Design Manual GFRG Gypsum Wall Panel System
Introduction
The GFRG (Glass Fibre Reinforced Gypsum) Wall Panel System is a modern gypsum wall–based prefabricated construction technology developed for fast, strong, and sustainable buildings. This Design Manual provides comprehensive technical guidance for planning, designing, and executing structures using GFRG wall panels, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance with engineering standards.
Scope of the Design Manual
This Design Manual serves as a complete reference for structural and architectural design using GFRG gypsum wall panels. It covers load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls, floors, roofs, and complete building systems under prefabricated construction methodology. The guidelines are suitable for residential, commercial, industrial, and mass housing projects.
Material Properties & Structural Performance
GFRG wall panels are factory-manufactured gypsum wall panels reinforced with high-strength glass fibers. These panels offer excellent load-bearing capacity, fire resistance, thermal insulation, and dimensional stability. When combined with reinforced concrete infill and steel reinforcement, the GFRG system functions as a strong composite structure, ideal for modern prefabricated construction.
Design Philosophy
The structural design of GFRG buildings follows limit state design principles for safety and serviceability. The Design Manual addresses dead load, live load, wind load, and seismic load considerations. The design methodology ensures optimized material usage while maintaining high structural reliability in gypsum wall–based construction systems.
Gypsum Wall Panel Design Guidelines
This manual provides detailed guidance for the design of GFRG gypsum walls, including:
Wall thickness and reinforcement detailing
Concrete infill patterns
Design of doors, windows, and service openings
Proper design ensures high compressive strength, crack control, and long-term durability of prefabricated gypsum wall systems.
Floor & Roof Design Using GFRG Panels
GFRG panels are also used effectively in floor and roof applications. The manual explains span limits, reinforcement layouts, load-carrying capacity, and concrete topping requirements. These systems reduce structural dead load, increase construction speed, and improve overall efficiency in prefabricated construction projects.
Seismic & Wind-Resistant Design
The Design Manual places strong emphasis on earthquake-resistant design of GFRG wall panel structures. It covers seismic detailing, shear wall action, anchorage, and load transfer mechanisms. Wind load design is also included to ensure safety in high-rise and exposed structures using gypsum wall technology.
Construction & Detailing Practices
Successful prefabricated construction with GFRG depends on precise execution. The manual includes guidelines for panel handling, installation, alignment, reinforcement placement, concreting procedures, and quality control to achieve optimal performance of gypsum wall panels on site.
Benefits of Using the GFRG Design Manual
Following this Design Manual ensures:
Safe and code-compliant GFRG building design
Faster construction using prefabricated gypsum wall systems
Reduced material wastage and construction cost
High structural durability and fire resistance
Consistent quality and superior finish