Aramid/glass fiber-reinforced thermal break – thermal and structural performance

Energetically weak points in thermally insulated building envelopes are formed by thermal breaks that are implemented to structurally connect external balconies to internal slabs. Current thermal breaks comprise stainless steel bars that penetrate the insulation layer and thus cause significant thermal losses. A new thermal break composed of highly insulating aramid and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (AFRP and GFRP) components and aerogel...