Study of an axially loaded sandwich panel : Study based on finite element analysis and experimentation of a 1 mm flat profiled steel plate

Abstract: Sandwich panels produced by Isolamin AB are comprised of a core, such as polyurethane or mineral wool that is attached between two steel plates. The problem that the thesis attempts to solve is whether a flat profiled sandwich panel of 1mm can withstand loads from 3-storey modular house. To solve this problem investigation in other forms of buckling behaviour will be done. This investigation will be carried out through experimentation, finite element modelling and calculations to find resistance values. Ultimately, these results will be analysed and examined and prove if the sandwich panel with 1mm steel plate is able to withstand a 3-storey modular house.