660-Tonne Pendulum Safeguards Taiwan’s Tallest Skyscraper During 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake
05 Apr 2024
Taiwan's tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, recently faced a test of its engineering prowess during a 7.4-magnitude earthquake, emerging with minimal damage. The success of this iconic building in withstanding such a powerful quake can be attributed, in part, to its innovative design featuring a giant pendulum, as reported by CNN....
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