total thickness of 12 mm).
Calculate the N.A of this sandwich panel.
Calculate the maximum deflection of a simply supported SIP (under 1 kN load if the load is applied as a concentrated load to the middle of the panel.
Calculate the maximum stresses generated in each plywood layer and the foam.
- What is the maximum lateral deflection of the panel if it is used as a shear wall under a shear load of 1kN applied to the top of the wall?
- What are the maximum stresses in the plywood and polystyrene foam?
- Compare the results with a CLT panel of the same size and comment on your findings.
- How can you reasonably estimate the deflection of the panel under bending if it is supported on all four edges?
Clarify all your assumptions in your solution. Assume 2800 X 1400 X 139 mm for the panel dimensions. The panel is oriented in such a way to utilize its maximum load bearing capacity.
2 - Consider a structural insulated panel ( SIP )

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