Instant EcoVilla Unitized "Fiber-Reinforced" Composite Structures
Instant EcoVillas are engineered and constructed with a structural "fiber-reinforced" composite technology know as a Unitized Composite Structures. Unitized Composite Structures are extremely strong and very lightweight. Unitized Composite Structures consist of a rigid frame of interconnected vertical and horizontal composite struts (framing members). Rigid polyurethane foam is placed inside the composite frame struts for added strength, insulation and thermal envelope properties. Continuous, high strength, "fiber-reinforced" composite sheets are then laminated to the exterior and interior surface of the structure. Unitized Composite Structures are similar to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) in that both the interior and exterior of the insulated panels are laminated with a high strength sheet material, but unlike SIPs Structures, the Unitized Composite Structure is a "monolithic" composite shell, with no discrete connections between the wall, floor and roof panels. On a comparative basis, Unitized Composite Structures are lighter and much stronger than SIPs Structures, because all of the stresses and loads are distributed evenly, throughout the entire "monolithic" composite structure. Two names commonly used for Unitized Composite Structures are "Semi-Monocoque Airframe" and "Semi-Monocoque Fuselage". A "Semi-Monocoque Fuselage" is the type of composite structure used in commercial aircraft fuselages and high-speed train bodies. (Visit Where Are Composites Used?)
Composites Versus Aluminum
Composites Versus Aluminum
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A composite is a material made from two or more different materials that, when combined, are stronger than those individual materials by themselves. Simply put, composites are a combination of components. Composites are materials made by combining two or more natural or artificial elements (with different physical or chemical properties) that are stronger as a team than as individual players. The component materials don’t completely blend or lose their individual identities; they combine and contribute their most useful traits to improve the outcome or final product. Composites are typically designed with a particular use in mind, such as added strength, efficiency or durability. Some applications, such as rocket ships, probably wouldn’t get off the ground without composite materials. Composites offer many benefits. Key among them are strength, light weight, corrosion resistance, design flexibility and durability. Composites are the material of the future. They solve problems, raise performance levels and enable the development of new innovations. (Visit Benefits of Composites)
Instant EcoVilla Models: Unitized Composite Structure 3D CAD Engineering Plans
The selected Instant EcoVilla Model Plans are converted into Unitized Composite Structure (UCS) 3D CAD Engineering Plans. The UCS 3D CAD Engineering Plans are then engineered, optimized, and validated in Finite Element Analysis Software, to confirm that all of the structural, sound transmission and thermal specifications are correct, as per the client requirements.
Unitized Composite Structures: High Precision, CNC Manufacturing Process
All Unitized Composite Structure Components, Interior Components, Custom Cabinetry and Custom Furniture are manufactured on our own High-Precision, CNC Equipment, in order to guarantee, that your Instant EcoVilla will be constructed, exactly as specified, in the Instant EcoVilla Model Plan that you have selected.
Instant EcoVilla Insulated, Unitized Composite Structures: High-Performance Structural and Thermal Envelope
Instant EcoVillas are constructed with our Insulated, Unitized Composite Structures Technology. The high-strength composite and rigid polyurethane foam insulation structure forms a weather resistant, continuous thermal envelope. The thickness of the wall, floor and roof assemblies can be engineered to meet varying R-Value specifications. A High-Performance Thermal Envelope ensures both high-efficiency and less wasted energy along with enhanced comfort, reduce sound transmission, and long-term durability. (Visit BASC Thermal Envelope)
Prosoco R-Guard Air and Weather Resistant Barrier Systems: High-Performance Air + Weather Resistant Building Envelope
An air tight building is an energy efficient building. That’s why buildings that meet the world’s toughest energy efficiency requirements use PROSOCO's R-Guard Cat 5 air and weather barrier products. Controlling the leakage of air and water is fundamental to designing an energy efficient building. Performance tested and proven to withstand extreme weather conditions, R-Guard Cat 5 protected buildings are more durable, resilient and sustainable. (Visit Prosoco R-Guard Cat 5 Website) (Visit Prosoco R-Guard CAT 5 Waterproofing Test Lab Video)