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Building with EPS (expanded polystyrene) and GFRC (glass fiber reinfor

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redinhawaii

Structural
Jan 31, 2010
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Any one familiar with this method of building residences. (see Strata Building Systems) I have some concerns.
any insights on building with EPS and a GFRC (glass reinforced fiber cement) thin shell sheathing.
aloha
red
 
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I have found a reference that may deal with important issues

LIGHTWEIGHT SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION
J.M. Davies
DSc, PhD, FREng, FICE, FIStructE
Professor of Structural Engineering,
The University of Manchester, UK
 
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