Ultra Frame
Configuration
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Configuration
Through ten years of alternative building system design analysis, Transcon Steel evaluated all forms of alternative system concepts, designs, and configurations. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs), Straw Bale, “sandwich” Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), and Aerated Concrete Block were evaluated. Based on the analysis, it was determined that Transcon Steel must develop a composite panel that comprised EPS and through-wall structural studs.
Transcon avoided the “sandwich” metal and wood skin panel concept because of the limits to customization of plumbing and electrical services, risk of delamination, and most importantly, when exposed to fire the sandwich panel insulation can weaken causing structural failure and risk of injury. ICF construction was also avoided because of cost, construction limitations, and moisture creation in volatile climate zones. The through-wall structural framing approach with thermal studs was the best approach for developing a system to support over six story construction.
The approach allows any engineering firm to design without proprietary knowledge, and safety factors can be reduced resulting in less steel requirements and lower construction costs.
Through-wall Structural Design
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Transcon Steel has developed Ultra Frame with a through-wall framing approach to metal stud Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) construction. The rationale to this approach is to provide additional structural protection where other systems stop. Unlike most alternative systems, Ultra Frame has dual structural resistant technology. Structural EPS is injected into a structural panel encasing the thermal studs. |
The result is an Ultra Frame building system that when exposed to fire, wind, and seismic forces will stand fast as most systems fail. The structural stud reinforcement of Ultra Frame increases the overall performance of the panel well beyond the competition.
Thermal Performance of Ultra Frame
