Metal reinforcement of gypsum, concrete or cement structural insulated panels

An insulated load bearing panel for use in building construction, said panel comprising;

• a generally planar insulating core having first and second opposed sides;
• first and second outer facings respectively attached to said first and second opposed sides of said insulating core, wherein said second outer facing is gypsum, concrete or cement and wherein a load is applied to said first outer facing generally transverse:
• to said planar insulating core;
• a plurality of linear, elongated, generally flat metal strips each disposed entirely within the panel and between said insulating core and said second outer facing for withstanding the load applied to said first outer facing, wherein said metal strips are arranged in a spaced manner over the width of the panel and extend substantially the entire length of the panel and wherein each metal strip has generally rectangular cross section and includes respective first and second opposed outer surfaces, wherein said entire first surface and said entire second surface of each of said metal strips (are) respectively engage said insulating core and said second outer facing;
• and
• an adhesive attaching said metal strips to said insulating core and said second outer facing for increasing the bending strength of the panel.