Layered Concrete Panels

Summary

Pre-fabricated or semi-prefabricated in-situ method for manufacturing layered concrete panels with variable thickness and density. Used to manufacture thermal insulation panels for exterior walls.

This is a new construction system for homes and buildings. The panels are made out of a uniform mixture of concrete and lightweight components that are divided into a thermal insulation layer and a structural layer using a controlled separation process, which optimizes the construction process and cuts down on the labor and time required for building exterior walls.

Advantages/Potential Benefits

• Less labor is required for the manufacturing process
• Less waste is generated during the production of prefabricated products
• Speeds up and streamlines the prefabrication process
• Lower Costs
• Flexible product tailored to customer needs 

 Development Status

TRL 3 – PROOF OF CONCEPT (LABORATORY)

Opportunities

 Looking for license holder for commercial packaging of the technology. 

 Research Team

• Mauricio López, UC School of Engineering
• Iván Navarrete, UC School of Engineering