Benefits and Advantages
Discover all the advantages of the NXT Panel Advanced Building System
The modularity of the NXT Panel System favors absolute design flexibility and high degrees of integration with other building systems.The lightweight panels make them extremely easy to handle, assemble, and use to build an unlimited range of structures, even in adverse working conditions, earthquake-prone areas and climate extremes
Cost Effectiveness
EPS (Sintered Expanded Polystyrene) is a material produced from styrene, a monomer derived from petroleum, but also found in foods such as wheat, strawberries, meat and coffee; polystyrene is obtained through the polymerization of styrene. Before being expanded, the polystyrene is in glassy granule form (beads) with sizes ranging from 0.3 to 2.8 mm.
Rapid Installation
High-quality structures can be built economically due to efficiencies in the construction of the works, and the movement and assembly of the panels. A raw structure made with the NXT Panels Advanced Building System costs about 30% * less than a traditional structure of similar performance.
Cost Effectiveness
EPS (Sintered Expanded Polystyrene) is a material produced from styrene, a monomer derived from petroleum, but also found in foods such as wheat, strawberries, meat and coffee; polystyrene is obtained through the polymerization of styrene. Before being expanded, the polystyrene is in glassy granule form (beads) with sizes ranging from 0.3 to 2.8 mm.
Load Resistant
Numerous lab tests performed in various parts of the world highlighted the high load resistance of the NXT Panels. They have shown to withstand a maximum load of up to 1530 kn/m ≈ 156 ton/m after compression testing with centered load performed on a single finished panel, 270cm in height. The monolithic joints of the NXT Panel Advanced Building System provides a high level of structural strength to buildings.
Fire Resistant
The EPS used in NXT panels is self-extinguishing; it is perfectly encased by layers of reinforced concrete that coat the sides of the panel and inhibit combustion. Fire resistance has also been veried in tests performed in various laboratories. For instance, a wall erected using a PSM80 provides ReI 120 re resistance, which means that for 120 minutes, the panel proved to be stable and resistant to re and smoke (ie, R = stability, E = resistance to re and smoke, I = insulation).
Blast Resistant
The NXT Panels performed excellently withstanding explosions of 29.5 tons/sqm, after a series of tests conducted using a powerful explosive in a test chamber optimized to produce uniform shock waves on the face of the panels.
Earthquake Resistant
Lab tests carried out on full-size prototype 2-storey houses determined that M2 Panel structures were completely undamaged, withstanding earthquake loads superior to seismic safety requirements. The prototypes were also tested using both articial and natural accelerograms with peak values over 1,0g, and came through unharmed. The results obtained in the lab tests represent the scientic conrmation of what has repeatedly been observed in real-world earthquakes.Buildings made with NXT Panels are particularly lightweight, thus having a low seismic mass. They are also rigid but exible due to two sheets of reinforced plaster that interact to create an enveloping “shell” of the whole structure
Thermal Insulation
NXT Panels perform brilliantly in both insulation and load-bearing functions; the thickness and density of the panel canbe customized to deliver specic thermal insulation requirements. The EPS core extends throughout the surface, making up the building envelope and eliminating thermal bridging. For example, an NXT Panel PSM80 wall with a nished thickness of about 15cm provides the same thermal insulation as an insulated solid masonry wall of about 40cm, delivering a clear advantage in terms of additional space. The mechanical and thermal properties are guaranteed throughout the life of the building. NXT Panels do not suer damage if exposed to steam or humidity. When coupled with sound-absorbing materials, such as plasterboard, cork, coconut bre, rock wool, etc., the acoustic insulation of the walls is further optimized, in compliance with the most stringent requirements of a designer.
Reduced Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions
The NXT panel structures achieve high levels of energy eciency that conform to regulations due to the insulating envelope of the panel’s EPS core that eliminates thermal bridges and ducts within the panel. The NXT system contributes to signicant reductions in energy consumption, improving indoor thermal comfort. When compared to traditional buildings, an analysis on a prototype for sustainable development showed a reduction of 60% in carbon emissions.
Versatility
The NXT Panels are easy to use and can be shaped to any geometric requirement, at or curved, by simple cutting onsite. The panels are completely compatible with all other existing construction systems, and are suitable for completing reinforced concrete or steel structures. They can also be easily anchored to other construction elements, such as steel, wood, and pre-stressed concrete.
Wide Range Of Finishes
A variety of nishes can be used on NXT Panels, or they can be painted traditionally on smoothed plaster. The surface of the walls has the appearance of a thin sheet of reinforced plaster and can easily accommodate all types of wall coverings, including stone tiles and rainscreen cladding.
