This MQP develops the use of ThermaSteel panels as a low-income housing building material. Through the use of finite element modeling of the material, the behavior of the panels was determined. From these results, recommendations were made regarding structural compliance with the Massachusetts Building Code. A cost analysis also resulted in the recommendation of ThermaSteel panels as a low-cost housing building option. Also included are the floor plan for the single-story house and interior details for HVAC and wall cross-sections.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Plona, Szymon Adam
• Connarn, Frederick James

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 00D042M

Advisor

• Albano, Leonard D.

Year

• 2000

Date created

• 2000-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright