ACPs (ALUMINIUM

COMPOSITE PANELS)
Building construction & Material
(BACH-902)

SUBMITTED TO:- By SONAM TSEWANG BHUTIA (16059)

AR.SONIA MITTAL SAHAJ MITRA (16048)
AR.GAURAV VERMA SOMESH PANDA (16058)
AR.GURINDER SINGH SHALINI SINGH (16053)
 ALUMINIUM COMPOSITE PANELS (ACP)
 Aluminium Composite
Panels are sandwiched
panels which have layers
of aluminium sheets with
the polyethylene core.
 Since the panels use an
anchoring system it’s a dry
cladding.
 Being very resistant and
versatile, It is used in the
exterior as well as in the
interior of the buildings.
 The main purpose of this
cladding is to enhance
any dead wall or to
provide aesthetics to the
elevation of the building.
 TYPES OF ACP PANELS AND THEIR
CONSTITUENCY
 They are mainly light- weight composite
material consisting of two pre-finished
aluminium cover sheets.
 The Aluminium sheets are heat-fortified
(laminated) to a centre made of polyethylene
plastic material, accessible in 3mm, 4mm, and
6mm thicknesses after completing, and can be
bended and bowed to frame corners.
 The thickness of aluminium sheets are 0.5mm
therefore total thickness of the panel comes
out to be 4mm-7mm which varies accordingly.
 They can be painted in any kind of colour, and
are produced in a wide range of metallic and
non- metallic colours as well as patterns that
imitate other materials, such as wood or
marble.
VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND
FIXING DETAILS
 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN
FIXING THE ACP PANELS
 The kind, quality, coloUr, pattern and line should meet design requirement.
And the ACP should own the product certification.
 If the billboard skeleton apply light steel keel, its size and shape should be
consistent with the design requirement. Also, we should deal with the rust
of it and prevent the appearance of rust.
 When the design have no requirement on the installation of the aluminium
composite panel, the best way is to apply pulling core aluminium rivets.
The distance between rivets should be controlled from 100mm to 150mm.
 The installation of the aluminium composite panel should be easy to carry
out and should be fixed firmly.
 The gap between boards should be flat and smooth.
 We should use plastic film to cover the position that is easy to be polluted
after installation.
 PRIMARY FACTORS WHICH AFFECT THE
CLADDING AND IT’S FIXING
 Although the panels are resistant to harmful
chemical fumes given off by vehicles they still
need to be cleaned.
 Stains and dirt if left alone become stagnant
and stubborn if left alone.
 The colour and longevity of the building’s
facade depends on the laminate material of
the panels.
 Depending on the material of the fixing their
resistances varies. Like stainless steel bolts and
nuts are used for fixing and aluminium blind
rivets are used for junctions. Hence the spacing
between panels must be properly
waterproofed to prevent oxidation and
degradation.
ACP FEATURES:-
 Gravity (dead load)-
Aluminium composite panels are very light in weight helping to reduce the dead
weight of the building. It weighs less than 1/10th of any conventional cladding
materials like marble or granite.
 Wind-
The wind velocity differs at different altitudes and this is what decides the thickness of
the panel. The thickness of the panels can be from 4mm to 7mm. The thicker panels
are used for offices and buildings on an elevated level. And since they are extremely
corrosion resistant they can resist acid rains and smog winds, although they may need
to be cleaned, from time to time with mild detergent.
 Earthquake-
These sandwich panels are a preferred cladding material in earthquake-prone zones
as they are considered a safe alternative as being lighter compared to other forms of
cladding.
 Temperature-
The plastic core used is usually made of
Polyethylene. This material is one of the best
known insulating materials. Aluminium
composite panel’s polyethylene core does not
allow heat to penetrate the building. This results
in major energy saving allowing cool internal
temperatures. Aluminium composite panels
have fire retardant properties too.
 External impact-
They are resistant to reasonable impact loads.
This quality is due to the unique composite
construct of strong aluminium skins bonded to a
polyethylene plastic core.
 Movement-
Aluminium composite panel are easy to move
and install due to their light weight properties.
This factor generally contributes to reduced
project execution time.
 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
 Carbon footprint-
Quicker to assemble, these ACPs also are cost-
efficient and durable and leaves nearly minimal
carbon footprint behind.
 Insulating value-
As polyethylene is one of the best insulating materials,
there isn’t much penetration of heat into the structure.
They give the building the insulation and protection
that is so much better when compared to paints.
 Maintenance requirements-
The sandwich panels are completely maintenance-
free. The PVDF (poly-vinylidene fluoride) coating
retains its finish usually over 15 to 20 years. Hence no
maintenance is usually required. Regular cleaning
with mild detergent is enough to keep the finishing
new.
 Failure modes-
Any cutting, trimming, welding or brazing which would cause damage to
finish, decrease the strengths or result in visual imperfection or failure in
performance should not be executed during installation. Apart from aging
and installation ACPs are very reliable.
 Resistance to mechanical damage-
The ACPs can be dented and be damaged, hence various companies have
modified and worked on the material to make it more resistant to damage.
Aluminium composite panel can be flexed to any shape as required.
Concave, convex and bent structures can be created, by using standard
wood or aluminium working machines since they are very resistant to impacts
and are very tough.
 Response to weather conditions-
PVDF coating assures superior resistance against corrosion and water. It can
withstand extreme environmental conditions too. The multiple layers in an
aluminium composite panel also gives it the soundproof properties protecting
the inside of the building from outside noise.
 ADVANTAGES
 Very light reducing the dead weight of the building and frame loading.
 Impervious to limits of climate exposure, acids and temperature.
 Excellent UV characteristics retaining colour after long exposure.
 High impact resistance.
 Minimal maintenance required.
 Good sound insulation.
 Anti-Fungal protection
 Lightweight, reducing frame loading and installation costs
 Capable of being shaped and formed without loss of surface integrity
 High strength and rigidity - outstanding deflection and bending strength
 Non-toxic and environment friendly
 Easily and quickly processed
DISADVANTAGES
 Aluminium Composite Panels are susceptible to dents
during harsh weather conditions, such as storms and
hurricanes. To overcome the disadvantage, ACP
manufacturers are investing in development of panels
with special threads that can withstand such conditions.
 Waterproofing is necessary for aluminium composite
panel.
Since the advantages are many, ACP is nowadays
considered as the facade of a building.
 USAGE
 They are frequently used for
external cladding or facades of buildings, insulation,
and signage.
 These panels are utilized generally as outside covering
of business structures and corporate houses.
 These Panels are widely used due easy maintenance
in almost any kind of climate through normal wash
with water and mild detergent that ensures long
lasting performance.
 This cladding material can also be used to
complement the traditional looks of your building.
 It can also be installed easily over materials like brick,
concrete or stucco.
 It also offers great value for your money when using it
to enhance or modify the appearance of the interiors
or exteriors of your building.
 DIMENSIONS AND COST
Panel dimensions:- Standard sizes
1220x3660mm
1220x3050mm
1220x2440mm
Panel cost:- ₹40-125 ft²
 Examples

The German National Library, Leipzig, Paprika Restaurant,

Span arcade, Gujarat (Built on 1914, Remade on 2010) Delhi