A Critical Review of Expanded Polystyrene Core Panel System in Buildings in India

Abstract

Sustainability in the Construction sector is the need for hours. In India, urbanization is accelerating, resulting in increased housing demand and a slew of problems such as pollution and unsustainable construction techniques. The same can be accomplished using traditional construction methods, which require a lot of time, materials, and energy. Natural resources and energy are also in short supply around the planet. As a result, for improved natural resource optimization, it becomes necessary to use construction approaches and materials that reduce construction costs, CO2 emissions, and construction time while using the least amount of energy. A large range of environment friendly building materials is now accessible. Structural Insulated Panels, Plastic Composite Lumber, Vacuum Insulation Panels, Recycled Steel, Insulating Concrete Forms, Plant-based Polyurethane Foam, Straw Bales, Structural Insulated Panels, Plastic Composite Lumber, Vacuum Insulation Panels, etc. In the recent past, research has been conducted all over the world to solve specific challenges, and numerous innovative materials and technologies have been developed. The expanded polystyrene sheet, or EPS, is one such building technology. Based on some realtime case studies and simulation techniques, this research paper aims to investigate the material aspects that contribute to sustainability, with a focus on various parameters such as structural safety, cost effectiveness and ease of construction and maintenance, as well as indoor comfort.