Authors investigate the potential application of viscoelastic (VE) dampers to wood-frame shear walls. Tests do not appear to indicate significant increase in energy dissipation. The apparent lackluster performance of the VE damped walls may be attributed to the selected damper proportions and placement geometry.
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Discussion of the Dynamic Response of Wood-Frame Shear Walls With Viscoelastic Dampers
Authors investigate the potential application of viscoelastic (VE) dampers to wood-frame shear walls. Tests do not appear to indicate significant increase in energy dissipation. The apparent lackluster performance of the VE damped walls may be attributed to the selected damper proportions and placement geometry.
Authors investigate the potential application of viscoelastic (VE) dampers to wood-frame shear walls. Tests do not appear to indicate significant increase in energy dissipation. The apparent lackluster performance of the VE damped walls may be attributed to the selected damper proportions and placement geometry.