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This 660-ton pendulum protects Taiwan's tallest skyscraper from earthquakes

The Taipei 101 skyscraper (left) and the tuned mass damper inside it (right).Annice Lyn/Getty Images, Richard Chung/Reuters A 660-ton steel sphere hangs between the 87th and 92nd floors of Taiwan's ...
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Taiwan Earthquake: Giant Pendulum Shielded Tallest Skyscraper 'Taipei 101', Here's How

(MENAFN- Live Mint) "Despite a recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, its tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, survived it with minimal damage. According to a report by CNN, the building managed the ...
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Taiwan's tallest skyscraper uses a massive pendulum to protect itself from earthquakes

Taiwan's tallest skyscraper's is standing strong after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the island nation, killing nine people and injuring at least 946 others on Wednesday. The Taipei 101 building, ...
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'660-Tonne Pendulum Protection': How the tallest skyscraper in Taiwan survived country's biggest earthquake in 25 years

Taiwan's tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, emerged largely unscathed from a recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake, showcasing its resilience. The building's unique design, featuring a giant pendulum known as ...
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How Taiwan's tallest building survived the earthquake: Taipei 101 has a 660-tonne pendulum that transfers energy into giant shock absorbers - helping the 1,670ft high ...

Taiwan has been hit by its strongest earthquake in 25 years, killing at least nine people, toppling buildings and even triggering tsunami warnings. But amid the chaos, eerie footage shows the island's ...