In regions with high seismic activity, building materials that are both strong and lightweight are critical for protecting lives and property, and the EPS Cement Sandwich Wall Panel is perfectly engineered for this demand. The ultra-light weight of an EPS Cement Sandwich Wall Panel greatly reduces the overall dead load of a building, which directly lowers the inertial force generated during an earthquake.
Tests have shown that buildings using EPS Cement Sandwich Wall Panel can reach an earthquake resistance rating of 8 to 13 grades, far exceeding the performance of buildings built with heavy traditional brick walls. Unlike brittle brick walls that collapse easily during strong shaking, the flexible composite structure of an EPS Cement Sandwich Wall Panel stays intact and remains attached to the building’s frame, reducing the risk of falling debris that causes most earthquake injuries. Even after a minor seismic event, most EPS Cement Sandwich Wall Panel systems will not develop large cracks, and minor damage can be repaired quickly and at very low cost. For communities in earthquake-prone areas, adopting EPS Cement Sandwich Wall Panel in local building codes is a simple, affordable way to drastically improve overall building safety.
