Development of a Technical Guide for Evaluation of Prestige Panels

Requirement

General  This contract is being issued to conduct structural material testing, finite element modeling, full-scale validation testing and reliability analysis to produce a CCMC Technical Guide and evaluation of a proprietary structural insulated panel with a polyisocyanurate core and one-2x4 stud at 1.2m o.c.

The Guide will subsequently be used by CCMC for the evaluation of proprietary polyurethane/polyisocyanurate foam core panels with one-stud at 1.2m o.c.  The Guide will address the structural qualification as well as durability of the adhesion bond.  The evaluation will be based on the reliability-based principles of CSA O86 for engineering design in wood in limit states design.

Specific  Scope of Work
The scope of work shall include:
1)	Conducting, at an accredited lab, component tests (i.e. OSB, foam core, fasteners), for finite element modeling of the composite structural behaviour of lumber/OSB/foam.;
2)	Conducting, at an accredited lab, full-scale tests to validate the computer model.
3)	Conducting a reliability analysis of the structural panel to calibrate to the safety indexes (i.e. betas) used in wood design or provide appropriate adjustments for foam plastic.
4)	Conduct durability testing of the adhesion between the foam core and facers.
5)	Develop suitable design values for the panels and span charts for wall assemblies for various loading conditions across Canada.

The contractor shall have an in-depth knowledge of the development of the following Standards and Codes and preferably be an active Committee member:
•	CSA O86, Engineering Design in Wood;
•	Finite element modeling and structural reliability analysis;
•	CSA O112.9, O112.10 – Adhesives;
•	National Building Code of Canada- Part 4 Structural Committee
•	National Building Code of Canada- Part 9 Small Buildings;
•	Accredited to conduct tests in the domain of structural testing (small-scale/full-scale)