Viscoelastic Wall (VEW)

Viscoelastic Wall (VEW) - VEW Introduction

VEW Introduction

A composite wall made of three steel plates sandwiching two layers of polymer viscoelastic material. It can serve as a structural wall and as an efficient energy-dissipation device.

VEW Introduction 2

During wind or earthquake-induced lateral displacement, the inner and outer plates move relatively, causing shear deformation of the viscoelastic material. The material converts kinetic energy into heat while providing restoring behavior.

Viscoelastic Wall (VEW) - VEW Introduction
Viscoelastic Wall (VEW) - VEW Introduction

VEW Introduction 3

VEW is suitable for high-rise and super high-rise buildings, retrofit strengthening, hospitals, schools, command centers, pedestrian bridges, large venues, and other sensitive structures.