How A 660-Tonne Pendulum Protected Taiwan’s Tallest Skyscraper During A 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake
The “tuned mass damper” can reduce the building’s movements by up to 40%. Taiwan’s tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, survived a recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake with minimal damage. This is credited in part to its innovative design, which includes a giant pendulum, according to CNN. The large yellow pendulum at the building’s centre helped absorb the shock….