"Taipei 101's Resilience: Surviving Taiwan's Massive Earthquake"
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When a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, Taipei 101's tuned mass damper, a 730-ton steel sphere, helped absorb the shock and reduce the building's movement by up to 40 percent. The skyscraper, known for its resilience to natural disasters, is equipped with other features such as deep piles and redundant power supply. Taiwan, located in the seismically active Ring of Fire, faces frequent earthquakes, making such engineering innovations crucial for the safety of its skyscrapers.
Topics:top-news#architectureengineering#earthquake-protection#skyscraper-resilience#taipei-101#taiwan#tuned-mass-damper
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