Deck 17: Structural Insulated Panel Construction

Question 1

In a SIP structure, an intermediate floor may be framed with any one of the following except

A)SIP panels.
B)wood I- joists.
C)wood trussed joists.
D)2- by lumber members.
E)all of the above (without exception).

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In a SIP building, exterior wall panels are typically

A)5- 1/2 in. or 6 in. thick.
B)5 in. or 6 in. thick.
C)4- 1/2 in. or 6- 1/2 in. thick.
D)4 in. or 6 in. thick.
E)6 in. or 7 in. thick.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What does the structural behavior of a structural insulated panel (SIP)in bending resemble?

Answer 3

The structural behavior of SIP in bending is similar to that of an I- section, where the OSB boards function as flanges of the I- section and the foam core, as the web of the I- section.

Question 4

What does the floor structure in a structural insulated panel (SIP)building consist of?

Question 5

Similar to the conventional WLF structure, the interior gypsum board wall finish must be nailed to the studs in a SIP structure.

Question 6

How are adjacent structural insulated panels connected with each other?

Question 7

Adjacent structural insulated wall panels in a SIP building are connected through

A)2- by lumber studs.
B)OSB splines.
C)engineered lumber splines.
D)any one of the above.
E)special sheet metal connectors.

Question 8

the connection of a wall panel to a concrete foundation, as shown in this text, requires the use of

A)no sill plate in a SIP structure.
B)two sill plates, one of which is treated.
C)two treated sill plates.
D)one treated sill plate.

Question 9

The facing in a SIP generally consists of

A)OSB on both faces.
B)plywood on the exterior face and gypsum board on the interior face.
C)plywood on the exterior face and OSB on the interior face.
D)OSB on the exterior face and gypsum board on the interior face.
E)none of the above.

Question 10

In a SIP, the insulation generally consists of

A)extruded polystyrene.
B)polyisocyanurate.
C)polyurethane.
D)expanded polystyrene.
E)fiberglass.

Question 11

Using a sketch and notes, explain the anatomy of a SIP. In what thickness are the panels commonly used?

Question 12

The maximum size of available SIP panels is

A)4 ft × 8 ft.
B)8 ft × 24 ft.
C)4 ft × 10 ft.
D)8 ft × 8 ft.
E)8 ft × 16 ft.

Question 13

In a SIP structure, the interior walls are constructed of 4 ft × 8 ft SIP panels.

Question 14

What is the typical thickness of a structural insulated panel (SIP)used for walls? What is the rationale behind these dimensions?

Question 15

A SIP manufacturer generally supplies standard- size panels, which must be cut to size at the site as required by project drawings.

Question 16

In a SIP structure, the roof may be framed with any one of the following except

A)a rafter- and- ceiling- joist assembly consisting of 2- by lumber members.
B)a rafter- and- ceiling- joist assembly consisting of wood I- joists.
C)SIP panels.
D)wood roof trusses.
E)all of the above (without exception).

Question 17

What is the typical thickness of a structural insulated panel (SIP)used for roofs?

Question 18

A corner between structural insulated wall panels in a SIP building requires

A)a minimum of two 2- by lumber studs.
B)a minimum of four 2- by lumber studs.
C)a minimum of three 2- by lumber studs.
D)a minimum of one 2- by lumber stud.
E)no 2- by lumber studs.

Question 19

What does a structural insulated panel (SIP)consist of?

Question 20

What are some of the limitations of a building constructed of structural insulated panels (SIP)?

Question 21

Using sketches and notes, show two alternative ways in which two adjacent SIP wall panels are joined.

Question 22

Explain why SIPs are not recommended for an intermediate floor but can be used for roofs.

Question 23

Using a sketch and notes, explain the support of SIP walls on a slab- on- grade foundation.

Question 24

List the two most important advantages and the two most important disadvantages of SIP construction in comparison with WLF construction.