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Eco-ficient Technical

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General Information
Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) are used for walls and roofs, providing both insulation and structural support. They consist of two metal skins bonded to a foam core, offering thermal resistance and energy efficiency. IMPs come in various profiles and widths suitable for roof and wall applications.

Material Specifications
Coatings: Metal skins are pre-painted with siliconized polyester or fluoropolymer finishes.
Metal Skins: Made from cold-rolled coil steel, compliant with ASTM standards.
Foam Insulation: Utilizes Dow Chemical’s Voracor® system, a polyisocyanurate mix with a non-CFC blowing agent.

Design Using IMPs
Structural Design: IMPs function as composite members, with metal skins as flanges and foam core providing shear resistance. Testing is essential for determining shear strength and modulus.
Thermal/Energy Efficiency: Foam provides thermal resistance, with tests like ASTM C518 and C1363 measuring R-Values. Air and water infiltration resistance is also crucial.
Fire Design: IMPs can be part of fire-rated assemblies and meet various fire safety standards.

Performance Ratings
IMPs must meet performance ratings for strength, watertightness, and hail resistance, often required for insurance purposes.

Product Information
Details on various panel types, including Insulated Battenlok® and Insulated R Panel, with specifications on appearance, application, gauges, widths, and thicknesses.

Technical Data
Includes performance certifications, environmental properties, and panel weights. Allowable loads and thermal performance are detailed in appendices.

Specifications

Appearance: Panels feature smooth or stucco-embossed finishes with Mesa profiles. Options for exterior and interior skins vary across product lines.
Applications: Suitable for roofs and vertical walls, with specific designs for interior partitions and exterior walls.
Gauges: Available in 26, 24, and 22 for both exterior and interior skins.
Widths: Panels come in widths of 30", 36", and 42".
Thicknesses: Range from 1 ½" to 6".
Length: Maximum recommended length is 50'.

Performance and Certifications

Thermal Transmission: Measured using ASTM C518 and C1363, with R-values varying up to R-8.8/inch.
Air and Water Leakage: Tested under ASTM E283 and E331, showing minimal air leakage and no uncontrolled water penetration at specified pressures.
Foam Properties: Includes density, compressive strength, tensile strength, and shear strength, with high closed cell content (97.8%).
Fire Resistance: Panels have a Class 1 rating for fire performance and a Class A rating for roof covering fire performance.
Structural Performance: Uplift resistance and load resistance are detailed, with specific ratings under FM Global and UL standards.

Panel Weights
Detailed weight information is provided for panels of different gauges and thicknesses, with specific data for 36" and 42" wide panels.

Load Charts
Allowable load charts for various panel types and configurations are included, detailing pressure and suction loads under different support conditions and spacings.

Installation Specifications
Panels are to be installed through the support structure into the ribs of the liner in contact with the support member. For a 36" wide panel, installation should be at 6" from each panel side with one at mid-panel width. For a 42" wide panel, installation should be at 9" from each panel side with one at mid-panel width.

Allowable Load Chart
The document provides a detailed chart of allowable loads for Grand V Wall Panels, categorized by panel depth, support condition, load type, and support spacing. The loads are specified for both pressure and suction conditions, with and without Fab-Lok fasteners.

Notes on Allowable Values
Allowable values are based on specific panel dimensions and materials, derived from tests in accordance with ASTM standards. They include checks against deflection limits and are intended to be compared against ASCE 7-based load combinations.

Thermal Performance
The document discusses the thermal performance of Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) per ASHRAE 90.1 standards. It highlights the importance of specifying the correct R-value and U-factor for compliance and performance, noting that various factors can affect these values.

Code Compliance
ASHRAE 90.1 provides two methods for demonstrating compliance for opaque areas: using minimum rated R-value or maximum U-factor. The document explains the definitions and testing methods relevant to these standards.

Contact Information
For the most current information, readers are advised to contact MBCI or visit their website. A list of contact numbers for various locations is provided.

Catalog excerpts

Technicalinformation FICIENT Insulated Metal Panels TM

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General Information_ Material Specifications Product Information Insulated Battenlok®, Insulated R Panel, Grand V, Grand H 6 Classic, Vintage, Royal, Summit 7 Technical Data_ Environmental, Foam Properties, Fire Resistance, Structural and Roof Listings 8 Panel Weights Per Foot of Width Allowable Loads Summit Wall Panel 1 1 Insulated Battenlok® Roof Panel 12 Insulated R Roof & Wall Panel 14 Royal Wall Panel 16 Classic Wall Panel 1 7 Vintage Wall Panel 20 Grand V Wall Panel 21 Thermal Performance of IMPs 22

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General Information General Information Insulated Metal Panels, or IMPs, are structural wall and roof panels that also provide significant insulation properties. They are typically made of two metal skins on either side of a rigid foam insulation layer. The metal skins are chemically bonded to the foam and act in conjunction with it to provide a composite structural member capable of spanning distances to 10 feet or more while supporting transverse loads. The foam core acts alone to provide the thermal transmission resistance, or R-Value, as part of a building envelope system. Other aspects such...

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General Information can only be measured by testing since the foam provides some support to compression elements in the skin. Compressive strength of the foam by itself is also accurately determined by panel testing. However, in order to provide increased resistance to foot traffic and aid in proper fastener installation, it is often specified separately. ASTM D1621 is used to determine the foam compressive strength in this case. Often, the tensile strength and shear strength of the foam core itself is specified by the designer. Although the tensile strength of the foam is important to the behavior...

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General Information manufacturers publish R-Values inclusive of air film effects. An R-value should never be specified without clear indication of all of these parameters. An example might be: Insulated metal panels must have an R-Value of 14 hr-ft-deg F/BTU when tested to ASTM C1363 at a mean temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit with horizontal heat flow. The tested specimen must be at least 64 square feet and incorporate at least two side joints. Air film effects shall not be included in the R-Value. Fire Design Only by providing these specific parameters can the designer be assured of adequate...

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Technical Design Information Product Information ® Eco-ficient INSULATED BattenLok Appearance E xterior profile has a 2" high standing seam with an embossed Mesa pattern as standard and can be smooth on roof slopes less than 3:12 Interior skin has the stucco-embossed Mesa profile Concealed clip attachment to structure Application Roof Gauges E xterior: 24 and 22 I nteriors: 26, 24 and 22 Widths: 30", 36" and 42" T hicknesses: 2", 2 ½", 3" ,4", 5" and 6" L ength: Recommended maximum is 50' 30", 36" or 42" 2" 4" Exterior 2", 2½", 3", 4", 5" or 6" Interior Eco-ficient INSULATED R Panel Appearance...

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Technical Design Information Eco-ficient CLASSIC Appearance Contemporary styling ideal for custom-designed or conventional building construction Exterior skin has 7/16" deep flutes at 6" on the center with minor ribs in between and a stucco-embossed finish Interior skin has a stucco-embossed Mesa profile Application Vertical Wall Gauges E xterior: 26, 24 and 22 I nterior: 26, 24 and 22 Width: 42" Thicknesses: 2", 2 ½", 3", 4", 5" and 6" L ength: Recommended maximum is 50' 42” Exterior Surface 4.2” 4.2” Eco-ficient VINTAGE Appearance Exterior skin with Aztec-embossed pattern resembling old-world...

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Technical Design Information Technical Data : Performance and Certifications The results of the test methods listed in the previous section are presented on the following table, with the exception of ASTM E72, E1592, ASTM C518, and ASTM C1363. ASTM E72 and E1592 are summarized in the Load Tables section of this document and results for ASTM C518 and C1363 (R-values, k-factors, U-factors) can be found on the MBCI website or by calling (877)713-6224. Category Characteristic Test Method Purpose Result Environmental Thermal Transmission ASTM C518 Measure the heat transmission coefficient per unit...

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Panel Weights In Pounds Per Square Foot For 36" Wide Panels

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Panel Weights In Pounds Per Square Foot For 42" Wide Panels For panel weights for 24" wide panels, please visit www.ecoficient5eries.com.

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Allowable Load Chart Insulated Battenlok® Roof Panel Allowable Load Chart - (Allowable Stress Design/Allowable Loads in PSF) Panel Depth Support Condition Load Type Connection Support Spacing 2.5' 3' 3.5' 4' 4.5' 5' 5.5' 6' 6.5' 7' 7.5' Live/Press -- 472.95 394.13 337.82 295.60 262.75 236.48 214.87 192.31 173.08 156.49 142.04 Suction no Fab-Lok®7 115.44 96.06 82.19 71.76 63.64 57.13 51.79 47.32 43.53 40.28 37.44 Suction ®7,9 1 Fab-Lok 154.75 128.73 110.11 96.12 85.21 76.45 69.27 63.27 58.17 53.79 49.98 Live/Press -- 462.79 382.48 324.92 281.66 248.00 221.10 199.14 180.92 165.58 152.50 141.25...

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Insulated R Panel Roof & Wall Panel Allowable Load Chart - (Allowable Stress Design/Allowable Loads in PSF)

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Allowable Load Chart Insulated R Panel Roof & Wall Panel Allowable Load Chart - (Allowable Stress Design/Allowable Loads in PSF) Panel Depth Support Condition Load Type Connection Support Spacing 3' 4' 5' 6' 7' 8' 9' 10' 11' 12' 13' Live/Press -- 415.47 298.99 227.37 178.68 143.49 117.03 96.60 80.51 67.66 57.29 48.82 Suction wall3,5 218.31 163.73 130.99 109.16 93.56 81.87 72.77 65.49 59.54 54.58 50.38 Suction roof 218.31 163.73 130.99 109.16 93.56 81.87 72.77 65.49 59.54 54.58 50.38 1 1-Span Live/Press 5" 2-Span 4,5 Suction Live/Press 3-Span and greater 1 417.57 303.13 233.87 187.56 154.50 129.79...

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Allowable Load Chart Royal Wall Panel Allowable Load Chart - (Allowable Stress Design/Allowable Loads in PSF) Panel Depth Support Condition Load Type Connection Support Spacing 3' 4' 5' 6' 7' 8' 9' 10' 11' 12' 13' Pressure 1-Span -- 274.81 206.11 164.89 137.41 117.78 103.05 91.60 79.09 65.37 54.93 46.80 Suction no Fab-Lok®6 73.52 54.89 43.65 36.11 30.69 26.59 23.38 20.79 18.65 16.86 15.32 96.97 72.44 57.66 47.75 40.64 35.27 31.06 27.66 24.87 22.52 20.52 Suction with Fab-Lok ®6,8 Pressure 6" 266.94 196.66 154.43 126.39 106.55 91.86 80.60 71.72 64.57 58.70 53.80 no Fab-Lok®6 97.25 71.64 56.26 46.04...

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